Dirty blonde nitro-finished ash body featuring a roasted flame maple neck, custom mini-humbucker, and Tuttle vintage bridge.
$5,780.00
This spectacular dirty blonde nitro Tuttle SoundPure Spec Tuned T is a masterfully crafted T-style instrument that flawlessly blends old-school visual vibe with elite custom precision. Built with a highly resonant ash body, this lightweight six-pound thirteen-ounce guitar sings with an open, woody character, highlighted by elegant light lacquer finish checking across its exterior. The roasted flame maple neck features a substantial yet comfortable .830–.930 C-profile paired with a smooth 10" radius, providing a fast, effortless surface for intricate bending and precise chord transitions. Tonally, this custom-spec powerhouse serves up an incredible sonic range, matching a fat, articulate "PD" custom mini-bucker in the neck with a punchy, hum-free Area T bridge pickup for ultimate stage and studio flexibility. From the vintage-accurate Tuttle bridge and Kluson tuners to the sleek matte black pickguard and premium Stage 4 soft case, this exceptionally responsive instrument delivers an unforgettable and inspiring performing experience.
We are so fortunate to work with the builders that we represent. Over the years, we've been lucky enough to get on board early with companies that had their act together before the "guitar world" discovered them. Several years back, two people (whose opinions we deeply respect) said we had to check out Michael's guitars. Michael sent us an S and T, and we sold the S model to the first person who heard it! Needless to say, we knew we were on to something. Tuttle has been building for over 20 years and got his start working at Valley Arts in California with Don Grosh, whom he worked with at Grosh Guitars. In 2003, Michael started Tuttle Guitars. Michael's attention to detail is very evident. Being a small builder (Michael’s team consists of himself and an assistant), everything needs to be right the first time out. This is a huge benefit for the player, as there can be no "Monday or Friday" guitars. We’ve always loved it when the guy’s name that's on the headstock had his hands all over the instrument when it was built - his reputation and quality of work is on the line every time one of his creations goes out the door. It's wonderful when you put one of Michaels guitars in a player's hands for the first time and watch their reaction. Michael is such a talented builder, and we are lucky to have such a positive relationship with him as a shop.
Model: SoundPure Spec Tuned T
Body Wood: Ash
Neck Wood: Roasted Flame Maple
Neck Back Shapes: .830-.930-C
Fingerboard Radius: 10"
Nut: Bone
Frets: .090X.055 Nickel
Bridge: Tuttle Vintage
Nut Width: 1.650
Hardware Color: Nickel
Gears: Kluson
Pickguard: Matte Black
Electronics: 3-Way Switch, Volune, Tone
Input Jack: Side
Knobs: Nickel
Neck Pickup: "PD" Custom Mini Bucker
Bridge Pickup: Area T
Finish: Dirty Blonde Nitro
Paint Option: Light Lacquer Checking
Case: Stage 4 Soft Case
Weight: 6lbs 13oz
Excerpt of an episode from Tim Pierce's masterclass on layering guitar parts and the thought process that goes with trying to make a song sound big and full. The solo features his Mike Tuttle S-style.
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