Andre Instruments / Multi 3 / 2024 / Opalescent Finish / Guitar
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This is a pre-order offer for MULTI 3, a unique 20 string harp-guitar currently built by Thierry André (Andre Instruments) in St-Jean-Port-Joli QC Canada.
Coming from Andre's Iconic series, the Multi's are player-friendly instruments, with a harmonic side rendered by its fine construction, its 12 sympathetic strings and its two sub-bass. (See website for demos.) Only Multi 1 (silver top) and Multi 2 (graphite finish) exist. Multi 3 is therefore in line with this series:
In the photos, its back piece in Black Willow ((wood from 1980, LAST PICTURE in the set) is shown.
Many customization options are possible on this pre-order, in terms of neck, spacing, fingerboard, tone, color and finish. It comes with a flight-case and a lifetime warranty.
MULTI 3 (2025) . serial -Andre Instruments no. 122 :
- Archtop hollow-body type harp-guitar w/ 12 sympathetic strings and 2 sub-bass.
- 3rd of a very unique series initiated and presented in 2015 (in Woodstock NY and in Berlin).
- Stunning craftsmanship, design & functionality. Art-factor a +
Geometry:
- Scale length: 25.250 in.
Standard steel-string neck (custom specs welcomed). - Standard 1.75 inches nut width and 12 inches radius board @ 12th fret
- Raised fingerboard, 20 EVO Gold frets medium crown or jumbo.
- String spacing at bridge: (custom specs welcomed) standard 2.125
- Archtop body is 16 inches at low bout.
- Body thickness at tail is 4 inches tapering to 2.5 inches against rib-cage.
- Monocoque body, hand-carved to 4mm thickness
Materials:
(See website for wood picture gallery.)
- Mendocino CA 150 year old Redwood top plate. (article link on website.)
- American Black Willow (last picture) carved back
- African ebony fingerboard w/aluminum side dots and rosewood markers
- Carbon fibre neck inserts, and half weight titanium 2 way trus rod
- Ebony hollow bridge (Parker) w/ Camel bone and carbon saddle
- Camel bone nut
- Choice of Ebony or rosewood bindings, w/Sycamore purflings
- Gotoh stealth tuners in cosmo black (or custom)
- Handmade tailpiece and control box w/aluminum, rosewood, stainless steel, carbon and ebony
- Lindy Fralin split-blade pickups, vintage output (sympathetic section) and blues output (main 6 str.)
- Traditionnal nitro laquer on top plate, hand polished
- Satin epoxy & tung oil finish (Parker) on back (color available also)
And:
- Custom flight case (choice of colors)
- Lifetime limited warranty to original owner, declaration of authenticity
- Serial number/label will be : Andre Instruments / Thierry André no. 122 , 2025
*Delivery timeline for MULTI 3 is : March 1st 2025.
Note from the maker:
- Since this offer is for a unique handcrafted and elaborate instrument, the construction of MULTI 3 spans over a year period.
- Following this sale by pre-order, the instrument will progress towards being completed -in the white- in the fall of 2024, to then be carefully finished, polished, fretted, set-up, etc. by March 1st 2025.
- Considering the specialized nature of the luthier's work, the delivery date of March 1st 2025 must be respected to permit completion of Multi 3 to the highest standards. Therefore, no refunds will be considered or issued by Thierry Andre / Andre instruments before delivery date.
- Here you pre-order the work of a luthier for whom special requests are standard. DM for any requests, questions regarding the instrument or the pre-order process.
- From this listing, please view Multi 3 as a base model for your own custom instrument that will be built to your needs. Thank you.
Andre Instruments, Canada 
The unique guitar works created by Thierry Andre combine the expression of a traditional and impeccable craftsmanship, with the freer approach of artistic work.
A specialist of the steel string acoustic guitar, his body of works also reflects his dedication for electric & archtop guitars, alongside historical instruments.
Often using new forms based on proven bases, he is known for creating guitars with a distinctive and timeless character, each displaying the visual attributes of the past / present, while offering a captivating voice with expansive qualities.
A one-man operation, he designs and builds on average 6 unique instruments each year, from his Quebec Canada workshop.
Shipping Policy
As agreed, and depending on your location, shipping carrier will be DHL or FEDEX. I usually recommend second-day air shipping. I ship worldwide. Instruments are shipped within 24 hours of cleared payment.
Return Policy
Your new instrument purchase is returnable within 6 days of delivery.
General Terms
Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs unless the item was not received as described.
Refunds
Buyer receives a full refund in their original payment method less any shipping charges.
Special Conditions
-All new Andre Instruments bear a limited lifetime warranty to their original owner
-All sales on new instruments offer a 72 hours -grace- period to the buyer, to evaluate the instrument.
-If instrument is wished to be returned, insured shipping charges are the responsibility of the buyer. Any signs of wear, tear, or damage will be charged. -
-Return shipping must be done with the carrier used at first, or as agreed with Andre Instruments.
Let me know if you have any questions!
All the best,
Thierry
