New Beneteau Baritone Fan Fret - Baritone Acoustic Guitar
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Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Tony McManus, Don Ross, Craig D'Andrea
Marc Beneteau is known for his great baritone guitars with players like Don Ross and Dream Guitars owner Paul Heumiller playing them. They have amazing power, clarity and tons of tone. In fact Paul Heumiller provided the specs for this custom Baritone from Marc based on many he has played and enjoyed. First there is very rare Andaman Padauk for the body which always produces a clarity and presence that is sublime for the low baritone register. For the top Paul requested master grade Sitka for it's power and overtones, this top is especially tight grained and silky. For versatility we made it a Fan Fret with a 28" scale on the bass and 27" on the treble. This setup allows for movement between many tunings and keeps the bass low and big while maintaining sweet and easy to play treble strings. To make it complete Paul added front and back BEVELS so it's very comfortable and lovely touches such as the bound fingerboard with extension and the custom Spalted Elm Rosette. This is what we call a Baritone, an incredible Baritone!
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Marc Beneteau is known for his great baritone guitars with players like Don Ross and Dream Guitars owner Paul Heumiller playing them. They have amazing power, clarity and tons of tone. In fact Paul ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Andaman Padauk
- Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Macassar Ebony String Through
- Rosette: Spalted Elm
- Binding: Macassar Ebony
- Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: None
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Gotoh 510s
- Tuner Finish: Gold With Faux Ebony Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Jumbo
- Scale: 28 in. (711.2 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 13/16 in. (46.05 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 1/4 in. (57.15 mm)
- Body Length: 20 1/2 in.
- Upper Bout: 12 1/4 in.
- Lower Bout: 16 7/8 in.
- Serial #: 180210
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/2 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: OHSC
- Pickup: None
- Condition: New
Player Reviews:
"Here at DG we see and play more guitars than any luthier or guitarist. We see hundreds every year and get to constantly compare them side-by-side. So when we spec a guitar it is done with years of vast experience. Guitars like this Beneteau are the result and this one is a masterpiece. I had the chance to show this to Tony McManus at the Swannannoa Gathering Guitar Week here in town and after playing it a while he simple said "this is one of the very best Baritones I've ever played.". He proceeded to use it on stage that night and as I sat in the audience I couldn't agree more. This is soul food!" - Paul Heumiller
