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SOLD - Julius Borges Guitars, 2000 Borges Barndance Slope D (J-35): Some guitars are born out of direct callaboration between a great player and a great builder. Such is the case with the Borges Barndance. Blues legend Paul Geremia asked Julius Borges to look over two 1930's Gibson J-35s he had and to create his own take on the Slope D design. Anyone who knows Julius' work knows that he is one of the very best at recreating the finest guitars of the past while adding his own personal touches as well. The result is an outstanding Slope D that is powerful and brilliant with the energy of an old guitar, but the soundness and accuracy of a new guitar. A few minutes on this guitar and it's easy to see why players like Buddy Miller and Paul Asbell own Borges guitars. We are thrilled to offer you this Indian Rosewood Borges Barndance. This instrument features:
  • Builder: Julius Borges
  • Artists Who Play Borges Guitars: Buddy Miller, Paul Geremia, Paul Asbell, Peter Rowan
  • Model: Barndance
  • Type: Slope D
  • Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
    [recorded naturally, close pair of ADK A6, no EQ]
  • View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
  • Year: 2000
  • Serial #:
  • Back/Sides Wood: Indian Rosewood
  • Top Wood: Adirondack Red Spruce
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany, 1 piece
  • Headplate: Ebony
  • Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fret Markers: Dots
  • Frets to body: 14
  • Cutaway: None
  • Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Pickguard: Firestripe
  • Bindings: Ivoroid
  • Top Trim: None
  • Rosette: wood lines
  • Tuners: Chrome Waverlys
  • Case: OHSC
  • Pickup: No
  • Condition: Excellent, just light playwear
  • Body Length: 20 3/8in.
  • Upper Bout: 11 1/4 in.
  • Lower Bout: 16 in.
  • Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4 in.
  • Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 7/8 in.
  • Scale Length: 24.75 in.
  • Nut Width: 1 23/32 in.
  • Strings Spacing: 2 3/8 in.
  • Comments: "Like a lightweight vintage Gibson, but better, modern quality, vintage tone." Al Petteway

    "A few minutes on this guitar and it's easy to see why players like Buddy Miller and Paul Asbell own Borges guitars. This is a rare guitar in that it has a very old soul, close your eyes and you'll think you're pounding on a 1930s Gibson. The soundboard seems more like a speaker than a wood top, you feel it pump in your arms. The boom and the chuck are both infinitely pleasing and solo notes fire out of it. It's surprisingly adept at fingerstyle as well. From flatpicking bluegrass, to fingerstyle to singer/songwriter this is the real deal. " - Paul Heumiller


Simple Rosette


Ebony Headplate


 Chrome Waverly Tuners

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Borges "Barndance" with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard


Slope D Body Shape


Adirondack Red Spruce Top With Firestripe Pickguard


Beautiful Indian Rosewood


Brazilian Rosewood Bridge

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