Wildwoodians, every once in a while we come across a guitar builder with such singular vision and incredible creativity that we can't help ourselves. The guitar arrives and all activity in the shop ceases as we all crowd around the case and create a chorus of oohs and ahhs. That was the case when the first Conchers Baritone arrived from our friends at Castedosa guitars. Castedosa Guitars is the brainchild of former Fender Masterbuilder Carlos Lopez, and it was born of his love for his family ("Castedosa" is a combination of the first letters of his name, his wife's name, and his kids' names) and a desire to create his own legacy. It's truly a family endeavor--his wife hand-winds each and every pickup!
The Conchers's design is certainly the sort of creative idea that builds a lasting legacy, too. It takes inspiration from classic Fender shapes like the Tele, the Strat, and the Jazzmaster, but it also doesn't really look like any one guitar. It's evocative of the past, yet it's fresh, new, and exciting.
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Serial Number: 171
Specifications:
Brand Castedosa Guitars
Model Marianna Semi-Hollow
Built By Carlos Lopez
Finish Type Aged Laquer
Finish Color Aged Sonic Blue
Undercoat Lacquer
Weight 7.20 lbs.
Body Wood Double-Bound Alder with F-Hole
Binding Cream
Neck Wood Roasted Quartersawn Maple
Neck Finish Dark Mole Tint
Neck Shape V Profile
Neck Dimensions .900 1st - .940 12th
Scale Length 25.5"
Fingerboard Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlays Blocks
Fingerboard Radius 12"
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 1.685"
Frets 21 Jescar
Pickups 2 Hand-Wound Castedosa TS Humbuckers
Lower Bout Controls Volume, Tone, 3-Way
Hardware Aged Nickel/Chrome
Tuners Klusons
Bridge Mastery Tremolo
Pickguard 3-Ply Parchment Dove Guard
Case Hardshell Case
COA Yes