This oval hole, just completed in April 2020 is a “basic” version of our A-2’s. But make no mistake.. there have been no corners cut, with the same focus on tone as any of our others. The finish is a first time “pristine” oil varnish, with the golden coloring enhanced by applying the pigments directly to the varnish over many coats. It is rich and striking visually, and the tone as big, sweet and full as any I’ve ever made. It is offered at 1900.00
- Red maple figured sides and back
- x-braced Englemenn spruce top
- tortoise shell binding top and tone hole
- Golden Age “Relic” tuners in vintage nickel finish w/ matching tailpiece and Pomeroy “lady logo” cast in silver
- 1 3/16″ width bone nut
- figured maple headplate with ebony side stripe
- Shop made ebony adjustable bridge/saddle
- Adjustable truss rod and 3 piece laminate neck construction
- Soft “V” neck profile is unfinished and waxed ( “speed neck”)
- 10″ Radiused fingerboard with MOP dots and side markers
- oil varnish finish
- Hardshell case
- Full lifetime warranty
- offered at $1900.00
“I’ve owned Gibsons, Flatirons, Webers and much prefer the “small” builders such as yourself. Impeccable fit and finish and custom-type accoutrements and sound. I find the action to be just right for me: easy to get around and easy to play down to 1st position (I play a lot on Bb and Ab).
…I’ve had other oval holes where the lower strings boom too much. I find the balance very good: the low strings have bass oomph to them, balanced by the spruce. The spruce really expands the overtone palette bringing in solid middle and balanced highs, which work well with the oval hole top.” Anthony Minstein, owner June 2020
