R2VSM Rathbone Acoustic Guitar 'Orchestra' Model Solid Sitka Spruce Top

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Rathbone R2VSM 'Orchestra' Model Acoustic Guitar

The Rathbone R2VSM pairs a solid Sitka Spruce top with a Mahogany back and sides for a sweet, warm and mellow vocal tone.

The top features a burst finish that blends deep browns and reds with warm oranges, punctuated with a subtle relicing for a wonderfully mature and traditional aesthetic.

Due to the environment in which it was initially designed to be used, the 'OM' was not a large-bodied guitar. In fact, few of the early 'modern' guitars would be considered large today. So, the 'OM-sized' Rathbone No.2 is not a large bodied guitar either, but the neck joins the body at the 14th fret, so the scale length is one that we would recognise from most modern guitars. When first used, this 'long' scale length was found to help deliver a remarkably, and some may say disproportionately, powerful and dynamic tone. The tuned strings are under greater tension than on shorter scale guitars, so they give a far greater tonal response and 'punch'.

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SPECIFICATION

Body Size: Orchestra Model

Type: Acoustic

Top: Solid Sitka Spruce - Relic

Back & Sides: Mahogany

Scale Length: 23" / 590mm

Guitar Length: 36" / 914mm

Neck: Mahogany

Fretboard: Rosewood

Bridge: Rosewood

Binding: Wood

Nut / Saddle: Bone (Nut 42mm)

Machineheads: Open-Gear Chrome

Finish: Gloss Lacquer

Pickup: N/A

Gigbag: Not Included