Benedetto Bambino Deluxe - Natural

Robert Benedetto, a top luthier beloved by world-renowned jazz guitarists such as Johnny Smith and Pat Martino, has his own brand, Benedetto.

At one point, Benedetto guitars were manufactured at the Fender and Guild factories under Robert's supervision,

but these are works created after Robert Benedetto reopened his own workshop in Savannah, Georgia, in 2006.

The estimated production years are 2006 to 2008.

As the name “Bambino” (meaning “boy”) suggests, this model is compact in size but delivers a powerful sound.

Founded in 1968, Benedetto has been hailed as the pinnacle of jazz guitar brands for decades, and this model was designed to meet the needs of musicians who frequently take their instruments on tour.

It features a lightweight, compact 14 ½-inch size.

The body thickness is 2 ¼ inches, making it thin and easy to play.

The top and back are made of laminated maple, and the maple neck features Benedetto's signature playability-focused shape. It is equipped with Benedetto's original pickups, making it a fully functional jazz guitar.

This model was created for those who seek the rich tone of a large jazz box but also require a compact playability.

It shows signs of use over time and has minor scratches, but the neck is currently straight, and the truss rod has some room to tighten.

The frets are about 70% intact, with no dead spots.

BODY: Laminated Hollowbody Archtop: 14 ½

TOP: Laminated flamed maple with sound openings

BACK: Laminated maple

SIDES: Laminated maple

BRACING: Parallel Spruce

BINDING: Multiple black/white bindings throughout

NECK: American maple

FINGERBOARD: Ebony, 12

WIDTH AT NUT: 1 11/16", bone

SCALE: 25"

FRETS: 22

BRIDGE: Ebony, adjustable with black wheels and posts

TAILPIECE: Model EPS™ (Ebony Professional Series)

PICKUP: Benedetto Original

Weight: 2.32 kg

Case: Hard Case