A1140 Holzapfel 12-string Guitar
...Made in Baltimore,
Maryland circa 1920. Carl C. Holzapfel's 12-strings are highly
regarded and are frequently called the "Holy Grail of 12-strings
Guitars"! They are consistently very powerful instruments,
ranking right up there with the best big bodied Stellas of the
same vintage. Early examples such as this guitar are especially
highly prized. Our example is in very good original condition,
having only two expertly repaired top cracks and one back crack.
The top is tight grained spruce; the sides, back and neck are
mahogany. Ebony fingerboard and rosewood bridge. Headstock has
rosewood overlays front and back. Original tuners are in
excellent condition and work perfectly. One of the reasons these
instruments have such a powerful sound is Carl C. Holzapfel's use of a
modified ladder-bracing design,
with lateral braces and two diagonal tone bars. This guitar is
100% original, right down to the three brass screws in the
bridge (a peculiarity seen on nearly all Holzapfel 12-strings).
Neck has been reset and the action is excellent. And the tone?
AMAZING! Comes with a new tweed TKL hard-shell case.
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