One of a kind Custom Ordered Preston Thompson Guitar with specially selected premium woods.
This guitar is exceptional in every sense —materials, craftsmanship, and most importantly, tone. One of the BEST Adi tops I’ve ever seen (also confirmed by others) as well as killer special stock GRW back and sides
Build sheet in last photo. ~$11k as ordered.
Underside of the Adi top is signed by all or most of the shop crew which is significant and very special
Pickup in Murfreesboro TN
Or shipped in USA (+150)
All offers considered.
Specs & Highlights:
Top: Red spruce harvested by the Hampton Brothers (Western NC) from a 250-year-old tree at 5,400' elevation
Back & Sides: Old-growth Guatemalan Rosewood, imported by Bruce Sexauer in 1980 and air-dried for nearly 40 years (not kiln-dried). Noted for transparency but barely noticeable, structurally-stable, hairline finish check on top.
Pickup: K&K passive installed
Inlay: Traditional torch inlay(reportedly from Preston’s stash)
Headstock: Custom Thompson inlay
on rear
Case: Harptone
Mahogany Neck
Ebony Fingerboard
25.4" Scale Length
1-11/16" Nut Width
Herringbone Top Inlay, Multi Stripe Rosette
Passive K&K Pickup
Waverly Open Gear Tuners
4 Ibs, 7 oz.
.870" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret .980" Neck Thickness at 9th Fret
If you know tonewoods and builders, you already understand how special this combination is.
| Listed | 25 days 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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