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Cole Clark Custom Shop at Sutton Strings

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Adam Bronstein

Sutton Strings Guitar Shop presents to you, the Cole Clark Custom Shop! These are very exciting times at Cole Clark Musical Instruments here in the US. After firming establishing themselves as the premiere Australian instrument builders, Cole Clark and Sutton Strings are offering you custom options on any guitar or ukulele of you choosing. Whether you would like to add/change options on a standard production instrument or build one from the ground up, it is entirely up to you! Custom shop fees are very reasonable and ensure that the time and effort needed to suit your needs can be met.
I have displayed the options below for your viewing pleasure. Please email Adam at sales@suttonstrings.com for a Cole Clark Custom Shop quote.

MAP PRICE LIST 2013 – USD
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FL1 Dreadnought Two Way Pickup	Fat Lady 1 Six String Series come with the Cole Clark two way face blend pickup system, which includes a face sensor & a piezo pickup under the bridge saddle. FL1 guitars feature “A” grade solid timbers & dot fretboard inlays.

CCFL1-BM	*Bunya Face Queensland Maple back & sides	$1,299.00
CCFL1A-BM	*Bunya Face Queensland Maple back & sides & pickup	$1,599.00
CCFL1AC-BM	*Bunya Face Queensland Maple back & sides, cutaway & pickup	$1,649.00
CCFL1AC-BB	*Bunya Face Blackwood back & sides, cutaway & pickup	$1,899.00
CCFL1AC-LH-BM	Same features as CCFL1AC-BM except left handed	$1,899.00

FL2-3 Dreadnought Three Way Pickup	Fat Lady 2 Six String Series come with the new Cole Clark three way face blend pickup system including a piezo pickup under the bridge saddle, a face sensor as well as a microphone. FL2 guitars feature “AA” grade solid timbers, block fretboard inlays, Rosewood fingerboard, bridge and binding on the body.

CCFL2A3-BB	*Bunya Face, Blackwood back & sides & pickup	$2,099.00
CCFL2A3-BM	Bunya Face, Queensland Maple back & sides & pickup	$2,099.00
CCFL2AC3-BB	*Bunya Face, Blackwood back & sides, cutaway & pickup	$2,199.00
CCFL2AC3-BM	*Bunya Face, Queensland Maple back & sides, cutaway & pickup	$2,199.00
CCFL2AC3-BR	*Bunya Face, Rosewood back & sides, cutaway & pickup	$2,599.00
CCFL2AC3-LH-BB	Same features as CCFL2AC3-BB except left handed	$2,299.00

FL2.5-3 Dreadnought Three Way Pickup	Fat Lady 2.5 Six String Models have the same features as the FL2-3 except Ebony fingerboard & bridge & block inlays.

CCFL2AC3-BRE	*Bunya Face, Rosewood back & sides, cutaway & pickup	$2,799.00

Limited Edition Models Three Way Pickup	Fat Lady Limited Edition Six String Models have feature that vary from the standard models.

CCFL2AC3-BBE	Bunya face, Blackwood back & sides, rope rosette, Ebony fingerboard c/w p/u	$2,399.00
CCFL2AC3-KB	Klinky face, Blackwood back & sides, arrow rosette, cutaway & pickup	$2,199.00

FL3-3 Dreadnought Three Way Pickup	Fat Lady 3 Six String Series come with the new Cole Clark three way face blend pickup system including a piezo pickup under the bridge saddle, a face sensor, a back sensor as well as a microphone. FL3 guitars feature “AAA” grade solid timbers, Block fretboard abalone inlays, Ebony fingerboard and bridge with intricate binding on the body & neck.

CCFL3A3-BB	Bunya Face, Blackwood back & sides & pickup	$3,199.00
CCFL3A3-BMS	*Bunya Face, Silky Maple back & sides & pickup	$3,199.00
CCFL3A3-BR	*Bunya Face, Rosewood back & sides & pickup	$3,399.00
CCFL3AC3-BB	*Bunya Face, Blackwood back & sides, cutaway & pickup	$3,499.00
CCFL3AC3-BMS	Bunya Face, Silky Maple back & sides, cutaway & pickup	$3,499.00
CCFL3AC3-BR	*Bunya Face, Rosewood back & sides, cutaway & pickup	$3,599.00
CCFL3AC3-LH-BR	Bunya Face, Rosewood back & sides, cutaway & pickup, left handed	$3,699.00

12 String Models	All 12 string models have the same features as their 6 string versions except with 12 strings

CCFL1A-12-BM	*Bunya Face Queensland Maple back & sides & 2 way pickup	$1,899.00
CCFL1A-12-LH-BM	Bunya Face Queensland Maple back & sides & 2 way pickup left handed	$1,999.00
CCFL2A3-12-BB	*Bunya Face Blackwood back & sides & 3 way pickup	$2,199.00
CCFL2A3-12-BM	Bunya Face Queensland Maple back & sides & 3 way pickup	$2,199.00
CCFL2A3-12-LH-BB	Bunya Face Blackwood back & sides & 3 way pickup left handed	$2,299.00
CCFL2A3-12-LH-BM	Bunya Face Queensland Maple back & sides & 3 way pickup left handed	$2,299.00
CCFL3A3-12-BR	Bunya Face, Rosewood back & sides & pickup	$3,499.00

AN1 Grand Auditorium Two Way Pickup	Angel 1 Six String Series guitars feature “A” grade solid timbers, dot fretboard markers, Rosewood fingerboard & bridge. No binding or face inlay. No cutaway.

CCAN1-BM	NEW Bunya Face Queensland Maple back & sides	$1,299.00
CCAN1-BB	NEW Bunya Face Blackwood back & sides	$1,399.00
CCAN1A-BM	NEW *Bunya Face Queensland Maple back & sides 2 way pickup	$1,599.00
CCAN1A-BB	NEW *Bunya Face Blackwood back & sides 2 way pickup	$1,699.00
CCAN1-LH-BM	NEW Bunya Face Queensland Maple back & sides left handed	$1,399.00
CCAN1A-LH-BM	NEW Bunya Face Queensland Maple back & sides 2 way pickup left handed	$1,699.00
CCAN1A-LH-BB	NEW Bunya Face Blackwood back & sides 2 way pickup left handed	$1,799.00

AN1 Grand Auditorium Two Way Pickup	Angel 1 Six String Series guitars feature “A” grade solid timbers, dot fretboard markers, Rosewood fingerboard & bridge. No binding or face inlay. Cutaway & 2 way pickup. Sunburst is standard but other colour options available (6 weeks lead time)

CCAN1AC-BB	NEW *Bunya Face Tasmanian Blackwood back & sides (Sunburst)	$1,899.00
* largest selling models in each category
AN2 Grand Auditorium Three Way Pickup	Angel 2 Six String Series guitars feature “AA” grade solid timbers, snowflake fretboard inlays, Rosewood fingerboard & bridge & binding on the body.

CCAN2A3-BB	NEW Bunya Face Blackwood back & sides, & 3 way pickup	$2,099.00
CCAN2A3-BR	NEW Bunya Face Rosewood back & sides, & 3 way pickup	$2,499.00
CCAN2A3-LH-BB	NEW Bunya Face Blackwood back & sides, & 3 way pickup left handed	$2,199.00
CCAN2AC3-BB	NEW *Bunya Face Blackwood back & sides, cutaway & 3 way pickup	$2,199.00
CCAN2AC3-BR	NEW *Bunya Face Rosewood back & sides, cutaway & 3 way pickup	$2,599.00

AN2 Grand Auditorium Deluxe Three Way Pickup	Deluxe Angel 2 Six String Series guitars feature “AA” grade solid timbers, snowflake fretboard inlays, Rosewood fingerboard & bridge & binding on the body. Purfling on face. Mosaic rosette

CCAN2A3-BB-DLX	*Bunya Face Blackwood back & sides & 3 way pickup	$2,299.00
CCAN2A3-BR-DLX	Bunya Face Rosewood back & sides & 3 way pickup	$2,750.00
CCAN2AC3-BB-DLX	*Bunya Face Blackwood back & sides, cutaway & 3 way pickup	$2,399.00
CCAN2AC3-BR-DLX	Bunya Face Rosewood back & sides, cutaway & 3 way pickup	$2,699.00
Concert Ukuleles	Our “Ukelady’s” use only solid timbers and sound incredible. The pickup is re-chargable & uses the . The 3 Series uses “AAA” grade timbers with intricate inlays.

CCUL1-BUN	Bunya body Queensland Maple neck	$699.00
CCUL1-BW	*Blackwood body Queensland Maple neck	$699.00
CCUL1-QM	Queenland Maple body Queensland Maple neck	$699.00
CCUL1A-BUN	Bunya body Queensland Maple neck with pickup	$899.00
CCUL1A-BW	*Blackwood body Queensland Maple neck with pickup	$899.00
CCUL1A-QM	Queensland Maple body Queensland Maple neck with pickup	$899.00
CCUL2-BW	Blackwood body Queensland Maple neck	$899.00
CCUL2-QM	Queensland Maple body Queensland Maple neck	$899.00
CCUL2-RW	Rosewood body Queensland Maple neck	$899.00
CCUL2A-BW	Blackwood body Queensland Maple neck with pickup	$1,099.00
CCUL2A-QM	Queensland Maple body Queensland Maple neck with pickup	$1,099.00
CCUL2A-RW	Rosewood body Queensland Maple neck with pickup	$1,099.00
CCUL3-BW	Blackwood body Queensland Maple neck	$1,099.00
CCUL3-QM	Queensland Maple body Queensland Maple neck	$1,099.00
CCUL3-RW	Rosewood body Queensland Maple neck	$1,099.00
CCUL3A-BW	Blackwood body Queensland Maple neck with pickup	$1,299.00
CCUL3A-QM	Queensland Maple body Queensland Maple neck with pickup	$1,299.00
CCUL3A-RW	Rosewood body Queensland Maple neck with pickup	$1,299.00
CCUL1-LH-BW	Same features as CCUL1 except left handed	$779.00
CCUL1A-LH-BW	Same features as CCUL1A except left handed	$979.00
* largest selling models in each category
Tenor Ukuleles	The Jack Tenor Ukulele is a larger instrument than the Concert. They have a cutaway & are made of all solid timbers. The pickup models come with the re-chargable pickup.

CCJT1C-BW	Blackwood body Queensland Maple neck with cutaway	$1,199.00
CCJT1AC-BW	Blackwood body Queensland Maple neck cutaway pickup	$1,399.00
CCJT2AC-BW	Blackwood body Queensland Maple neck cutaway pickup	$1,599.00
CCJT2AC-RW	Rosewood body Queensland Maple neck cutaway pickup	$1,799.00

Violap	The Violap lapsteel guitar is a semi hollow instrument with carved top, carved back & sides, two Humbucking pickups and our acoustic system including a Piezo pickup under the bridge saddle and a face sensor.

CCVL2P	Queensland Maple body & neck, Rosewood fingerboard	$3,199.00

Straps	Cole Clark Logo Straps
STRAP-L-DIST	*Leather distressed guitar strap dark brown	$60.00
STRAP-L-BLK	*Leather Guitar Strap Black	$55.00
STRAP-L-SADDLE	*Leather Guitar Strap Saddle Brown	$55.00
STRAP-L-BLK/BEIGE	Leather guitar strap black beige	$55.00
STRAP-S-BGE	Suede Guitar Strap Beige	$46.00
STRAP-S-BLK	Suede Guitar Strap Black	$46.00
STRAP-S-BRN	Suede Guitar Strap Brown	$46.00
STRAP-L-UKE	Leather Ukulele Strap Black	$30.00


FEATURE UPGRADES subject to Custom Shop fee of $300.00		$300.00
EF&B	Ebony fingerboard and bridge	$308.00
RB&S	Solid Indian Rosewood back & sides	$270.00
HFB	Headstock Fascia in Blackwood	$106.00
HFR	Headstock Fascia in Rosewood	$106.00
HFQM	Headstock Fascia in Queensland Maple	$106.00
GH	Gold Grover machine heads	$83.00
SFI	Snowflake fretboard inlays no up charge
DTI	Dot fretboard inlays no up charge
BLI	Block fretboard inlays no up charge
BWFI	Blackwood fretboard block inlays	$435.00
AHR	Arrow rosette Blackwood inlays	$224.00
RPR	Rope rosette Blackwood inlay	$270.00
BB	Blackwood binding no upcharge
QMB	USA Rock Maple binding no upcharge
RWB	Indian Rosewood binding no upcharge
SP	Sitka Spruce Top no up charge
DB	FL3 style double binding, any combination of Rosewood, Blackwood & Rock Maple	$212.00
BFB	Bound fingerboard Rock Maple	$212.00
AR	Abalone rosette	$330.00
AI	Abalone block fretboard inlay	$106.00
TFI	Timber face inlay in Blackwood FL3 Style	$330.00
2TB	Two Tone Sunburst finish	$106.00
BK	Satin black finish	$106.00
C	Cedar top	$60.00
PM	Personalised 12th fret inlay message	$106.00
JF	Jumbo Frets	$60.00
RS	Rear Sensor L-Bow type	$106.00

Breedlove Guitars Custom Sets for You!

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Adam Bronstein

Hi All:

I just returned from Bend, Oregon where I toured the factory and got to know the wonderful Breedlove people. They have quite the impressive operation going on! I have hand selected four guitar sets for you (my awesome customers) to choose from to build the custom of your dreams. All sets are master grade and will make incredible instruments. I have them listed and pictured below along with some configuration recommendations. Of course, you can choose any options for yourself instead… Please contact me at sales@suttonstrings.com for quotes!

My best,

Adam

Brazilian Rosewood Custom Suggested Configurations

-C25 or OM body size

-Adirondack Spruce Top

-Flame Koa Bindings

Cocobolo Custom Suggested Configurations

-C25 or OM body size

-Sinker Redwood Top

-Flame Maple Bindings

Ziricote Custom Suggested Configurations

-Dreadnought or C25 body size

-Port Orford Cedar Top

-Bloodwood body binding

Myrtlewood Custom Suggested Configurations

- Dreadnaught or C25 body size

- European Spruce Top

- Flame Maple Binding

http://www.suttonstrings.com/inventory/category/breedlove_guitar_company/

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Breedlove Guitars – Custom Orders

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Adam Bronstein

Custom Breedlove Masterclass Guitars are available to you through Sutton Strings.

One starting point is to select a standard Masterclass model and customize it with your own choices for tone woods, electronics, inlays, frets, finishes and other options. Alternatively, you can start from the ground up and build your own model from scratch that is uniquely yours.

All guitars are built to order in Bend, Oregon (pronounced “Orygun”) by Breedlove’s master luthiers by hand from start to finish with the utmost care. Below, you will find all of the options for customization that are available to you. Please contact us at sales@suttonstrings.com for a quote and to place an order. Allow 2-3 months for a custom Breedlove to be completed.

Please visit Breedlove’s website to view all standard Masterclass models. Also, please check out Sutton Strings’ current Breedlove inventory, many of which are from the custom shop.

Electronics

ANTHEM

Overview

LOUD ANALOG REAL
After 30 years of effort we have done the very thing that every amplified acoustic guitarist has dreamed about and the very thing that no other pickup manufacturer has been capable of—unlocking the potential of a microphone to capture the very essence of your guitar with high feedback resistance for demanding stages.

Not obvious but equally important is that the natural ease and dynamics of the Anthem Tru-Mic liberates you to play freely without having to compensate for the pickup system. Now you’re free to play the way you like, plugged in or not.

For the Anthem we used no modeling, no illusions, it’s not “like” a mic, it’s not “like” your guitar. This is a mic and what you will experience is your guitar, loud and with the fidelity and dynamics that come from a real microphone.

TRU MIC TECHNOLOGY
At the heart of the patent pending Anthem is a revolutionary new type of microphone. Utilizing a proprietary noise canceling mic, the Anthem Tru-Mic eliminates any annoying honky or boxy qualities that have been previously associated with internal mic’ing, leaving the pure and natural sound of your guitar the way only a real mic is capable of doing.

Because the mic is positioned within a few millimeters of the guitar top, it has very high gain before feedback. The mic housing mounts easily to the bridge plate and the mic capsule hovers just 3 mm above its surface to take advantage of the PZM or “boundary” effect. This Tru-Mic technology picks up the sound of the vibrations of the entire soundboard and makes the mic unusually free from placement issues.

MIC AND PICK-UP
A RADICAL NEW TECHNOLOGY
The sound quality and feedback resistance of the Anthem Tru-Mic now allows the mic to be the primary sound source in a mic/pickup system. This is unlike previous systems where only a small amount of the mic could be used to add some “air” to the dominant pickup signal. This is a radical new relationship between a mic and a pickup, as all of the detail, warmth and personality of your guitar is captured by the Tru-mic. The mic is augmented, for only the very lowest frequencies, by our Element under saddle pickup.

CONTROLS
The feather-weight control unit contains all of the essentials; volume, mix and phase. It nestles securely just inside of the soundhole for easy fingertip access. The mix control allows a full blend between the augmented mic and full range pickup. A multi-segment battery check allows you to maximize battery life and peace of mind.

Under the hood is an all discrete preamp/mixer with our pure, clean LR Baggs signature sound that is trusted by top artists around the world. We have done all of the engineering so you can just plug in and enjoy the real sound of your guitar and the way you play, night after night.

DUAL SOURCE

Overview

The Dual Source System is a miniature internally mounted microphone/pickup mixing system that seamlessly combines our patented Element transducer with a high quality FET condenser microphone. The ultra-quiet preamp mounts non-destructively inside of the instrument and features all discrete audiophile circuitry for our signature quality sound. The preamp controls have ample flexibility to fine tune the response of your individual guitar.

Features

Element undersaddle pickup
Onmidirectional FET condenser microphone
All discrete miniature preamp/mixer
Mono or split stereo operation
Phase reverse on pickup channel
Tunable low cut filter for microphone
Battery Bag battery retention
Prewired strapjack harness
Remote control II Radius-

Specs

Size: 3.3″ x 2.3″ x 1.9″
Weight: 117 grams w/battery
Battery Type: Single 9V
Current Consumption: 2.3mA
Battery Life: > 200 hours (alkaline)
Low Cut Filter: Fixed, 12dB/Oct. @ 37Hz
Signal to Noise: -92dB, unweighted
Output Stage: Pure Class A
Output Level: -10dB
Output Impedance: 1200 Ohm

M1 PASSIVE

Overview

From your first strum you’ll know that the M1 is pure magic. What makes it so different? The secret is the breakthrough patent-pending TriAxial Dynamic Technology™ developed by Gary Garrett and Lloyd Baggs. This new technology allows the pickup to respond to the guitar’s string and body vibrations.

The M1 redefines what is possible from a soundhole pickup and eliminates the trade-off between ease and performance. It’s never been easier to get superior live sound!

Features

Highly feedback-resistant
Adjustable pole pieces
A perfect blend of string and body signal
Quiet, hum-free operation
Built-in gold plated 1/8” jack makes moving or removing the pickup a snap
Includes a pre-wired strapjack harness and 10’ cable for no cut installation

M1 ACTIVE

Overview

The M1 Active is a body-sensitive soundhole magnetic pickup designed to fill large arenas and cut through the mix on a loud stage without feeding back. Plug in and you will quickly find that it has never been easier to get a superior live sound from your acoustic guitar! Unlike other soundhole magnetic pickups, the M1 Active captures both string and soundboard vibrations, creating a huge and natural sound from one pickup. The adjustable pole pieces allow for the perfect balance in any acoustic guitar. Feel free to plug directly in to your acoustic amplifier or PA system because the built in preamp bypasses the need for additional external preamps. If you are looking to eliminate the trade-off between ease and performance, this is the pickup for you.

Features

Highly feedback-resistant
Adjustable pole pieces
Built in Volume control
A perfect blend of string and body signal
Quiet, hum-free operation
Built-in gold plated 1/8” jack makes moving or removing the pickup a snap
Includes a pre-wired strapjack harness

Specs

Battery type: CR2032
Battery life: 1000+ hours
Current consumption: 135 uA
Preamp signal to noise: -78dB unweighted
Output level: -10dB
Output impedance: 800 ohms

ELEMENT ACTIVE VTC

Overview

Think you know what undersaddle transducers are all about? Think again. The Element VTC delivers performance previously unattainable from an undersaddle pickup. The streamlined and efficient design removes every unnecessary internal component to improve the coupling between the transducer and the guitar. This substantially improves the sensitivity of the transducer for a robust, lively and open sound with great dynamics and a delicate high end.

The Element Active System – Volume and Tone Control (VTC) pairs the Element undersaddle transducer with a pre-contoured all-discrete class A endpin preamp and includes a small, removable soundhole-mounted volume and tone control for added convenience and versatility. The entire system is designed to install easily and features plug-and-play performance. Also included is our Battery Bagg for secure battery storage.

Features

One size fits most common string spacings and saddle widths
Even string-to-string balance
Includes easily-accessible yet unobtrusive soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls
Pre-contoured discrete class A endpin preamp
Comes with Battery Bagg for secure and unobtrusive battery retention

Specs

Pickup active sensor length: 3.4″
Pickup thickness: .038″
Pickup width: .092″
Battery type: Single 9V
Battery life: 1000 hrs.

Source for images and specification displayed on this post are from Breedlove’s website www.breedlove.com

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Bourgeois Guitars – Custom Orders

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Adam Bronstein

Bourgeois Guitars are carried by Sutton Strings. It would be literally impossible to stock each and every possible configuration for a manufacturer. We are talking about hundreds of guitars! This is why you have the opportunity to build instruments exactly to your discriminating taste. Whether it is simply a left-handed customization, cutaway option, on-board electronics… All the way to intricate inlays, select tone woods and bindings.

Bourgeois Custom Guitar

Below you will find two sections:

Stock Models: (Models as specified by the builder… already configured) If not available in our showroom, please contact to place as a special order.
Custom Options: Options available to you for designing your own unique guitar.

Please contact us and we will be more than happy to help you sort through all of the options available to you and pricing. This is a very special and personal process and we take good care to make sure your vision is embodied into the instrument of your dreams. There are many photo examples available to aid in your decision, just ask and we will send them to you!

Bourgeois Stock Models:

Notes: Unless over wise noted or specified, all models feature a 25.5″ Scale Length, Bone nut & saddle, one piece Mahogany neck, Ebony bridge and fretboard, high gloss body & headstock, satin neck, Mother-of-Pearl Bourgeois headstock inlay, Bourgeois pickguard, Ivory pins and deluxe hardshell case.

Dreadnoughts

Country Boy-Adirondack Spruce / Country Boy-Premium Sitka Spruce

Mahogany & Spruce. Square headstock. 1 23/32” nut. Tortoise body binding. Wood rosette. Black line backstrip.

Tiny dot inlay. Nickel Waverly tuners. Vintage Satin headstock.

Country Boy Deluxe

Figured Mahogany & Adirondack. Square headstock. 1 23/32” nut. Rosewood body binding with B/W purfling. Black fretboard binding. Wood rosette. Black line backstrip. Tiny dot inlay. Gold Waverly tuners. Bone bridge & end pins.

Vintage Varnish Mahogany Dreadnought (V2M-D)

Mahogany & Adirondack. Square headstock. 1 3/4” Mammoth ivory nut. Ebony wood body binding. Wood rosette. Black line backstrip. Vintage dot inlay. Nickel Waverly tuners with Vintage Oval Buttons. Hot Hide Glue Construction. Oil Varnish finish on body. Ebony pins. 2 & 5/16” Ebony belly bridge.

Vintage Mahogany Dreadnought (VM-D) (Same as V2M-D but in our standard finish)

Vintage D-Adirondack Spruce / Standard D-Premium Sitka Spruce

Indian Rosewood & Spruce. Square headstock. 1 23/32” nut. Ivoroid/ Herringbone body binding. Vintage rosette. Zig Zag backstrip. Squares & Diamonds inlay. Nickel Waverly tuners. Ivoroid heel cap & butt wedge. Vintage Satin headstock.

Popular options: Our Vintage D is available with DB Signature Package (DB Signature Herringbone, Rosette & Backstrip) for $4295.

DB Signature Dreadnought

Madagascar Rosewood & Adirondack. Square headstock. 1 23/32” nut. Curly Koa body binding with DB Signature Herringbone purfling. Fossil Ivory Squares & Diamonds inlay. Gold Waverly tuners with Snakewood knobs. Bone bridge & end pins.

D-150

Premium Brazilian Rosewood & Premium Adirondack. Square headstock. Brazilian headstock veneer. 1 23/32” nut. Triple bound Ivoroid body, head and neck binding. Side purfling. Abalone rosette. Bourgeois backstrip. Squares & Diamonds inlay. Gold Waverly tuners. Fossil ivory bridge & end pins.

Slope Shouldered Dreadnoughts

Slope D-Sunburst / Slope D-Natural Finish (Square Headstock/Ziricote veneer no extra charge).

Sunburst Finish. Mahogany & Adirondack. Snakehead headstock with Ebony veneer. 1 23/32” nut. Ivoroid body, neck & headstock binding. Ivoroid rosette. Black line backstrip. Tiny dot inlays. Ivoroid Waverly tuners.

Available in Long (25.5” ) or Short Scale (25”) for the same price.

Advanced Slope D-Sunburst / Natural Finish (Square headstock/ Ziricote veneer no extra charge).

Indian Rosewood & Adirondack. Snakehead headstock. Ebony headstock veneer. 1 23/32” nut. Triple bound Ivoroid body, head and neck. Side purfling. Ivoroid rosette. Bourgeois backstrip. Floral fretboard inlay. Ivoroid Waverly tuners. Bone bridge & end pins. Sunburst Finish.

BK Slope D

Figured Mahogany & Bearclaw Sitka. Snakehead headstock. Ziricote headstock veneer. 1 23/32” nut. Ziricote fingerboard & bridge. Ziricote neck binding. Ivoroid Body binding. Wood rosette. Bourgeois backstrip. Tiny Dot inlay. Ebony pins.

Varnish Slope D-Short Scale (NEW for 2011)

25” Short scale, 14 Fret. Mahogany & Adirondack. Square headstock. Ziricote headstock veneer with Ivoroid logo. 1 23/32” nut. Ziricote fingerboard and bridge. Ivoroid Body binding. Ivoroid endgrain rosette. Black line backstrip. Tiny Dot inlay. Bone pins.

Jumbo Orchestra Models

Vintage Style JOM

Indian Rosewood & Adirondack. Square headstock. 1 23/32” nut. Ivoroid/ Herringbone body binding. Vintage rosette. Zig Zag backstrip. Squares & Diamonds inlay. Nickel Waverly tuners. Ivoroid heel cap & butt wedge. Vintage Satin headstock.

JOMC Cutaway NEW Specs for 2011 (Snake headstock no extra charge)

Indian Rosewood & European Spruce. Square headstock. 1 3/4” nut. Tortoise body binding with B/W/B purfling. Wood rosette. Bourgeois backstrip. Squares & Diamonds inlay. Gold Waverly tuners with Ebony buttons. 2 5/16” Ebony Belly Bridge.

Popular options: JOM-150 in Brazilian. Square headstock is no extra charge on JOM models. Short (25”) Scale version is also available. Popular wood substitutions for powerful fingerstyle guitar add Redwood top. Also, Mahogany, Walnut or Maple back and sides are great.

Orchestra Models

Country Boy OM-Adirondack Spruce / Country Boy OM-Premium Sitka Spruce

Mahogany & Spruce. Square headstock. 1 3/4” nut. Tortoise body binding. Wood rosette. Black line backstrip. Tiny dot inlay. Nickel Waverly tuners. Ebony belly bridge. Vintage Satin headstock.

Available in Long (25.5” ) or Short Scale (25”). Short Scale option comes with 2 5/16” Ebony Belly bridge.

Vintage Varnish Mahogany OM (V2M-OM)

Vintage Mahogany OM (Same as V2M-OM but in our standard finish)

Vintage OM

Indian Rosewood & Adirondack. Square headstock. 1 3/4” nut. Ivoroid/ Herringbone body binding. Vintage rosette.

Zig Zag backstrip. Short pattern Squares & Diamonds inlay. Nickel Waverly tuners. Ivoroid heel cap & butt wedge.

Ebony belly bridge. Vintage Satin headstock.

Available in Long (25.5” ) or Short Scale (25”). Short Scale option comes with 2 5/16” Ebony belly bridge and Custom 000 style pickguard.

Popular Option: Vintage OM or Vintage OM Short Scale is available with DB Signature Package (DB Signature Herringbone, Rosette & Backstrip) for $4295. Sunbursts. European Spruce top.

DB Signature OM

Madagascar Rosewood & Adirondack. Square headstock. 1 3/ 4” nut. Curly Koa body binding with DB Signature Herringbone purfling. Fossil Ivory Squares & Diamonds inlay. Gold Waverly tuners with Snakewood buttons. Bone bridge & end pins. Ebony belly bridge.

OMC-Cutaway

Indian Rosewood & European Spruce. Square headstock. 1 3/4” nut. Tortoise body binding with B/W/B purfling. Wood rosette. Bourgeois backstrip. Short pattern Squares & Diamonds inlay. Gold Waverly tuners with Ebony Buttons. Ebony belly bridge.

OM-150

Premium Brazilian Rosewood & Premium Adirondack. Square headstock. Brazilian headstock veneer. 1 3/4” nut. Triple bound Ivoroid body, head and neck binding. Side purfling. Abalone rosette. Bourgeois backstrip. Short pattern Squares & Diamonds inlay. Gold Waverly tuners. Ebony pyramid bridge. Fossil Ivory bridge & end pins.

Soloist OM-Cutaway

Premium Brazilian Rosewood & European Spruce. Square headstock. 1 3/4” nut. Ziricote body binding with B/W/B back & side purfling. Wood rosette and matching top purfling. Bourgeois backstrip. Short pattern Squares & Diamonds inlay. “Slotted Triangle” heel inlay. Gold Waverly tuners with Ebony buttons. Ebony pyramid bridge.

No pickguard. Fossil Ivory bridge & end pins.

12-Fret/Slotted Headstock

OMS Standard

12 Fret OM. Indian Rosewood & Adirondack. Slothead headstock. 1 3/4” nut. Ivoroid/ Herringbone body binding. Ebony belly bridge. Vintage rosette. Zig Zag backstrip. Short pattern Squares & Diamonds inlay. 3-on-a- plate tuners with Ivoroid buttons.

DS-260

12 Fret Slope D. Indian Rosewood & Adirondack. Slothead headstock. 1 3/4” nut. Ivoroid/ Herringbone body

binding. Herringbone rosette and backstrip. Squares & Diamonds inlay. 3-on-a-plate Ivoroid Waverly tuners.

Ebony belly bridge.

Popular options: Bourgeois Cutaway. Walnut back and sides or any of the Rosewoods. Also great in a Sunburst with wood bindings.

OO Model

00 Country Boy-Adirondack / Country Boy-Premium Sitka Spruce

Short (25”) Scale 14 Fret. Mahogany & Premium Sitka spruce. Square Ziricote headstock veneer with Ivoroid logo. 1 23/32” nut. Tortoise body binding. Wood rosette. Black line backstrip. Tiny dot inlay. Nickel Waverly tuners. Ebony belly bridge. Vintage Satin headstock .

New For 2011

“0” Style

Short 25” Scale, 14 Fret. Indian Rosewood and European Spruce. Square headstock. 1 ¾” nut. Ivoroid body binding with B/W/B Maple back & side purfling. Short pattern Squares & Diamonds inlay. Gold Waverly tuners with Ebony buttons. Ebony belly bridge. Bone bridge & end pins.

Small Jumbo

Short 25” Scale, 14 Fret. Indian Rosewood and European Spruce. Square headstock. 1 23/32” nut. Ivoroid body binding with B/W/B Maple back & side purfling. Short pattern Squares & Diamonds inlay. Gold Waverly tuners with Ebony buttons. Bone bridge & end pins.

Piccolo Parlor

Short 25” Scale, 12 Fret. Mahogany and Adirondack. Square headstock. 1 ¾” nut. Ziricote body binding with Half Herrinbone/Maple back & side purfling. Ebony pyramid bridge. Short pattern Fossil Ivory Squares & Diamonds inlay. Waverly Nickel tuners. Fossil Ivory bridge & end pins.

Bourgeois/Pantheon Custom Options:

*All body styles available in left-handed configuration and cutaway body

Body Styles:

Standard Dreadnought
Slope Shouldered Dreadnought
Jumbo Orchestra Model
Standard Orchestra Model
12 Fret/Slotted Headstock
00 Model
“0″ Style
Small Jumbo
Piccolo Parlor

Sound Board Woods:

“Adirondack” Red Spruce
Bearclaw Sitka Spruce
European Spruce

Back & Side Woods:

Curly Maple
Maple
Curly Walnut
Madagascar Rosewood
Figured Mahogany
Koa
Brazilian Roosewood

Other Options:

Square, Diamond, Snowflake neck inlays
Floral Inlay
Abalone Rosette
Wood Binding (body, neck, headstock)
Ivoroid Binding (neck, headstock)
Ebony Pyramid Bridge
Fossilized Ivory Bridge
Gold Waverly Tuners

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Cole Clark Guitars – The Australian Acoustic Invasion! (Part 2 of 2)

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Adam Bronstein

In part 2 of my Australian Acoustic Invasion series, I am delving into the world of Cole Clark Guitars and all of their incredible offerings as a company. Here at Sutton Strings, we are proud to be an authority on everything Australian Guitars. The quality and breadth of guitars coming from the land down-under is truly a force to be reckoned with. They bring something refreshing to market. We are the only North American dealer to carry both of the country’s top brands: Cole Clark Guitars and Maton Guitars.

Beautiful Spruce/Rosewood Angel AN2AC

Cole Clark is continually defining itself as a company and an innovating presence in the world of acoustic guitars. Although still a relative new-comer to the high-end guitar market, they have already carved out a nice niche for themselves offering a wide variety of acoustic-electrics, solid body electrics, ukuleles (including a jack tenor) and lap-steels. If you are tired of the mainstream brands and looking for something new to grow and develop with you as a guitarist, your search might have just come to an end.

Having first heard of Cole Clark on the boards a couple years back, I was quite intrigued to learn about their offerings and how they would fit into the shop’s lineup. After meeting with their friendly representative Jamie Gale and demoing a few models here at the shop, I instantly knew they would be a great fit. We were looking for a quality solid-wood instrument with stellar electronics in an approachable form. Cole Clark has proven to fit the bill and have been a hit with our customers. Integrating new building techniques with age-old tradition, Cole Clark has been able to deliver a consistent product that rivals the best of the big production builders out there. Look out, Taylor!

Their popular Fat Lady dreadnought series has been very popular with a wide range of players from all styles of music across all abilities. With electronic, cutaway and wood options, there are many configurations from which to choose to suit your needs and style. The Fat Lady 1 (FL1A, FL1AC) series offers the intermediate player a top-quality all solid-wood guitar at a very attractive price. The top of the line is the Fat Lady 3 series featuring superior tone woods and beautiful inlays among other upgrades. The 2 series lies right in the middle of the lineup, providing the perfect blend of form and function. The popular Jack Johnson plays a Fat Lady 2 cutaway. If you are looking for a smaller bodied model, the AN2AC “Angel” OM (orchestra model) might be of interest.

Jack Johnson and Cole Clark FL2AC

Cole Clark is pushing industry boundaries through its building process with the aid of computer design and CNC building techniques. These processes aid in producing a guitar with fewer components and greater congruency. “The use of CNC machines in guitar production has traditionally been frowned upon,” says Jamie Gale of Cole Clark Guitars during a recent phone conversation. “The truth is, you can accomplish many things that aid in the manufacturer’s ability to boost quality and sound that just couldn’t be done by hand.” For instance, Cole Clark uses such processes to carve out their tops in such a way to maximize resonance while preserving the structural integrity of the wood. Also, purfling is not used in the binding process as the top is routed out to accept the guitar’s sides. This results in fewer parts in order to maximize vibration.

Traditionally, large builders have constructed guitar bodies around the neck using what are called integral neck joints in the Spanish Style aka the “Spanish Heel.” Many years ago, Martin and others changed over to speedier joints such as the sliding dovetail and/or bolt-on construction to save time in the production process. With the help of modern technology, Cole Clark has developed a three-piece neck that mimics original integral design that can be done on a production scale.

Finally, a review of Cole Clark would not be complete without mention of their incredible pre-amplified pickup systems. The “face brace” system utilizes a bar sensor that is fixed to a routed groove under the top that picks up vibrations resulting in a “truly live signal.” With the integration of a standard piezo pickup under the bridge, you have a truly unique setup. Cole Clark is now taking the next step in development and adding on a microphone in a brand new system. Acting just like a three-way speaker, the highs are captured from the mic, mids from the face-brace and lows from the bridge. This new system is available on a limited basis in North America only on the new Triumph and Talisman guitar, which is based on the FL2 series. Contact us at the shop if interested!