Stefan Sobell New World 12 Fret 2010

Description

A fantastic, handbuilt guitar by the Master of Master Luthiers, Stefan Sobell.

This is part of his “New World”range, and is the first 12 fret version that he built. Comes with Highlander pick up.

The New World has the more delicate sound you would expect from a smaller bodied guitar, but this is not at the expense of volume or bass response; it’s clear and clean and the smooth bass comes over loud and clear under the treble without in any way drowning it out.

The slightly shorter scale makes it particularly playable, but the bass still tunes down to D and C comfortably.

It has been suggested  this is the perfect song and tune writing guitar, but as well as this it has all the volume and projection you could want for performance.  And it records particularly well because of its balance and resonance.

This guitar is a little over 000 size, called the New World Model in recognition of its American inspiration.

The soundboard is German or figured Sitka spruce, the back and sides are Brazilian Rosewood.

The neck has a gentle ‘V’ profile and is made of Mahogany,option. The fingerboard and bridge are ebony, tuners are Gotoh 510 with optional black buttons.

The binding is maple with red and black purfling around back and sides, and birdsfoot and red and black purfling around the top and soundhole.

Please call the shop to discuss spec and price.

Please contact us for insured shipping information. Please be aware that shipping overseas is governed by Cites regulations, because Brazillian Rosewood is a restricted wood and may not be exported except with the correct paperwork.