An amazing alder-bodied, nitro-finished, classic rock machine.
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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: All of the frets were polished, recrowned and leveled. The truss rod and bridge were fully adjusted. No further work was required.
Feel the resonant warmth of this Vintage Classic S guitar, crafted with a rich Alder body and a smooth Maple neck. The Black Nitro finish with a Vintage Tint Gloss Headstock and Oil Neck offers a timeless look and feel that only gets better with age. The .830-.930-C neck shape and 7.25" fingerboard radius provide an incredibly comfortable playing experience. Equipped with Locking Kluson gears and a Tuttle Vintage bridge, this instrument stays perfectly in tune. The powerful "PD" S pickups deliver a versatile, articulate tone that can handle any style. A truly unique and meticulously crafted investment for the discerning guitarist, this rock-solid guitar is ready to be a faithful companion for years to come!
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.
Guitar Model: Vintage Classic S
Body Wood: Alder
Neck Wood: Maple IRW
Neck Back Shapes: .830-.930-C
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut: Bone
Frets: .090X.055 Nickel
Bridge: Tuttle Vintage
Nut Width: 1.650
Hardware Color: Nickel
Gears: Locking Kluson
Pickguard: Tortoise
Electronics: 5 Way Volume Tone Tone
Input Jack: Top
Knobs: Aged
Neck Pickup: "PD" S
Middle Pickup: "PD" S
Bridge Pickup: "PD" S
Finish: Black Nitro
Paint Option: Vintage Tint Gloss Headstock
Other Options: Vintage Tint Oil Neck
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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