2008 John How Guitars GC - Grand Concert Parlor - X-braced Acoustic Guitar

This is a wonderful vintage style small body guitar from John How. It is modeled after the old Oscar Schmidt guitars. The Mahogany body and X-Braced Mahogany top offer up a wonderful bark, this guitar is punchy with a perfect sound for Blues, rags and Old-Time music. John always adds wonderful details like the mustache bridge and his lovely shaded finish for vintage charm.

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John How Guitars GC Mahogany Mahogany Grand Concert Parlor - X-braced Acoustic Guitar
John How Guitars GC Acoustic Guitar

Builder: John How Guitars, John How
Model: GC
Type: Grand Concert Parlor - X-braced
Year: 2008
Artists who play John How Guitars: Andre Fortin, Doug Young, Stephen Talkovich, Mike Crixell
Serial #: 6208
Back/Sides: Mahogany
Top: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany, 1 Piece
Headplate: Rosewood
Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
Headstock Bindings: Ivoroid
Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Bindings: Ivoroid
Fret Markers: Dots
Frets to body: 12
Cutaway: None
Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
Pickguard: Tortoise Style
Body Bindings: Ivoroid
Top Trim: Marquetry
Back Strip: Marquetry
Rosette: Custom
Tuners: Waverly Bronze with Ivoroid Buttons
Case: Cedar Creek
Pickup: None
Condition: Excellent, just light play wear.
Body Length: 20
Upper Bout: 10 3/8
Lower Bout: 14 3/4
Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 7/8
Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/4
Scale Length: 25.4
Nut Width: 1 13/16
Strings Spacing: 2 1/4

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Dream Guitars Player's Review:
"This How guitar is an excellent choice for the player seeking a truly vintage tone and vibe. The all-mahogany body is very punchy with strong mids that really project. Plus you get all that How style... " - Paul Heumiller

"I love these little guitars. It's got that classic "woody" sound of the prewar instruments - just a joy to play." - Al Petteway

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