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BLUEBERRY GROOVE DREADNOUGHT ACOUSTIC GUITAR MONKEYS

D0906241-100% HANDMADE BALINESE ROSEWOOD & CEDAR/SPRUCE

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Item number:120478540216
Item location:St. Laurent, QC, Canada
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Condition: NewBrand: Blueberry
Type: Acoustic  
BLUEBERRY DREADNOUGHT GROOVE GUITAR WITH BALINESE ROSEWOOD AND DUAL CEDAR/SPRUCE TOP - MONKEY MOTIF

We are pleased to introduce this Blueberry Dreadnought Groove Guitar with Monkey carvings. The serial number is D0906241 and it was completed on June 24th 2009 - this is the 477th Blueberry guitar. Listen to the sound of this guitar :


This beautifully carved guitar has a Dual Cedar / Spruce Top - the combination of these two top woods allows the Canadian Cedar half of the top to bring out the full warm bass notes while the Alaskan Spruce half of the top brings out the bright sparkling trebles, thus allowing for a very well balanced and unique sound.The back and sides of this guitar are Balinese rosewood and there is a rare white "albino" sapwood streak running down the center of the back. Sapwood is a naturally occurance in rosewood that was harvested and cured while the cells all still living. The bridge,fretboard and headstock are Macassar ebony, and the carving on the headstock is part of the same block of Macassar ebony that comprises the entire headstock. The neck is a combination of rosewood and mahogany. The inlay on the fretboard is a combination of mother of peal and etched maple. There is an adjustable double action truss rod that uses a 5/32 Alan key. The nut and saddle are bone

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The Blueberry Groove Guitar (patent pending) has hundreds of hand-carved grooves on the top on back in carefully selected acoustic panels,creating a resonance never before heard or felt on an acoustic guitar. We introduced the GROOVE at the summer NAMM show in Nashville on June 18th,2008 and the many musicians who came to our booth became addicted to this guitar and kept returning to play it - you can see some of them on our website at www.blueberryyguitars.com. In the 90 hours that the NAMM show was open, the guitar was played for 85 hours by Groove addicts.There are many really great things about this guitar. Due to the hundreds of hand carved grooves, the whole guitar comes alive when it is played, and the resonance makes this guitar sound and resonate like no other guitar . The grooved fret indicators on the neck (patent pending) allow for musicians to become intimate with the fretboard without looking at it. The carved grooves on the top make most if not all scuff marks impossible to see

This guitar is unbelievably light and sounds exceptionally clear and sweet - it may just be the greatest sounding guitar ever built

This guitar was delicately hand made under the supervision and guidance of master American Luthier and Educator, George Morris and Master Balinese Wood Carver Wayan Tuges. The highest quality specially selected woods that were chosen specifically for their sound, resonance, beauty and acoustic characteristics and this guitar has gone through a rigorous series of quality control checks before it was given a serial number and offered for sale. The sound of each Blueberry guitar is unique and our guitars are known to produce extraordinary volume and clarity while at the same time being incredibly light and very easy to play.

There is a fingerprint of the Master Balinese Wood Carver on the inside label to certify its authenticity.

All Blueberry Guitars are made with solid woods and use standard wood thicknesses - we do not use thicker woods to adjust for the carvings.

Click here to read reviews of Blueberry Guitars on Harmony Central

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The guitar will be delivered in a high quality custom blue "Blueberry" hard case with a warranty and a humidifier.

WOULD YOU LIKE AN LR BAGGS ACTIVE iBEAM PICKUP INSTALLED ?
We will install an LR Baggs Active iBeam Pickup for $200.00 upon request. To read about this high quality pickup system, please visit http://www.lrbaggs.com/html/products/systems_ibeam.shtml

WOULD YOU LIKE STRAP PINS INSTALLED ?
We will install 2 Strap pins upon request for $60.00

If you would like to have both the LR BAGGS Active iBeam Pickup and one extra Strap pin installed, the cost is $230.00 (note that the plug for the pickup acts as a strap pin)

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE US TO SET THE ACTION ON YOUR GUITAR ?
We are happy to set the action on your guitar to your specifications - If you do not have any specific action requirements, we will set the action to Medium/Low.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE WRITE TO US
We have three Luthiers on hand at all times to answer all your questions and we are always happy to hear from you

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ABOUT TOP CARVED GUITARS
The tops of most guitars are made of either Spruce or Cedar. These are very soft woods and are almost impossible to carve into. Until recently, Blueberry guitars concentrated on carving on the backs, sides, headstock and bridge. After more than two years of experimentation and intense trial and error with different chisels and carving methods, our top three Balinese Blueberry woodcarvers have developed the skill to carve onto the tops of guitars without damaging the structural integrity of the soft wood tops. Blueberry Guitars does not use thicker than standard woods on any part of our guitars. It is the unique skill of the Balinese woodcarvers and their very specialized chisels that allow them to carve intricate details onto very soft thin woods. One of the secrets to the sweet and clear Blueberry sound is the direct result of the increased resonation caused by the fact that our guitars have contoured carved grooves on the top, sides and backs.
This is a unique signature feature exclusive to Blueberry Guitars.

THE DREADNOUGHT MODEL

The Dreadnought is our largest, deepest instrument, just right for the flat-picking singer/songwriter, or bluegrass musician. Powerful, with a sonorous, crisp bass and clear, ringing trebles, it matches the intensity of the banjo and fiddle player, and its dynamic range perfectly complements vocal accompaniment. Most large, deep guitars tend to muddy the sound, at the expense of clear bass notes, and a clear definition overall. We think you will find that this is not the case with the Blueberry dreadnought. Notes are powerful but clear, with crispness throughout the tonal range, and balance across the board. Scale length: 25 1/2" 648mm # of frets: 20 Width lower bout: 15 3/4" 40cm Upper bout: 11 3/4" 29.8cm Body length: 20" 50.8cm Body depth at heel: 4 1/2" 11.5cm At butt: 5" 12.7cm Total length: 42" 106.7cm Nut width: 1 3/4" 44.5 mm String-spread at saddle: 2 1/4" 56mm

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NOTE TO ALL BLUEBERRY GUITAR OWNERS
If you would like to trade in your existing Blueberry guitar and use the credit towards a newer Blueberry - please let us know - we will make you a fair offer as we are able to extend the warranties on used Blueberries to their new owners. All Blueberry Guitars are made with solid woods and use standard wood thicknesses. We do not use thicker woods to adjust for the carvings.

Take A Blueberry Guitar Out For A Test Drive!!
If you are unsure about buying a Blueberry Guitar and would like to play and hear one first, we can send you a demo Blueberry Guitar in either a Grand Concert, Dreadnought or Classical model to try it for 3 days and then return it to us. We would charge you $75.00 to partially cover our shipping costs. Should you decide to purchase a new Blueberry Guitar, we would credit the $75.00 towards the price of your new guitar.
This offer only applies to customers in USA or Canada.
A $500.00 security deposit would be required. The deposit is refunded when the guitar is returned to us in good shape.

Custom Orders
We can work with you to create a very special and personal guitar. Custom projects typically take from 12-16 weeks from conception to delivery. Payment is 50% at the beginning of each project and the balance payable just before delivery. We will provide artists drawings and photographs of the guitar’s progress as it is being built.

Some Blueberry Guitar Statistics And Information
All Blueberry guitars are handmade and hard carved on the Island of Bali. Bali is home to the most gifted woodcarving artists in the world, whose traditions go back for thousands of years. Once our guitars are completed, they are sent to Montreal where tuners are added and final setup, inspections and adjustments are made. Prior to this project there had never been a guitar produced on Bali Island. It took twenty months from the conceptualization of Blueberry guitars in August 2005 until our Master Luthier agreed that our guitars were perfect and had his approval to be sold. The first “perfect” Blueberry guitars started arriving in Montreal from the Blueberry Guitar workshop at the beginning of May 2007. Most of our guitars are now in the hands of musicians and collectors. At full capacity, the Blueberry Guitar workshop can produce about 18 guitars per month. This is broken down by Dreadnoughts (45%), Grand Concerts (45%) and Classical (10%). Each guitar is handmade with different exotic woods and has carvings with various degrees of intricacy. We have had very favorable responses from accomplished musicians as well as fantastic receptions at trade shows such as NAMM, MIAC and SIMM. There has been a tremendous amount of media coverage from local and international newspapers, online and print magazines and TV. The suggested retail prices for Blueberry guitars range from $1,800.00 for an entry model, $2,500.00 for a midlevel model and $3,500.00 to $10,000.00 for a Masterpiece series or custom made Blueberry guitar. Our goal is to always produce guitars that are acoustically and artistically perfect.


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Blueberry guitars is the inspiration of Montreal businessman and musician Danny Fonfeder who conceived the idea to marry outstanding craftsmanship to extraordinary art. American luthier and educator, George Morris, and Balinese woodcarver, Wayan Tuges, bring together two great craft traditions, combining the best of Western technology and expertise, with the best woodcarvers in the world.

Each guitar is handmade and unique in detail and materials. Each is a work of art worthy of the finest musicians. A special group of craftsmen add their exceptional skills to every guitar before it is tested and judged ready to be called a Blueberry Instrument. Blueberry Guitars embody a marriage of East and West. They celebrate the joining of mind and spirit, functionality and artful reverence. Each instrument will be a great musical inspiration and serve as a constant reminder of what artists can achieve. No two are alike. All meet the exacting standards demanded by great musicianship and art connoisseurs.

Recent recording artists playing Blueberry guitars include Nashville session players Dino Bradley (of the Hank Williams Junior’s band) Susanna Barrette, Josh Finlayson , Universal artist and 2 time Juno award winner George Canyon and best selling Canadian artists Paul Deslaurier and Rob Lutes.

Blueberry guitars are instruments of delicate precision. Because they are not mass-produced, they can afford to be finely braced for optimal performance. They are therefore noticeably richer in harmony, greater in sensitivity, more dynamic in range and possess superior sounds. A Blueberry serves the musician who aspires for greater artistic expression.

The best quality woods have been sourced throughout the world to be used at our workshops. African ebony, spruce,cedar, sycamore, East Indian rosewood, Madagascar ebony, Tasmanian Blackwood and maple have each been selected for their exceptional quality towards the final sound. The thin, hard finish that we use on our woods, very similar to French polish, but without the danger of softening or alcohol damage, never dampens the sound with too much weight. It won’t crack, peel or chip and is especially wear resistant.

Playability is a major consideration when designing each guitar. All Blueberry fretboards are wood-bound so the feel of the neck is always smooth and free of sharp frets. Hardwood laminates stiffen the neck, adding to the instrument’s ability to hold its tune. Set-up and intonation are always designed for playing ease and perfect tuning. With such forethought and consideration throughout the process, Blueberry is confident to satisfy even those that demand perfection.


Please note:
We ship worldwide.
Shipping insurance is included.
For Canada and the contiguous 48 US states there is a flat rate of $75.00 shipping and handling per guitar.
For shipping and handling costs to all other countries and territories please contact us before bidding.
All guitars shipped to Canada will be charged GST. Quebec residents will also be charged QST.
If you are paying with PayPal please make sure that you are PayPal address verified otherwise we will NOT ship the merchandise.

Modifications that you make to your Blueberry Guitar may void your Blueberry Guitar's warranty. Please contact us before making any modifications.




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