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SOLD McIlroy AS55C: We custom ordered this McIlroy straight from Ireland. We selected Cocobolo Rosewood and Red Cedar for a quick and punchy response with good fullness. The AS is Dermot's small, but deep body design. The 55 series offers a higher grade of tonewoods. A unique and beautiful guitar from the ex-Lowden shop foreman. This instrument features:
  • Builder: McIlroy
  • Model: AS55C
  • Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
    [recorded naturally, close pair, no EQ]
  • Year: 2006
  • Serial #: 301
  • Back/Sides Wood: Cocobolo Rosewood
  • Top Wood: Red Cedar
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany, 5 Piece
  • Headplate: Cocobolo Rosewood
  • Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
  • Headstock Bindings:
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony
  • Fret Markers: None
  • Frets to body: 14
  • Cutaway: Venetian
  • Bridge: Cocobolo Rosewood String Through
  • Pickguard: None
  • Body Bindings: Koa
  • Top Trim: Wood Lines
  • Back Strip: None
  • Rosette: Abalone
  • Tuners: Gold Gotoh With Amber Buttons
  • Case: Hiscox
  • Pickup: none
  • Condition: New
  • Body Length: 19 in.
  • Upper Bout: 10 3/4 in.
  • Lower Bout: 14 3/4
  • Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/4 in.
  • Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/2 in.
  • Scale Length: 25.5 in.
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4 in.
  • Strings Spacing: 2 3/16 in.
  • Comments: "Cocobolo and Cedar is a combination that really works. The resulting sound is strong with superb projection. You get a Cedar guitar that is not at all muddy, the punch and quickness of the Cocobolo Rosewood sees to that. The top makes for warmth and fullness but remains clear and strong. This one has lots of headroom for Cedar is an excellent strummer in addition to being a faithful fingerpicker. The great action will make you want to use the cutaway to reach all the frets. The 55 is a higher series and gets you premium woods from Dermot's premium stash. An awful lot of tone for under $4k..." - Paul H.


Cocobolo Rosewood Headplate


Gold Gotoh Tuners With Amber Buttons


Abalone Rosette

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McIlroy AS55C


Cocobolo Rosewood Back & Sides


Red Cedar Top


Gorgeous Grain
SOLD
SOLD 2005 McIlroy 5th Anniversary - This is #1 of 5 special anniversary models that Dermot has created to celebrate the 5th year of McIlroy guitars. He crafted this one from Flamed Bubinga and premium Red Cedar. This guitar has a wonderous voice at once woody and warm. It's character is full, rich and resonant and the woods are beautiful. This instrument features:
  • Builder: Dermot McIlroy
  • Model: 5th Anniversary A55
  • Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
    [recorded naturally, close pair, no EQ]
  • Year: 2005
  • Serial #:
  • Back/Sides Wood: Flamed Bubinga
  • Top Wood: Premium Red Cedar
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany 5 piece
  • Headplate: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard: Ebony, bound
  • Frets to body: 14
  • Cutaway: None
  • Bridge:Ebony
  • Pickguard: Clear
  • Bindings: Figured Sycamore with Maple, Pear and Rosewood Purfling
  • Top Trim: Maple, Pear and Rosewood Purfling
  • Rosette: Paua Abalone with Rosewood and Pear Purflings
  • Tuners: Gold Gotoh with Ebony Buttons
  • Case: Hardshell Case
  • Pickup: None
  • Condition: New
  • Body Length: 20”
  • Upper Bout: 11 3/8”
  • Lower Bout: 15 ¾”
  • Body Depth @ Neck Heel: 4”
  • Body Depth @ Tail Block: 4 3/4”
  • Scale Length: 25 1/2”
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4”
  • Strings Spacing: 2 3/16”
  • Comments: “We are thrilled to have #1 of the 5 limited edition anniversary guitars from McIlroy. Dermot's guitars constantly impress us and thrill our customers. They are extremely well suited for Celtic music and open tunings and offer power, clarity and brilliance. This one is special.” – Paul H.


Wonderful Lines


Cocobolo Headplate With Ebony Buttons


McIlroy 5th Anniversary A55
Bubinga Back & Sides


Cedar Top, Abalone Rosette


Gorgeous Figuring


Number 1 of 5 Made

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