1997 Harvey Leach 25th Anniversary Gabon Ebony Guitar
Description
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Leach 25th Anniversary Ltd Edition Ebony Guitar (used, 1997)
This guitar was the birthplace of Harvey's "Smoke and Mirrors" inlay technique
- Highly figured Gabon Ebony back & sides
- Italian Spruce top per the original owner
- This is #14 of 25 unique Limited Edition 25th anniversary guitars that Harv built in 1997
- This guitar has a Polar Bear theme with a spectacular headstock inlay of a polar bear atop of an iceberg with snow falling all around. There are snow capped mountain peaks in the distance.
- Also, the ebony fretboard is adorned with ascending Bear Paw prints.
- And, to top it off, the pick guard is inlayed with 2 Polar Bears walking on ice (beautiful mother-of-pearl & abalone).
- Even the heel cap is Mother of Pearl - and not surprisingly, so are the tuner buttons!
- The guitar also features a MOP/abalone rosette & top purfling.
- And let's not forget the MOP truss rod cover and that the headstock is bound and has MOP/abalone purfling.
- Ebony bridge with Ebony bridge pins
- 5 piece laminated neck
- The spruce top has fine finish crazing all over it, giving it a very cool vibe
- OHSC included
- What a great piece of history and part of Harvey's storied legacy!
OPTIONS
- Condition: Used, Excellent
- Frets to body: 14
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Nut width: 1 13/16"
- Saddle spacing: 2 3/16"