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Orpheum Imperator Style C Archtop Sunburst, 1934

On January 10, 2023 /

The Orpheum Imperator Style C archtop was the top of the line for the brand when introduced by Lange, a prominent instrument builder, in 1933. Featuring a carved, X-braced Adirondack Spruce top, Flame Maple for the sides, back and neck, Brazilian Rosewood for the multi-bound fingerboard and headplate, Ebony for the bridge and Mother of Pearl for the logo, this was an impressive instrument.

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Larrivee L-09 MR Twelfth Fret 30th Anniversary, 2007

On January 8, 2023 /

This Larrivee L-09 MR is the first of five guitars custom built during 2007 for the 30th Anniversary of The Twelfth Fret. Starting with a standard L-09 model, the sides and back are Madagascar Rosewood and the top is Sitka Spruce, bound with Maple. As typical for Larrivee models, the body blocks, linings and neck are Mahogany while the bridge and Ivoroid bound fingerboard are Ebony.

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de Jonge Jazz Adjustable Neck Brazilian, 2008

On January 6, 2023 /

The 2008 de Jonge Jazz seen here is available on custom commission only and features an adjustable neck joint, Bearclaw lattice-braced Spruce top with teardrop soundholes, Brazilian Rosewood three-piece back and sides, and a French Polish finish. Sergei de Jonge has been building for many years, starting with his early work with Jean Larrivee in the Toronto area in the 1970’s.

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Boucher SG-21 GI Studio Goose Natural, 2021

On January 5, 2023 /

The Boucher SG-21 GI is an OM Hybrid model using a torrefied Adirondack Spruce top and African Bubinga for the sides and back. The GI letters indicate the ‘Gold’ and ‘Intimate Concert’ options were specified. The Gold options include a Torrefied ‘Gold Touch’ top and gold-plated Gotoh open-gear tuners.

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Gibson F-4 Oval Hole Mandolin Sunburst, 1916

On January 5, 2023 /

Built from 1902 to 1934, the Gibson F-4 Oval Hole F-Style mandolin was the top of the line until 1922 when Lloyd Loar introduced the F-hole F-5 model. Both models were then built until 1943, when WW2 interrupted production. The Gibson F-4 and F-5 paired an Adirondack Spruce top with a carved figured Maple back.

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Gibson A-Jr. Model A-Style Mandolin Sheraton Brown, 1923

On January 4, 2023 /

This Gibson A-Jr. model A-Style mandolin in Sheraton Brown is now a century old, and still sounds great and plays well. This Gibson A-Jr. model A-Style mandolin in Sheraton Brown is now a century old, and still sounds great and plays well. The Gibson A-Jr. Mandolin, also known as the Gibson Junior, was the entry level for Gibson’s mandolin line from 1919 to 1927, when it became the A-0. Though classed as ‘entry level’, it was and is an excellent instrument.

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Ebony

Orpheum Imperator Style C Archtop Sunburst, 1934

Larrivee L-09 MR Twelfth Fret 30th Anniversary, 2007

de Jonge Jazz Adjustable Neck Brazilian, 2008

Boucher SG-21 GI Studio Goose Natural, 2021

Gibson F-4 Oval Hole Mandolin Sunburst, 1916

Gibson A-Jr. Model A-Style Mandolin Sheraton Brown, 1923

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