2008 Blanchard Bristlecone, with Manzer Wedge - OM Acoustic Guitar
Mark Blanchard's Bristlecone model is slightly larger than an OM in size, and this one offers up the immediate response, beautifully assertive mids, and overall clarity that class is known for. The highly figured Madagascar Rosewood on this instrument is quite stunning, the European Spruce a lovely complement. This one has the Manzer wedge body design so it's extremely comfortable. Fingerstylists and single-line players who favor a smaller bodied guitar should enjoy this instrument as much as we have.
Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Steve Wildey, Larry Pattis, Andre Fortin
Mark Blanchard's Bristlecone model is slightly larger than an OM in size, and this one offers up the immediate response, beautifully assertive mids, and overall clarity that class is known for. The highly figured Madagascar Rosewood on this instrument is quite stunning, the European Spruce a lovely complement. This one has the Manzer wedge body design so it's extremely comfortable. Fingerstylists and single-line players who favor a smaller bodied guitar should enjoy this instrument as much as we have.
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Madagascar Rosewood
- Top Wood: European Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Ebony
- Rosette: Brazilian Rosewood/Abalone
- Binding: Macassar Ebony
- Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: Ebony
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Violin Lines
- Back Strip: Macassar Ebony
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Gotoh 510
- Tuner Finish: Gold with Black Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 25 1/2 in. (647.7 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 1/4 in. (57.2 mm)
- Body Length: 19 1/2 in.
- Upper Bout: 10 7/8 in.
- Lower Bout: 15 1/8 in.
- Serial #: 3408
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/8 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: Venetian
- Pickguard: Clear
- Case: Calton Deluxe Flight Case
- Pickup: K&K Mini
- Condition: Mint
Player Reviews:
"All I have to say is I simply adore this guitar. I could own this as my only guitar for the rest of my life... period..." - Paul Heumiller
"I love Mark Blanchard's guitars and this one is exceptional. It's tonally complete, this would be a great recording or gigging guitar. The wedge is super comfortable as well. I would put Mark in the top ten luthiers of our generation. His guitars are consistently the best we see." - Al Petteway
"This is something special from Blanchard. Sometimes we play softly, sometimes we play hard. This Blanchard takes both moods very well. Its nicely present mids provide great snap when you want to dig in to something bluesy or funky. Its balance, articulation, and sustain suit the singer-songwriter-finger-picker mood perfectly. This is a loud little guitar that invites its player to explore its dynamic range to great effect. And its K&K pickup make it performance ready right out of the box. " - Al Schlimm
