Recorded recently at a small folk club in Pennsylvania,
this live CD marks John's return to performing.
Martin 1954 00-28 G conversion
Lovingly converted from Classical to Steel-String by ex-Martin guitar-wizard, Frank Finocchio. New X-braced Alpine Spruce soundboard, Honduras mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard and pre-war-style through-saddle bridge, Waverly tuners, pre-war-style 'notched-square' fingerboard markers, heart-abalone rosette and top binding.
This guitar is a CANNON! The conversion brings the bridge down to the center of the lower bout, this being the optimum place for the bridge to drive the top.
A truly astounding Brazilian rosewood b/s fingerstyle guitar.
Comes with pre-war-style tweed HSC.
$8,000
Prices do NOT include shipping and insurance costs.
Guitars are, at present, at my home in Germany
You have to see this guitar up close to appreciate the stunning burl-grain of the Koa. I have never, ever, seen any wood like it. This guitar has a projection and sustain like no other I have ever owned - and I've owned some exceptional guitars!
Everything about this guitar is unique, from the delightful scrimshaw on the heel-cap, the abalone rosette and back-strip, to the gold-plated Waverly tuners.
