Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.

Handcrafted by master builder Michael Tuttle, this early Carve Top Standard (#16) showcases Tuttle’s legendary fretwork and obsession with playable, resonant design. Pairing a gorgeous flame maple top with a lightweight mahogany body (7 lbs 15 oz) in a rich Ice Tea Burst finish, it offers classic single-cut warmth, sustain, and midrange punch. The mahogany neck features Tuttle’s smooth oil finish, an Indian rosewood fingerboard, a comfortable .850-C profile, and impeccably leveled stainless steel frets for effortless bending and slick feel. Outfitted with nickel hardware, a Tune-O-Matic bridge, Grover Kluson tuners, and a pair of custom "PD" humbuckers with traditional dual volume/dual tone controls, it delivers vintage-inspired clarity and dynamic drive in a high-end boutique package.

For the past two decades Michael has specialized in the fine art of what it takes to make a piece of wood feel good. Michael makes the necks feel like they're a part of your hands from the moment you pick them up.

Michael Tuttle's background includes stints with Valley Arts and Don Grosh Guitars, where, among other things, he gained a reputation for his fretwork. As a guitar player for the last 30 years, the transition from a professional musician to guitar builder has been a valuable asset to his company. He built his first guitar in the early 80's and in 1993 started building guitars commercially. After 10 years of honing the art of guitar building working for other organizations it was time to start out on his own. Michael Tuttle Guitars began in 2003. His unique craftsmanship and quality are unparalleled. Once you've played a Tuttle you'll know!

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.

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