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A Gorgeous, Ornate Archtop with German Spruce and Eastern Flame Maple!
$4,995.00
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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: All of the frets were polished, recrowned and leveled. The truss rod and bridge were fully adjusted. A complete wipedown and cleaning of this instrument was done. The hardware was polished. No further work was required.
Discover an exceptional instrument, a testament to masterful craftsmanship from a highly regarded, one-man luthier shop. This 16" ES-175/L-4 style archtop boasts a deeply carved German Spruce top, a truly valuable tonewood, providing rich, resonant tones. Its elegant Eastern Maple neck, back, and sides are meticulously bound, creating a harmonious blend of beauty and playability, reminiscent of streamlined, classic design. Every detail, from the expressive split-block inlay on the bound Ebony fretboard to the striking Lightning bolt inlay on the bound Ebony headstock, speaks to its unique character and bold, geometric grace. Outfitted with reliable Grover tuners, a classic Triggs L5-style tailpiece, and a sublime Lindsey Fralin noise-canceling P-90 pickup, this guitar delivers articulate, clear sound without unwanted hum. Rest assured, this is no "as-is" item; it's a meticulously cared-for investment, featuring polished, recrowned, and leveled frets, along with a perfectly adjusted truss rod and bridge. This instrument isn't just playable; it's supremely solid, a truly singular specimen designed to inspire.
Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers. We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC. We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in. Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world. Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business. Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.
We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability. We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape. We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment.
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Body: 16" ES-175/L-4 style, 2 15/16" depth
Top: Carved German Spruce with 7-ply binding
Neck, Back & Sides: Bound Eastern Maple
Nut: 1 11/16" bone
Fretboard: Bound Ebony with split-block inlay and side dots
Bridge & Saddle: Ebony with inlay
Finger Rest: Ebony with 3-ply binding
F-Holes: Bound
Headstock: Bound Ebony with Lightning bolt inlay
Tailpiece: Triggs L5-style
Tuners: Grover
Pickup: Lindsey Fralin noise-canceling P-90 with volume and tone controls