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SN: 625. Like a supernova, the star that is Blazer & Henkes is shining brightest just before the end. Here is another powerhouse instrument from my final order placed 4-5 years ago. This unique custom build combines the aesthetics of the 1933 D-28 shade top owned at one time by Norman Blake (54950) with the warmth of mahogany back and sides. What a superstar this one is. The full moon harvested Alpine Spruce top is shaded dark in “model 1932” style and trimmed with herringbone, a vintage style pickguard and black and white rosette. Twelve fret neck with slotted headstock, 1-3/4” nut, volute, ebony board with inlays of snowflakes and diamonds. Book matched mahogany back and sides separated by zig-zag back strip. It is a giant super wolf moon of a guitar with its elongated body, scalloped bracing, small maple bridge plate, wide waist and nearly 5” depth. The exquisite workmanship is a testament to Willi and Rudi’s legacy and their love of prewar instruments.
The tone is big and very warm with overtones throughout and it’s (obviously) still developing. The 12-fret neck is full but comfortable and all notes feel very close and accessible – especially for a long scale guitar. The generous string spacing makes for lovely fingerpicking, crosspicking or a combination of both. It is super fun to play and will turn heads at every jam. It’s currently set up with medium action with plenty of saddle for adjustment. Comes with a 5-ply TKL-like wood case but I have a new second-generation Hoffee for a 12-fret dread that I can offer at a nice price.
Top: Full moon harvested Alpine Spruce
Band & Sides: Honduran Mahogany
Bridge & Fretboard: Ebony
Appointments: Herringbone trim, zigzag back strip, diamonds and snowflake position markers
Nut width: 1-3/4"
String spacing: 2-5/16”
Body width: 15-5/8”
Depth: 4-7/8”
Scale length: 25.4”
Case: Hardshell
Payment is by personal check or money order. Payment in full, including shipping and insurance, is required before shipment. Personal checks must clear your bank. Please specify preferred shipping method when you order the instrument and we will calculate the exact price for you.
We represent the instruments as accurately as we can. All instruments are shipped on 48-hour approval. If there is damage as a result of the shipping, please contact us immediately and we will deal with the insurance company. If the instrument is damaged in transit from you to me, then you are responsible for dealing with the damage and insurance. For refunds, all instruments must be returned in the same condition as we shipped them in.
All instruments are shipped on 48-hour approval. If there is damage as a result of the shipping, please contact us immediately and we will deal with the insurance company. If the instrument is damaged in transit from you to me, then you are responsible for dealing with the damage and insurance. For refunds, all instruments must be returned in the same condition as we shipped them in.
