Sound Pure's Take
This guitar embraced us like a bear hug from a good friend. Gorgeous Koa that has a ton of character provides a solid foundation for the spruce top to dance on. Mid-range that's present and almost vocal-like in quality. A strong resonant base that doesn't dissolve into mud in the mix.
This is truly a standout piece among dreadnoughts, a limited edition that's balanced and beauteous.
From Martin and Co.
Limited to 44 guitars (after John's birth year of 1944), these gorgeous 14-fret slope-shoulder Dreadnoughts boast back and sides of highly figured koa and an Adirondack spruce top finished in stunning Amber Burst. Inlay for the fingerboard is a John Sebastian design in mother of pearl. Each piece will include a label signed by John Sebastian and numbered in sequence, along with a photo label.
Model: D John Sebastian
Year: 2013
Serial: 1658303
Body Size: D-14 Fret Slope Shoulder
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
Back Material: Koa
Side Material: Koa
Finish Top: Gloss
Back & Side Finish: Gloss
Scale Length: 25.4"
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Neck Shape: Performing Artist
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Electronics:
Top Color: Amber Burst
Binding: East Indian Rosewood
Top Inlay Material: Fine Herringbone
Top Detail: None
Pickgaurd: None
Pickgaurd Inlay: None
Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Bridge Style 1930 Style Belly - Drop In Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 3/16"
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 12"
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Purfling/Strip: Fine Herringbone
Heelcap: East Indian Rosewood
Endpiece: East Indian Rosewood
Endpiece Inlay: None
Back & Sides Color: None
Back Detail: Highly Flamed
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Side Detail: Highly Flamed
Side Inlay Material: None
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Finish Neck: Satin
Neck Color: None
Number of Frets: 20
Neck Joins Body at: 14th Fret
Side Dots: White
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: John Sebastian Design
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother-of-Pearl
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: None-Stamped on Back of Headstock
Headplate Binding Material: N/A
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Oval
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Molded 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
This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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