Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish #78

Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish
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Retrograde Roswell Violin Varnish #78

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Body

Flame Maple
Pickups
Novak
Neck Profile
Classic C
Weight
5lbs 14oz

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Glenn Nichols’ fresh, fun, and finely crafted Roswell - a new take on the student model archetype.

Born from the process of reviving a vintage Harmony Rocket, the Roswell model is Glenn Nichols’ spin on the mid-century student model - but make no mistake: this is no tribute guitar.

While it nods to its roots, the Roswell is undeniably modern in its execution. The big twist? A 25 ½" scale length that unlocks the chime, clarity, and punch these guitars hint at but rarely deliver. It’s vintage inspiration filtered through the eye of a master builder.

Getting the feel right was the real challenge. Glenn had to walk the line between quirky charm and refined playability, and for our money, he absolutely nailed it. With a flamed maple top and back, walnut sides, a figured mahogany neck, Granadillo fingerboard, and a matched set of Novak Gold Foil pickups, the Roswell brings boutique materials and build quality to a format known more for character than craftsmanship.

Plug it in and you’ll hear it instantly: punchy, warm yet articulate, and expressive, especially through something like our Victoria Broadway 1x12. Whether clean or edge-of-breakup, the Roswell keeps up, and keeps it fun (one of the biggest qualities we look for in a guitar)

Specs aside, what really matters? It makes you want to keep playing. It has that elusive thing - the spark, the vibe, the mojo. And it delivers it in spades.


Body

Top/Back
Flame Maple
Sides
Flame Maple
Finish
Antique varnish
Color
Violin Varnish
Bracing
Walnut sound post
Binding
Cream

Hardware

Pickups
Novak Gold Foil
Controls
2 Volume & 2 Tone (Emerson pots) / 3-way Switch
Tuners
Gotoh / Kluson style
Bridge
Rosewood archtop
Tailpiece
Kluson Trapeze Aged Nickel
Pickguard
Dalmatian Tortoise

Neck

Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Granadillo
Profile
Classic C (.840-.920")
Nut
1 11/16" Bone
Frets
.047 x .092 nickel (recessed fret slots)
Headstock
New Roswell
Scale Length
25 1/2"
Neck Joint
“Catalog Style” 3 bolt with steel inserts
Inlays
Gold pearl dots
Finish
French Polish

Other

Weight
5lbs 14oz
Case
Hardshell
Strings
D'Adarrio .011s

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