Designed by celebrated UK luthier Roger Williams, who has been building and repairing fretted instruments in Lichfield, England for over 15 years, Vintage is launching the VE9000RW ‘Roger Williams’ Nylon Electro-Acoustic Crossover guitar at NAMM. Distributed by JHS and based on one of William’s high-end models, the VE9000RW features a solid A-grade cedar top with solid back and sides, matched to a mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard.
“My crossover or hybrid guitar delivers a warm, full range classical tone” said Williams, “in an instrument designed to play and feel like a steel string acoustic.”
The addition of a bone nut and saddle adds to the response and resonance, accurately captured by the unobtrusive onboard Fishman INK + pre-amp and pickup system.
Endorsed by Vintage Signature Artist Gordon Giltrap, the VE9000RW comes complete with Kinsman hardshell case.
“This beautiful electro acoustic classical is a dream come true for us steel string players who want to cross over to nylon strings.” said Giltrap (pictured). “With it’s slightly narrower neck and elegant cutaway it truly is a joy to play and the Fishman pickup system produces such a sweet sound.”
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