2005 McIlroy A55 5th Anniversary # 263 #3 of 5
The above Guitar was finished on 3rd June 2005
Signed
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To celebrate his anniversary Dermot McIlroy combined figured Bubinga (African Rosewood) and Cedar for a glorious sound.
Big, rich tone with power to spare. This is a beast with excellent projection and clarity and just enough overtones and sparkle to give it color.
Features:
Back/Sides Wood: "Bees Wing Figured" Bubinga (African Rosewood)
Top Wood: Western Red Cedar
Neck Wood: 5 piece, Mahogany / Maple / Bubinga / Maple / Mahogany, with solid Ebony
Headplate: Cocobolo
Headstock Veneer: Cocobolo with Maple purfling underlay
Headstock Inlay: Builder Decal
Heel Cap: Bubinga with Maple & Rosewood purfling
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fret Markers: Celtic Knot inlays on fifth fret
Frets to body: 14
Cutaway: none
Bridge: Brazilian Caviuna Rosewood
Pickguard: None
Bindings: Figured Sycamore with Maple, Pear and Rosewood purfling inlays.
Top Trim: Wood Lines
Rosette: Paua Abalone with Rosewood and Pear purfling inlays
Tuners: Gold Gotohs With Ebony Buttons
Case: Hiscox
Pickup: No
Body Length: 19 3/4 in.
Upper Bout: 11 1/2 in.
Lower Bout: 15 5/8 in.
Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4 in.
Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 3/4 in.
Scale Length: 25.4 in.
Nut Width: 1 3/4 in.
Strings Spacing: 2 3/16 in.
Nut and Saddle: Bone
Comments: "These sound and play like high end Lowdens with the characteristic mid-range focus that Lowdens are famous for. Ideal for Celtic Fingerstyle guitar. The woods on this one make it unique and collectible."
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