The Healdsburg Guitar Festival is the premiere trade show for the builders of high-end custom guitars. For this festival builders go all out to build eye (and ear) catching instruments that show their finest work. That is definitely true of the two Charis guitars we brought back from Healdsburg. This one is an SJ with Bill’s new soft, venetian cutaway, something we’ve been suggesting for years along with both an armrest and a ribrest. It is adorned with beautiful laser-cut marquetry work on the fingerboard, rosette, headstock and the stunning backstrip. All of the inlay material is wood and it is nothing short of jaw-dropping. Such beautiful detail and it is equalled by the glorious tone Bill Wise achieves from his Charis Acoustic Guitars. This one is special, straight from Healdsburg.
Bill Wise really went all out on this guitar. Not only does it have his new Venetian cutaway, which we love, but he used a new Laser proces to do the incredible inlay artwork on this one. I love the fine lines of the wood inlay, it gives it an elegant beauty. The wood inlays and the wood trim all work seemlessly together to create a real personality on this guitar. The Rosewood neck, body and trim give a warm impression and natural look. The tone is all Charis, sweet, strong and crystal clear. The Engelmann top here works in harmony with the Rosewood and adds just a bit more warmth. Strong fundamentals and abundant shimmer. A great guitar Straight from the Healdsburg Guitar Festival! 
This is a great sounding a guitar and work of art as well. I love it. | Scale Length | 25.6000 in |
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| Nut Width | 1.8100 in |
| String Spacing | 2.3100 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian |
The Healdsburg Guitar Festival is the premiere trade show for the builders of high-end custom guitars. For this festival builders go all out to build eye (and ear) catching instruments that show their finest work
Bill Wise really went all out on this guitar. Not only does it have his new Venetian cutaway, which we love, but he used a new Laser proces to do the incredible inlay artwork on this one
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