Gilmore Guitars unveils the Bobby G, an electric guitar constructed from monkeypod wood
Hollowbody model is loaded with Kent Armstrong mini humbuckers, with a range of options
Gilmore Guitars has introduced the Bobby G, a new lightweight, hollow electric guitar model boasting a body and neck constructed of monkeypod wood.
Other features include a medium C-shape neck, Kent Armstrong MFBV-2N Firebird mini humbuckers, a camel bone nut and celluloid cream binding.
Options include a choice of Madagascar ebony or rosewood fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets and custom mother of pearl inlays, tremolo or hardtail bridge and Kluson or Gotoh locking tuners.
The Bobby G is offered at a base price of $3,500.
For more information, head to Gilmore Guitars.
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