Montuoro Custom Guitars / Style 7 Jumbo / Natural / Guitar
Montuoro Guitar Co. Style 7 Jumbo
This guitar is based off of my concept of taking the treble side rim of a Dyer harp guitar and turning that into a conventional body shape. All things considered this body is very similar to an OM. With the main difference being a lower bout width of 16" as opposed to 15". This guitar is a great example of ornamentation on my Style 7, 14 fret guitars. It's a nice combination of fancy and basic marquetry. The pearl on the headstock, fingerboard and bridge adds a nice amount of brilliance. While the simple wood purfling adds balance and subtlety.
We have a fingerboard width of 1-3/4" and bridge spacing of 2-5/6". Placing this guitar in the pre 1939 category. It wasn't until late 1939 that companies such as Martin switched over to the smaller 1-11/16" fingerboard and 2-1/8" bridge. I am personally fond of the wider dimensions. It makes this instrument appealing to finger style players as well as flat pickers. Ultimately the choice is yours.
The combination of Brazilian rosewood and Adirondack top and bracing make this guitar a power house of volume and harmonic overtones. Add to that piano like sustain you have a guitar that is verging on intimidating. The owner of this guitar likened it to the difference between going from a Porsche to a Ferrari. Being extremely responsive to the lightest of touch. And weighing in at only a little over 3 lbs this guitar is as heavy as three issues of the Fretboard Journal. Basically feather light. If the devil is in the details he sure doesn't eat too much.
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TERMS / WARRANTY
Please contact me directly for detailed pricing.
A minimum deposit of $1000 is required on all orders to secure a spot in the building schedule. This deposit is refundable only at the discretion of Montuoro Guitar Co., minus a $750 planning and consultation fee.
If the order is cancelled after materials have been acquired, or if specific sets of rare materials (i.e. Brazilian Rosewood) have been chosen for your build, the entire deposit will be forfeited.
Guitars ordered with woods such as Brazilian Rosewood and/or with custom inlays and details will require a larger deposit based on the cost of these upgrades.
A non-refundable deposit of 30% is required 30 days prior to my beginning your build. This amount is based on the instrument's final cost. The entire balance is due before shipping. All guitars are shipped UPS, overnight only! Prices do not include shipping, insurance, taxes or duties.
Turn-around time of your instrument will be 10 to 12 months from receipt of the minimum deposit.
Warranty All Montuoro guitars are covered by a limited warranty to the original purchaser only against defective materials or workmanship.
Montuoro Guitar Co., upon notice of any defect, will repair or replace, at their option, any defective part or material. Purchaser shall assume and pay the cost of all shipping or postage charges (to and from) of the repaired guitar.
The warranty does not cover cracks in wood or finish, nor normal wear and tear to the instrument. Items such as frets, tuners, nuts, saddles, pick guards and finishes are not covered under this warranty. They will wear or require adjustments due to normal use.
Damage incurred by misuse, accidents, acts of God, normal wear or natural cracking of wood or finishes due to changes in temperature and humidity is not covered under this warranty. It is very important to maintain a consistent environment for the instrument. Try not to subject it to extremes in temperature or humidity. This is very important to note!
Damages incurred during shipping are not covered under this warranty.
Tone is a subjective matter and is not covered under this warranty.
Scalloped braced guitars using anything heavier than light gauge strings over an extended period of time will void this warranty.
No other written or oral warranty applies.
Valid only to the original owner.
