PRE-OWNED Webber Roundbody
The Webber Roundbody: Signature craftsmanship, timeless tone
Luthier-built acoustic guitar with premium tonewoods
Crafted in 2003 by renowned Canadian luthier David Webber, the Roundbody is his signature model and a benchmark in hand-built acoustic design. This guitar features bookmatched East Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a silky Engelmann spruce top, a classic combination celebrated for its depth, warmth, and responsiveness. The result is a wonderfully resonant voice that projects with clarity while maintaining a rich, wood-forward tone.
Engelmann spruce top for dynamic response
Engelmann spruce is prized by discerning players for its lighter, more supple character compared to Sitka. It responds easily to a light touch, making it an excellent choice for fingerstyle guitarists. Yet when driven with a flatpick, it retains balance and clarity without becoming brittle. On this Webber, the Engelmann top adds a luminous quality to the trebles while preserving a full, grounded bass response.
East Indian rosewood back and sides for tonal richness
The Indian rosewood is not only visually striking with its figured grain and rich coloring, but it also provides the tonal foundation that has made it a staple among high-end luthiers. Rosewood offers shimmering overtones, enhanced sustain, and a natural scooped midrange, which combine beautifully with the Engelmann spruce top to create a guitar that is equally adept at delicate fingerpicking or powerful strumming.
Refined details and understated elegance
From the rosewood bindings to the abalone rosette, the Roundbody showcases Webber’s dedication to subtle elegance. An ebony fingerboard maintains a clean, minimalist aesthetic, while custom Webber tuners ensure stable, precise tuning. The craftsmanship is meticulous, with every joint and curve shaped for resonance and comfort.
Condition and playwear
As a pre-owned 2003 instrument, this guitar shows signs of use consistent with two decades of music-making. There is playwear on the headstock, top, pickguard, and back, along with nicks on the neck near the first, second, and third frets. The finish has areas of pitting near the bridge and lower bout on the treble side of the back, as well as a dent near the bridge and lower bout on the bass side of the top. These cosmetic imperfections do not diminish its tonal beauty and are typical for an instrument of this age and caliber.
Specifications
This item is at Five Star Guitars on consignment. As a result, all sales are final.
This acoustic guitar ships fully insured with signature required.
