Description
The top is European spruce and the bridge and fingerboard are ebony. The scale is 24.9”. Robert Johnson’s famous L-1 was the point of departure for this guitar. This R-1 has a slightly longer string length than the original, slightly bigger body, and 14 frets to the neck. The soundboard finish is Tom’s French polish and oil varnish composite with nitrocellulose on the back, sides and neck.

The tone is very clear and deep. Each note has a beautifully balanced blend of fundamental and overtones, with the overtones creating a sort of “glow” around the note. Like a good maple arch-top, the guitar responds well to different types of playing and can produce abundant tone colors. This R-1 highlights the resonance of Eastern maple and will likely raise the player’s

  • Mahogany neck
  • Attractive multi-colored marquetry rosette
  • Nickel Waverly tuning machines
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    Thomas Rein
    Brand New
    Maple
    Original Hard
    27 Years
    Guitar Gallery
    Robin Weber
    615-672-7733
    Online Only
    9:21 PM
    Available M-F (10-4:00) CST. Via email at guitargal.com@gmail.com or 615-672-7733.

    We accept Visa/Mastercard/American Express/Discover from USA residents and good ol' cash. Personal checks are accepted under the condition that shipment is delayed until the check clears the bank. TN residents add 9 3/4% sales tax.

    We ship Fedex ground insured, unless otherwise specified by the buyer. On finer instruments, we insist on overnight shipment for safe handling. Buyer pays shipping unless otherwise agreed upon. International shipments are via FedEx.

    Must have prior approval of return. Opened strings are not returnable. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your guitar, simply return it fully insured (with prior authorization) via shipping method we agree upon. When we receive the instrument in the same condition as when we shipped it, you will happily be issued a refund minus all shipping costs.