One of my favorite woods is heavily figured Maple, and the premium back and side set used in this Monarch doesn’t disappoint! Combined with a Cocobolo fretboard, bridge, headplate, and a spalted Maple rosette, this guitar makes a stunning visual presentation. Gold-plated Waverly tuners with Snakewood buttons complete the statement. At Dogwood Guitars, tone always reigns supreme, so this guitar sounds as good as it looks. The select Sitka top has been voiced and tuned to provide clear, ringing tone with balance, clarity, and depth. This guitar is available for purchase, please contact me for more information.
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