Description
What makes this guitar special: Celestial, sparkling highs and punchy mid-register give the Gryphon unique cut and punch and an unusually wide range of applications. Guitarists will love being able to play mandolin-style parts in a new high register, and even mandolin players will discover new horizons, including the ability to play guitar-like or fingerstyle patterns in a mandolin tonality and range. The Gryphon is designed for D tuning (equivalent to the 10th fret of a standard guitar). This unique range is made possible by its short scale length (18.5") and custom strings (gauges .009" to .042"). The unison courses of the Gryphon 12 produce a rich natural chorus and depth that brings to mind mandolins, bouzoukis, quatros, and other traditional folk instruments — along with a powerful rhythm "chop". Hand-carved bracing and a carefully refined design result in a tonally balanced, responsive, and truly original instrument.
Cosmetic Condition: Excellent condition overall & very clean for the most part. A few minor nicks, dings & mild surface scratches. There's a small finish blemish on the bottom of the body near the end pin. There was also just a tiny separation in the top seam that was professionally repaired by Veillette.
Neck: Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard & cream side-dots. Frets are in great shape with hardly any wear. Black Gotoh tuners with dark amber pearloid buttons. 2" nut width with zero fret; 18 1/2" scale length.
Body: Double-bound, cutaway body with two offset sound holes. Solid spruce top with rosewood bridge. Solid mahogany back & sides. 12 3/4" lower bout width; 3" depth. Guitar weighs 4 lbs 2.3 oz.
Electronics: Built-in pickup with volume & tone controls.
Case: SKB hardshell case included.
