Description
Description
The Spirit is in the Varnish
Do you believe in magic? If your answer is “no,” the magical work of our small group of varnish experts might change your mind. The fact that they won’t share their top secret process with us only adds to the mystique!
Newly Suited, Sweeter Sound
A six step process starting with a basecoat application to fill the grain, moving to color application, concluding with a french polish, resulting in a finish that’s softer than lacquer, with a smoother tone.
The Varnish Sings
A thinner layer of varnish allows for a more resonant, and wide-open sound, giving these instruments a voice all their own.
Behind the Varnish
At the source of every great feature are highly skilled craftspeople who sculpt, refine and perfect a vision. The Antique Varnish process is no exception. The same team behind our respected Violin Varnish Shop painstakingly hand apply and age the full series of Antique Varnish Archtops, Thinlines, Acoustics and Mandolins. The resulting sound is pure and like no other.
All Bases Varnished
Our Antique Varnish Series has something for everyone. From solid body electrics to mandolins, you’ll have a hard time not falling in love with one of these handmade instruments.
Do you believe in magic? If your answer is “no,” the magical work of our small group of varnish experts might change your mind. The fact that they won’t share their top secret process with us only adds to the mystique!
Newly Suited, Sweeter Sound
A six step process starting with a basecoat application to fill the grain, moving to color application, concluding with a french polish, resulting in a finish that’s softer than lacquer, with a smoother tone.
The Varnish Sings
A thinner layer of varnish allows for a more resonant, and wide-open sound, giving these instruments a voice all their own.
Behind the Varnish
At the source of every great feature are highly skilled craftspeople who sculpt, refine and perfect a vision. The Antique Varnish process is no exception. The same team behind our respected Violin Varnish Shop painstakingly hand apply and age the full series of Antique Varnish Archtops, Thinlines, Acoustics and Mandolins. The resulting sound is pure and like no other.
All Bases Varnished
Our Antique Varnish Series has something for everyone. From solid body electrics to mandolins, you’ll have a hard time not falling in love with one of these handmade instruments.
Specs
Specs
General
| Country of Manufacture: | Hand-Crafted in Beijing |
| Product Color: | Antique Sunburst |
| Relic/Aging Level: | Antique |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | .012-.053, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | OO |
| Body Material: | Rosewood |
| Body Finish: | Antique Varnish |
| Top Material: | Sitka Spruce |
| Bracing Material: | Sitka Spruce |
| Bracing Pattern: | Hand Scalloped X-Bracing |
| Body Binding: | Ivoroid |
| Rosette: | Classic |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape: | Traditional Even C |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Nut Material: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.6875" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" |
| Scale Length: | 24.75" |
| Number of Frets: | 20 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Set Neck |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Pearl Diamonds |
| Inlay Shape: | Diamonds |
| Side Marker Inlay: | White |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Pearl Logo |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Antique Nickel |
| Bridge: | Ebony |
| Tuning Machines: | Pingwell Open Gear V93N |
| Fret Wire: | Medium |
| Saddle: | Bone |
| Pickguard: | Firestripe |
| Bridge Pins: | Ebony |