Sound Pure's Take

Condition: Used, Excellent

An unbelievable instrument, the likes of which we will sorely miss once it's gone.  Wyatt Wilkie was Bob Benedetto's (Style B for Bendetto) head carver for many years and it shows (and sounds!) as one would expect given that lofty pedigree.  Expect all the clarity, immediacy, and refreshing openness of the best of the best early 20th century Gibson oval hole archtops, elevated to a level of nuance and character that has just plain shocked everyone here.  10/10    

From In-House Master Luthier, Rob Sharer: One of the most successful oval-hole archtops I've ever heard, acoustically speaking. Exemplary fret work, elegant deep dish carving, a perfect straight neck, and the rubenesque roundness of the lower bout is a thing of beauty. Learned guitar building with no unnecessary frills; just enough bling and sparkle to let you know you're holding something truly special while retaining classic good looks.

SP Luthier Notes: Setup confirmed

Model: Style B

Serial: 1636

Year: 2020

Top: Sitka Spruce

Back: Claro Walnut

Sides: Claro Walnut

Binding: Walnut

Purfling: Black/Wood/Black/Wood

Neck: Sapele

Fingerboard: Ebony, 12" Radius

Heel Cap: Amboyna Burl

Peghead Overlay: Amboyna Burl

Backstrap: Walnut

Width at Nut: 1 3/4"

Nut Material: Bone

Scale: 25"

Frets: 22

Bridge: Ebony, Adjustable with Black Wheels and Posts

Tailpiece: Ebony Trapeze w/Black Hardware

Tuners: Gotoh 510 w/Amboyna Burl Buttons

Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose

Case: 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.

Returns

This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.

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