2003 Greven Guitars Prairie State - Super Jumbo Acoustic Guitar
The Prairie State name marked a number of wonderful guitar models built by the Larson Brothers in the 1920s and 30s. These instruments are heralded for their great blues tone and coveted by players. Prairie State style instruments have been used by Jessie Fuller, Stefan Grossman and other greats. John Greven is one of the master luthiers who's version of the Prairie State Guitar is considered one of the finest. John's take is inspired by the Jumbo size Prairie State Guitarsbuilt by the Larson Brothers and has a massive bass response and strong trebles. Alternate thumb tunes never sounded so good. This one is crafted from gorgeous 'Plum Pudding' Mahogany and European Spruce for power and clarity.
The Prairie State name marked a number of wonderful guitar models built by the Larson Brothers in the 1920s and 30s. These instruments are heralded for their great blues tone and coveted by players. Prairie State style instruments have been used by Jessie Fuller, Stefan Grossman and other greats. John Greven is one of the master luthiers who's version of the Prairie State Guitar is considered one of the finest. John's take is inspired by the Jumbo size Prairie State Guitarsbuilt by the Larson Brothers and has a massive bass response and strong trebles. Alternate thumb tunes never sounded so good. This one is crafted from gorgeous 'Plum Pudding' Mahogany and European Spruce for power and clarity.
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Figured Plum Pudding Mahogany
- Top Wood: European Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany, 1 Piece
- Bridge: Ebony
- Rosette: Spalted Maple
- Binding: Flamed Koa
- Fingerboard Bindings: Flamed Koa
- Headplate: Cocobolo Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: Koa
- Headstock Inlay: Custom
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: Flamed Koa
- Fret Markers: number "10" on 12th fret
- Tuners: Waverly
- Measurements
- Body Size: Jumbo
- Scale: 25 2/5 in. (645.2 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 1/8 in. (54 mm)
- Body Length: 19 3/4 in.
- Upper Bout: 12 5/8 in.
- Lower Bout: 17 3/8 in.
- Serial #: 1199
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 5/8 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 3/4 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Case: OHSC
- Pickup: Fishman Matrix
- Condition: Very Good
Player Reviews:
"I've long been a fan of John Greven's guitars and his Prairie State in particular. As a blues fan I can tell you there is nothing quiet as much fun as thumping an alternating bass line on this guitar. The bass is simply huge and it fires across the room as if catapulted. The trebles are bright and clear and this guitar enjoys strumming and flatpicking as much as fingerstyle. The Plum Pudding Mahogany is gorgeous and adds even more power to the voice. The European Spruce top has a ton of medullary rays, or silking, which is what makes a top stiff and allows the builder to get lots of tone while voicing." - Paul Heumiller
"This is a special guitar. It is so light for its size and it sounds like a piano. Great for fingerstyle and/or flatpicking." - Al Petteway
