Kent Hamblin’s 100th guitar is a phenomenal fingerstyle machine. And it’s decked out with appropriately wonderful tonewoods: highly figured The Tree Mahogany and Adirondack Spruce in Kent’s Grand Concert body size. The balance from bass to treble, frets one to 20, is oh-so-crisp; fingerstyle tunes in Standard or DADGAD are rich and complex, and at the same time precise. Playability is effortless with a slinky setup to boot, and when not in play this Hamblin is lovely to behold: these tonewoods are the cream of the crop, and the Snakewood bindings set off the Spruce and Mahogany handsomely.
We can’t recommend this Hamblin more highly: it’s the perfect combination of beauty and power, with the looks to back it up.
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I’m a big fan of Kent Hamblin guitars. He’s no longer building, so you may not of heard much about him but trust me he’s one to look at, if you can find a guitar of his. These days they offer great value and a sound and qualities that rivals many of the great names. This milestone guitar was his number 100, so he used an incredible set of The Tree Mahogany and appointed it with gorgeous details so it’s as beautiful to look at as it is to listen to. Simply wonderful. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - The Tree |
Kent Hamblin’s 100th guitar is a phenomenal fingerstyle machine. And it’s decked out with appropriately wonderful tonewoods: highly figured The Tree Mahogany and Adirondack Spruce in Kent’s Grand Concert body size
I’m a big fan of Kent Hamblin guitars. He’s no longer building, so you may not of heard much about him but trust me he’s one to look at, if you can find a guitar of his 