1994 Thames, Michael Concert - Classical Guitar
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Audio played by David Stevenson
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Stanley Yates, Madhavan Somanathan, Rafael Andia, Erich Avinger
This is a mature 1994 Michael Thames Concert Guitar featuring Indian Rosewood and Spruce. This classic combination makes for a big, powerful sound that is, thanks to it's age, very open and versatile. The neck is slightly on the slender side and very comfortable. We can't stress enough how good a 17 year old Spruce top guitar can sound. This is a great example of the wide array of colors a mature top can provide the player.
This is a mature 1994 Michael Thames Concert Guitar featuring Indian Rosewood and Spruce. This classic combination makes for a big, powerful sound that is, thanks to it's age, very open and versatile. The neck is slightly on the slender side and ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Indian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Spanish Cedar
- Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
- Rosette: Custom
- Binding: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: Rosewood
- Fret Markers: Dots
- Tuners: Gotoh
- Tuner Finish: Gold Etched With Pearl Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 649.986 mm (25.6 in.)
- Nut Width: 52.8 mm (2.1 in)
- String Spacing: 57.912 mm (2.3 in)
- Body Length: 19 1/8 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 3/8 in.
- Serial #: 217
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 5/8 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 3/4 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: Original Hard - OHSC
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Very Good Very Good, one top ding, otherwise just light play wear.
Player Reviews:
"Over the years I have owned several Thames guitars personally and they have always inspired me. This guitar, with it's aged top, is a real gem. I feel I can command a wide palette of tones with simple movements of the right hand placement and it responds beautifully to changing dynamics. A wonderfully versatile guitar from Michael Thames." - Paul Heumiller
