2016 Benedetto Cinnamon Pearl 16B Custom Archtop (Pre-owned)
The Benedetto 16-B archtop represents a refined blend of tradition and modern performance, drawing inspiration from the 16-inch body designs that Bob Benedetto originally crafted for leading jazz artists in the 1990s. Featuring a carved European spruce top paired with carved maple back and sides, parallel bracing and a built-in B6 pickup, the 16-B is designed to deliver a balanced voice that is both highly responsive and resistant to feedback, making it one of the most “gig-friendly” carved guitars in the Benedetto line.
This particular one-off custom example stands out with its striking Cinnamon Pearl finish, complemented by a ruby recon-stone split-block inlay and face, accented with mother-of-pearl and abalone detailing. Condition is near mint with some minor lacquer checking.
Specifications:
Top: Carved European Spruce
Back & Sides: Carved Maple
Body Width: 16"
Body Depth: 2 1/2"
Bracing: Parallel Bracing
Binding: Ivoroid
Pickguard: Ebony
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Inlays: Ruby recon-stone split-block with mother-of-pearl (MOP) and abalone accents
Radius: 12”
Scale: 25"
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Bridge: Ebony
Tailpiece: Ebony
Tuner: Gotoh - Black
Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Pickups: Benedetto B6
Controls: 1 Volume & 1 Tone
Case: Cedar Creek Hardshell Case
Weight: 5lbs 7oz (2.47kg)