Top European Spruce
Back and Sides Matching Flamed Sycamore
Fingerboard Ebony
Peghead Veneer Ebony
Bridge Macassar Ebony
Here we have an exceptionally fine hand crafted instrument from Mike Vanden. Based in Argyll, Scotland, Mike has been making archtop and mandolins since 1979. Though perhaps not a household name, he's without a doubt, a world class luthier.
The Rialto is Vanden's take on the early Gibson L5 archtops. Simple and classy in design, this guitar oozes quality. The body width at the lower bout is 412mm (16.2″), side depth over bindings is 86mm, with a scale length of 632mm and nut width of 44mm. The x-braced soundboard is from a fine piece of European spruce, and the back, neck, and sides are from matching flamed sycamore.
Condition is excellent
Specifications:
Bindings Grained Ivoroid
Body finish Vintage sunburst with nitrocellulose lacquer finish
Tuners Nickel Gotoh SE510
Tailpiece Nickel Kluson
Case: Hiscox Pro-II
DIMENSIONS
Body width (lower bout) 412mm (16.2″)
Rib depth over bindings 86mm
Scale length 632mm
Nut width 44mm
Bracing Offset X