The Harrison GB guitar was a collaboration between Doug and respected jazz guitarist Gary Benson. Both wanted an instrument with archtop qualities, but without the tendency to feed back at higher volume levels. This body design satisfies both requirements, offers increased sustain, and makes the guitar very comfortable to play — whether sitting or standing. The Classic GB is available with or without “F” holes.
Top | Hand-carved top of select aged Engelman Spruce |
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Body | Chambered Flamed Maple body with carved rib rest — 14¼" lower bout width and 2" depth |
Colour | Natural Top, Sepia-Tone Tint neck & body |
Finish | High-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer |
Binding | Wood binding and purfling to complement top |
Neck | Three-piece quarter sawn Flame Maple — width and shape to suit player |
Nut | Bone |
Fretboard | Bound Macassar Ebony with side dots — compound 12"-16" radius |
Peghead | High gloss black, or capped to match fretboard |
Frets | Medium-jumbo stainless steel fret wire — 22 frets |
Scale | 25" |
Pickup | Single Bartolini 5J humbucking neck pickup |
Pickguard | None |
Controls | Volume and tone — wood knobs to match fretboard — installed in body; Push/Pull Pot on tone knob for Series/Parallel wiring. |
Tuners | Three-a-side Schaller mini M6 or Gotoh 510 tuners — chrome, black, or gold with choice of buttons |
Bridge | Ebony to match fretboard |
Tailpiece | Ebony to match fretboard |
Strap Buttons | Schaller S-Lock strap locks |
Case | Custom Ameritage hardshell case |