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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. 

The Tuttle Custom Classic S in Dakota Red is a beautifully executed take on the timeless S-style design, blending vintage inspiration with the precision craftsmanship Tuttle guitars are known for. Its alder body paired with a roasted maple neck and Indian rosewood fingerboard delivers a lively, balanced voice and an exceptionally comfortable playing feel. The trio of Paul Denny pickups, controlled by a classic 5-way switching layout, provides articulate sparkle, warmth, and dynamic response across every position. Thoughtful details like stainless steel frets, Hipshot locking tuners, and a vintage-style bridge ensure superb reliability and performance. Elegant, inspiring, and built with meticulous care, this Custom Classic S is a remarkable player’s instrument and a smart long-term investment!

From Michael Tuttle Guitars

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!

Model
Custom Classic S
Serial
656
Color/Finish
Dakota Red
Body Wood
Alder
Neck Wood
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Indian Rosewood
Neck Back Shapes
.830-C
Fingerboard Radius
12"
Nut
Bone
Frets
.104 x .047 SS
Bridge
Tuttle Vintage
Nut Width
1.650"
Hardware Color
Nickel
Gears
Hipshot Locking
Pickguard
Vintage Tortoise
Electronics
5-Way, Volume, Tone, Tone
Input Jack
Top
Knobs
Aged
Neck Pickup
"PD" ML / Aged Pearloid
Middle Pickup
"PD" S / Aged
Bridge Pickup
"PD" ML / Aged Pearloid
Case
G&G Hardshell

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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