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1999 Blanchard Bristlecone Claro Walnut/Sitka

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Status: Sold
Brand: Blanchard, Mark
Product Year: 1999
Model: Bristlecone
New/Preowned: Preowned
SKU: 3324
Condition: Very Good Pick scratches, two small dings on top. Ding on neck.
Body Type(s): Medium, OM/Concert
Back & Sides: Walnut - Claro
Top: Spruce - Sitka
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Bridge: Ebony
Rosette: Abalone and Koa
Top Trim: Wood Lines
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings: Koa - Flamed
Fret Markers: Side Dots Only
Frets to Body: 14
Headplate: Rosewood - Brazilian
Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo

Body Bindings: Koa - Flamed
Tuners: Schaller
Tuner Finish: Gold with Ebony Buttons
Cutaway: Venetian
Pickguard: Clear
Pickup: None, we can install one, ask about options
Body Length: 19.375 in
Upper Bout: 11 in
Lower Bout: 15.25 in
Body Depth Heel: 4 in
Body Depth Tail: 4 in
Scale Length: 25.5 in
Scale Length (mm): 647.7 mm
Nut Width: 1.75 in
Nut Width (mm): 44.5 mm
String Spacing: 2.25 in
String Spacing (mm): 57.2 mm
Weight: 0 lb. 0 oz.
Case: Hardshell - TKL
Audio File: blanchard_bristlecone_1999.mp3

Description

Mark Blanchard guitars are synonymous with great tone, playability, and excellent craftsmanship, and this Bristlecone model in Claro Walnut and Sitka Spruce is a perfect example of those qualities. It features a contoured venetian cutaway that's flush with the tapered heel, for a very comfortable feel when playing in the higher registers. Tonally, this guitar achieves excellent balance thanks to the silky Sitka top and the natural midrange punch that's typical of Claro. Clean highs and an articulate bass response make this an excellent choice for stage or the studio.

I've never met a Blanchard guitar I didn't like, and am always glad to get them in the shop. This Bristlecone model responds very well to either fingerstyle or a flatpick, and the Sitka top is fully open and lush. The contoured cutaway is really comfortable -- there's no sharp corners to get in the way when accessing the higher frets. This is a very balanced guitar at a great price.

I love playing these instruments. They are great for fingerstyle guitar, but are also versatile enough to play just about anything.

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SCALE LENGTH	25.5 in
NUT WIDTH	1.75 in
STRING SPACING	2.25 in
WOODS	SPRUCE - SITKA, WALNUT - CLARO

Mark Blanchard guitars are synonymous with great tone, playability, and excellent craftsmanship, and this Bristlecone model in Claro Walnut and Sitka Spruce is a perfect example of those qualities. It features a contoured venetian cutaway that's flush with the tapered heel, for a very comfortable feel when playing in the higher registers.

I love playing these instruments. They are great for fingerstyle guitar, but are also versatile enough to play just about anything.

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