Gilchrist Model 16 Junior (2011)
Humbuckers Pickups · Used
A masterclass in archtop tone from a living legend in modern lutherie.
While best known for his world-class mandolins, Steve Gilchrist has made many fine archtop guitars throughout his storied career. As anyone who has had the pleasure of hearing a Gilchrist archtop will attest, the guitars are surely the equal of his phenomenal mandolins in workmanship and sound.The first sixteen-inch model Gilchrist built to his understated, wood-forward "Junior" specifications, it features an impeccable European spruce top paired to a lovely Red maple back and sides set. Tonally, this Model 16 Junior leans decidedly warm and round, with a forgiving midrange and measured treble range. Easily one of the more acoustically rich archtop guitars we've encountered.
The neck is quite comfortable, particularly for an acoustic player, with a wide 1 13/16" nut and relatively slim, modern C-profile neck carve.
Aftermarket, expertly added pickup and side fret markers.
| Top | European Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Red Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Bridge | Ebony |
| Nut | Bone |
| Tuners | Schaller |
| Bracing | X |
| Tailpiece | Ebony Hinged with Gilchrist hand-engraved logo |
| Carve | Slim C |
| Nut Width | 1 13/16" |
| String Spacing | 2 1/8" |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable |
| Inlays | Edge side markers |
| Headstock | Gilchrist embossed logo |
| Serial # | 680-11 |
| Case | Ameritage |
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