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Laplante "Guernica" Artist Series 17" archtop guitar
Estimated price for orientation: 12 500 $
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Laplante Dexterity: Right-Handed Body Type: 17" Archtop Guitar Body Color: Blueburst Model: GUERNICA Body Material: Laminate String Configuration: 6 String Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada UPC: Does not apply
"GUERNICA"ABOUT THIS INSTRUMENTUp for grab is my most recent Artist series 17" archtop guitar. It here comes with stunning curly maple laminate back and sides and a clean looking laminate spruce top finished in "JP's one of a kind" nitrocellulose blueburst. The neck is 3-piece solid curly maple and its ebony fingerboard inlayed with select pieces of Mother of Pearl, which were further delicately hand painted. As you may have guessed from the guitar's model name, this inlay was inspired by Picasso's Masterpiece "Guernica".So if you're in the market for a show-stopper full size archtop with a full tone, you may want to consider this instrument seriously.More PICS and info on my website.Detailed Specs:- Handmade by J.P.Laplante, Luthier, Kingston, On, Canada - Single cutaway, 17 in. lower bout- 3" in. body depth- Curly maple laminate back and sides- Spruce laminate top- b/w/b purfings, ABS white binding- X-Bracing, light- Ebony fingerboard, 25 in. scale- Elaborate hand painted custom MOP neck inlay inspired by Picasso's masterpiece "Guernica"- 3-piece curly Maple neck, 1¾ in. nut width- LMII double action truss rod- Handwound Kent Amstromg suspended S-6 humbucker pickup- Ebony bridge and bridge base- 250K CTS pots, 0.022 Musicap cap- Gotoh 510 tuners, gold plated, ebony knobs- Solid ebony fingerrest- Finished in "JP's one of a kind" high gloss blueburst nitrocellulose lacquer- Hiscox Pro hardshell case included. SHIPPING: I offer Free Shipping to continental US and Canada. ABOUT THE SELLERLocated in Kingston, ON, Canada, a stone's throw from the shores of beautiful Lake Ontario, Laplante Guitars is a boutique lutherie shop specializing in "one of a kind" fine handmade instruments. My instruments have been featured in quite a few magazines (eg. Premier Guitar, Guitar World, Just Jazz Guitar...), and my production these days is on average 6-8 guitars/year. Quite a few of my instruments are owned by collectors and professional players. So rest assured that you won't be disappointed with your purchase!I've been designing and building guitars for more than 20 years now and from day one, I've thrived to offer guitar players the highest quality handcrafted alternatives to mass-produced instruments. Still, I understand that some of you might be reluctant to buy an instrument from a small builder. Well, the only thing I can say is that none of my instruments has ever been returned. For those of you who may want to know a bit more about my instruments, please visit my website at LaplanteGuitars.com
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| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Laplante |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Body Type: | 17" Archtop Guitar |
| Body Color: | Blueburst | Model: | GUERNICA |
| Body Material: | Laminate | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Canada | UPC: | Does not apply |
"GUERNICA"ABOUT THIS INSTRUMENTUp for grab is my most recent Artist series 17" archtop guitar. It here comes with stunning curly maple laminate back and sides and a clean looking laminate spruce top finished in "JP's one of a kind" nitrocellulose blueburst. The neck is 3-piece solid curly maple and its ebony fingerboard inlayed with select pieces of Mother of Pearl, which were further delicately hand painted. As you may have guessed from the guitar's model name, this inlay was inspired by Picasso's Masterpiece "Guernica".So if you're in the market for a show-stopper full size archtop with a full tone, you may want to consider this instrument seriously.More PICS and info on my website.Detailed Specs:- Handmade by J.P.Laplante, Luthier, Kingston, On, Canada - Single cutaway, 17 in. lower bout- 3" in. body depth- Curly maple laminate back and sides- Spruce laminate top- b/w/b purfings, ABS white binding- X-Bracing, light- Ebony fingerboard, 25 in. scale- Elaborate hand painted custom MOP neck inlay inspired by Picasso's masterpiece "Guernica"- 3-piece curly Maple neck, 1¾ in. nut width- LMII double action truss rod- Handwound Kent Amstromg suspended S-6 humbucker pickup- Ebony bridge and bridge base- 250K CTS pots, 0.022 Musicap cap- Gotoh 510 tuners, gold plated, ebony knobs- Solid ebony fingerrest- Finished in "JP's one of a kind" high gloss blueburst nitrocellulose lacquer- Hiscox Pro hardshell case included. SHIPPING: I offer Free Shipping to continental US and Canada. ABOUT THE SELLERLocated in Kingston, ON, Canada, a stone's throw from the shores of beautiful Lake Ontario, Laplante Guitars is a boutique lutherie shop specializing in "one of a kind" fine handmade instruments. My instruments have been featured in quite a few magazines (eg. Premier Guitar, Guitar World, Just Jazz Guitar...), and my production these days is on average 6-8 guitars/year. Quite a few of my instruments are owned by collectors and professional players. So rest assured that you won't be disappointed with your purchase!I've been designing and building guitars for more than 20 years now and from day one, I've thrived to offer guitar players the highest quality handcrafted alternatives to mass-produced instruments. Still, I understand that some of you might be reluctant to buy an instrument from a small builder. Well, the only thing I can say is that none of my instruments has ever been returned. For those of you who may want to know a bit more about my instruments, please visit my website at LaplanteGuitars.com