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Home / Shop / 2022 Tippin Forte, The Tree Mahogany/Alpine Moonspruce

2022 Tippin Forte, The Tree Mahogany/Alpine Moonspruce

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Status
Sold
Brand
Tippin, Bill
Product Year
2022
Model
Forte
Serial #
0122016
New/Preowned
Preowned
SKU
TMP2360
Condition
Hardly any marks
Body Type(s)
Large, Grand Auditorium
Back & Sides
Mahogany - The Tree
Top
Spruce - Moonspruce
Neck Wood
Mahogany - Cuban
Neck Profile
C
Arm Bevel
Yes
Bridge
Rosewood - Brazilian
Rosette
Blue Paua & Blackwood
Top Trim
Abalone - Blue Paua
Fingerboard
Rosewood - Brazilian
Fingerboard Bindings
Abalone
Fret Markers
Pearl on Fingerboard with Abalone Dots
Frets to Body
14
Headplate
Mahogany - The Tree
Headstock Bindings
Blackwood - African
Headstock Inlay
Builder Logo
Instrument Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Bindings
Blackwood - African
Tuners
Scheller
Tuner Finish
Brass with Faux Marble
Cutaway
None
Pickguard
None
Pickup
None
Body Length
20.125 in
Upper Bout
10.75 in
Lower Bout
15.625 in
Body Depth Heel
3.75 in
Body Depth Tail
4.438 in
Scale Length
25.5 in
Scale Length (mm)
647.7 mm
Nut Width
1.75 in
Nut Width (mm)
44.45 mm
String Spacing
2.25 in
String Spacing (mm)
57.15 mm
Neck Depth First Fret
0.81 in
Neck Depth Seventh Fret
0.91 in
Weight
4 lb. 4 oz.
Case
Hardshell - Main Stage
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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.
Want to commission a sweet dream machine from Bill Tippin for yourself? Give us a shout!

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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.
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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
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