Instrument Details

2015 Tom Bills Cremona 16", Curly Maple/Sitka Spruce
$14,420
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Specs
Status
In Stock
Brand
Bills, Tom
Product Year
2019
Model
Cremona
Serial #
1825
New/Preowned
Preowned
SKU
TMP3086
Condition
Several marks into finish on body and neck.
Body Type(s)
Large, Archtop, Hollow Body
Back & Sides
Maple - Bigleaf
Top
Spruce - Sitka
Neck Wood
Maple - 3 Piece
Neck Profile
U
Bridge
Ebony
Top Trim
Wood Lines
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings
Rosewood
Fret Markers
Abalone Leaves
Frets to Body
14
Headplate
Ebony
Headstock Bindings
Rosewood
Headstock Inlay
Logo
Instrument Finish
Gloss
Body Bindings
Maple
Tuners
Gotoh
Tuner Finish
Gold with Ebony Buttons
Cutaway
Single
Pickguard
Ebony
Pickup
Lollar
Pickup (y/n)
Yes
Body Length
20 in
Upper Bout
12 in
Lower Bout
16 in
Body Depth Heel
3.375 in
Body Depth Tail
3.375 in
Scale Length
24.75 in
Scale Length (mm)
628.7 mm
Nut Width
1.688 in
Nut Width (mm)
42.863 mm
String Spacing
2.125 in
String Spacing (mm)
53.975 mm
Neck Depth First Fret
0.86 in
Neck Depth Seventh Fret
0.87 in
Weight
5 lb. 11 oz.
Case
Original - Hoffee
Audio File
Bills_Cremona_16__2015_ds.mp3
Description

Tom Bills' status as a premier builder of archtop guitars is manifest in this gorgeous Cremona 16 inch from 2015. Not only is the fit and finish perfect, the setup glassy, and the neck-to-weight ratio dialed in--the voice, both acoustic and electric, is rich and warm and immediately envelops you. This instrument is an absolute treasure to play. Bigleaf Maple body with Sitka Spruce top, Tom's custom French Polish shellac finish throughout, and on this Cremona Tom spec'd a rare short scale neck that makes left hand work effortless, and allows for easy bends. Falling across the fingerboard you'll find several oak leaves rendered in MOP, and elsewhere this Bills Cremona is trimmed in flamed Maple and appointed with Ebony hardware. The humbucker is a custom Lollar with Ebony cover that ties into the pickguard.


If you're looking for a 16 inch archtop that can keep up with you, that offers new avenues of play, is plain inspiration, this Tom Bills Cremona should fit the bill nicely.


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In his Cremona Model Tom Bills is pushing the voicing for maximum acoustic volume while remaining warm and rich. The best of both worlds! 
 
I immediately lost track of time playing this beauty. The voice is warm and round, engrossing. Drew me right in and didn't let go. The short scale neck makes for such a butter-smooth play feel!
 
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SCALE LENGTH 24.75 in
NUT WIDTH 1.688 in
STRING SPACING 2.125 in
WOODS SPRUCE - SITKA,
MAPLE - BIGLEAF

Tom Bills' status as a premier builder of archtop guitars is manifest in this gorgeous Cremona 16 inch from 2015. Not only is the fit and finish perfect, the setup glassy, and the neck-to-weight ratio dialed in--the voice, both acoustic and electric, is rich and warm and immediately envelops you. This instrument is an absolute treasure to play. Bigleaf Maple body with Sitka Spruce top, Tom's custom French Polish shellac finish throughout, and on this Cremona Tom spec'd a rare short scale neck that makes left hand work effortless, and allows for easy bends.
 

In his Cremona Model Tom Bills is pushing the voicing for maximum acoustic volume while remaining warm and rich. The best of both worlds! 
 
I immediately lost track of time playing this beauty. The voice is warm and round, engrossing.
 
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