Charles Hoffman Guitars , 2007 Hoffman Piccolo(Terz): We fell in love with this little beauty at the Healdsburg Guitar Festival. The Terz guitar design has been with us since the late 1700s and is often seen as part of a guitar orchestra. Now it's making it's way into the hands of players who are simply seeking another voice and the wonderous, sparkling higher register of a Terz guitar is magical. This Hoffman Piccolo, with it's 22.5" scale, is designed to be tuned up A (or G depending on strings), so you are playing a 4th higher than standard guitar. This etheral sound will surely inspire the songwriter or arranger who is intrigued by new sounds. Owner Paul Heumiller enjoys playing his at jams where he plays the relative key to fill out the sound of multiple guitars and add high end sparkle. In short the Terz guitar offering a very definite new and exciting voice for any arsenal of guitars. This instrument features:

• Builder: Hoffman guitars, Charles A. Hoffman
• Artists Who Play Hoffman Guitars: Leo Kottke, Dakota Dave Hull, Pat Donohue, Robin and Linda Williams, Larry Long, Charlie Maguire
• Model: Piccolo
• Type: Terz
• Hear this Hoffman guitar played by Al Petteway
  [recorded naturally, close pair of ADK SC-T, no EQ]
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• Year: 2007
• Serial #: 516
• Back/Sides Wood: Mahogany
• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
• Neck Wood: Mahogany, Maple, Walnut, 5-piece
• Headplate:Ebony
• Backplate: none
• Headstock Inlay: Logo
• Headstock Bindings: none
• Fingerboard: ebony
• Fingerboard Bindings: none
• Fret Markers: none
• Frets to body: 14
• Cutaway: Florentine
• Bridge: Ebony Pyramid
• Pickguard: none
• Body Bindings: Curly Maple
• Top Trim: violin lines
• Backstrip: none
• Rosette: rosewood
• Tuners: Nickel waverly with Ebony Buttons
• Case: Cedar Creek
• Pickup: none
• Condition: New
• Body Length: 17 in.
• Upper Bout: 8 3/4 in.
• Lower Bout: 12 1/2 in.
• Body Depth @ Heel: 3 in.
• Body Depth @ Tail: 3 7/8 in.
• Scale Length: 22.5 in.
• Nut Width: 1 3/4 in.
• Strings Spacing: 2 3/8 in.
• Comments: "This little guitar is so much fun to play. I would love to own one. Every collector needs one of these and a baritone so they can cover the full range of tonal possibilites. " - Al Petteway
  
  "As a songwriter I definitely respond to the instruments I play. When I grab an old steel guitar or a baritone or a Terz it always leads to a new piece. Playing tuned up to A is a totally different feeling and it's leads you to new places. Charlie Hoffman build guitars that have a huge amount of tone and play flawlessly. This guitar is exquisitely constructed and the standard nut and saddle make it easy to move from a standard guitar to this Piccolo. Another gem from the Healdsburg Guitar Festival." - Paul Heumiller

Wooden Rosette

Ebony Headplate

Nickel Waverlys with Ebony Buttons

Pyramid style ebony Bridge