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
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