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
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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