2007 Hoffman Guitars Piccolo Terz Acoustic Guitar

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.

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Builder: Hoffman Guitars, Charlie Hoffman
Model: Piccolo
Type: Terz
Year: 2007
Artists who play Hoffman Guitars: Leo Kottke, Tim Sparks, Dakota Dave Hull, Ann Reed, Jerry Rau, Charlie Maguire
Serial #: 516
Back/Sides: Mahogany
Top: Sitka Spruce
Neck: Mahogany, Maple, Walnut, 5-piece
Headplate: Ebony
Headstock Inlay: Builder 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
Back Strip: 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 @Neck Heel: 3 in.
Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 7/8 in.
Scale Length: 22.5
Nut Width: 1 3/4
Strings Spacing: 2 3/8

Price: $4500

Dream Guitars Player's Review:
"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

"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

Price: $4500 - Use the links below to contact us for more information about this instrument

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