This Petros is immensely satisfying to play, especially if you’re of the fingerstyle persuasion and you need crisp note separation and string-to-string balance. Built in 2010, this GC is still quite new, but has already opened up a lot thanks to the loving ministrations of its previous owner (he wore down the original EVO frets, so we just refretted it with EVO for another round of music). Tasmanian Blackwood, tightly flamed, make up the back, sides, and headstock veneer, and you’ll find Italian Spruce with a faintly vintage yellow toner on top.
While this Petros needed new frets, the rest of the guitar is in superb shape. We’re happy to report the previous owner has diligently maintained its nearly new condition at the same time that they put in some long hours opening up the voice. This Petros strikes an impressive balance between individual note definition and a splay of overtones in the mids and trebles, so fingerstyle arrangements play out in full, crisp technicolor. The balance across registers is similarly articulate, and this beau takes to D tunings like a duck to water.
Other spellings: petras, bruce petros, patros, australian blackwood
What a beauty from Bruce. The Tasmanian Blackwood has wonderful flame and golden hues, here paired with Italian Spruce for extra sparkle and power. I like the unique wood combination here, and it plays like butter. The notes just come alive at the gentlest touch. | Scale Length | 25.5 in |
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| Nut Width | 1.81 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Italian, Blackwood - Tasmanian |
This Petros is immensely satisfying to play, especially if you’re of the fingerstyle persuasion and you need crisp note separation and string-to-string balance. Built in 2010, this GC is still quite new, but has already opened up a lot thanks to the loving ministrations of its previous owner (he wore down the original EVO frets, so we just refretted it with EVO for another round of music)
What a beauty from Bruce. The Tasmanian Blackwood has wonderful flame and golden hues, here paired with Italian Spruce for extra sparkle and power 