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"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
In this video, Sound Pure archtop specialist Robinson Earle describes and demonstrates the Buscarino Collector Series Custom Monarch 17" Archtop (Used). This guitar features a 100-year-old mastergrade sitka spruce top, and aged quartersawn big leaf spalted maple back & sides.
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.
Over the past 25 years John Buscarino has slowly worked is way into the upper echelon of archtop builders. He apprenticed with Classical Builder Augustine LoPrinzi and the renowned Archtop builder Robert Benedetto. He has studied and repaired hundreds of vintage instruments, which has increased his knowledge of guitar construction and has allowed him to apply that knowledge to the building of his own instruments. In his words, “Nothing is more important to me than building the guitar that is perfect for you. I can’t stress enough how important it is for a luthier to know his customer, you can’t build a guitar for someone without knowing what it is that is important to them. By taking the time to talk with you and find out what it is you are hoping to get out of your new guitar I can build you the guitar you have always dreamed of. One of the best things about ordering a custom guitar is you get to choose your specs. With a production guitar you have to take what they give you but with a custom instrument you get to choose the things that are most important to you. With our wide array of options and models to choose from we make it easy for you to design the guitar that is just right for you. I am always in search of the finest products to use on and in my guitars. I have tested numerous products from lacquers to tuners, from cases to sandpaper. I have experimented with several different woods for bridges and saddles, have checked out multitudes of endpin jacks and tested miles of cables all to make sure that only the very best goes into each and every Buscarino Guitar Ever since I started building guitars over 20 years ago I have been collecting and storing high quality instrument grade wood. It is seasoned and aged to perfection before I even think about using it for one of my guitars. One of my strictest requirements is that the wood must be aged and seasoned for at least four years before I will use it to build an instrument. By acclimatizing the wood in my own shop I can guarantee the stability of each and every one of my instruments. Tired of the same old Ebony Fingerboards, Pickguards, Tailpieces and Bridges? Why not try something new and exciting that will make your guitar unique and different. I have several high-quality exotic woods to choose from that will turn your guitar from a Work of Art into a Masterpiece. At least one of every model I make is owned and played by a professional touring musician. By having these guitars out on the road, played in every imaginable setting from an outdoor reception to Carnegie Hall, from a Smoky Club in New York City to a cozy Caf? On the Shores of Italy, I can say with absolute certainty that I have designed a guitar that stands the test of time. With proper care and handling, Gig after Gig your Buscarino will perform as good if not better than the day you bought it. As a Guitarist myself, having studied Classical Guitar and having worked in bands for over 10 years, I have first hand knowledge of what a guitar player needs and expects out of his guitar. I pride myself in designing a guitar that has the perfect balance of form and function. One of the most frequent comments that I hear from those who own and play my instruments is how comfortable and easy they are to play, which for me is the finest compliment I can receive.”
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
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