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SOLD 1998 Tippin Dreadnought Cuban Mahogany: Cugan Mahogany is among the rarest of that species, coveted for it's density that gives it characteristics that lie somewhere between typical Mahogany and Rosewoods. This particular set came from a submerged log from Bill Tippin's home state of Florida. According to Bill being submerged for so long dissipates the resins and leaves the pores very open. It is theorized that Stradivarius did this with his timber. What all this means is this is a special guitar with a strong, beautiful voice. Oh and by the way the wood is amazingly figured to boot. This instrument features:
  • Builder: Bill Tippin
  • Model: Dreadnought
  • Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
    [recorded naturally, close pair, no EQ]
  • Year: 1998
  • Serial #: 298111
  • Back/Sides Wood: Rare Cuban Mahogany from Submerged Timber, Highly Figured
  • Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce, nice red streaks
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany, 1 piece, slight V shape
  • Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fret Markers: Small Diamonds/Squares Markers
  • Frets to body: 14
  • Cutaway: No
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Pickguard: Tortoise
  • Bindings: Ivoroid
  • Top Trim: Violin Lines
  • Rosette: Wood & Violin Lines
  • Tuners: Chrome Schallers
  • Case: OHSC
  • Pickup: No
  • Condition: Excellent, only light play wear
  • Body Length: 20 in.
  • Upper Bout: 11 3/4 in.
  • Lower Bout: 15 7/8 in.
  • Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4 in.
  • Body Depth @Tail Block: 5 in.
  • Scale Length: 25.4 in.
  • Nut Width: 1 25/32 in.
  • Strings Spacing: 2 1/4 in.
  • Comments: “I'm a big fan of Cuban Mahogany. It gives you the wonderful round bass reminiscent of the great old Gibsons but with more clarity. The bass on this one is huge and very round and warm. Add to that Bill's famously fat trebles and you get a big, big sound that is full of character. Strumming a G chord on this one is a joyous experience! ” – Paul H.


Close-up Of The Figured 'Santa Maria'


Brazilian Headplate


Chrome Schaller Tuners
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Tippin Dread, Rare Cuban Mahogany
(aka 'Santa Maria')


Beautiful Figuring
This set came from submerged timber in Florida


The Adirondack Top Adds Great Punch And Clarity To The Powerful Mahogany Bass


Excellent Adirondack With Nice Red Streaking
SOLD
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