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2002 Morgan Concert Koa Venetian Cutaway
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SN# 691, signed label
Body size at lower bout: 16". Scale length: 25 1/2" Nut Width: 1 11/16" Body depth at endpin: 4 1/2"
Materials: Solid highly figured bookmatched curly Koa back and sides; bookmatched solid Sitka spruce top; solid mahogany neck; solid ebony fingerboard; rosewood bound body, solid ebony bridge with compensated saddle; Paua abalone soundhole inlay; grained ivoiroid heelcap.
Hardware: Morgan logo Schaller 16X1 tuners; clear scratchplate; adjustable truss rod.
Notes: The last traditional apprentice of industry giant Jean Larrivee, Vancouver master builder David Iannone traces his luthiery lineage back 150 years, to Jose Ramirez, the Godfather of the modern classical guitar. Fewer than 100 of his hand crafted Morgan guitars are produced a year, and have gained an outsize reputation for their handsome designs, meticulous fit and finish, and vibrant musicality.
The dramatic curly Koa back and sides of this Custom Series guitar are figured to almost 3D intensity, and complemented with lustrous solid rosewood binding and elegant turquoise colored purfling. At just 4lb. 5 oz. the jumbo cutaway body is notably lightweight, with a voice that is powerful and sweetly balanced across the tonal range. The elegant Venetian cutaway allows unrestricted access to the uppermost frets: coaxing a thin strip of hardwood to this extreme angle takes skill and confidence only years of experience can convey.
Ideal for finger or pick style play, this exquisite instrument has been lovingly maintained in immaculate 100% original condition, without pick, buckle, thumb or fingerboard wear. Skip the wait, save the bucks and bag this eye-popping stunner now.
Setup: This instrument is strung with medium gauge (.012) strings, and will accommodate lighter or heavier gauge strings, according to preference.
Case: Original deluxe plush lined hardshell case.
