2008 John How Guitars GC - Grand Concert Parlor - X-braced Acoustic Guitar
This is a wonderful vintage style small body guitar from John How. It is modeled after the old Oscar Schmidt guitars. The Mahogany body and X-Braced Mahogany top offer up a wonderful bark, this guitar is punchy with a perfect sound for Blues, rags and Old-Time music. John always adds wonderful details like the mustache bridge and his lovely shaded finish for vintage charm.
Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Andre Fortin, Doug Young, Stephen Talkovich, Mike Crixell
This is a wonderful vintage style small body guitar from John How. It is modeled after the old Oscar Schmidt guitars. The Mahogany body and X-Braced Mahogany top offer up a wonderful bark, this guitar is punchy with a perfect sound for Blues, rags and Old-Time music. John always adds wonderful details like the mustache bridge and his lovely shaded finish for vintage charm.
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Mahogany
- Top Wood: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
- Neck Wood: Mahogany, 1 Piece
- Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
- Rosette: Custom
- Binding: Ivoroid
- Fingerboard Bindings: Ivoroid
- Headplate: Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: Ivoroid
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: Marquetry
- Back Strip: Marquetry
- Fret Markers: Dots
- Tuners: Waverly
- Tuner Finish: Bronze with Ivoroid Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 25 2/5 in. (645.2 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 13/16 in. (46 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 1/4 in. (57.2 mm)
- Body Length: 20 in.
- Upper Bout: 10 3/8 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 3/4 in.
- Serial #: 6208
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 7/8 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/4 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: Tortoise Style
- Case: Cedar Creek
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Excellent, just light play wear.
Player Reviews:
"This How guitar is an excellent choice for the player seeking a truly vintage tone and vibe. The all-mahogany body is very punchy with strong mids that really project. Plus you get all that How style... " - Paul Heumiller
"I love these little guitars. It's got that classic "woody" sound of the prewar instruments - just a joy to play." - Al Petteway
