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Home / Shop / Bills G2 Custom Brazilian/German Side Soundport

Bills G2 Custom Brazilian/German Side Soundport

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Status
Sold
Brand
Bills, Tom
Product Year
2006
Model
G2
Serial #
566
New/Preowned
Preowned
SKU
1623
Condition
Like New
Body Type(s)
Medium, Grand Concert
Back & Sides
Rosewood - Brazilian
Top
Spruce - German
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Bridge
Ebony
Rosette
None
Top Trim
Koa
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings
Ebony
Fret Markers
Koa Falling Leaf Pattern
Frets to Body
14
Headplate
Ebony
Headstock Inlay
Builder Logo
Body Bindings
Ebony
Tuners
Gotoh 510
Cutaway
None
Pickguard
Clear
Pickup
None, we can install one, ask about options
Body Length
19.375 in
Upper Bout
11 in
Lower Bout
14.5 in
Body Depth Heel
4 in
Body Depth Tail
4 in
Scale Length
25.4 in
Scale Length (mm)
645.2 mm
Nut Width
1.75 in
Nut Width (mm)
44.5 mm
String Spacing
2.25 in
String Spacing (mm)
57.2 mm
Weight
0 lb. 0 oz.
Case
Hardshell - Ameritage
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From Tom Bills’ Website “With deep roots in the past the G2 steel string boldly journeys into the future… the side soundport leaves the asymmetrical top unimpeded for maximum energy efficiency.” This is a gorgeous instrument that is impeccably crafted throughout. You need only peer in the soundhole to see bracing that is artwork. The idea of omitting the soundhole makes for great flexibility in bracing ideas and gives this Bills G2 a uniquely powerful voice. The player gets all the great tone and this would work great on stage. This one is top of the line all the way featuring premium Brazilian Rosewood, European Spruce and a stunning wooden Falling Leaf inlay pattern.

I'm a fan of builders pushing the envelope and this design is very cool. The concept of offset soundholes or soundport only guitars is to remove the structural weakness in the center of the guitar. This allows for greater flexibility in bracing and voicing the top. With this guitar Tom Bills was able to achieve wonderous bass response that is strong but controlled and clear, crisp trebles. The player hears a strong powerful sound from the port that is sure to be inspiring. I love the look and feel and the construction is top notch.
This is a very interesting guitar. The soundport is the only soundhole on the guitar and the internal bracing is unusual and a work of art itself. I enjoyed playing this guitar.
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Scale Length 25.4 in
Nut Width 1.75 in
String Spacing 2.25 in
Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian

From Tom Bills' Website "With deep roots in the past the G2 steel string boldly journeys into the future... the side soundport leaves the asymmetrical top unimpeded for maximum energy efficiency." This is a gorgeous instrument that is impeccably crafted throughout

I'm a fan of builders pushing the envelope and this design is very cool. The concept of offset soundholes or soundport only guitars is to remove the structural weakness in the center of the guitar
This is a very interesting guitar. The soundport is the only soundhole on the guitar and the internal bracing is unusual and a work of art itself
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