2009 Veillette Guitars Gryphon 12 String - High Tuned 12 String Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Over the years Joe Veillette has worked for a long list of star clients which include the likes of Dave Matthews, Jorma Kaukonen, David Lindley, Kaki King, Ani DiFranco and many others. Often his work included designing unique instruments to fit the needs of pro musicians. His newest design is this, the Gryphon High Tuned 12 string guitar. In short the Gryphon is a 18.5" scale 12 string guitar tuned up to high D, just below the octave of normal guitar tuning. This gives the Gryphon a mandolin-like sound, though much more colorful and musical, and it can be played like a regular guitar. Our first reaction was utter amazement at the lush tone and we can see this being extremely useful in many settings from stage to recording. The audio clips say it all, so be sure to listen to this one. The new Gryphon High 12 String from Joe Veillette Guitars of Woodstock, NY. Click here to see Paul Brett perform a piece on a Gryphon.

• Builder: Veillette Guitars, Joe Veillette
• Model: Gryphon 12 String
• Type: High Tuned 12 String Guitar
• Year: 2009
• Artists who play Veillette Guitars: James Taylor, Dave Matthews, David Lindley, Ani DiFranco, Tom Chapin, Jorma Kaukonen, Kaki King, John Sebastion, Billy Sheehan, Jill Sobule, Jai Utal
• Serial #: 551
• Back/Sides: Flamed European Maple
• Top: Sitka Spruce
• Neck: Maple
• Headplate: Ebony
• Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
• Headstock Bindings: None
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony
• Fret Markers: None
• Frets to body: 13
• Cutaway: None
• Bridge: Ebony
• Pickguard: None
• Body Bindings: Ebony
• Top Trim: none
• Back Strip: None
• Rosette: N/A
• Tuners: Gotoh Black with Amber buttons
• Case: Gigbag
• Pickup: D-Tar
• Condition: Mint, just very light play wear
• Body Length: 15 in.
• Upper Bout: 8 3/4 in.
• Lower Bout: 12 1/2 in.
• Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/4 in.
• Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 3/4 in.
• Scale Length: 18 1/2 in. (469.9 mm)
• Nut Width: 2 in. (50.8 mm)
• Strings Spacing: 2 1/4 in. (57.15 mm)

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