Sobell "In 2006 I designed and built a new guitar inspired by the classic small US guitars of the 20s and 30s, in particular one I heard played many years ago by Stefan Grossman. Although built in factories, these guitars were basically hand made by skilled craftsmen using the high quality materials then readily available. The best were outstanding instruments, built mostly with Brazilian rosewood back and sides and Adirondack spruce soundboards. My new guitar was a little over 000 size with a 25.3″ scale and more lightly built than both the Martin Simpson Signature Model and Model 1. I call it my New World Model in recognition of its American inspiration. The New World model offers excellent playability and accessibility; different from the Martin Simpson model sound but every bit as good in its own way. It is admired by all who play it, and at the time of writing is my most popular guitar." Sobell GuitarsBrazilian Rosewood is a versatile tonewood, which has contributed to its popularity. One can fingerpick it, strum it and flatpick it. It's very consistent, so players can usually rely on it to deliver. It offers lush overtones with a dry, warm, and woody sound. This guitar covers every end of the tonal spectrum..deep musical bass, crystaline trebles, dynamic presence and volume incongruent to it's smaller size. Sobell guitars known for having a uniquely powerful voice, highly articulate, and exceptionally dynamic. This guitar comes equipped with a K&K Pure Mini pickup. The K and K Pure Mini is a passive system for steel string guitar, with three pickup heads and an endpin jack. The Pure Mini is a transducer system only. It does not include a battery or on-board electronics. Don't be fooled by the sound of some competitors' thin sounding passive systems--the Pure Systems are definitely different. They sound full and rich and have sufficient output to drive most amps and PA systems directly! This instrument is in Excellent Condition with light surface scratches on the back as well as a few on the top. There is also some lightly visible lacquer sinking around the braces on the top of the guitar. Includes Calton Black Hardshell Case.Features :
Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
Back Wood: Brazilian Rosewood
Scale: 25.3"
Nut Width: 1 13/16"
Setup High E: 2/32"
Setup Low E: 3/32"
Serial Number: 1307
Neck Wood: Cuban Mahogany
Fretboard: African Ebony
Bridge: African Ebony
Bracing: Hand Scalloped Braces
Headstock Shape: Solid
Headstock Overlay: Brazilian Rosewood
Headstock Inlay: None
Tuners: Gotoh 510
Inlays: No Inlay
Rosette: Red-Black-Birdsfoot
Purfling: Red-Black-Birdsfoot
Body Binding: Maple (top and back)
Backstrip: Maple & Red
Pickguard: None
Nut Material: Bone
Saddle Material: Bone
Saddle Spacing: 2 5/16"
Bridge Pins: Ebony w/ Abalone Dot
Neck Profile: Soft V
Pickup(s): K&K Pure Mini
Case: Calton Case
List price: $14,999.99