Without wanting to make too bad a judgment on a different guitar, against the Reid Vaultback, a normal price industry guitar would seems as it were the handicraft of a ten-year old child. Extraordinary, unique, far away from any mainstream and artistically valuable. The Vaultback Halo of DAR is a masterpiece of contemporary lutherie – without ifs and buts. Its unbelievable value as a musical instrument competes with its artistic quality. I am honoured to have been allowed to play a guitar that differs so much from anything known and which leaves such an impression. Considering how rare these creations are, how innovative, refined and special, I want to predict that they will also play a prominent role in the future.

Grand Gtrs Magazine

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  • David Antony Reid, African Blackwood and 100 year old Curly Sequoia VaultBack (SOLD)
  • David Antony Reid, African Blackwood and 100 year old Curly Sequoia VaultBack (SOLD)
  • David Antony Reid, African Blackwood and 100 year old Curly Sequoia VaultBack (SOLD)

David Antony Reid, African Blackwood and 100 year old Curly Sequoia VaultBack (SOLD)

Description

Model: RealWood VaultBack 1039V. With double-edged scalloped fretboard, port and bevel.

Made In: London, England.

Body Sizes
Upper bout: 305mm. 12”.
Lower bout: 395mm. 15.55”

Body length: 495mm. 19.5”. Over all length, 14th fret model: 1025mm. 40.35”.
Depth at deepest point: 120mm. 4.72”.
Depth at bottom end: 95mm. 3.74”.
Depth at heal: 75mm. 2.95”.
Nut width: 46mm. 1.811”.

Woods Used
Top: 100 year old, fallen, curly sequoia.
Back and Sides: 100% Forestry Stewardship council approved African blackwood and Birdseye maple.
Neck: Birdseye maple. Fingerboard: 100% Forestry Stewardship council approved African blackwood.
Bridge: 100% Forestry Stewardship council approved African blackwood and flamed maple.

Frets: Japanese nickel silver.

Tuners: Stainless steel Waverly with ebony button. Nut Width (mm): 46mm. 1.81”. Scale Length (mm): 650mm. 25.6”.

Onboard Electronics: N/A.

Strings Fitted (gauge and brand): Elixir Nanoweb, 12-53’.

Case Included: Custom Calton.

Available From

David Antony Reid (SOLD)

Price

9995.00 GBP (SOLD)

Price With Case

Custom fitted Calton Included (SOLD)

Postage Details

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