LUCKY
STEVEN BAGS VINTAGE VE2000GG GORDON GILTRAP SIGNATURE GUITAR
Steven Smith of Bridgwater has won himself a Vintage VE2000GG Gordon
Giltrap Signature Guitar from a competition in the concert programme
of Gordon's recent 'Shining Morn' tour.
A long-time fan of Gordon's, Steve managed to meet up with the acoustic
maestro and have the guitar officially presented to him at a local concert.
"I was both astonished and delighted" says Steven. "I
had not thought that I would ever own such a high quality instrument
as this, endorsed as it is by both Gordon and Rob Armstrong, and I thank
John Hornby Skewes for their generosity in providing such a magnificent
prize."
The VE2000GG was developed in collaboration with Gordon, JHS and Rob
Armstrong, master luthier and designer of Gordon's original custom built
guitar on which the signature model is closely based.
Steven continues "Now that I've had a chance to play the instrument,
I have to say I'm very impressed with the tone, build quality, action
and intonation. I'm absolutely delighted with it and the excellent hard
case provided with it. It is easily worth the asking RRP - the JHS reputation
of providing well priced, quality instruments will most definitely be
further enhanced by the VE2000GG".
Gordon says of the win "Well done sir! Nice to know that the guitar
has gone to someone who appreciates it for what it is – an outstanding
guitar by anybody's standards and at any price!"
Specification:
Top: Solid North American Red Cedar, high grade, close grained
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood with Abalone inlays
Side Position Markers: Abalone
Bridge: Rosewood
Top Nut: NuBone
Saddle: NuBone, compensated
Scale: 642mm / 25.27"
Preamp: Fishman Presys Blend
Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Tuners: Grover 102
Strings: High quality USA made
Finish: Clear Satin
Case: Supplied with Kinsman hardshell case
* Please note these guitars do not come with scratchplates
Additional information:
Gordon Giltrap’s brand new album, Shining Morn, is available now
on Floating World Records, and his extensive back catalogue of recordings
is being reissued throughout 2010 by Demon / Edsel Records.
For more information, please contact Alan Robinson at Indiscreet PR
on 07813 290474, or alan@indiscreetpr.com
Please visit Gordon's website for concert dates and further information.
www.giltrap.co.uk
