Pensa NR "Non-Reverse Firebird" 2019 Gold Flake with Red Burst 0809

Custom hand made guitars, built right here at Rudy's!!

Rudy's first experience as a guitar builder was actually an experiment when, at the age of thirteen, he attempted to build a 12-string guitar using the broken necks of two 6-string guitars. In 1974, on his first visit to New York, Rudy went directly from JFK airport with suitcase in tow to the world-renowned shrine of musical instruments…48th Street. He long dreamed of visiting this place where musicians congregated to buy, sell, browse and dream. You might even have run into one or more of your idols there.

Rudy opened "Rudy's Music Stop" on 48th Street in New York City in 1978 and began turning his passions into tangible artistry. It wasn't long before "Rudy's Music" became a well-known and highly-respected guitar shop to guitarists around the world. Rudy's love and enthusiasm for what he does is contagious, and his long list of regular customers still grows.

The earliest "Pensa" electric guitar was called the "R Custom". He built the first one in 1982 and sold many in his shop. It was in 1985 that Rudy, collaborating with his then employee, John Suhr, began building many amazing instruments that are considered classics today.

Rudy met Mark Knopfler in the 1980s during the height of Dire Straits fame. They shared the same passion for the guitar and formed a friendship that would endure for many years. In 1987, Rudy and Mark sat down and over a cup of coffee and drew the blueprints on a napkin for what would become one of the most sought-after custom-made guitars in the world: the Pensa "MK". In 2000, Rudy and Mark teamed up again to design the "Pensa MK2", which rapidly gained momentum worldwide.

Feel free to call us at (212) 625-2557 with any other questions!

Specs:

Make: Pensa

Year: 2019

Model: NR

Serial #: 0809/032819

Body Finish/Color: PPG/Gold Flake with Red Burst

Back Finish Color: PPG/Gold Flake with Red Burst

Neck Finish/Color: PPG/Natural Matching Headstock Face

Paint Option: Gold with Black Outline Logo

Top Wood: None

Body Wood: Alder

Neck Wood: Maple 

Neck Back Shape: C

Scale Length: 25 1/2"

Fingerboard Wood: East Indian Rosewood 4mm Mother of Pearl Face Dot Markers, Luminlay Side Dot Markers

Binding: None

Neck Pickup: Lindy Fralin Custom Mini Humbucker Neck

Bridge Pickup: Lindy Fralin Custom Mini Humbucker Bridge

Electronics: Volume Control with Push-Pull Split Switch.
Tone Control with Push-Pull Partial Series Switch.
3 Way Toggle Pickup Selector Switch.

Nut: Bone

Nut Width: 1 5/8”

Frets: Dunlop 6105/ 22 Frets

Bridge: Grover Nashville Bridge with Bigsby/Stop Tailpiece Hybrid

Tuners: Hipshot Grid Lock Closed

Hardware Color: Chrome

Pickguard: Semi Clear

Knobs: Cupcake Metal Knobs

Weight: 8.8 lb (4.0 kg)

Case: Mono Vertigo Bag

Special: First NR Model!!

String Guage: .010" - .046"