Someone once told me that a great luthier is like a great chef: they are all exceptionally skilled and at the top of their game, you just have to find the right recipe for you taste buds. To my ears nobody has a better sonic stew then G.W. Barry.
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This is a new model from Gibson, finally being released after some years of development and prototyping with Jackson Browne. Based on the 1930’s deep jumbo Roy Smeck models, this guitar has a massive sound, huge projection, and a full, clearly articulated tone. The 12-fret neck design moves the bridge closer to the center of the top, getting every bit of sound out of the guitar.
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There are very few people I am aware of who know the extensive Taylor Guitar line like our own Mike Gray. He knows the regular line like the back of his hand, and we’re talking over 120 models! He is familiar with all of the Fall & Spring Limited Editions, is constantly putting together special Build-to-Order custom guitars for our store and often brainstorming with Grant & I regarding the next custom R. Taylor masterpiece. When Mike goes home at
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This wonderful instrument uses Madagascar rosewood, which has many of the visual and tonal qualities of Brazilian, but isn’t endangered. It has the typical, lush and full Martin sound and the slightly slimmer ‘performance’ neck profile is very easy to get around on. The herringbone purfling and grained ivoroid binding are a very nice touch.
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