Instrument Details
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- Specs
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- Status
- Sold
- Brand
- Southwell Guitars
- Product Year
- 2008
- Model
- A Series Special Edition
- Serial #
- 250
- New/Preowned
- Preowned
- SKU
- TMP1092
- Condition
- Very good. One side crack, bass-side, cleated and stabilized by our very own repair staff.
- Body Type(s)
- Medium, Concert Classical
- Back & Sides
- Rosewood - Brazilian
- Top
- Spruce - German
- Neck Wood
- Maple - Figured
- Neck Profile
- D
- Arm Bevel
- Yes
- Bridge
- Rosewood
- Rosette
- Custom
- Top Trim
- Violin Lines
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Fingerboard Bindings
- None
- Fret Markers
- None
- Frets to Body
- 12
- Headplate
- Ebony
- Headstock Bindings
- None
- Instrument Finish
- French Polish
- Body Bindings
- Ebony
- Tuners
- Rodgers
- Tuner Finish
- Gold with Ebony Buttons
- Cutaway
- Florentine
- Pickup
- None, we can install one, ask about options
- Body Length
- 19 in
- Upper Bout
- 11.625 in
- Lower Bout
- 15 in
- Body Depth Heel
- 3.375 in
- Body Depth Tail
- 3.875 in
- Scale Length
- 25.4 in
- Scale Length (mm)
- 645 mm
- Nut Width
- 1.94 in
- Nut Width (mm)
- 49 mm
- String Spacing
- 2.188 in
- String Spacing (mm)
- 55.6 mm
- Weight
- 3 lb. 12 oz.
- Case
- Hardshell - Kingham
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- Description
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They don’t build ‘em like this anymore. Literally. Gary Southwell no longer builds with Brazilian Rosewood, and not only does this A Series boast one of the last sets of Brazilian he's ever used, but it also features an exquisitely tight-grained German Spruce top given to Gary by none other than Julien Bream. This is Gary’s 250th guitar, built in 2008 and featuring the distinct headstock and Rodgers tuner arrangement of his A Series, as well as engraved bone appointments, an arm rest, and Florentine Cutaway.
The Maple neck has a slim profile that’s easy on the hands, and thanks to the cutaway and elevated fingerboard, all the frets are quickly beneath your fingertips. The bass response has an extra helping of clarity and definition to really let those bass notes stand out in the mix, without overpowering the other registers. Gary’s custom Rodgers tuners glide effortlessly, and the overall lightweight build (only 3lbs 12oz) and slim neck make for an exercise in easy playability. In short, this Southwell A Series excels on both fronts, ergonomic and tonal. And there won’t be any more quite like it from Gary.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, anniversary guitar, commemorative guitar, nylon string, classical music
This is a very special guitar to celebrate 250 instruments being built by Gary Southwell. He selected a fine set Brazilian Rosewood for this A Series guitar with his adjustable neck, cutaway, and big, bold voice. Very strong bass response and trebles that match their intensity. This one provides a very musical experience for the player and will surely inspire hours and hours of music.
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