2008 Hoffman Piccolo - Terz, High Tuned Guitar Acoustic Guitar
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Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Leo Kottke, Tim Sparks, Dakota Dave Hull, Ann Reed, Jerry Rau, Charlie Maguire
Here we have a Hoffman Piccolo Terz guitar. A Terz is a small body, short scale(22.5") guitar that is tuned up a 3rd to G. They were designed during the time of Guitar Orchestras, which like a string ensemble, incorporated various sized guitars. Being high tuned this guitar offers up a wonderful chimey sound with a lot of drive and punch. It's a great color to add to a group or to your solo shows. Tony McManus recorded a Hoffman Terz on his Maker's Mark: The Dream Guitars Sessions CD from 2009. It's a magical voice.
Here we have a Hoffman Piccolo Terz guitar. A Terz is a small body, short scale(22.5") guitar that is tuned up a 3rd to G. They were designed during the time of Guitar Orchestras, ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Cuban Mahogany
- Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Ebony
- Rosette: Custom
- Binding: Flamed Koa
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: Custom Koa Perfling
- Back Strip: None
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Waverly
- Tuner Finish: Nickel
- Measurements
- Body Size: Parlor
- Scale: 22 1/2 in. (571.5 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 1/4 in. (57.15 mm)
- Body Length: 17 in.
- Upper Bout: 8 3/4 in.
- Lower Bout: 12 1/2 in.
- Serial #: 535
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/8 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: Florentine
- Pickguard: None
- Case: Cedar Creek
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Excellent
Player Reviews:
"I love to have a variety of voices in my personal guitar collection and a Terz is very unique and magical sounding. Being tuned to G or A, depending on the strings you use, produces a wonderful bell-like tone. Hit hard it's a great rock/pop sound and this Hoffman Piccolo is versatile enough for any style you wish." - Paul Heumiller
"Playing this guitar is like capoing the third fret of a standard guitar but having lots more room to move up the neck. The tone is sweet and clear and would add a nice texture to any recording. The sound reminds me of the 18th century guitars that were also about this size and scale." - Al Petteway
