2005 McIlroy Guitars A-55 - A, mini-Jumbo Acoustic Guitar
To celebrate his anniversary Dermot McIlroy combined figured Bubinga (African Rosewood) and Cedar for a glorious sound. Big, rich tone with power to spare. Don't let the elegant lines fool you, this is a beast with excellent projection and clarity and just enough overtones and sparkle to give it color.
Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Donal Lunny, Giacomo Fiore, Maurice Dickson, Declan Sinnot, Jimmy MacCarthy, Gerry Paul, Gabriele Possenti, Frank McLaughlin
To celebrate his anniversary Dermot McIlroy combined figured Bubinga (African Rosewood) and Cedar for a glorious sound. Big, rich tone with power to spare. Don't let the elegant lines fool you, this is a beast with excellent projection and clarity and just enough overtones and sparkle to give it color.
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Cocobolo
- Top Wood: Red Cedar
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany, 5 piece
- Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
- Rosette: Paua Abalone, Pear & Rosewood
- Headplate: Cocobolo
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Decal
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Fret Markers: Celtic Knot on fifth fret
- Tuners: Gold Gotohs With Ebony Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Large
- Scale: 25.4 in. (645.2 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 3/16 in. (55.6 mm)
- Body Length: 19 3/4 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/2 in.
- Lower Bout: 15 5/8 in.
- Serial #: 277
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 3/4 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: Hiscox
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Excellent
Player Reviews:
"This one roars, very strong voice. I love the articulation and clarity played fingerstyle. And it sure is fun to pound chords on this one..." - Paul Heumiller
"This is the second of the fifth anniversary models that has come through the shop. These sound and play like high end Lowdens with the characteristic mid-range focus that Lowdens are famous for. Ideal for Celtic Fingerstyle guitar. The woods on this one make it unique and collectible." - Al Petteway
