Pre-owned Instruments: Classical Guitar
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2001 McGill Picasso 25th Anniversary Model : Luthier Paul Daniel McGill is known for his creative designs inside and out on his guitars. This guitar is a celebration of his 25th year of building. Dubbed the Picasso it is certainly creative and unique like it's namesake. The offset cutaway and soundhole offer an artistic facade and the voice is as bold as the look. The 7 fan bracing produces thunderous bass and soaring trebles with Paul's trademark clarity throughout. The back & sides are rare and stunning African Blackwood with dramatic sapwood sections. This wood adds beauty for the ear as well for the eye. The top is lovely German Spruce with strong silking and a mature patina. A true work of art! This instrument features:
  • Builder: Paul McGill
  • Model: 25th Anniversary Series Picasso
  • Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
    [recorded naturally, close pair, no EQ]
  • View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
  • Year: 2001
  • Serial #: 185
  • Back/Sides Wood: African Blackwood
  • Top Wood: German Spruce
  • Neck Wood: Spanish Cedar
  • Headplate: Figured Overlay
  • Headstock Inlay: none
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fret Markers: Custom Design on 5th and 7th frets
  • Frets to body: 12
  • Cutaway: none
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Pickguard: None
  • Bindings: Rosewood
  • Top Trim: Wood line
  • Rosette: Custom Design
  • Tuners: Etched Bronze Tuners With Ivoroid Buttons
  • Case: OHSC
  • Pickup: None
  • Condition: Mint
  • Body Length: 18 7/8 in.
  • Upper Bout: 11 in.
  • Lower Bout: 14 3/4 in.
  • Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 13/16 in.
  • Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 in.
  • Scale Length: 660 mm
  • Nut Width: 50 mm
  • Strings Spacing: 58 mm
  • Comments: "Superb in every way. This guitar is artistic in every detail, from the offset cutaway, unique soundhole and original headstock shape. But it's the tone that is really magical, rarely have we heard such energy and responsiveness in a classical guitar. It's truly awe-inspiring. But it's not just strong, the African Blackwood and the German Spruce join together for a rich, inviting tone that is rich, sumptuous and strong. Every string behaves as expected so you can focus on emotion. This is a true concert quality instrument, special in voice and character." - Paul Heumiller


Elegant Asymmetrical Custom Rosette


Figured Headplate


 Bronze Tuners With Ivory Buttons


Custom Inlay at 5th and 7th Frets

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View A Movie Of This Guitar


McGill Picasso 25th Anniversary


Beautiful African Blackwood
Back and Sides with Sapwood


German Spruce Soundboard


Offset Shoulders


Sapwood Along Edges


Amazing Lines


Custom Shaped Bridge
Price: $10,995 For further information or to purchase please phone us at (828) 658-9795 or email us
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