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Montuoro Guitar Co. 16" Style 7
This guitar is based off of a 1930's style Euphonon.
Complete with full abalone purflings and rosette. As
well the very rare split herringbone surrounding the
abalone throughout. If you are familiar with Larson
guitars this instrument is very much like one of Arkie
"The Wood chopper" guitars.
Another unique aspect of this guitar is that every one
of the top braces is laminated with Brazilian
rosewood. All brace material is Adirondack as well.
Built under tension with the Larson style X brace
pattern. I have only seen two Larsons that had every
brace laminated. That includes the finger braces
surrounding the sound hole.
The overall body depth is just shy of a typical 000
body depth. Which is very common for Larson style
guitars. The sound that this guitar produces is
gigantic to say the least. Some of the most astounding
bass response I have ever heard. I am truly proud of
this creation. And only wish that I owned one myself.
16" Style 7 Specs:
Neck: Mahogany laminated with Ebony overlay, Floral
Fall inlay and Ivroid bound.
Body: Brazilian Rosewood with multi colored wood back
stripe bound in Ivroid.
Top: Adirondack with Split Herringbone and Abalone
Rosette. Split Herringbone and Abalone purflings bound
in Ivroid.
Bracing/Voicing: Laminated Adirondack and Brazilian
Rosewood. Built under tension.
Fingerboard: Ebony with half bound Larson style
Ivroid. Fancy group of clover and bow tie inlays.
25.625 scale length.
Finish: Amber shellac top toner with nitro top coats.
Setup: Waverly tuners with Abalone inlayed Ivroid
buttons. Ivroid bridge pins with Abalone dots.
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