Rathbone No.2 R2VSM Vintage Sunburst

The Rathbone No.2 Orchestra Model has a Solid Sitka Spruce, Mahogany Back & Sides, Rosewood Fingerboard, Open-Gear Chrome Tuners, Rosewood Bridge Bone Nut.

The Rathbone R2VSM pairs a solid Sitka Spruce top with a Mahogany back and sides for a sweet, warm and mellow vocal tone.

The top features a burst finish that blends deep browns and reds with warm oranges, punctuated with a subtle relicing for a wonderfully mature and traditional aesthetic.

Due to the environment in which it was initially designed to be used, the 'OM' was not a large-bodied guitar. In fact, few of the early 'modern' guitars would be considered large today. So, the 'OM-sized' Rathbone No.2 is not a large bodied guitar either, but the neck joins the body at the 14th fret, so the scale length is one that we would recognise from most modern guitars. When first used, this 'long' scale length was found to help deliver a remarkably, and some may say disproportionately, powerful and dynamic tone. The tuned strings are under greater tension than on shorter scale guitars, so they give a far greater tonal response and 'punch'.

Specifications:

• Brand : Rathbone
• Model : No.2 Orchestra Model
• Colour : Vintage Sunburst
• Finish : Matte Lacquer
• SKU : R2VSM
• Body Shape : "OM" Orchestra Model
• Top : Solid Sitka Spruce - Relic
• Back & Sides : Mahogany
• Binding : Wood
• Fingerboard : Rosewood
• Nut Width : 42mm
• Nut Material : Bone
• Scale Length : 23" / 590mm
• Tuners : Open-Gear Chrome
• Bridge : Rosewood
• Condition : New

Solid Sitka Spruce, Mahogany Back & Sides, Rosewood Fingerboard, Open-Gear Chrome Tuners, Rosewood Bridge Bone Nut.