Versoul / Reso Sun 6 Baritone / Guitar
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Reso Sun 6 Baritone Electric Acoustic Resonator Guitar
The RESO SUN BARITONE, an elegantly traditional looking electric acoustic resonator guitar at first sight.... but with a bold new innovative body construction. The perforated chrome plated steel sides and stunning leaf gold plated resonator cover plate with sun beam sound holes makes this Versoul a very desirable item.
RESO SUN BARITONE's wide round neck with extra long scale length 26,75'' create an extra deep tone and dynamic attack and recommended for creative musician to discover and explore unheard music fields.
Schertler DYN-R electro dynamic transducer delivers RESO SUN BARITONE's overall acoustic tonal character exceptionally well.
Specification
Body
Finnish Aspen & Perforated Steel sides
Bridge
Moose shinbone
Tailpiece
East Indian rosewood
Saddle/Nut
Moose shin bone
Neck
Round Finnish Aspen/Maple, bolted on Two-way Adjustable truss rod.
Fingerboard
East Indian rosewood (16'' radius)
Frets
19/Dunlop 6130
Tuners
Gotoh Kluson style
Pickguard
Tortoise shell plastic
Pickups
One magnetic Versoul single coil and Schertler C-DYN-R –electro dynamic transducer under biscuit, separate output jacks.
Use stereo cord for balanced connection with Schertler C-DYN-R
Controls
Natural neck (gloss) dark brown top and back, black, natural (satin finish)
Unique features
Wooden Laminated & Leaf gold plated resonator coverplate with sun beam soundholes
Chrome plated perforated steel sides
Leaf gold peghead inlays
Moose shinbone nut
Optional
Versoul Humbucker
Neck width at nut
44,5 mm
Scale length
26,75”
Body thickness
62 mm
Overall length
1040 mm
Versoul, Finland 
History
Founded in 1994, Versoul specializes in the design and construction of high end string instruments for professional musicians. Since the beginning of the company, the product range has broadened from two acoustic models in 1995, to 19 production models in 2008. Versoul instruments are available internationally through dealers in the US, Europe, and Japan.
Each element of the Versoul instruments, from the sound to the materials, technology and finish, is the result of thorough research and development process. Innovation with materials serves many purposes. For example, certain species of rosewood and mahogany, traditionally used extensively in the construction of stringed instruments, are becoming more scarce. Versoul builds instruments using local, ecological wood choices, such as aspen, European alder and maple from carefully selected sources.
Versoul instruments have been used in hundreds of professional recordings and live performances over the years in Europe and in the USA. In addition to professional performing artists, musicians and guitar technicians, customers of Versoul include collectors, investors and guitar enthusiasts.
Philosophy
Despite the modern guitar has been constantly developed and redeveloped for centuries, there is always room for improvement. The design of each Versoul model begins with music and the musician in mind - how to refine the sound and improve the instrument for the benefit of both.
The development and design of Versoul instruments combines the study of classic instruments with extensive research on materials. This approach - merging respect towards the traditional instrument with the desire to take the guitar further - has lead to such innovative designs as the Buxom Baritone 12 string and the Reso Sun resonator guitars.
Versoul designs are first and foremost professional tools in terms of ergonomics, functionality and playability. En equal emphasis is placed on the sound and visual design of each model. This results in instruments, which are practical, esthetically pleasing and most importantly, produce an exceptional sound.
About Kari Nieminen
Mr. Kari Nieminen holds an MFA degree in industrial design. He received his degree in 1989 from the University of Art and Design in Helsinki, Finland. As his diploma work, Kari produced an experimental series of six acoustic steel string flat top guitars. In 1998, he was awarded ''Industrial Designer of The Year'' by the Association of Finnish Industrial Designers.
Kari has been building guitars for over thirty years. His experience, together with his formal art education background, has lead to an unique attitude towards making instruments. Through meticulous study of classic builds, Kari has obtained an excellent base of knowledge on sound and construction.
While many guitars of today excel in technological design, Kari is convinced that certain amount of tradition will yield better results in sound. His mission is to complement the centuries of tradition in guitar building with uniquely modern design.
One of Kari's models, a steel string flat top guitar ZOEL was featured in one of Finland's special stamp editions showcasing six products of new Finnish design in October 1999.
Versoul instruments are available globally directly from the manufacturer. Instruments are delivered quickly, reliably, and at a reasonable rates via TNT Express courier service. The delivery service takes care of customs and formalities for orders outside the EU. For more information on delivery rates, contact Versoul Ltd.
Local distributors
Selected distributors carry samples of Versoul instruments. Versoul stock is rarely available, but purchasing via order is possible.
United States, Los Angeles area*
Westwood Music
Fred Walecki
1627 Westwood Blvd,
Santa Monica,
Los Angeles,
CA 90024
phone: 310-478-4251
fax: 310-477-0069
E-mail: info@westwoodmusic.com
Web: www.westwoodmusic.com
*for the rest of the US, contact Versoul Ltd directly
Japan
Kitahara Gakki Inc.
6-1-8 Himonya, Meguro-ku
Tokyo,152-0003 Japan
Phone/Fax:+81-3-3715-3666
Web: www.kitaharagakki.com
