Instrument: Archtop Guitars
Brand: Thorell
Model: Red Sky
Finish: Black
SKU: GA421-A
Handedness: Right
Made In Year: 2014
Top: Old Growth Hand-Selected Sitka Spruce
Back, Sides and Neck: Aged Figured Eastern Yellow Birch
Neck Carve: C Shape Thorell Hand-Carved
Fretboard and Appointments: Macassar Ebony
Tailpiece: Ebony w/ Hand-Cut Finger Joints
Bridge: Ebony w/ Ebony Thumbwheels
Tuners: Schertler Ebony Open Back
Binding: Eastern Black Cherry
Finish Material: Nitrocellulose (Black Top, Sunburst Back)
Pickup: Lollar Charlie Christian Humbucker-sized
Controls: Stealth-mounted under pickguard
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
String Spacing: 2-3/16"
Lower Bout Width: 16"
Depth: 3-1/4"
Case: Custom G&G Tweed Hardshell w/ Turquoise Thorell logo & Crushed Velour Interior
Thorell Guitars are handcrafted by Ryan Thorell in Logan, UT. Over his 20 years of building, his guitars have ended up in the hands of both virtuosic professionals and collectors alike, with players at all levels appreciating Ryan's blend of classic design and modern innovation. In addition to steel-string archtops, Ryan also builds a parlor flattop and offers a nylon-string acoustic archtop. We were delighted to meet him at the 2023 Artisan Guitar Show where we got to chat and try this guitar in person. We're proud to feature it here on CVE!
This rare and exciting build by archtop builder Ryan Thorell is sure to please with superb acoustic tone excellent playability and a lush huge amplified sound. Based on the beauty of the original body design and acoustic tone of Lloyd Loar with a flair for modern playability and a built in humbucker sized Charlie Christian pickup. The electronics are hidden in an easy accessible under pickguard mount shielded box made of ebony. The rare and highly figured Eastern Yellow Birch was hand split and has just the most lovely tone and strength.
It is in excellent condition with just some fairly normal lacquer shrinking and crazing. Frets are in excellent shape. Finish is very clean. Dark, rich, velvety, and woody tone with a quick response and lots of headroom. Acoustic neck plays fast and feels fantastic.
This guitar is currently located with the luthier in Utah, USA. Shipping times will vary by buyer location.
Thorell Red Sky Custom Archtop 2014, Black
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Instrument: Archtop Guitars
Brand: Thorell
Model: Red Sky
Finish: Black
SKU: GA421-A
Handedness: Right
Made In Year: 2014
Top: Old Growth Hand-Selected Sitka Spruce
Back, Sides and Neck: Aged Figured Eastern Yellow Birch
Neck Carve: C Shape Thorell Hand-Carved
Fretboard and Appointments: Macassar Ebony
Tailpiece: Ebony w/ Hand-Cut Finger Joints
Bridge: Ebony w/ Ebony Thumbwheels
Tuners: Schertler Ebony Open Back
Binding: Eastern Black Cherry
Finish Material: Nitrocellulose (Black Top, Sunburst Back)
Pickup: Lollar Charlie Christian Humbucker-sized
Controls: Stealth-mounted under pickguard
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
String Spacing: 2-3/16"
Lower Bout Width: 16"
Depth: 3-1/4"
Case: Custom G&G Tweed Hardshell w/ Turquoise Thorell logo & Crushed Velour Interior
Description
Thorell Guitars are handcrafted by Ryan Thorell in Logan, UT. Over his 20 years of building, his guitars have ended up in the hands of both virtuosic professionals and collectors alike, with players at all levels appreciating Ryan's blend of classic design and modern innovation. In addition to steel-string archtops, Ryan also builds a parlor flattop and offers a nylon-string acoustic archtop. We were delighted to meet him at the 2023 Artisan Guitar Show where we got to chat and try this guitar in person. We're proud to feature it here on CVE!
This rare and exciting build by archtop builder Ryan Thorell is sure to please with superb acoustic tone excellent playability and a lush huge amplified sound. Based on the beauty of the original body design and acoustic tone of Lloyd Loar with a flair for modern playability and a built in humbucker sized Charlie Christian pickup. The electronics are hidden in an easy accessible under pickguard mount shielded box made of ebony. The rare and highly figured Eastern Yellow Birch was hand split and has just the most lovely tone and strength.
It is in excellent condition with just some fairly normal lacquer shrinking and crazing. Frets are in excellent shape. Finish is very clean. Dark, rich, velvety, and woody tone with a quick response and lots of headroom. Acoustic neck plays fast and feels fantastic.
This guitar is currently located with the luthier in Utah, USA. Shipping times will vary by buyer location.
