{"product_id":"scott-shepherd-cutaway-classical-guitar-1987","title":"Scott Shepherd Cutaway Classical Guitar, 1987  [USED]","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt in Toronto during 1987, this Scott Shepherd cutaway classical showcases the builder's skill and attention to detail in his work building and repairing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScott Shepherd, now retired, worked for many years repairing instruments at all three locations of The Twelfth Fret repair shop.  His work is very clean and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is in overall good condition with some expected wear to the finish including lacquer checking.  There is a slight separation along the centerline of the top extending from the bridge.  The neck profile is somewhat rounder and feels slimmer than traditional European classical guitars, more like a Laskin than a Ramirez.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonally, the instrument is well balanced with good representation throughout the harmonic range.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold with its original hard shell case. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with a standard Spanish style body shape, this Scott Shepherd cutaway Classical pairs a Red Cedar top with Indian Rosewood for the back, sides and body binding.   The top's double-X style bracing influenced by Charles Fox and his Guitar Research \u0026amp; Design Center in South Stafford, Vermont.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body blocks and neck are Mahogany, while the linings are Spruce; the rear braces and center strip are Cedar.   The cutaway is a rounded Venetian style permitting access to the 16th fret, past the standard 12th fret body joint.  In total, there are 21 frets with the 21st being a half-width extending over the soundhole. There is an adjustable truss rod, accessed through the sound-hole.  The neck joint is a dovetail, and the headstock is a spliced section of Mahogany, providing resistance to breakage.  The fingerboard, bridge, head plate and heel cap are Ebony.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nut and saddle are bone, and the tuners are Schaller.  There are no electronics installed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1993%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"No Returns or Refunds on Used or Consignments - The Twelfth Fret\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/5497\/files\/No-Refunds-No-Returns-On-Used-or-Consignment-Items-TheTweflthFret.jpg?v=1717033061\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.4317%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThere are no refunds or returns on used items unless authorized in advance by a Twelfth Fret Sales Associate at time of sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.12fret.com\/the-twelfth-fret-terms-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Our Full Terms Here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Cutaway Classical Guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Scott Shepherd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument year:\u003c\/strong\u003e  1987 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e   Gloss Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e   Classical Guitars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument serial number:  \u003c\/strong\u003e7\/87, built in Toronto mid-1987  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.12fret.com\/pages\/the-twelfth-fret-used-instrument-and-amplifier-rating-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstrument Condition\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-handed\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  3.96 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e  1.8  kgs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e   25.7 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e   652 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cspan\u003e 2.151 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e  54.65 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCITIES Documentation Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase included:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase original:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItems in Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard Shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190837 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; 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