Sound Pure's Take

Condition: Used, Excellent

Calling all tone-chasers and vintage guitar enthusiasts! We've just received a truly special instrument, locally handcrafted in Hillsborough, North Carolina, that instantly transports you back to the golden era of pre-war acoustics from the late 1930s and early 1940s. Its Adirondack Spruce top sings with that dry, powerful voice you crave, perfectly complemented by rich, old-growth Indian Rosewood on the back, sides, and headplate – a tonewood combo that simply blossoms with age.

Our talented luthier has painstakingly leveled, crowned, and polished every fret, and with a precise truss rod and bridge adjustment, this lightly distressed beauty is an absolute dream to play. The vintage-taper ebony fretboard feels instantly familiar, a nod to those legendary instruments. Hand-built by the highly respected folks at Pre-War guitars, this guitar is a rare find, offering that sought-after pre-war magic in a modern, perfectly playable package.

Back/Sides: Old Growth Indian Rosewood

Headplate: Old Growth Indian Rosewood

Fretboard: Ebony

Bridge: Ebony

Nut/Saddle: Bone

Top: Torrefied Adirondack Spruce

Neck: Mahogany

Distress level: 2 (this guitar IS lightly distressed)

Fretboard Taper: Vintage

Weight: 3lbs 10oz

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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Sound Pure Studios Control Room A — Durham, NC

Sound Pure Studios · Durham, NC

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