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This 5.0 XP is the largest sounding McPherson on our wall. If you are looking for a McPherson with great low end response, then this is the guitar for you. The Macassar Ebony provides amazing low-end clarity and focus. The Port Orford top gives very nice overtones with a silky smoothness that is not harsh. Like all McPhersons, the setup is incredible. They have one of the most playable neck profiles out there. Comfy for strumming and playing lines all day long. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this guitar or any others in our fine inventory.

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McPherson 5.0XP Guitar Demo - Cedar/Ebony #1625

Also in this recording Earthworks QTC40 Time Coherent Omnidirectional Microphone Earthworks 1024 Quad Mic Pre with Zero Distortion Technology Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

This McPherson 5.0XP with Port Orford Cedar Top and Striped Macassar Ebony Backs and Sides, serial #1625 from the Sound Pure guitar boutique captured in stunning detail and clarity with Earthworks QTC40 Microphones through a Earthworks 1024 Mic Preamp. Flatpicking monster John Garris tears through this gorgeous instrument in this great-sounding demo recording, that exhibits how beautiful this McPherson sounds and looks. This guitar is available through the Sound Pure guitar boutique, and all of the great recording gear used to make this recording is available from Sound Pure Pro Audio. Call our experts today to discuss any of the gear used in this footage, toll free at 888-528-9703.

Earthworks QTC40 Microphones Acoustic Guitar Video

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The Earthworks QTC40 Omni Microphones (formerly the QTC1) record Acoustic Guitars in a state-of-the-art recording studios. The matched pair of microphones, from Earthworks QTC (quite time coherent) microphones series of omni-directional mics produce dazzling results on acoustic guitars do to their inherent low noise, amazing accuracy and detail, and true-omni pattern. Even when placed close to the instrument in a spaced A-B omni setup, the microphones remain true, and capture all of the harmonic detail and presence. They were used with the Earthworks 1024 zero distortion mic preamp as well as the Sebatron 4000e tube mic preamp. The entire Earthworks range of microphones is available from Sound Pure, an authorized Earthworks dealer, always available to answer any of your questions, or help with your next upgrade- call us toll free at 888.528.9703.

Matt McPherson on Bracing and Stereophonics

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Join Matt McPherson on a discussion about acoustic guitar bracing and stereophonics. The bracing on these instruments is indeed one of the most unique and impressive aspects of these guitars, and a key part of what make... Read more

From McPherson Guitars

Top: Port Orford Cedar

Back and Sides: Striped Macassar Ebony

Despite its name, Port Orford Cedar is a member of the cypress family and not a true cedar. It falls tonally between spruce and cedar, leaning toward a warm spruce top in sound and stiffness.

Striped Macassar Ebony is a very dense and heavy tonewood from Southeast Asia. Macassar Ebony features a robust and loud tone much like rosewood, with great clarity.

Depth: 4" at block and 5" at tail block
Scale Length: 25"
Upper Bout: 11 1/8"
Waist: 10"
Lower Bout: 16"
Body Length: 20 1/8"
Overall Length: 41"
Neck Width: Standard 1 3/4" at nut, 2 5/32" at 12th
Neck Width: Wide 1 7/8" at nut, 2 5/32" at 12th
String Spacing: E to E 2 3/16"

Offset Sound Hole

Cantilevered Neck

Truss Rod: Non-Adjustable, unidirectional high-modulus carbon fiber

Ebony Bridge

Ebony bridge pins: unslotted with mother of pearl dot
Fingerboard: Ebony with 14" radius
Frets: All frets dressed by Plek Pro
Nut: Natural Bone
The Buzz Feiten intonation system: Three custom bone saddles set up for low, med, and tall action
Binding: Flamed Koa
Electronics: L.R. Baggs RTS2 system. Ribbon transducer pick-up, pre-amp and volume control
Tuners: Schaller M6G Gold Tuning Machines

Gold Strap Button

Case: Custom fit Ameritage case with built in humidification system
Inlay: McPherson mother of pearl inlay on head cap and mirror image on bridge plate
Finish: UV finish. An extremely durable clear finish which retains tonal integrity of the wood while protecting the guitar from harmful elements
Strings: Elixir Nanoweb medium gauge strings

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