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2001 Dell'Arte Anouman
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SN#: 1100354
Body size at lower bout: 16". Scale length: 25 1/2" (650mm) Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Materials: Bookmatched solid spruce top; solid bookmatched Indian rosewood back and sides; solid Honduras mahogany neck; solid ebony fingerboard and bridge; rosewood bound body; marquetry sound hole and pearl peghead inlay.
Hardware: All original hardware including solid ebony bridge; Selmer DR style tailpiece; gold 16X1 tuners; Bigtone pickup and endpin jack.
Notes: San Diego based luthier John Kinnard has built an international following for his faithfully crafted gypsy jazz guitars. The Dell'Arte Anouman is built in the style of the Selmer/Maccaferri Grand Bouche, with it's signature D-shaped soundhole. This design is renowned for it's increased bass response, and is a versatile instrument for either rhythm or lead work. This example is made with the traditional 650 mm scale, with a generous 1 3/4" nut for easy fingering. With back and sides of handsome solid Indian Rosewood, the body makes a brilliant platform for the bookmatched Sitka spruce top.
This example has been well cared for, and shows only light normal playwear, and a few scattered finish checks. The gold 16X1 tuners are smooth and accurate, and the Bigtone pickup installed in the bridge provides clear accurate amplification of the acoustic voice. This model is currently priced at $3300 new, and we are pleased to offer this fine example, rarely seen on the vintage market.
Setup: This instrument is strung with light gauge silvered steel strings, and will accommodate lighter or heavier gauge strings, according to preference.
Case: Original hardshell case.
