Sound Pure's Take

Is it more like a D18 or a OOO-18?  It's certainly about as warm as it gets.  A huge bass presence...but equally huge mids and treble?  The best strummer we've heard in years...but also a focused, responsive fingerstyle instrument?  How is it possible?!  Such were our thoughts when we first played this guitar--then we flipped it over!  We're going to start requesting McPherson send a written warning in their cases to hold on tight the first time you come into contact with something like this 4.5XP.  It's just not fair!  Our only explanation is that's it come back in time to grace one lucky player's life--don't miss out on your future today!

From McPherson Guitars

More than three decades ago, McPherson revolutionized the acoustic guitar world by introducing a unique Offset Soundhole Technology. This breakthrough design increased the total flexible surface area on the central part of the instrument.

Since then, we have continued to be a pioneer in the marketplace with our state-of-the-art bracing, cantilivered neck, and soundhole design.

When asked the question, “Why do you play a McPherson guitar?”, some might answer it’s the superior craftsmanship or the stability of the neck. Some might say it’s the innovative design or the inspiration it brings to the performer. But without a doubt they will all agree it’s the sound of the McPherson guitar that sets it apart from the crowd. The rich, full tone and clarity of the McPherson guitar is like no other. Once you pick one up, you will never want to put it down.

 

Serial Number: 2522

McPherson 4.5XP

Highly figured Sapele/Adirondack Red spruce top

Koa binding with bloodwood purfling

African Mahogany neck

Ebony fretboard, headcap, bridge

3 custom saddles

Schaller Tuner

25 1/2 scale

Gold EVO frets

L. R. Baggs EAS VTC

Ameritage Hard shell case

Free 3-Year Warranty

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Sound Pure Studios Control Room A — Durham, NC

Sound Pure Studios · Durham, NC

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