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2017 Retrograde Guitars Corralitos, Flame Maple Laminate
We’re more than happy to announce our latest partnership with Glenn Nichols’ Retrograde Guitars, restoration maestro and electric guitar experimenteur! The curves of his Corralitos model are velvet smooth in hand-rubbed varnish and a dark burst, with McNelly Bliss humbuckers and wedge-adjustable bridge—and we haven’t started in on the tone yet, or the playability. Electric guitars don’t often come with such flawless fit-n-finish and appointments, but Nichols spared not one iota of attention in designing and executing this marvelously light electric to cover a wide range of musical territories.
Handmade McNelly Bliss humbuckers based on old PAFs, 1950s style wiring to maximize vintage flair, and Emerson pots for good measure. The body is finished with an oil varnish recipe originally designed for the Spruce masts of ships to maximize flexibility and durability; the neck is spirit varnished, feels warm and smooth to the touch. These choices came from Glenn’s myriad years honing his finish craft at Santa Cruz, Kenny Hill, and more recently with Bill Tippin. Spanish Cedar neck, blocking, and kerfing relieves the guitar of extra bulk (this electric weights in at a scant 5lbs 8oz), and the lively acoustic response of Nichols’ laminated Maple body translates delectably into the pickup tone. This Corralitos is your guide and constant companion for everything across the electric horizon.
If you want to read more about Glenn Nichols and his work, check out our latest conversation here: https://www.dreamguitars.com/dream-familys-newest-sons-glenn-nichols-corralitos/.
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SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Maple - Laminate, Maple - Laminate (back)
My interest in luthiery began while I was attending Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, Massachussetts. As an aspiring oil painter, I learned simple wood working by bracing and stretching canvases. Color theory, varnishes and solvents were common place. Creativity, composition and visual design would become second nature.
In the summer of 2016, I moved to Norfolk, Massachussetts with my wife and two daughters. We had an opportunity to move into the house that my wife’s grandfather built, making my children the fifth generation to live on the land. In this old New England house, I finally have the space to set up shop and realize my own vision as a guitar maker. This has not been a solitary journey. I am thankful to my family, friends, mentors, colleagues, and customers for supporting my dream. Together we are all responsible for a little more music in the world, and that is a good thing.