Martin Smith Round Neck Resonator Guitar - Sunburst Gloss

UNIQUE COLLECTORS’ ITEM

• Formerly owned by guitarist Bernie Tormé* and used on his recordings. 
• Round Neck Resonator Guitar, Sunburst Wood Body.
• In good used condition.
• Tested and in working order.
• Wear and tear and blemishes from use.
• Letter of authenticity will be included

Full Description from manufacturor's site:

Distinctive Tone with a Classic Resonator Design

A staple blues guitar. Explore moody, characterful tones thanks to the combination of a metal cone and wooden body. Featuring a spider cone resonator and bridge, you get that iconic nasal twang. The resonator enhances the volume of your playing, providing a loud, dark, and nasal tone – an absolute must for any blues track. It's also topped with a traditional nickel plated fan cover, matched with glossy sunburst finish.

The spruce and sapele body complements the resonator's tone, yielding a well balanced sound with a darker character. Perfect for slide, strumming and even fingerpicking – it feels just like a regular acoustic guitar, so you'll quickly get to grips with playing your favourite songs.

Round Neck Design

The round C-shape okoume neck is a classic design for blues. It makes it easier to play slide in an upright hold, and feels familiar to any guitarist. The neck is topped with an ethically sourced poplar fingerboard and its smooth surface provides a dynamic playing experience. Additionally, the okoume neck infuses the classic spider tone with beautiful resonance and clarity.

Reliable Hardware

A reliable guitar you can take from gigs to practice. Including chrome machine heads, traditional spider bridge and a nickel plated tailpiece. Tune your guitar with precise intonation, so you can play through the night. You can also transform your acoustic resonator into a lap guitar with an optional nut extender (not included). You have complete versatility over your sound and playing style.

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Top: Laminate Spruce
• Body: Laminate Sapele Back and Sides
• Finish: Black Gloss
• Resonator Style: Spider
• Cone Cover: Nickel Plated
• Bridge: Nickel Plated
• Sound Holes: Vent Style

Neck

• Wood: Okoume
• Shape: Dreadnought Cutaway
• Fingerboard: Poplar Laminate
• Number of Frets: 20
• Neck Shape: C
• Nut Width: 43mm
• Scale Length: 25"/640mm

(*Bernie Tormé enjoyed a long and remarkable career. Hit records, world tours and international acclaim came as lead guitarist in Gillan. Bernie stepped in for Ozzy Osbourne in the aftermath of guitar legend Randy Rhoads' tragic death before going on to front Electric Gypsies and Tormé. Teaming up with Twisted Sister's Dee Snider and Iron Maiden's drummer Clive Burr he formed Desperado, followed by many years of a solo career.)