Guild Orpheum Slope-Shoulder 12-Fret Dreadnought with Hard Shell Case

The Guild Orpheum Dreadnought - A Masterpiece of Design and Craftsmanship by Ren Ferguson

Vintage Design Reimagined by Ren Ferguson

The Guild Orpheum Slope-Shoulder 12-Fret Dreadnought is a stunning blend of golden-era inspiration and modern innovation, brought to life under the visionary craftsmanship of Ren Ferguson, one of the most influential luthiers in acoustic guitar history. Designed and handcrafted in Guild's Custom Shop in New Hartford, Connecticut, this guitar represents a bold step forward in Guild's legacy while honoring its rich heritage.

Adirondack Spruce and Mahogany for Tonal Excellence

The Orpheum features a solid Adirondack red spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, delivering a full-bodied tone with a clear, articulate voice. The scalloped red spruce bracing, attached with hot hide glue, enhances the guitar's projection and resonance, providing a dynamic sound that's both warm and balanced. The slope-shoulder design and 12-fret neck joint contribute to a uniquely rich tonal character, ideal for both fingerstyle and flatpicking.

Comfortable and Elegant Neck Design

The two-piece mahogany neck with a walnut center strip offers a vintage-inspired soft-V profile, ensuring comfort for extended playing sessions. The 24 3/4" scale length and 12"-radius ebony fingerboard provide a smooth playing experience, while the 20 frets and bone nut enhance precision and tonal clarity. With a neck depth of 0.869" at the 1st fret and 0.953" at the 10th fret, this guitar strikes a perfect balance between substantial feel and easy playability.

Exquisite Details and Premium Features

Ren Ferguson's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this guitar. The pyramid-style ebony bridge with a compensated bone saddle and pins ensures optimal intonation and resonance. The Gotoh SE700 open-back tuners with cream buttons add a touch of vintage elegance, while the tortoiseshell pickguard and cream body binding enhance the guitar's understated aesthetic. A thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish completes the design, allowing the tonewoods to resonate freely and age gracefully.

 

Specifications

Body:

• Top Wood: Solid Adirondack Red Spruce
• Back and Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany
• Bracing: Scalloped Red Spruce, Attached with Hot Hide Glue
• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck:

• Material: Two-Piece Mahogany with Walnut Center Strip
• Profile: Soft V
• Attachment: Dovetail Joint
• Scale Length: 24 3/4"
• Fingerboard Wood: Ebony
• Radius: 12"
• Number of Frets: 20
• Neck Depth: 0.869" at the 1st Fret, 0.953" at the 10th Fret
• Fret Crown Dimensions: 0.049" Height, 0.081" Width
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1 3/4"

Hardware:

• Bridge: Pyramid-Style Ebony with Compensated Bone Saddle and Bone Pins
• Tuners: Gotoh SE700 Open-Back with Cream Buttons
• Pickguard: Tortoiseshell

Electronics:

• Pickup: K&K Pure Mini (Aftermarket)

Condition:

• Surface scratches throughout the body
• Chip on the headstock near the G string tuner
• Strap hole damage on the heel (treble side)
• Multiple dents on the bottom bout of the top
• Failed output insert attempt dents on the guitar's bottom

Additional Features:

• Custom Shop Crest: Engraved on the back of the headstock
• Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case Included

A Legacy of Excellence

The Guild Orpheum Slope-Shoulder 12-Fret Dreadnought is a true testament to Ren Ferguson's expertise and Guild's commitment to craftsmanship. With its vintage charm, modern playability, and impeccable attention to detail, this guitar is a masterpiece designed for discerning players.

 

 

This guitar is in very good condition and has undergone a full in-store professional inspection, verification of components and setup. The neck is nice and straight, fits comfortably in the hand and exhibits only small fret divots on first few frets treble side. Cosmetically, there is a hole from a previous strap button install on the neck heel, various dings, scratches, scuffs and playwear to the top and back of the body, and to the neck and headstock as can be seen in photos. An aftermarket K&K Pure Mini has been installed. Original hard shell case and certificate of authenticity are included.

 

 

***This item is at Five Star Guitars on consignment. As a result, all sales are final.***

 

 

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This guitar ships fully insured with signature required.