Sound Pure's Take
This guitar sounds like Christmas. Enough said? It practically sparkles when strummed. Rich and defined tone. With all those notes, Maple is a great choice for a back and side wood. It holds the fundamental very well and imparts the slightest hint of overtone (not much is needed with courses). Also, its quilts are heavenly :) The Bear Claw Sitka is beautifully textured, like rippled sand. It also invites hard strumming. Gorgeous instrument. If you've always wanted a 12-string and want the best. Look no further. This is a symphonic instrument.
robinson@soundpure.com
NOTE: due to its design, this one won't exhibit the same drawbacks as other 12s :) It intonates, stays to pitch, and only moves when you want it too.
From McPherson Guitars
A slightly stiffer version of Sitka with unique figure appearing in the grain. Bear Claw Sitka exhibits tonal characteristics of Sitka Spruce, but because of its added strength it can have a more robust and punchy voice.
Sometimes referred as "Big Leaf" Maple, Quilted Maple is generall softer than Flamed Maple. Quilted Maple is therefore silghtly darker and warmer.
Scale Length- 25 1/2"
- Upper Bout
- 11 1/8"
- Waist
- 10 1/8"
- Lower Bout
- 16"
- Body Length
- 20 1/8"
- Overall Length
- 43"
- Fretboard Radius
- 14"
- Standard Neck Width
- 1 7/8" at nut, 2 5/16" at 12th
- String Spacing at Bridge
- 2 7/16th
Offset Enlarged 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 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
- 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
Free 3-Year Warranty
In addition to the standard included manufacturer warranty, virtually all new products carry our exclusive, industry-leading, absolutely free Sound Pure 3-Year Warranty, which includes parts and labor. It's our way of adding real value to the personal touch our small, dedicated team brings to every purchase.
Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27. Read the warranty →
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