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2002 Buscarino Artisan Custom
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Serial #: SP0261502, signed by the maker
Body size at lower bout: 17" Scale length: 25" Nut width: 1 3/4" Body depth: 3" Neck depth, 1st/10th frets: .83/.88
Materials: Solid carved tap-tuned Alpine spruce soundboard; solid carved tiger flame maple back, sides, and neck; 7-ply curly maple bound body; MOP headstock logo.
Hardware: Handwound Buscarino Armstrong floating humbucking pickup: solid ebony fingerboard, pickguard, compensated bridge and tailpiece; black Schaller M6 tuners with ebony buttons; thumbwheel volume and tone controls, endpin jack; adjustable truss rod; soundhole plugs included in case.
Notes: John Buscarino is one of the names you'll hear on any short list of the premier contemporary archtop builders. Having worked closely with luthiery legend Bob Benedetto for a number of years, John also studied with the great Augie LoPrizi of classical and flat top fame. His artist list includes George Benson, Russell Malone, Ron Affif, Gene Bertoncini and many more, all keeping Buscarino's hand crafted instruments in considerable demand.
Tasteful and elegant in design, the Artisan is built with all solid, all carved, tonewoods of truly exceptional quality and responsiveness. With back and sides of presentation grade figured maple, this stunning instrument is n outstanding example of the maker's skill and taste.
The solid, tap-tuned soundboard is carved of bookmatched European spruce, with striking curly maple binding. The fit and finish of the instrument is immaculate, and this example has been maintained in 100% original, virtually unplayed condition. At a slight 5lb 10oz. the instrument is notably lightweight, and wonderfully balanced on the lap or the strap. The gently tapered D neck profile is elegant and inviting, with smooth low action over a solid ebony fingerboard, with a fresh high precision setup.
The voice is clear and open, combining the sustain of the X- pattern bracing with the warmth of the tap-tuned soundboard, now well seasoned for over two decades. And all transmitted with warmth and accuracy to the amp by the handwound Armstrong floating humbucking pickup, with volume and tone controls tucked discreetly under the edge of the guard. A special plus, a custom set of feedback reducing soundhole plugs is included with the instrument.
With its upgrafe tonewoods, the new cost of this stunning instrument would be over $12K today, with a considerable lead time. A welcome find, we're pleased to be able to offer it to one lucky player, at an inviting price indeed. One only: call now.
Setup: This instrument is strung with medium gauge flatwound nickel strings. The guitar will accommodate lighter or heavier gauge strings, according to preference. String action is set at 4/64" to 5/64" at the 12th fret, with moderate relief for acoustic playing with medium strings. The action may be lowered or raised to your requirements with the adjustable bridge.
Case: Original premium Cedar Creek black faux alligator plush lined hardshell case.
