2006 McAlister Concert 12 Brazilian Caramel Burst, Excellent, Hard, $5,199.00
Offered is this amazing piece from luthier Roy McAlister. Roy has been building for over thirty years, including a period at Santa Cruz and his clients include the likes of David Crosby, Graham Nash, Jackson Browne, Marc Cohn and many others. His guitars are highly sought-after for their beauty and incredible sonic capabilities. This concert-size, 12 fret instrument built in 2006 is another McAlister masterpiece. Roy used what he refers to as "Master Grade" Sitka Spruce for the top and gave it a marvelous caramel sunburst finish. Highly figured Brazilian Rosewood was used for the back and sides - gorgeous! The fret board is black Ebony, as is the bridge and Roy installed star-shaped Mother of Pearl inlays in both. This 25.4" scale, 12-fret design has a 1.75" bone nut with 2.25" string spacing. The body is 20" long and 4.25" deep, with a 11.25" wide upper bout and 15.25" lower bout. The tuners are gold Schallers with Ebony buttons. This could easily become one's favorite everyday guitar and you won't want to put her down. The size is perfect for comfortable playing and the tone of this instrument is to die for with lots of note bloom and subtle overtones. The C-shaped neck feels fabulous in your hands. The quality of the Sitka/Brazilian used on this instrument would likely be unobtainable today. This guitar has been cherished, but played. It is in excellent condition, but has two (see photo) pen-tip size impressions on the upper bout and some extremely light swirling in the clear coat of the top that is only evident upon close inspection. Despite these minor issues, this guitar will take your breath away, both visually and sonically. Comes with a Geib-style arch top case, humidifier and accessories. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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