Stephen Gilchrist has completed a new batch of Model 1s (Juniors) and Model 5s. Only one Junior is unspoken for. Call Christie Carter at 615 256-2033 or email christie@gruhn.com for more information or to reserve a future Gilchrist instrument.Model 1 is modeled on Gibson's snakehead A-Jr., with pear-shaped body and oval soundhole.Specifications include: sugar maple back, sides and neck, red spruce top, single strut brace, ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, clamsehll tailpiece, Elite tuners, spirit varnish finish and Calton case.
Options:
Nut width: Standard 1 1/8" or Wide 1 3/16"
Fingerboard: Flat or 7" Radius
Price: $7500.
Model 5 is based on Gibson's 1923 F-5. Options are the same as on Model 1. Price: $22,500