1994 Bown Parlor - Acoustic Guitar Acoustic Guitar
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Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: John Renbourn, Clive Carroll, Martin Simpson, Henry Kaiser, Allan Taylor
Koa, Koa, Koa! This beautiful 1994 Ralph Bown Parlor guitar features a Koa back, sides, and top and an incredibly punchy, balanced, singing tone. Mahogany neck and Ebony fretboard deliver the standard in superb, snappy action all the way up the neck. Originally owned by Martin Simpson, and his then wife, Jessica Simpson. Ralph Bown builds for Clive Carroll, John Renbourn, Martin Simpson and many other UK greats. This guitar is a treat to look at (and play!!!) and is very hard to put down. Sweet in every way.
Koa, Koa, Koa! This beautiful 1994 Ralph Bown Parlor guitar features a Koa back, sides, and top and an incredibly punchy, balanced, singing tone. Mahogany neck and Ebony fretboard deliver the standard in superb, snappy ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Koa
- Top Wood: Koa
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Ebony Pyramid, Fossil Ivory Pins
- Binding: Ivoroid
- Fingerboard Bindings: Ivoroid
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: Ivoroid
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: Rope Style
- Back Strip: Zipper
- Fret Markers: Dots
- Tuners: Waverly With Amber Buffalo Horn Buttons
- Tuner Finish: Bronze With Amber Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Small
- Scale: 25.2 in. (640.1 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 25/32 in. (44.5 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 1/4 in. (57.15 mm)
- Body Length: 19 1/4 in.
- Upper Bout: 9 5/8 in.
- Lower Bout: 13 1/2 in.
- Serial #: 122
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 5/16 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: Calton Deluxe Flight Case
- Pickup: Passive
- Condition: Excellent. Very light wear on first few frets. Two hairline stress cracks at base of neck from shipping, repaired.
Player Reviews:
"I first met this guitar in the late 90s when I was staying with Martin and Jessica Simpson in New Orleans. I remember first seeing it's beautiful Koa and enjoying playing it with them. It's a real gem from one of England's very best, Ralph Bown who's guitars are played by the best, Martin Simpson, John Renbourn and Clive Carroll. Pretty good list of players..." - Paul Heumiller
"A real gem, this little koa guitar has lots of charisma and charm with a illustrious history to go with it. I really enjoyed it." - Al Petteway
"This is an irresistible little guitar. Once I had it in my hands I found it very difficult to put down." - Steven Dembroski
