2010 Mervyn Davis Smooth Talker SNJ1/S - Classical Guitar
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Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Steve Newman, Johnny Fourie, Tony Cox, Vusi Mahlasela, Dozi, Rudi Bauer, Greg Georgiades, Tananas, Not My Dog, SciCoustic, Radio Kalahari Orkes, CH2, Aquarian Quartet
This is a special Mervyn Davis Smoothtalker Jazz Nylon String. His SNJ1/S. It features a short scale for easy touch and reach, a strong attack from the unique soundboard design and is outfitted with a RMC MIDI pickup as well as a piezo pickup. With these appointments this is a great Crossover Nylon String gigging guitar for Jazz, Brazilian, Pop/Rock and much more. The pickup allows for 6 separate MIDI Channels so you can trigger lots of sounds. It also has the onboard Poly-Drive IV preamp and control array.
This is a special Mervyn Davis Smoothtalker Jazz Nylon String. His SNJ1/S. It features a short scale for easy touch and reach, a strong attack from the unique soundboard design and is outfitted with a RMC ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: African Kiaat
- Top Wood: Engelmann Spruce
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck Wood: African Kiaat
- Bridge: Mahogany
- Rosette: N/A
- Binding: None
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: African Kiaat
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: None
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Gotoh
- Tuner Finish: Gold Etched With Pearl Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Small
- Scale: 609.6 mm (24 in.)
- Nut Width: 45.2 mm (1.8 in)
- String Spacing: 57.15 mm (2.25 in)
- Body Length: 16 5/8 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 3/4 in.
- Lower Bout: 13 3/4 in.
- Serial #: 209
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/8 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 1/8 in.
- Frets to body: 20
- Extras
- Cutaway: Double
- Pickguard: None
- Case: Crossrock
- Pickup: RMC MIDI with onboard Poly-Drive IV preamp. 1/4" and MIDI outputs. 6 separate pickup elements for MIDI separation.
- Condition: Like New
Player Reviews:
"While these may look untraditional, the sound is top notch. The idea behind the design is that it allows for a very thin top, which combined with very stiff sides, makes for wonderful projection. This is a strong guitar, with great focus and clarity. The short scale is a dream, and tension remains solid. The pickup is perhaps the finest MIDI system available. Great live Nylon String Hybrid Crossover." - Paul Heumiller
"This is my favorite of the Merlyn Davis Smoothtalker series. The combination of nylon strings with a couple of great pickup systems makes this a fantastic instrument for live performance. The regular pickup sounds great and the RMC system can be used to assign each string to a different channel for stereo effects or simply more EQ control." - Al Petteway
