Condition: Used, Excellent

What an absolutely stunning instrument. I am by no means a classical player, but this guitar was such a joy to play that I  felt like a seasoned vet. I was inspired to play in ways that I have never played before, and found myself not wanting to put this one down. The tone is unbelievably clear and balanced. When amplified, the response is sensitive, true, and dynamic. The Sitka top/Ash combo and John's new found favorite pickup, the James May Ultratonic, lend this model a darker, warmer voice (at no loss of clarity) compared to some of his equally excellent figured Maple-topped pieces. Another stunning example from the master!

SP Luthier Notes: Setup confirmed

Starlight Nylon

The starlight nylon is a thin body electric acoustic classical guitar. Starting with a one piece body of swamp ash or honduras mahogany a sound chamber is created by hollowing out the inside of the body. The sound chamber helps produce some acoustic tone unplugged which allows the player to hear the guitar in practice situations or other settings where plugging in is undesirable and adds a more natural tone when plugged in. The top is braced using a lattice bracing pattern which helps to strengthen the top and give a little more punch to the acoustic tone. The bolt on neck with our exclusive deadbolt neck joint design gives you that neck thru body feel with the convenience of a bolt on neck. The heel is rounded and smooth making the gutiar more confortable to play and gives easier access to the upper frets. The deadbolt neck joint adds superior strength to the neck and increased sustain to your tone. The pickup is the lb6 which has a warm natural tone and a high threshold before feedback. Perfect for large band applications or any setting where more volume is needed.

About John Buscarino

John is one of the few luthiers working today; a solo artisan handcrafting guitars suited to each customer’s personal needs. His instruments are prized not just for the beautiful sounds they produce, but also as the cherished possessions they inevitably become. Guitar player Steve Morse considers his Buscarino guitars “treasured works of art,” as do many of John’s customers.

John is unique among today’s guitar builders in that he apprenticed with not one but two master luthiers. The first was Augustine LoPrinzi, from whom John learned the finer points of building classical guitars.

 John later worked with famed archtop builder Robert Benedetto, spending years perfecting the woodworking skills that today make him a master luthier in his own right.

 John has created hundreds of exquisite guitars using proven methods passed down over generations. He constantly refines these time-tested techniques, taking each to new levels of perfection in mastering the art of lutherie.

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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