Here’s a sweet piece of California lutherie that’s opened up handsomely: the 2010 Moonstone 000-42 in Cocobolo and Adirondack. We love the excellent balance across the registers, and the velvet richness of the midrange especially which helps fill out the voice. Playability is buttery with a 24 3/4” scale, and in spite of the short scale we were able to tune this one down without loss of clarity and projection. Indeed, this Moonstone took to DADGAD like it was born in the tuning. The Cocobolo back and sides have dramatic figuring, while the Adirondack top has tight grain and is set off by 42-style Abalone trim. A slim build weight at 4.5lbs, in a 000 package, makes for a comfortable playing experience. 10/10 would recommend.
Other keywords: lutherie, 42 style, abolone, adriondack, l105, cedar creek
Moonstone Guitars are always beautiful, and they offer a voice that leans towards prewar but with a touch more depth. This one is stunning with 42-style appointments on top of gorgeous Cocobolo Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce. 
Very rich, and also very balanced. The Moonstone team manages to thread the needle perfectly here—I’m quite impressed. Short scale but doesn’t play or sound floppy; great note definition. | Scale Length | 24.9 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.188 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Cocobolo |
Here’s a sweet piece of California lutherie that’s opened up handsomely: the 2010 Moonstone 000-42 in Cocobolo and Adirondack. We love the excellent balance across the registers, and the velvet richness of the midrange especially which helps fill out the voice
Moonstone Guitars are always beautiful, and they offer a voice that leans towards prewar but with a touch more depth. This one is stunning with 42-style appointments on top of gorgeous Cocobolo Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce.
Very rich, and also very balanced. The Moonstone team manages to thread the needle perfectly here—I’m quite impressed 