
Tippin Bravado Guitar (2009) - SOLD
Chocolate Fudge Swirl, BRAZILIAN rosewood back & sides
Swiss Moon Spruce top
Curly Koa bindings & Top Bevel
Bloodwood, Koa & Mother of Pearl rosette
Nicely figured, Brazilian rosewood headstock faceplate
Colorful & intricate, abalone Celtic headstock inlay
Gold Waverly tuning machines with Black Mother of Pearl buttons
Abalone Celtic inlays on the Ebony fretboard
Brazilian rosewood bridge with fossil amber Horn bridge pins
Side sound port
Highlander IP-2 under saddle pickup + condenser mic
Koa end graft with MOP borders
Broad projection with solid trebles
Custom Harbor blue granite Calton flight case
From the original owner in near mint condition
This is a super fine guitar from one of the top builders in the custom, acoustic guitar handmade market today
An anecdote from the owner, in his own words regarding this guitar: "P.S. I spent a full day with Bill picking out the woods for this guitar. When I selected the piece of Brazilian Rosewood that I wanted, he got a funny look on his face. When I inquired what was up with that, he turned the piece over to reveal that on the back it said "Tippin Only" (a piece he was reserving for himself). I called "BS" on him and guessed that all the woods in the pile were marked that way. I was wrong -- I had picked out the only one, but I talked him into letting me have it. Then the exact same thing happened with the Spruce for the top! Not only was the "tap tone" of the Spruce magnificent, but it is fine-looking besides. Lot of memories in this fine guitar; hard to part with."