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Tuttle Tuned Bent Top T Aqua #713  From Tuttle

Equal parts showpiece and shop tool, this Bent Top T re-defines excellence!

Michael Tuttle Guitars

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What We Think

Michael Tuttle is a true magician: no potential source of inspiration is left untapped.  You've never played a neck that feels so old and so new at the same time, seen a finish that makes such a big statement without saying too much, or heard a humbucker do what Tuttle's famous "Patent Denied" pickup is capable of.  As perfect as it is personal--this is what a boutique electric guitar is all about!

Manufacturer's Description from Tuttle

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!

Michael Tuttle Guitars

About Manufacturer

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.

Specifications

Model: Tuned Bent Top T

Serial: 713

Weight:

Color/Finish: Aqua

Body Wood: Ash

Top Wood: Flame Maple

Body Option: Chambered

Neck Wood: Roasted Maple

Neck Back Shapes: .830-C

Fingerboard Radius: 12"

Nut: Bone

Frets: .104 x .047 SS

Bridge: Gotoh 510TS Steel Block

Nut Width: 1.650"

Hardware Color: Nickel

Gears: Hipshot Locking

Pickguard: NA

Electronics: 5-Way, Volume, Tone

Input Jack: Side

Knobs: Nickel

Neck Pickup: Area 61

Middle Pickup: Area 61

Bridge Pickup: "PD" Humbucker

Case: G&G Hardshell

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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.