GALLERY: 2008 Benedetto Sinfonietta Custom, Violinburst

NOTE: GALLERY ONLY - NOT FOR SALE

Custom, One of a Kind by Bob Benedetto!
This particular instrument, inspired by the Golden Period, is the first 16" non-cutaway in the Sinfonietta Series. The gorgeous violinburst finish was hand applied by Bob, consistent with the methods of the era. If you are a true purist and admire the best-of-the-best in craftsmanship and materials, this instrument certainly belongs in your guitar portfolio!

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS:
BODY: Archtop: 16" lower bout, 3" body depth, Non-cutaway
TOP: Carved, hand-graduated and tuned, very select master grade European spruce
BACK: Carved, hand-graduated and tuned, very select master grade European flamed maple
SIDES: Very select master grade European flamed maple
BRACING: X-braced European spruce
BINDING: Flamed American maple w/ wood black & white purfling
NECK: Select, flamed maple w/ ebony veneer headstock
FINGERBOARD: Ebony, 12" radius, with 12th fret abalone floral inlay 
WIDTH AT NUT: 1-23/32", Ebony
SCALE: 25-1/2"
FRETS: 21
BRIDGE: Ebony, adjustable with black wheels and posts
TAILPIECE: Ebony with Benedetto tail adjuster
HARDWARE: Gold-plated Waverly tuning machines with Snakewood buttons
FINGERREST: Ebony
FINISH: Gloss nitrocellulose laquer - hand applied by Bob, consistent with the methods utilized in the Golden Period era
COLOR: Violinburst
STRINGS: Bronze (.012 - .052)
SERIAL NO: S1446GP