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1989 Sobell 0 - Acoustic Guitar

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Artists who play instruments by this builder: Martin Simpson, Andy Irvine, Ged Foley, Robin Bullock, Al Petteway

This fine Sobel Model O was formerly owned by Alistair Russell of Battlefield Band. A joy to play, like all Sobells, it is a great sounding guitar that has opened up nicely from being played over the years. European Spruce over Indian Rosewood, with the distinctive Sobell cutaway and oval soundhole. These instruments truly deserve the reverence they are given by professional players around the world. A fine example of Sobell's work. Comes complete with a pickup and a Calton case that boasts many stickers from it's travels with Alistair Russell.

This fine Sobel Model O was formerly owned by Alistair Russell of Battlefield Band. A joy to play, like all Sobells, it is a great sounding guitar that has opened up nicely from being played over ...read full description

    Woods & Trim
  • Back/Sides: Indian Rosewood
  • Top Wood: European Spruce
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Rosette: Birdsfoot
  • Binding: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Bindings: None
  • Headplate: Rosewood
  • Headstock Inlay: None
  • Top Trim: Birdsfoot
  • Back Strip: Rosewood
  • Fret Markers: Dots
  • Tuners: Gotoh
  • Tuner Finish: Gold With Ebony Buttons
    Measurements
  • Body Size: Medium
  • Scale: 25 1/2 in. (647.7 mm)
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)
  • String Spacing: 2 3/16 in. (55.65 mm)
  • Body Length: 19 1/8 in.
  • Upper Bout: 11 3/8 in.
  • Lower Bout: 16 1/8 in.
  • Serial #: 982112
  • Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 7/8 in.
  • Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/2 in.
  • Frets to body: 14
    Extras
  • Cutaway: Venetian
  • Pickguard: None
  • Case: Calton Deluxe Flight Case
  • Pickup: McIntyre Feather
  • Condition: Good, some nicks and dings, 2 long finish checks behind bridge, these are not cracks and cosmetic only. Small pinky wear area filled and touched up. Professionally cared for during it's life, so it's very stable and well setup. Priced for wear.
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Martin Simpson, Andy Irvine, Ged Foley, Robin Bullock, Al Petteway

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Player Reviews:

"I've known this guitar for some time and played it a bunch. It's a great Sobell! Very open and full of life. But that is no surprise as it spent quite a bit of time in the hands of Alistair Russell, Scottish Guitarist formerly of the Battlefield Band. So people the world over have heard this wonderful Sobell, now it's your turn. Just listen to the clear voice and articulation. It's the sound Martin Simpson made famous. Don't miss this one! " - Paul Heumiller

"This is one of the nicest Sobell guitars I've played. These guitars are fantastic for ensemble work or for intricate fingerstyle playing where every note must be clear and powerful. The characteristic tone of a Sobell is the perfect way to expand a ollection of acoustics. Easy to record and easy to play, this one is a winner" - Al Petteway