2014 Gary Southwell A Series Concert Classical Euro Spruce / Fenland Bog Oak

Offered for sale is a rare and very nice guitar, an A-Series classical from lauded luthier Gary Southwell. His client list is extensive, ranging from Julian Bream to Paul Simon. 

The “A” stands for “adjustable” and features a Viennese style adjustable neck, along with clock key to raise or lower string height. 

Specs:
-Euro spruce top
-Ancient Fenland Bog Oak back, sides, headstock, fingerboard, armrest, and bridge. 
-Green motif horn top binding, rosette, and tail inlay
-Adjustable figured maple neck with v-jointed headstock
-Gold EVO frets
-Rogers Tuners 
-645mm string length, 51mm nut
-Hiscox case 

In a world where the finest classical guitars largely share a similar aesthetic, the A Series is a wonderful exception. I love the overall design and outline, and the colorful horn material. This one also utilizes an eye-catching set of rare and ancient bog oak for the back and sides, with a color that may make one reflect on the thousands of years it was in the ground. 

In fact, in the video link included is an interesting and informative documentary short about Gary, and bog oak.

If I recall correctly in it is also the story of a large table made from a single length of bog oak, to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Quite the story. 

The guitar is in excellent shape, with very little wear to be found, and only if searching for it.

These guitars are rarely seen out there. 

All shipments are fully insured. 

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