2009 Veillette Guitars Gryphon 12 String - High Strung Shortscale 12-string 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, yet 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.

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Veillette Guitars Gryphon 12 String Acoustic Guitar

Builder: Veillette Guitars, Joe Veillette
Model: Gryphon 12 String
Type: High Strung Shortscale 12-string
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 #: 587
Back/Sides: Honduran Mahogany
Top: Spruce
Neck: Mahogany
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: Abalone
Back Strip:
Rosette:
Tuners:
Case: Gigbag
Pickup: D-Tar
Condition:
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: 18.5
Nut Width: 2
Strings Spacing: 2 1/4

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Dream Guitars Player's Review:
"This is really something new and exciting. This instrument offers a wonderous mandolin type of sound only much more complex and musical, with wonderful sustain and it can easily be played by any guitarist. It's a clever new design from Joe Veillette who has worked with more star players than most luthiers, so he knows what really works for players. We were floored by the beautiful voice and how easily it fit in with guitar, vocals, anything. This is a new color for your musical palette and one everyone in the audience will adore. The constructon is perfect and the DTAR 18 volt pickup sound incredible. It is very exciting for us to introduce the Veilette Gryphon High 12 String." - Paul Heumiller

"The Gryphon is a wonderful instrument that every guitarist can enjoy immediately and adds a special voice to your music. " - Al Petteway

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