Sound Pure's Take
"Elegant" doesn't even begin to describe this guitar
It's truly regal
It has an effortless resolve that will make even the most complex passages pass like water under your fingers
The fretboard is its castle and the 100 master-grade Sitka top is its mighty woods
But its domain doesn't end there
To the south lies a fortress of aged, quartersawn, big leaf, spalted maple.
The curly koa binding frames everything gently and the red purfling lends a striking touch worthy of a king's banner
The tone of this guitar is absolutely haunting
Truly wise beyond its years
Plugged through a warm tube amp you still retain all the glassy clarity of the overtones
Through a solid-state rig, you get a staggering picture of every square inch of this magnificent instrument
Playing it is an experience like no other
It's like being on an open desert road behind the wheel of a sportscar
The sound port is like an open window
And there's sweet music on the wind
Condition: Used, Excellent
From Buscarino Guitars
Regal without pretension, the Monarch rises to the challenge as the next guitar in the Buscarino lineage. A testament to the old traditions that have been handed down from master to apprentice for centuries, the Monarch holds up to its Kingly name with master craftsmanship and an attention to detail that is unrivaled. All Buscarino Guitars are made to the same exacting standard and the Monarch is no exception. Mother of Pearl Block Inlays, Purfled F-holes and a stunning keystone Inlay on the Headstock go a long way to helping this model stand out from the competition and move to the head of the pack. There are numerous options and color choices available to customize the guitar to your liking and truly make this an instrument fit for a king.
2006
Serial Number: JKL0995506
100-year-old Mastergrade Sitka Spruce Top
Aged Quartersawn Big Leaf Spalted Maple Back & Sides
17" Body Width
3 3/8" Sides
Curly Koa Binding
3-pc Birdseye Maple Neck
Buscarino Sig. Floating Humbucker in Macassar Ebony Veneers
Schaller Tuners w/Snakewood Buttons
Virtuoso Sound Port
1 3/4" Nut Width
Original Ameritage Hardshell Case
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Returns
Try Before You Buy: 48-hour audition. Program details →
You may also like
Browse Archtop Jazz Guitars →
Sound Pure Studios · Durham, NC
Come hear it in our control rooms.
Sound Pure is a working studio in Durham, NC — a 1,000 sq ft live room and two pro control rooms. Book a session to audition gear in a world-class acoustic space before you buy.