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Condition: Used, Excellent

The Grand Cabaret is the ultimate fingerstyle/jazz/classical hybrid guitar. The tone is absolutely breathtaking! The upper register is clear and very warm, and through the side port you can really hear every nuance of your sound as you play. The characteristic mid-low register richness produced by the arched back has really come to life as the woods have begun to mature. This piece has opened up extremely well and is a fantastic example of John Buscarino's talent as both an archtop and acoustic builder. 

SP Luthier Notes: Setup

From Buscarino Guitars

The Cabaret is the perfect blend of traditional classical guitar and an acoustic archtop guitar. Specifically designed to meet the needs of the jazz or fingerstyle player, the Cabaret is based on the Herman Hauser I classical guitar design. The Cabaret incorporates traditional classical building methods with the modern innovations necessary for today's jazz and fingerstyle playing. The graceful cutaway facilitates greater access for playing the upper register of the fretboard. Its carved back, unique among nylon-string guitars, enhances the lower midrange while aiding in projection. The two-way adjustable truss rod gives easy access at the headstock for a perfect set-up. Special pickup systems are available for amplification of that beautiful acoustic sound.
Model
Grand Cabaret
Serial
J60897607
Year
2007
Top Wood
Master Grade Cedar
Body Wood
Padauk
Back Wood
Padauk
Bracing
Spruce Lattice
Cutaway
Single Venetian
Neck
1-Piece Mahogany
Truss Rod
Two-Way Adjustable
Nut Width
1 15/16"
Body Width
14 3/8"
Body Depth
3 3/4" - 4"
Side Port
Hand Carved Fleur de Lis
Rosette
Pearl Inlayed Oval Hole
Finish
High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Binding
Curly Koa
Fingerboard
Ebony

Fingerboard Radius

Scale
25"
Number of Frets
20
Frets
Stainless Steel
Bridge
Brazilian Rosewood
Headstock
Snakewood
Heel Cap
Snakewood
Tuners
Custom Gotoh
Pickups
Implant Pickup
Case
Hardshell

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.

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