15novcoronado

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NEW ARRIVAL From up and coming Italian luthier, Raffaele Novelli, is this one off hand built guitar. It’s reminiscent of a Fender Coronado, particularly with the classic Surf Green Nitro finish, although with a smaller body and set neck it also has the feel of a Gibson ES336. Made from 25 year old solid Spruce, with a solid Maple neck, the guitar also features a hardwired PAF style humbucker, and centre block to reduce feedback. There are some very distinctive finishing touches - a 30 year old chromed horseshoe tailpiece, and chrome rivets running along the rims. It has a played look to the finish, which only adds to the vintage vibe. The tone is warm, with a rich punch to the mids and a real snap in the trebles. The neck is very comfortable, with a low easy playing action. As a relatively new luthier on the scene, this could be a great chance to buy one of Raffaele’s guitars before they become expensive.