Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
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This guitar is a commission sale. If you have a high-end or vintage guitar you are interested in selling please contact us.Here for sale we have an absolutely stunning Waterloo WL-14-XTR Parlour acoustic guitar in Sunburst finish. Waterloo Guitars are made by Collings, luthier of some of the most sought after & high end instruments on the market. Waterloo is something of a side project for Bill Collings, aimed at producing depression era guitars in the same way they were originally made, stripping the building process down to the bare essentials. The result is incredible build quality and an instrument which sounds fantastic, at a price-point which is much more attainable than a typical Collings.Made in Austin, Texas in 2015, this guitar of course features an all-solid set-neck construction comprising a Spruce top, Mahogany back & sides, Mahogany neck, 19 fret Indian Rosewood fingerboard & Ebony bridge. A Bone saddle & nut are installed, along with a set of 'Golden Age Restoration' three-on-a-plate tuning machines. Styling is kept fairly sparse, with simple dot inlays, front & sound hole binding as well as a Tigerstripe Celluloid pickguard. This particular model carries the 'XTR' designation, meaning that it features 'X' bracing rather than ladder bracing. The Mahogany neck plays well. The 'Prominent 'V' Shape' profile certainly lives up to its name, however it is certainly not unwieldy or cumbersome - it feels highly ergonomic, encouraging proper thumb positioning as you traverse the fingerboard. The finish to the rear of the neck is quite thin, meaning you can feel the texture of the Mahogany under the thumb as you play. The Rosewood of the fingerboard is supremely pleasant under the fingers, providing a playing surface which is both durable and practical. The smooth lines of the parlour body are very comfortable in the arms, working brilliantly as a sofa guitar for those late night practice sessions. The acoustic voice of the Waterloo WL-14-XTR is very finely balanced, producing what seems to be an entirely even output across the frequency range. The low end is warm and smooth without being too soft. The mids are bright and open, whilst the top end is clear and precise without sounding brittle. Whilst the parlour body clearly can't produce as much volume as other larger guitars, there is plenty of volume on offer, as well as ample dynamic range. The level of care and attention dedicated to this instrument during it's manufacture is clear to see- the entire instrument resonates beautifully and produces a rich, beautiful tone. A stunning instrument. Brand - WaterlooModel - WL-14-XTRFinish - SunburstYear - 2015Made In - USATop - Solid SpruceBack/Sides - Solid MahoganyNeck - MahoganyNeck Profile - Prominent 'V' ShapeFingerboard - Indian RosewoodFingerboard Radius - 12"Frets - 14 Clear, 19 TotalScale Length- 24.875"Nut Width - 1.75"Luthier ReportOur ID: 1220526210520Weight: 2.75lbs Serial: 315Aesthetic Condition:Headstock: Overall very good condition. The front face demonstrates light scratching and indentation, apparent upon close inspection. The bass side of the headstock demonstrates a moderate indentation between the A & D tuners, lightly piercing the finish at the front edge. A similar but lighter mark is found to the treble side front edge. The top corners and edges demonstrate consistent light indentation, piercing the finish in some places. A mild chip is present in the wood at the top rear edge. A black scuff mark is apparent towards the top edge of the rear face.Neck: Overall excellent condition. The rear of the neck demonstrates light scratching and indentation throughout the register, difficult to discern beneath the thumb and visible only under direct lighting at certain angles. The satin finish to the rear of the neck has worn to a light gloss consistent with playwear. Any markings to the fingerboard are difficult to discern. Body: Overall very good condition. The front face demonstrates light scratching and indentation, most consistent along the lower bout. The most notable of these chips the finish to the bass side edge of the lower bout, revealing the wood beneath. The sides and rear face demonstrate similarly consistent scratching and indentation that does not pierce the finish, most notably indentations around the rear edge of the lower bout. High traffic areas on the body have buffed from satin to gloss, most notably the bass side lower bout front face, treble side waist and rear edges.Condition of Frets:The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any future fret work the new owner may wish to perform.Current Set Up:Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (4mm hex) not included.Hardware: Fully functional with light signs of use.Structural: No concerns or issues to note.Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2.5mmPlease be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.Strings on Guitar - 11-52There is moderate material remaining for future adjustments to the saddle.Electrics:N/ACase & Accessories:TKL/Waterloo hard caseThe case demonstrates light signs of use. Truss rod tool not included. This guitar is a commission sale. If you have a high-end or vintage guitar you are interested in selling please contact us.Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
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