What better endorsement for a guitar than Martin Simpson’s own two hands? We’ve got a 2009 Sobell New World model formerly owned by the man himself, with some gorgeous dark African Blackwood back and sides and German Spruce on top. The fretboard features a slightly wider nut (1.78 inches) for easy fretting, and the setup is butter smooth and easy. A Highlander pickup for a gorgeous amplified tone, and then there’s a hardcore Calton flight case to keep the New World safe between home and stage.
The voice has opened up sweetly since 2009, with liquid trebles and a round, warm midrange response that’s a real pleasure to play around with in DADGAD and beyond. You can really even take this Sobell down to C# territory without the bass response waxing floppy. You’ve got enough projection to flatpick your way through a session without getting lost in the crowd, and when you’re playing solo compositions later on a delicate touch will still bring out a clear and dynamic tone.
Hands down, this Sobell New World is firing on all cylinders.
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This gorgeous New World model was once owned by Martin Simpson himself, and accordingly is a great fit for DADGAD tuning. This one features a wider fingerboard and V neck, and a glassy top end that really livens up the voice. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.78 in |
| String Spacing | 2.375 in |
| Woods | Spruce - German, Blackwood - African |
What better endorsement for a guitar than Martin Simpson’s own two hands. We’ve got a 2009 Sobell New World model formerly owned by the man himself, with some gorgeous dark African Blackwood back and sides and German Spruce on top
This gorgeous New World model was once owned by Martin Simpson himself, and accordingly is a great fit for DADGAD tuning. This one features a wider fingerboard and V neck, and a glassy top end that really livens up the voice. 