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Unleash your sonic aspirations with this extraordinary Michael Tuttle Tuned Bent Top T, a true masterclass in guitar craftsmanship! Draped in a mesmerizing Trans Aqua finish with a stunning Flame Maple top over a resonant Alder body, this chambered beauty offers unparalleled comfort with its arm contour. The Roasted Maple neck and silky Indian Rosewood fingerboard, boasting a perfect 12" radius and .830-C shape, provide a playing experience that feels tailor-made for your hands. Equipped with versatile "PD" Humbuster S and Humbucker pickups, locking Hipshot gears, and a bone nut, this instrument sings with a rich, responsive voice. It's more than just a guitar; it's a rock-solid investment, meticulously crafted for supreme playability and a lifetime of musical inspiration!
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: Tuned Bent Top T
Body: Alder
Top: Flame Maple
Neck: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Neck Shape: .830-C
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Bone
Frets: .104x.047 SS
Bridge: Tuttle Vintage
Nut Width: 1.650"
Hardware Color: Nickel
Gears: Locking Hipshot
Pickguard: Parchment Pearloid
Electronics: 5-Way Blade, Volume, Tone, Tone
Input Jack: Side
Knobs: Nickel
Neck Pickup: "PD" Humbuster S
Middle Pickup: "PD" Humbuster S
Bridge Pickup: "PD" Humbucker
Finish: Trans Aqua
Case: G&G Hardshell
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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