Sound Pure's Take
Condition: Used, Excellent
J-what? Leave what you think you know at the door--this one will change the way you think about things, i.e. other guitars and your playing. Sweet 'n' strong to the ears, easy and encouraging to the hands. This is what it's all about, folks--a one man shop with the experience, chops, and good taste needed to step up to the work bench and slam something like this out into the stratosphere.
From Other (Miscellanous Used/Vintage/Consign)
Montana years
It started at the Flatiron Mandolin and Banjo Company in Bozeman Montana in the 1980's. While at Flatiron I worked with Eric Lange in the Banjo Department. After a couple of years, I transitioned to the Gibson Montana Division, which was also located in Bozeman. At the Gibson Montana Division I learned the art of building flat top acoustic guitars. During my tenure at Gibson Montana, along with Ren Ferguson, I developed the Custom Shop. During this time it was my privilege to build non-production instruments for artists and special orders. I was also involved in developing new models and tooling.
Seattle years
At the end of 1995, I left Gibson Montana Division and relocated in Seattle Washington. While I am proud of my work with Tacoma Guitars, I was most fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Michael Gurian. From him, I learned about a different aspect of the guitar industry as it relates to the manufacture of marquetry, rosettes, bridge and end pins, hand made specialty files and laser work (see our other links page for more information about Michael's business). In 2001, I had the opportunity to work with Steve Andersen, who is known for his fine Arch Top guitars as well as Mandolins (see our other links page for more information about Steve's instruments). The years with Steve were an invaluable experience, learning about innovation as well as working with a meticulous craftsman that can do it all.
Today
Now, I have begun my own line of instruments, based on what I know, what I have learned, and what you prefer. My goal is to produce fine quality instruments that you will love playing. I look forward to working with you to achieve this goal.
- Model
- Wise River
- Serial
- HL11
- Year
- 2008
- Top Material
- Red Spruce
- Back & Sides
- Mahogany
- Bracing
- Red Spruce
- Binding
- Ivoroid
- Finish
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color
- Sunburst
- Neck Material
- Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Scale Length
- 24 3/4"
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Nut Width
- 1 3/4"
- Inlays
- Mother of Pearl
- Tuners
- Nickel Waverly Tuners
Truss Rod Cover
- Pickguard
- Tiger Stripe
- Saddle Material
- Bone
- Bridge
- Ebony
- Electronics
- Under-Saddle 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.
Returns
Not eligible for Try Before You Buy or the 48-hour approval period. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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