1989 Benedetto Manhattan Natural (Bob's 1st) - $30,000 [SOLD]

This is the very first Manhattan Bob Benedetto built!

The Manhattan has become the signature model of the Benedetto archtop line. This particular guitar is one-of-a-kind as it's the 1st Manhattan ever made. Bob built this guitar in his Florida shop using the finest tone woods available. It's in amazing condition with only a few minor dings on the entire instrument.

The Manhattan model consists of only the finest materials, design and craftsmanship, including the Benedetto fine–lined binding package, unbound ebony fingerrest and Benedetto cello–style tailpiece. Imitated but never equaled, the Manhattan has raised the standard of carved top guitars and is truly the instrument by which all other archtops are measured.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS:
Category:  Carved Archtop
Body:  17" Lower Bout Width; 3" Depth
Top:  Carved, Master Grade European Flamed Spruce
Back/Sides:  Carved, Master Grade European Flamed Maple
Neck:  Select, American Flamed Maple
Binding:  Fine-Lined Multiples of Black/White Throughout
Fingerboard:  Ebony
Fingerrest:  Ebony
Bridge:  Ebony, Adjustable w/ Black Wheels & Posts
Tailpiece:  Ebony
Inlay:  12th Fret: Abalone Floral
Finish:  Natural, Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Hardware:  Gold Tuning Machines w/Ebony Buttons
Pickups:  Benedetto Suspended
Tuners:
Controls: Master Volume w/ Push/Pull Coil Tap, Mounted on the Fingerrest
Width @ Nut:  1-3/4", Bone
Scale:  25"
Serial #:  16689
Case:  Hardshell Case

Special Notes: Bob Benedetto's first Manhattan Model ever made!