Since Platinum is the metal associated with a 70th Anniversary, we tried to think of a way to incorporate some of this precious metal into the Anniversary model.
Master luthier Ren Ferguson had the idea of hand cutting and inlaying solid platinum into the fretboard. He came up with an elegant "70th" logo to inlay by the 19th fret. Here are some shots of Ren cutting the platinum:
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Ren colored the platinum during the cutting process so he could see what he was doing better. At $1,275 per ounce of pure platinum, he sure didn't want to make any mistakes cutting. Platinum is also one of the densest materials on earth, so I'm sure it was no picnic cutting the stuff!
The beautiful result was worth the effort! As you can also see in the photo, Ren also hand signed the interior label.
Adirondack Magic All of that is fine and good, but what about the sound? Let me tell you, these instruments sound glorious! SJ-200s are known to sound rich, full, and powerful, but these Adirondack/Rosewood models take it to a whole other level for me. These are the "Steinway piano" of guitars. The depth and clarity of the bass range is unmatched and the high-end sings like an angel. It sounds balanced throughout the full range and is truly inspiring to play. If you have been looking for an exceptional instrument with a great voice, sharp looks, and that is also rare and collectible, I highly recommend the 70th Anniversary SJ-200. |
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