2005 Buscarino Grand Cabaret - Classical/Jazz Crossover Classical Guitar
This dazzling instrument was custom built for one of John Buscarino's top clients. The Cabaret design is an arched back Nylon Hybrid that excels at fingerstyle, Jazz, Brazilian and many other genres. It features a set of wonderous Tasmanian Black Acacia for the carved back and sides mated with a Red Cedar top for beauty that appeals to the eyes and ears. But John didn't stop there, he crafted the entire fingerboard, bridge and headstock with rare and striking Snakewood which dresses this guitar in style and natural beauty. It also incorporates John's implant pickup system, a cutaway, a custom ribbon rosette and black pearl tuner buttons, every detail complimentary to the other. This is an astonishing instrument and one we're sure John Buscarino would tell you is among his very best.
Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: George Benson, Russell Malone, Steve Morse, Ron Affif, Gene Bertoncini, Ken Hatfield, Corey Christiansen, Kenny Poole, Gary Larson (Far Side), Albert Lee, Mike Miller, Scott Chinnery, Robert Yelin
This dazzling instrument was custom built for one of John Buscarino's top clients. The Cabaret design is an arched back Nylon Hybrid that excels at fingerstyle, Jazz, Brazilian and many other genres. It features a set of wonderous Tasmanian Black Acacia for the carved back and sides mated with a Red Cedar top for beauty that appeals to the eyes and ears. But John didn't stop there, he crafted the entire fingerboard, bridge and headstock with rare and striking Snakewood which dresses this guitar in style and natural beauty. It also incorporates John's implant pickup system, a cutaway, a custom ribbon rosette and black pearl tuner buttons, every detail complimentary to the other. This is an astonishing instrument and one we're sure John Buscarino would tell you is among his very best.
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Tasmanian Black Acacia
- Top Wood: Cedar
- Fingerboard: Snakewood
- Neck Wood: Mahogany, 1 Piece
- Bridge: Snakewood
- Rosette: Custom
- Binding: Curly Koa
- Fingerboard Bindings: Snakewood
- Headplate: Snakewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: None
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Gotoh Premium
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 25 1/2 mm (25.5 in.)
- Nut Width: 1 31/32 mm (1.95 in)
- String Spacing: 2 2/7 mm (2.3 in)
- Body Length: 18 7/8 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 3/8 in.
- Serial #: KM0792405
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/2 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 1/2 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: Venetian
- Pickguard: None
- Case: Ameritage
- Pickup: Buscarino Implant. Features a transducer imbedded between the bridgeplate and the top.
- Condition: Like New
Player Reviews:
"We have fortunate to have John Buscarino's shop just 60 miles from our own, so I've had the chance to get to know John and his fine guitars. His Cabaret design is really something special in the guitar world melding an arched back, which offers clarity and power, with an all wood lattice braced top, which increases the power while adding warmth and beauty. The photos can more eloquently describe the staggering beauty of this instrument, but let me just say it's even more breathtaking in person. The voice is powerful, clear, sweet and euphonious. This guitar seems to wait for your commands from your fingers, happy to produce soft nuance or poignant statements. You won't find an easier to play or more impressive Nylon String guitar." - Paul Heumiller
"This is one breathtaking guitar. I love how it feels and how beautiful it is. The tone is clear and true. Great for any style of nylon string guitar playing." - Al Petteway
