New McConnell SJ Fanfret - Acoustic Guitar
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Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Tim Sparks, Larry Roy, Harley Card, John Doyle, Seth Avett (The Avett Brothers)
Click here to see our blog featuring an interview with Jordan and several performance videos of Jordan playing this McConnell SJ Guitar.
Jordan McConnell has been a friend of Dream Guitars for some years now. He's visited us regularly while touring with his Grammy and Juno award winning group The Duhks of Canada. Somehow he's managed to build over 30 guitars while touring the world as a player. We commissioned this very special Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce SJ Fan Fret nearly two years ago after playing several of Jordan's instruments that blew us away. In his young building career he's already crafted guitars for Celtic Guitarist John Doyle and Seth Avett of the Avett Brothers. He can now add Dream Guitars owner Paul Heumiller to the list as Paul has fallen in love with this fan fret beauty. "The voice of this McConnell is astonishing. I can call up beauty, emotion or raw power at will. It's a compelling voice beyond words and the construction and playability are outstanding. I just connected with this guitar immediately." - Paul Heumiller. But don't worry we've ordered more so call us today to reserve one and we'll customize it for you. Paul's is available for trials at the shop as well, so come to the Blue Ridge Mountains and here this one in person. This guitar available for pre-order trials, call us today (828) 658-9795.
Click here to see our blog featuring an interview with Jordan and several performance videos of Jordan playing this McConnell SJ Guitar.
Click here to see our blog featuring an interview with Jordan and several performance videos of Jordan playing this McConnell SJ Guitar. Jordan ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood
- Top Wood: German Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany, Reinforced double carbon graphite, Fan Fret 25"-26"
- Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood, Carved
- Rosette: Custom, Abalone and Marquetry
- Binding: Satinwood
- Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: Ebony
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: Custom
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Graf
- Tuner Finish: Gold with Satinwood Button made from the same wood as the body bindings.
- Measurements
- Body Size: Dreadnought
- Scale: 26 in. (660.4 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 1/4 in. (57.15 mm)
- Body Length: 19 7/8 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 5/8 in.
- Lower Bout: 16 in.
- Serial #: 30
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 7/8 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/2 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: Florentine
- Pickguard: None
- Case: TKL
- Pickup: None
- Condition: New
Player Reviews:
"Jordan McConnell is a wonderful example of a modern builder that is willing to look at everything being done in the guitar world and blend it into his own creations. We commissioned this guitar and Jordan took it to the next level adding wonderful touches that surpassed our expectations, like the carved bridge, detailed perfling work and custom tuners. I've spent a lot of time with Jordan during his visits to DG and he's a very gifted player and has wonderful ears. Seeing the instruments he likes in our shop I can tell you he has great taste and is building to it, chasing his own voice and he's found it. Jordan delivered this guitar to us at the Swannannoa Gathering Guitar Week and in the first few moments I got to play it and hear it played by Tony McManus, Al Petteway and Vance Gilbert. I was blown away and decided I had to have it. I've already written several pieces on it and I know it will be a source of inspiration for years to come. I would be delighted to help anyone custom order a McConnell guitar, you will be amazed!" - Paul Heumiller
"This is one of the best all-around guitars I've ever played. To give you an idea of how much we liked it, Paul is selling his prized Traugott so that he can buy this one. The tone is perfectly balanced and the overtones go on forever. It helps that Jordon is such a great guitar player. He knows what makes a guitar great and he knows how to make one too. Simply amazing." - Al Petteway
