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Paul Jacobson is now mostly retired, making only one or two instruments a year. This one from 2002 (#255) was built during his more active period where he had already reached his artistically mature style. Over his career he became known for creating thoroughly professional instruments, with even tone and volume across all registers, great responsiveness to the players input, and full concert volume and excellent projection. He was also known for being an innovator, creating a 'twist plane' system on the fingerboard, allowing more room for the bass strings to vibrate while keeping action low on the trebles for fast passages; a new reinforced neck system that prevents the neck rising or warping over the years; and he was an early adopter of the 12-hole bridge for better break angle and downward pressure at the saddle which increases volume. This instrument is also fitted with industrial-style tuners by John Gilbert and a 20th fret (c natural) on the high e-string. The top is a master grade, very fine grained set of cedar and the body is made with a lovely and colorful set of Indian rosewood. It is in nearly pristine condition with only a few slight marks and about a dozen or so checking lines in the soundboard finish - which are purely aesthetic and have no consequence on the structural health of the guitar. Note - although we measure the nut width close to 52mm, the maker's warranty paperwork (that comes with the guitar) measures it at 52.4mm. Overall this is a superb instrument for the stage or the collector seeking a rare guitar from a celebrated American maker.
Paul Jacobson is now mostly retired, making only one or two instruments a year. This one from 2002 (#255) was built during his more active period where he had already reached his artistically mature style. Over his career he became known for creating thoroughly professional instruments, with even tone and volume across all registers, great responsiveness to the players input, and full concert volume and excellent projection. He was also known for being an innovator, creating a 'twist plane' system on the fingerboard, allowing more room for the bass strings to vibrate while keeping action low on the trebles for fast passages; a new reinforced neck system that prevents the neck rising or warping over the years; and he was an early adopter of the 12-hole bridge for better break angle and downward pressure at the saddle which increases volume. This instrument is also fitted with industrial-style tuners by John Gilbert and a 20th fret (c natural) on the high e-string. The top is a master grade, very fine grained set of cedar and the body is made with a lovely and colorful set of Indian rosewood. It is in nearly pristine condition with only a few slight marks and about a dozen or so checking lines in the soundboard finish - which are purely aesthetic and have no consequence on the structural health of the guitar. Note - although we measure the nut width close to 52mm, the maker's warranty paperwork (that comes with the guitar) measures it at 52.4mm. Overall this is a superb instrument for the stage or the collector seeking a rare guitar from a celebrated American maker.
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