Bill Tippin’s Forte model for the win. This flattop is a feat of lutherie from one of our all-time favorite builders, and Bill does not disappoint. The Tree Mahogany back and sides plus Alpine Moonspruce top makes for a unique blend of snappy bass and bell-like trebles. A natural choice for fingerstyle, and with the larger Forte body style this one is also right at home with a flatpick as well. One of those rare guitars that makes everything sound just a bit better. Creature comforts include an arm bevel, contoured heel carve, soundport, and Scheller tuners. Aesthetic dressings include the wildly figured Tree Mahogany, African Blackwood bindings and engraft, and tasteful Abalone inlays throughout.
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This was a wonderful custom project for a great client who is a big fan of Bill Tippin guitars, and for great reason. Bill has long been regarded as one of the best in the world. During his 30-plus year career, he has made so many memorable instruments for amateur and pro players like our own Al Petteway, Martin Simpson, El McMeen and me, Paul Heumiller. This one features a set of The Tree Mahogany, the rarest of the rare, and Bill pulled every ounce of tone possible out of it and the perfect Moonspruce top. Simply amazing with beauty for the ears, the eyes, and for the world. 
A slice of luthier magic that I’d eat for breakfast, lunch, dessert, the whole nine yards. We commissioned this Tippin for a client who wanted the moon, and pretty much got it. Moonspruce top, The Tree body, and Bill’s gorgeous inlays and appointments. The tonewoods alone make this an heirloom guitar. Add the fact that it has an incredible voice with glass trebles and a crisp, expressive bass--this Tippin Forte is a work of functional art. | Scale Length | 25.5 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Moonspruce, Mahogany - The Tree |
Bill Tippin’s Forte model for the win. This flattop is a feat of lutherie from one of our all-time favorite builders, and Bill does not disappoint
This was a wonderful custom project for a great client who is a big fan of Bill Tippin guitars, and for great reason. Bill has long been regarded as one of the best in the world
A slice of luthier magic that I’d eat for breakfast, lunch, dessert, the whole nine yards. We commissioned this Tippin for a client who wanted the moon, and pretty much got it 