{"product_id":"artist-gg1ebs-handbuilt-solid-wood-acoustic-electr-18900","title":"Artist GG1EBS Handbuilt Solid Wood Acoustic Electric Guitar \u0026 Hard Case","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArtist GG1EBS Handbuilt Solid Wood Acoustic Electric Guitar \u0026amp; Hard Case\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e The date provided on this listing is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e the accurate ETA. Please refer to\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003epost-purchase email notifications for accurate delivery estimates. As these hand-built models are made to order, we have added further information on the purchasing process below:\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\u003ch3\u003eThe GG1EBS will be \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emade to order \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\u003ch3\u003eThe estimated time from order to delivery will be\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003e6 months\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\u003ch3\u003eThe 100-day change-of-mind policy will\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003enot apply\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eto these special orders\u003c\/h3\u003e \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\u003ch3\u003eYou can place your order with a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25% non-refundable deposit \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\u003ch3\u003eFull payment is required within \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e of your deposit.\u003c\/h3\u003e \t\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFrom the sleepy hollow of Gulgong in the NSW Central Tablelands, the shuffling sound of sawdust on floors amidst an air of silent study... this, the birthplace of some of the finest instruments ever produced in Australia. Those lucky enough to have owned a guitar made by Gerard Gilet, or to have studied under his tutelage, know that unwavering attention to detail and old-world craftsmanship are absolute non-negotiables once you cross the threshold of his workshop. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist GG1EBS, designed by Gerard Gilet in association with Artist Guitars and hand-built in China\u003c\/strong\u003e, brings Gerard's unmatched tonal design sensibilities to a wider audience. Handbuilt in a small Chinese workshop manned by a team of 5 expert luthiers, this is not your usual Chinese-made mass-production guitar. We evaluated an (admittedly absurd) amount of production options and were eventually swayed by this workshop's prior work exclusively producing ultra-high-end acoustic guitars. The small scale of production and close-knit team of luthiers allow for consistent communication and real-time feedback, ensuring each GG1 is built exactly to perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eJust above the bone nut, Gotoh® SGS510 tuners adorn the mahogany headstock. The Gotoh® name is synonymous with quality, much like the designer and namesake of this instrument. With a gear ratio of 1:15, there will be no endless twisting of the machine head to bring your guitar to pitch, an issue common in higher ratioed, inexpensive tuning machines. These tuners are incredibly smooth and ultra-durable, allowing the GG1 to remain pitch-perfect even under heavy strumming, and the strenuous conditions live use can present.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe GG1EBS comes equipped with an \u003cstrong data-end=\"\" data-start=\"\"\u003eLR Baggs Element Bronze VTC Undersaddle Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed to capture the warmth, dynamics, and natural character of your GG1's voice, this pickup features a streamlined, plug-and-play design and discreet soundhole-mounted volume control, delivering a clear, organic tone without the need for intrusive onboard electronics. With a flexible film undersaddle transducer that mirrors the movement of the soundboard, the Element Bronze VTC captures the GG1's natural dynamics, reducing the “quack” effect common in traditional piezo pickups. An all-discrete Class A endpin preamp, delivers a pure, uncoloured signal, yielding enhanced warmth and body sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith a Solid AAA Engleman Spruce Top, and Solid AAA American Black Walnut back and sides, the GG1 resonates\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003emagnificently.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e 90° Quartersawn Alaskan Sitka Spruce bracing and a laminate tail block for increased strength are just some of the specifications Gerard Gilet devotees will recognise. A one-piece mahogany neck ensures heightened durability in varying climates, made all the more striking paired with the deep chocolate grain of the high-end African Ebony slab fretboard. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the GG1, the soundhole is surrounded by a ring of twinkling Abalone and Cocobolo purfling - the latter also binding either side of the American Black Walnut body. An exceedingly rare wood, Cocobolo is rarely found outside of national parks and reserves, with an infinitesimally minuscule amount available for the commercial market each year. No expense has been spared to ensure this instrument presents equally as superbly as it feels and sounds\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTurning our attention to the tail end of the GG1, a waxed American Black Walnut Bridge is beautifully complemented by Ivoroid bridge pins, inlaid with pearlescent Abalone. Through an extensive and rigorous testing process completed over Gerard’s decades of experience, a tusq saddle was selected as the most tonally rich option for this guitar. Producing sweeter harmonics in the mid-treble frequencies when compared to bone and ivory saddles, in addition to drastically heightened sustain; every point of contact between string and guitar has been tested and re-tested by Gerard, as well as the Artist Guitars team to ensure unobstructed resonance and a uniquely rich tonal profile.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFrom inception to prototype to production, every single feature on the Artist GG1 has been painstakingly designed by Gerard Gilet, according to the master luthier’s every aesthetic and construction principle. \u003cem\u003eForget what you know about signature guitar models… this is a guitar completely designed by its namesake.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWe could truly spend another 1000 words waxing lyrical about every minute detail that makes the GG1 incredible but at the end of the day, words can only go so far. So we'll leave you with just a couple more.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e''\u003c\/i\u003eThe Artist GG1 is the best acoustic guitar we have ever produced\u003ci\u003e'' - \u003c\/i\u003eIan Bush (Artist Guitars CEO \u0026amp; Founder)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote: This guitar is identical to the GG1EQ, the only difference being the choice of pickup. 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