Shopbuilt Martin-inspired Size 2 true parlor in X-braced solid spruce over solid mahogany with 1 3/4” nut and 2 5/16” string spacing. Subtle appointments include solid maple bindings, stylish rosette with MOP inlays, Honduran rosewood fretboard and bridge, bone nut, saddle and pins. Warm fingerstyle tone with nice sustain, this Size 2 parlor weighs little but sings big.
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There’s a good reason why my Martin-inspired Size 2 shop built parlor has grown in popularity over the years. For starters the body size fits just about everybody, it weight hardly 5 lbs, the 4” body depth is enough to improve projection without being uncomfortable and the playability is about as good as it gets. All solid woods, subtle embellishments and looks that put a smile on your face, it’s hard to argue with a hand made, solid wood true parlor that’s a proven winner at this price point.
SPECS: true parlor-size body, 12-fret neck with slotted headstock, X-braced solid spruce top in relic natural finish, solid mahogany sides and back in relic natural finish, solid maple top and back binding, early pre-war Supertone neck in relic red mahogany finish, modern adjustable truss rod, MOP dot fretboard inlays with corresponding side dots, vintage tuning machines, soft “D” neck profile, new Honduran rosewood fretboard with new medium frets, new Honduran rosewood bridge, repurposed bone nut and saddle, bone pins. Nut width: 1 3/4”, String Spacing: 2 5/16”, Scale length: 24”, Upper bout: 8 3/8”, Lower Bout: 12 3/16”, Body length: 17 5/8”, Widest body depth: 4 1/8”, Overall length: 36 1/8”, Neck thickness at 1st fret: 7/8", Neck thickness at 5th fret: 7/8”, Action to suit customer choice but currently at 3/32" using D’addario EJ26 custom light acoustic steel strings in standard tuning.
CONDITION: Complete shop built guitar from new and repurposed materials. Relic treatment to accentuate a vintage vibe. Each side of the vintage tuning machines has alternating gears. Please note that repurposed woods and vintage surfaces will have underlying swirls, scrapes, scratches, bumps and bruises.
SOUND: There’s nothing better than a musical sensation one gets when a little parlor guitar delivers a rich, full sound. I love this guitar for fingerstyle but light strumming is not a bother at all. Nice sustain and easy to play. Link to video soundclip below.
PRICE: $1,799
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