1999 Buscarino Cabaret - Nylon, Crossover Classical Guitar
John Buscarino's Cabaret model is one of the most popular Jazz Nylon crossover guitars on the market. He employs a carved arched back in combination with a flat top for power clarity and punch. This Cabaret is crafted from stunning flamed Maple and adorned with a Snakewood Bridge and red perflings. It's been upgraded with an L.R. Baggs Hex pickup and RT preamp with hidden volume and tone inside the soundhole. It also has Gilbert tuners so this is really setup for the serious player or gigging musician. The neck is slightly wider on this one so it will please the classical player as much as the Jazz player.
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
John Buscarino's Cabaret model is one of the most popular Jazz Nylon crossover guitars on the market. He employs a carved arched back in combination with a flat top for power clarity and punch. This Cabaret is crafted from stunning flamed Maple and adorned with a Snakewood Bridge and red perflings. It's been upgraded with an L.R. Baggs Hex pickup and RT preamp with hidden volume and tone inside the soundhole. It also has Gilbert tuners so this is really setup for the serious player or gigging musician. The neck is slightly wider on this one so it will please the classical player as much as the Jazz player.
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Flamed Maple
- Top Wood: Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Snakewood
- Rosette: Custom Mosaic
- Binding: Curly Maple
- Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony
- Headplate: Figured Wood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: Red Perfling
- Back Strip: None
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Gilbert
- Tuner Finish: Gold with Snakewood Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 25 1/2 mm (25.5 in.)
- Nut Width: 2 1/20 mm (2.05 in)
- String Spacing: 2 1/4 mm (2.25 in)
- Body Length: 18 3/4 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 in.
- Serial #: JZ0451899
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 3/4 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: Venetian
- Pickguard: None
- Case: TKL
- Pickup: L.R. Baggs Hex Pickup with RT system preamp
- Condition: Excellent, light play wear, few tiny dings, 2 string scars behind tie block, pickup upgraded to Baggs Hex.
Player Reviews:
"John's Cabaret really hits the mark for the crossover player wishing to play a variety of styles from Jazz to Brazilian to the Classical repertoire. This guitar is bright and punchy is upgraded with a Hex pickup system featuring 6 separate elements, one for each string and also Gilbert tuners which are very precise. The Maple is stunning and this one plays great. " - Paul Heumiller
"Another wonderful Cabaret from John Buscarino. He really knows how to build what a player needs." - Al Petteway
