Gilchrist

Gilchrist Model 16 Junior (2011)

$26,500.00
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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.

Materials
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

Neck Specs
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

Other
Serial #
680-11
Case
Ameritage

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