Hooper H-18 V w/ Adirondack Spruce & Mahogany Pre-Owned 2004
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"Hooper Guitars are handcrafted in Elkin, NC by Ken Hooper. Lightly constructed, one at a time, in an effort to recreate the "pre-war" sound." This is Hooper Guitar's Mission statement, one that definitely achieves their goal of bringing guitars back to the pre-war sound that helped make the guitar the most popular instrument in the world.
The Adirondack top brings the guitar power and volume, and when coupled with Mahogany brings the guitar strong fundamentals, a lightning quick response, crisp trebles, and virtually unlimited headroom. Adirondack was the legendary topwood used on most pre-war American-made guitars. Adirondack has a high stiffness across and along the grain, making it one of the go-to topwoods for flatpickers.
The Mahogany back and sides produce a tone that is clear and powerful. The low end is spectacular and much more prominent than many standard mahogany guitars of this size. The midrange, while maintaining stunning clarity and definition, is very smooth and pleasant, making for a very balanced sound without the harsh upper mids and trebles that can sometimes take place.
This Hooper is also very aesthetically pleasing! With a beautiful abalone soundhole rosette, and the tortoise body binding, the guitar is a stunner on the stage.
This Pre-Owned guitar is in Good condition with scratches and dings throughout the entire guitar. (there are some photos highlighting the worst parts). The top has been scuffed to appear satin, and the pickguard has been moved to a different spot (you can see the old lines on the top of where it used to be).
Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce Back Wood: Mahogany Scale: 25.4 Nut Width: 1 3/4" Serial Number: 06004 Neck Wood: Mahogany Fretboard: Ebony Bridge: Ebony Headstock Overlay: Ebony Tuners: Chrome Open Gear Grover Inlays: Abalone Dots Rosette: Abalone Purfling: Black & Wood Multi-Ply Body Binding: Tortoise Pickguard: Tortoise Saddle Spacing: 2 1/8" Bridge Pins: White Plastic(Painted Black) Neck Profile: C Shape Pickup(s): Optional Case: Tweed TKL Hardcase List price: $2,800.00
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| Condition | Good (Used) Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more |
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