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McPherson 3.5XP Engelmann Spruce/Flamed Walnut #1615

3.5" depth acoustic guitar with Engelmann Spruce/Flamed Claro Walnut

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We are really impressed with this 3.5 from McPherson. The body size itself allows the guitar to react a little bit quicker than the deeper versions without sacrificing much volume at all. The Engelmann top provides a ton of warmth and complexity. Combine that with the mellowness of Walnut on the back and sides and you've got a wonderful guitar. The setup and feel is absolutely perfect as it is on all of the McPherson guitars. This guitar is great for fingerstyle or flatpicking as demonstrated in our video. Don't hesitate to call us if you have any questions about any of our McPherson guitar inventory.

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McPherson 3.5XP Acoustic Guitar Demo Engelmann Spruce/Walnut #1615

Also in this recording Earthworks SR40 mp Cardioid Microphone (Pair) Vintech Audio X73i Pre/EQ Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Another stunning beauty from McPherson Acoustic Guitars, this time shot in the untreated Guitar Showroom at Sound Pure Guitar Boutique. It was recorded meticulously with Earthworks SR40 Microphones and Vintech X73i Mic Pres. This McPherson features an Engelmann Spruce top with Flamed Walnut back and sides. Engelmann Spruce is light in color with rich, complex tone. This wood best suits a more gentle touch. Great for fingerpicking with warm bass and complex overtones. Flamed Claro Walnut has a strong fundamental, with warmth and balance. Walnut has less depth and projection than rosewood and slightly darker tone than Mahogany. The Depth is 4" at block and 3.5" at tail block with a Scale Length of 25". It has a Standard McPherson Neck Width of 1 3/4" at nut, 2 5/32" at 12th. This guitar and the rest of the McPherson line is available from Sound Pure Guitar Boutique.

Matt McPherson on Bracing and Stereophonics

Also in this recording McPherson 5.0XP Port Orford Cedar/Striped Macassar Ebony #1625 McPherson 4.0XP Port Orford Cedar/Madagascar Rosewood #1637 McPherson 4.0XP Port Orford Cedar/Monterey Cypress #1629 McPherson 4.0XP Redwood/Striped Macassar Ebony #1636 McPherson 4.5 Redwood/Striped Macassar Ebony #1264 McPherson 4.5 Bear Claw Sitka/Flamed Black Acacia #1619

Join Matt McPherson on a discussion about acoustic guitar bracing and stereophonics. The bracing on these instruments is indeed one of the most unique and impressive aspects of these guitars, and a key part of what make... Read more

From McPherson Guitars

Top: Engelmann Spruce

Back and Sides: Flamed Walnut

Engelmann Spruce is light in color with rich, complex tone. This wood best suits a more gentle touch. Great for fingerpicking with warm bass and complex overtones.

Flamed Claro Walnut has a strong fundamental, with warmth and balance. Walnut has less depth and projection than rosewood and slightly darker tone than Mahogany.

Depth: 4" at block and 3.5" at tail block
Scale Length: 25"
Upper Bout: 11 1/8"
Waist: 10"
Lower Bout: 16"
Body Length: 20 1/8"
Overall Length: 41"
Neck Width: Standard 1 3/4" at nut, 2 5/32" at 12th
Neck Width: Wide 1 7/8" at nut, 2 5/32" at 12th
String Spacing: E to E 2 3/16"

Offset Sound Hole

Cantilevered Neck

Truss Rod: Non-Adjustable, unidirectional high-modulus carbon fiber

Ebony Bridge

Ebony bridge pins: unslotted with mother of pearl dot
Fingerboard: Ebony with 14" radius
Frets: All frets dressed by Plek Pro
Nut: Natural Bone
The Buzz Feiten intonation system: Three custom bone saddles set up for low, med, and tall action
Binding: Flamed Koa
Electronics: L.R. Baggs RTS2 system. Ribbon transducer pick-up, pre-amp and volume control
Tuners: Schaller M6G Gold Tuning Machines

Gold Strap Button

Case: Custom fit Ameritage case with built in humidification system
Inlay: McPherson mother of pearl inlay on head cap and mirror image on bridge plate
Finish: UV finish. An extremely durable clear finish which retains tonal integrity of the wood while protecting the guitar from harmful elements
Strings: Elixir Nanoweb medium gauge strings

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