One
guitar name which created a real stir in acoustic guitar circles
following its introduction back in the 1970’s, and which
was available into the mid to late 1980’s, was that
of Paul Tebbutt’s Pilgrim brand.
A UK company - based in Leicestershire, Pilgrim’s small-scale
production ensured that the guitar’s premier quality
construction was always the prime focus, even if it did mean
that production levels never ran into big numbers.
The impressive performance ensured that Pilgrim guitars gained
cult status amongst players of the time, garnering many accolades
and awards, and are still sought after today.
Pilgrim guitars featured the then-innovative method of guitar
building, mating a meticulously-selected solid cedar top to
a contoured fibreglass back to produce the ultimate blend
of tonal excellence, function, and form.
‘Pilgrim by Vintage’ keeps the spirit of those
pioneering early Pilgrim guitars alive, with a narrow waist
accentuating the pronounced body curves, the use of selected
close grain cedar tops, premium quality timbers for the neck
and fingerboard, and a superb overall build quality to achieve
stunning looks, easy playability, projection and superlative
tone.
Sound, just like light, and can be focussed to accent certain
mixes of fundamental frequencies and harmonics.
The specially formulated fibreglass bowl recipe, and mathematically
calculated curved surfaces of the Pilgrim bowl project the
full strength and majesty of the instrument far beyond the
player.
Following the designs of the original, we use a slightly narrower
than standard shallow profile, electric guitar-style neck
and low profile frets, maintaining the well-deserved reputation
for versatility, speed, comfort and responsiveness in the
hands of any player.
Whether being played fingerstyle, or plectrum, this contemporary
version stays true to the original, and offers a responsive
and luxurious playing experience.
The original designer, Paul Tebbutt, is a man for whom quality
and perfection remains of prime importance.
An accomplished musician, guitarist and singer, Paul has always
felt that his instruments should reflect the lives of the
musicians who play them, and enhance their overall playing
experience.
Paul has distilled his many years of producing and playing
into his vision for the new generation of Pilgrim Guitars.
Pilgrim by Vintage continues the tradition of setting a benchmark
in electro acoustic performance, with the factory fitted Fishman
Sonicore pickup and Presys+ pre amp providing the perfect
medium to ensure that the rich, powerful and very focussed
Pilgrim sound is faithfully transmitted to any amplification
system or recording desk.
Paul Tebbutt’s new creation, Pilgrim by Vintage faithfully
recreates a cult slice of UK guitar history, and is destined
to become a modern classic.
Available in Natural Cedar VPG001N and Vintage Sunburst
VPG001TSB, both £399.00rrp.
Top: Solid Cedar, Satin
Finish
Body: Contoured Fibreglass Back
Binding: Ivory/Multi Wood Inlay
Rosette: Inlayed Wood
Neck: Sapele/Maple/Sapele, Narrow
Width, Shallow Profile
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22, 2.2mm Hard Low Profile
Headstock: Rosewood Face
Top Nut: Bone
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Bone
Scale: 642mm
Preamp: Fishman® Presys +
Pickup: Fishman® Sonicore®
Tuners: Enclosed Chrome Die Cast
Strings: High Quality USA Made
Guitar Bag: Included
Brown 600 Denier nylon with 15mm padding.
Classic carry handles and adjustable shoulder
straps. 10mm zipper with metal pull tags.
Internal padded neck suport with velcro
restraining strap. Saddle bag style outer neck
and body accessory pockets with magnetic
fasteners. Address label holder and protective
bottom grip strips.
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