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PRATLEY Custom Shop Brazilian Dreadnought Acoustic Cutaway Guitar
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Overview & specifications
Pratley Custom Build Dreadnought Cutaway - Featuring the King of Tonewoods: Brazilian Rosewood
Experience unparalleled excellence with the Pratley Custom Build Dreadnought Cutaway, a masterpiece of guitar craftsmanship designed for the elite musician. This exquisite guitar features Brazilian Rosewood, the most coveted and prestigious tonewood in the world, known for its rich, complex sound and exceptional rarity.
The Legendary Brazilian Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood, or Dalbergia nigra, is universally revered as the king of guitar woods. Its remarkable density and oil content not only yield a visually stunning aesthetic but also contribute to its superior tonal qualities. The wood's ability to reflect sound produces deep, resonant basses and brilliantly clear trebles, making it the ultimate choice for a guitar's back and sides. Due to its rarity and the restrictions on its trade, guitars featuring true Brazilian Rosewood are incredibly rare, offering not only supreme musical quality but also significant investment potential.
Exclusivity and Craftsmanship
Each Pratley guitar crafted with Brazilian Rosewood represents a slice of musical history. Due to stringent international trade laws and the critical conservation status of the Brazilian Rosewood, only a limited number of these guitars are produced each year, making them a rare collector's item. The wood used in this Pratley Custom Build has been sourced responsibly and legally, ensuring compliance with CITES regulations while offering the unmatched resonance that only historical wood can provide.
Key Features:
- Soundboard: Select AAA Sitka Spruce for clarity and vibrant sound projection.
- Neck: Crafted from select Tasmanian Blackwood, offering durability and a resonant tone to complement the Brazilian Rosewood.
- Fretboard: Premium Wenge, providing a sleek, responsive playing surface adorned with Mother of Pearl inlays.
- Hardware: Equipped with top-tier Gotoh 510 Gold machine heads and Graphtech enhancements for optimal tuning stability and tonal clarity.
- Finish: Protected with a Full Grain Filled Premium Semi-Gloss Nitro Lacquer that accentuates the natural beauty of the Brazilian Rosewood.
The finer details
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Feature | Specification |
| Body Shape | Dreadnought cutaway |
| Soundboard | Select AAA Sitka Spruce |
| Back | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Sides | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck | Select Tas Blackwood |
| Head Cap | Brazilian Rosewood Veneer on 2mm Blackwood with fig pinstripe veneer |
| Head Backing | Brazilian Rosewood Veneer |
| Head Logo | White MOP inlay |
| Truss Rod Cover | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Rosette | Blackwood with MOP inner ring |
| Fretboard | Wenge with 2mm wenge binding |
| Fret Wire | Jescar |
| Inlays | 1/8” (3.2mm) White Mother of Pearl Dots |
| Fretboard Side Dots | 2mm White Mother of Pearl Dots |
| Nut | Graphtech (bone colour) |
| Bridge | Wenge |
| Saddle | Graphtech (bone colour) |
| Bridge Pins | Graphtech (bone colour) |
| Body End Grafts | Blackwood with fig pin stripes |
| Binding | Blackwood with fig pin stripes |
| Soundboard Purfling | B/W |
| Machine Heads | Gotoh 510 Gold (supplied) |
| Strap Button | Gold |
| Finish | Full Grain Filled Premium Semi-Gloss Nitro Lacquer |
| Pickup System | None |
| Strings | Elixir 12-53 Nanoweb |
| Case | Pratley Premium Custom Build Case |
Why Choose This Pratley Guitar?
This Pratley Custom Build is not just an instrument; it is a piece of art and a testament to the legacy of one of the most prestigious woods used in musical instrument construction. Designed for musicians who demand the best, this guitar offers a sound that is as rich and deep as its history.
Invest in a Masterpiece
Owning a Pratley guitar with Brazilian Rosewood is a privilege enjoyed by few. This guitar is not only an instrument but an investment in musical heritage. It is an essential piece for collectors and serious players who seek the ultimate expression of sound and craftsmanship.