Sound Pure's Take
What an elegant and eloquent instrument! The notes are warm, sweet, and coated in overtones. There's an inviting, immediate quality to balance the angelic beauty of it, too. The figuring on the back is incredibly unique. Ruffles and quilts. The Engelmann has a toasted yellow glow. It plays effortlessly and will show you things many guitars cannot.
robinson@soundpure.com
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.
Engelmann Spruce - Light in color with a rich, complex tone. This wood best suits a more gentle touch. Great for fingerpicking with warm bass and complex overtones.
Brazilian Rosewood - Generally considered the best tonewood for steel stringed instruments; Brazilian Rosewood is a highly prized choice for back and sides. Endangered and becoming very rare, Brazilian Rosewood has everything other rosewoods have to offer and more. A rich powerful sound full of overtones and depth.
Brazilian Rosewood back and sides / Engelmann Spruce top
Offset Soundhole
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 inch radius
- Nut
- Natural Bone
Buzz Feiten intonation system - Three custom bone saddles set up for low, medium, and tall action
- Binding
- Flamed Koa
- Electronics
- L.R. Baggs 3 VOLT Element 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
- IC&S 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
- Scale length
- 25 1/2"
- Upper bout
- 11 1/8"
- Waist
- 10 1/8"
- Lower bout
- 16"
- Body length
- 20 1/8"
- Overall length
- 41 1/2"
- Fretboard radius
- 14"
- Standard neck width
- 1 3/4" at nut, 2 5/32 at 12th fret
- String spacing at bridge
- 2 3/16"
3.5 inch body depth
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
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