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2000 Blanchard Bristlecone, Indian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce

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Status: Sold
Brand: Blanchard, Mark
Product Year: 2000
Model: Bristlecone
Serial #: 6-12-00
New/Preowned: Preowned
SKU: TMP2333
Condition: Various marks and play wear across top and back, some finish marks at side from a guitar rest. Some marks at back of neck around fret 9, some 2nd string fret wear (no buzzes).
Body Type(s): Medium, Grand Concert
Back & Sides: Rosewood - Indian
Top: Spruce - Adirondack (Red)
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Profile: C
Bridge: Ebony
Rosette: Abalone
Top Trim: Violin Lines
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony
Fret Markers: MOP Side Dots
Frets to Body: 14
Headplate: Rosewood
Headstock Bindings: Maple
Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo

Instrument Finish: Gloss
Body Bindings: Maple
Tuners: Gotoh
Tuner Finish: Gold with Ebony Buttons
Cutaway: None
Pickguard: Clear
Pickup: None, we can install one, ask about options
Body Length: 19.625 in
Upper Bout: 11.25 in
Lower Bout: 15.25 in
Body Depth Heel: 3.75 in
Body Depth Tail: 4.25 in
Scale Length: 25.5 in
Scale Length (mm): 647 mm
Nut Width: 1.75 in
Nut Width (mm): 44.5 mm
String Spacing: 2.25 in
String Spacing (mm): 57.2 mm
Neck Depth First Fret: 0.875 in
Neck Depth Seventh Fret: 0.905 in
Weight: 4 lb. 5 oz.
Case: Hardshell - AVS
Audio File: Blanchard_Bristlecone_2000_apSamp.mp3

Description

Mike Blanchard’s Bristlecone weighs in a touch larger than a traditional OM, and that extra depth adds presence and power to the voice, without launching full tilt into a large guitar. Instead, the Bristlecone is easy in hand and a lively singer. Great string energy and responsiveness, with a voice characterized by balance and clarity, makes for a fine fingerpicking experience. This lovely number from 2000 has Indian Rosewood back and sides, paired with Adirondack Spruce on top, plus Curly Maple bindings to really set it off. Setup is slinky and smooth, with a lovely neck carve that feels comfortable from nut to heel.

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How great to see one of Mark’s guitars created during the millennium year of 2000. It has now blossomed into the definition of a great Adirondack Spruce top in my opinion. Once mature, Adirondack is hard to beat for power and clarity, and also for tonal colors. This is magnificent.

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SCALE LENGTH	25.5 in
NUT WIDTH	1.75 in
STRING SPACING	2.25 in
WOODS	SPRUCE - ADIRONDACK (RED), ROSEWOOD - INDIAN

Mike Blanchard’s Bristlecone weighs in a touch larger than a traditional OM, and that extra depth adds presence and power to the voice, without launching full tilt into a large guitar. Instead, the Bristlecone is easy in hand and a lively singer.

How great to see one of Mark’s guitars created during the millennium year of 2000. It has now blossomed into the definition of a great Adirondack Spruce top in my opinion.

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