Description
Exc(-) condition. Limited edition high model from Deering that shows handwork by Greg Deering.
Very high grade of Figured Walnut in resonator, showing tight burl figure. Straight grained Walnut neck. Ebony flat fingerboard and peghead overlay, showing ornate inlays in fingerboard and headstock. Deering inlaid near top of peghead; Banner with GDL engraved at 19th fret. Very nice bindings and purflings – top and back edge of resonator have Ivoroid bindings and multiple strip of abalone below the ivoroid; Fingerboard shows same, Ivoroid main bindings with multiple strip of abalone purfling beneath the ivoroid; Peghead has multiple Ivoroid bindings showing on side and top edges, but no abalone; Heelcap is Ivoroid with abalone purflings beneath the ivoroid.
This instrument was lightly played, but just enough to put some light wear on it. Back of neck and back of resonator show normal shirt scuffing marks from handling. Frets show light-to-moderate wear, but do not need any attention (no buzzing).
