Avalon S15 12-Fret Custom (new)

The Northern Irish premium manufacturer Avalon is sitting on a rare treasure: 135-year-old Brazilian mahogany, which rested near Seville for generations, where it was able to age in peace for over a century. The procurement was made possible by the new owner of Avalon Guitars, John McCartin – himself an excellent musician.

Combined with our desire for a 12-fret Small Performer with an elegant open headstock and new logo, a dream has been created for 12-fret enthusiasts who love the sound of Irish guitars, but also want the characteristic "boxiness" sound of classic parlor and small-body models. Appealing, warm, rich in mids, and with the fast tone response of the cedar top – ideal for fingerpickers and blues players who want to sound neither too dry nor too sweet. Visually, the S15 presents itself as a simple, elegant Small Performer with elaborate flame maple binding and an abalone rosette.

Materials and Construction

• Cedar & Old Brazilian Mahogany: The solid cedar top provides high dynamics and fast articulation. Back and sides made of old Brazilian mahogany deliver classic warmth, mids, and depth.
• Neck: One-piece Brazilian mahogany, combined with the ebony fretboard for wonderful stability and playability.
• Feel: With a scale length of 650 mm and a nut width of 44.5 mm, the guitar offers plenty of space for precise fingerstyle and blues playing.

Specifications

Body Shape: Small Performer 12-Fret
Top: Solid Cedar
Back & Sides: Old Brazilian Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony
Headstock: Open with Ebony Overlay
Tuners: Gotoh
Bridge: Rosewood
Scale Length: 650 mm
Nut Width: 44.5 mm
Finish: Avalon Satin
Case: Hiscox
Made in: Northern Ireland