2001 Sobell Model 2 7 String - Acoustic Guitar
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Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Martin Simpson, Andy Irvine, Ged Foley, Robin Bullock, Al Petteway
This may be the only Sobell 7 string ever made. We custom built it back in 2001 for one of our good customers. It features Stefan's larger Model 2 body in deep, rich Brazilian and European Spruce, the only Spruce Stefan will build with. The 7th string can be employed numerous ways from simply adding a low B to Standard tuning or a low A or G to DADGAD. Of course the sky is the limit for other tunings as well. The tone is stellar, this is one of the finest sounding Sobell guitars we've sold, period. It's full and strong with lots of body and character. It's complete with a Highlander pickup and a Calton case. We love the musical doors that a 7 string opens up. Step through the door...
This may be the only Sobell 7 string ever made. We custom built it back in 2001 for one of our good customers. It features Stefan's larger Model 2 body in deep, rich Brazilian and European Spruce, ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood
- Top Wood: European Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Rosette: Birdsfoot
- Binding: Rosewood
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Top Trim: Birdsfoot
- Fret Markers: Dots
- Tuners: Gold Schallers with Ebony Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Jumbo
- Scale: 25.6 in. (650 mm)
- Nut Width: 2 1/16 in. (52.4 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 5/8 in. (66.7 mm)
- Body Length: 21 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 5/8 in.
- Lower Bout: 16 3/8 in.
- Serial #: 0601
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/2 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: Venetian
- Case: Calton Flight Case
- Pickup: Highlander IP-1 Undersaddle
- Condition: Excellent, just one small surface crack in back near heel and one small impression in top finish.
Player Reviews:
"Wether you're a Sobell collector or a musician seeking inspiration, this is for you. The Model 2 body size creates a voice that is simply glorious. The 7 string configuration is exciting and very easy to get used to. You can simply play Standard or DADGAD, etc. per usual but have a lower bass string to employ as you see fit. It adds a whole new dimension to your music. Imagine a V chord with a huge bass note then a resolution to the I, new levels of musical power. The Brazilian Rosewood is lovely and Stefan's unique understated style is elegant and sophisticated." - Paul Heumiller
"This guitar is pure and clear with lots of warm overtones. I love it. The extra bass string opens up a lot of possbilities." - Al Petteway
