Sitka Spruce

House 000 12 String 12 Fret Guitar Natural, 2023

On February 6, 2024 /

Here we have a lovely Josh House 000 12 String, 12 Fret model built during 2023 with Bearclaw figured SitkaSpruce for the top and ‘Fallen Giant’ Mahogany for the sides, back and neck. Mahogany is also used for the body blocks and linings. The head plate, bridge and and fingerboard are African Blackwood, with Box Elder for the headstock logo and Curly Maple for binding.

Used

This instrument has sold

Santa Cruz OM Pre-War (OM-PW) Natural, 2010

On December 12, 2023 /

Here we have a very nicely preserved Santa Cruz OM Pre-War model in its stock configuration, pairing a Sitka Spruce top with Indian Rosewood for the back and sides. This lovely piece is in great shape with only light wear to the finish and negligible fret wear.

Used

This instrument has sold

Taylor Custom GA Walnut Natural NOS, 2015

On October 26, 2023 /

Here’s a great deal on a New, Old Stock (NOS) Taylor Custom GA in Spruce and Figured Walnut, dating to early 2015 and at a significant price reduction! As the name suggests, the Taylor Custom GA is from Taylor’s Custom programme, sometimes known as BTO or ‘Build To Order’. The GA stands for Grand Auditorium, one of the larger body sizes but smaller than a Jumbo or Dreadnought.

New

Gibson J-45 Standard Vintage Burst, 2017

On October 24, 2023 /

Here we’re looking at a Gibson J-45 Standard in Vintage Sunburst, built at Bozeman Montana late in 2016 as a 2017 model. The J-45 first appeared in 1942 and has been in constant production, except for the 1982-1984 period. It has been one of the most popular instruments for solo, group and vocal accompaniment, providing a full rich sound.

Used

This instrument has sold

Martin D16GT Steel String Dreadnought Natural, 2010

On October 21, 2023 /

The Martin D16GT was built from 1999 to 2019 and like the D-18, pairs a Sitka Spruce top with Mahogany for the back, sides, body blocks and neck. The ‘GT’ references the Gloss Top finish – the rest of the guitar’s finish is satin. On these models, the fingerboard and bridge are Richlite, and the head plate is Granadillo.

Used

This instrument has sold

Guild F212 NT 12 String Acoustic Guitar Natural, 1970

On October 16, 2023 /

Built from 1964 to 1982, the Guild F212 came with a Natural Top (NT) and was based around a 16 inch wide Jumbo body of Spruce and Mahogany. Here we’re looking at a Guild F212 NT built during 1970 in Westerly, Rhode Island. This model is built with a Sitka Spruce top, Tropical Mahogany for the sides, back, body blocks and neck, and Indian Rosewood for the fingerboard and bridge. This guitar is in good working condition and has had a number of repairs over the years.

Vintage

This instrument has sold

Sitka Spruce

House 000 12 String 12 Fret Guitar Natural, 2023

Santa Cruz OM Pre-War (OM-PW) Natural, 2010

Taylor Custom GA Walnut Natural NOS, 2015

Gibson J-45 Standard Vintage Burst, 2017

Martin D16GT Steel String Dreadnought Natural, 2010

Guild F212 NT 12 String Acoustic Guitar Natural, 1970

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