Tech Talk - Greenfield Guitars - G1

The G1 is an extremely versatile, grand concert size guitar that sits comfortably in your lap (it is slightly larger than an OM). It has a very focused yet open sound with a tight responsive bass, transparent mids and thick, clear, ringing highs. The G1 is quick to respond to even the lightest touch and it lends itself well to many different styles of music. It is evenly balanced from string to string and everywhere on the fretboard; including the upper register, above the body joint. The G1 has the ability to reproduce complex chords with piano-like clarity, while articulating each note in fingerstyle patterns. While primarily a fingerstyle guitar, it is also superb for light strumming, acoustic jazz and even classical repertoire.

Scale length: 25.4"
Body length: 19 1/2"
Body width - Lower bout: 15 3/8"
Body width - Upper bout: 11 1/2"
Body depth at lower bout: 4 3/8"
Overall length: 40"

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Composite Acoustics - Vintage Performer D

Composite Acoustics: Almost everything has changed to take advantage of new technology except the acoustic guitar, which still uses 1930s designs and 1800s technology. CA was born of a belief that technology can deliver acoustic guitar players everything they love in their wooden acoustic, without the hassle of caring for... Read more about Composite Acoustics
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Ralph Bown OM Acoustic Guitars

Ralph Bown has made guitars for John Renbourn, Clive Carroll, Martin Simpson and many other premiere players. I first learned about him from Martin Simpson and was amazed by the full tone of his instruments, his attention to detail and their understated beauty. We feel very proud to be offering Ralph's instrument here in the U.S. They are very special indeed." - Paul Heumiller

Ralph Bown Biography

From his shop in York, England Ralph Bown builds the finest instruments. Many of the finest fingerstyle guitarist in the UK choose Bown guitars.

Artists who play Bown: John Renbourn, Clive Carroll, Martin Simpson, Henry Kaiser, Allan Taylor
Builder: Bown Guitars, Ralph Bown
Model: OM
Year: 2008
Artists who play Bown Guitars: John Renbourn, Clive Carroll, Martin Simpson, Henry Kaiser, Allan Taylor
Serial #: 226
Back/Sides: Macassar Ebony
Top: Sitka Spruce
Neck: Mahogany, 1 Piece
Headplate: Snakewood
Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
Headstock Bindings: None
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings: Snakewood
Fret Markers: None
Frets to body: 14
Cutaway: Venetian
Bridge: Ebony
Pickguard: None
Body Bindings: Snakewood
Top Trim: Violin Lines
Back Strip:
Rosette: Herringbone
Tuners: Waverly, Gold with Snakewood Buttons,
Case: Hiscox
Pickup: None
Condition: New
Body Length: 19 1/4 in.
Upper Bout: 11 1/8 in.
Lower Bout: 15 1/8 in.
Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/4 in.
Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 in.
Scale Length: 24.88
Nut Width: 1 7/9
Strings Spacing: 2 1/4
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Beardsell Blackface 5A Mandolin

The Beardsell 5A mandolin combines elements of traditional archtop mandolins with the contemporary aesthetic and sonic design elements that this maker has been honing for the past 15 years. The result is a big sounding instrument that appeals to both traditionalists and unconventional players. The 5A is available with oval hole and side ports or edge ported J-holes. The oval hole expands on the traditional "A-sound" with the addtion of three small sideports. The edge ports butt up to the rim of the instrument to achieve the maximum active area between the openings for the bridge to act on. The top is supported by an off-set hybrid X bracing or the more traditional parallel tone bars.
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Dream Guitars - Robert Anderson 04C

Roberts guitars are lightweight, small-bodied fingerstyle instruments and are known for their responsiveness and full tonal range. By using carefully selected tonewoods and paying close attention to each individual part of the creation of the instrument, I hope to make a guitar that truly inspires the player. Players across North America, the United Kingdom and as far away as Japan enjoy these fine hand built musical instruments. This guitar is based on Robert's 04C body shape which is a 000 size so it has a strong, vibrant voice and quick response. It's crafted from top notch Brazilian Rosewood with very tight grain and a beautiful, gentle wave. The top is very special Sitka Spruce sawn from hand-split billets cut from salvaged ocean pilings and air-dried 30 years. This top is superb and sets this guitar apart with it's strong, clear voice that is sophisticated and complex, yet pure of note. Flamed Koa bindings and a custom Spalted English Maple Rosette complete the understated beauty, but it's the tone that makes this one magical...
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