STRING SPACING
1 3/4" x 2 5/16"
SCALE
25 1/2"
SIZE
16 ⅝ x 4 5/8
TOP
Adirondack Spruce
BACK & SIDES
Brazilian Rosewood
NECK
?? Exotic Rosewood?
PURFLING
Abalone
BINDING
Ivoroid
ROSETTE
Pearl Vine
FINGERBOARD
Ebony
BRIDGE
Ebony
FINISH
Natural
TUNERS
Schaller w/Ebony Buttons
WEIGHT
5 1b, 4 oz
CONDITION
Mint
CASE
Hard Shell
A small (16 ⅝") jumbo made by Steve Helgeson of Arcata CA for JJ Cale. Steve had an agreement with Cale that this guitar would revert back to Steve if JJ passed, which has happened. Now Steve recently passed and we are selling it for Steve's wife. It is an exceptional instrument in every way: incredible wildly figured Brazilian rosewood, and some of Steve's best pearlwork on a continuous pearl and abalone vine that runs through the peghead, fingerboard and rosette. The top, back, sides and peghead have an abalone border and backstrip. The ebony bridge is a carved eagle pattern. This is an explosive sounding guitar! Not at all muddy, just clear, powerful, rich and full tone.
This also comes with a hand written letter from JJ’s wife, regarding the Guitar and story
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| Listed | 2 years ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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