{"product_id":"r-l-mattingly-classical-guitar-1986-6104","title":"R. L. Mattingly Classical Guitar (1986)","description":"R. L. Mattingly Classical Guitar (1986), made in Long Beach, California, French polish finish, Indian rosewood back and sides, spruce top; mahogany, hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a very fine handmade classical built by the late Bob Mattingly, who crafted his instruments individually in Long Beach California in the '70s and '80s. An extremely high-grade concert guitar, this instrument carries Mattingly's signature and wax seal and is marked 1986-7. The mahogany neck carries a 3-piece center laminate; the back and sides are very fine-grained Indian rosewood and all features are top grade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMattingly guitars are very individual instruments, as he constantly experimented with his designs. This is a very traditional Spanish-style instrument, the only oddity being two side position dots at the 5th and 7th fret positions. This guitar has been well-played and has an excellent sound, and remains all original except for a set of handmade Gilbert tuning pegs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 40 in. (101.6 cm.), 14 5\/8 in. (37.1 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 4 1\/8 in. (10.5 cm.) in depth at side, taken at the end block. Scale length is 26 in. (660 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/8 in. (54 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean overall with some light wear -- small scratches, dings, etc., but no heavy finish loss. The guitar has been played fairly extensively but has no major repairs; the back seam has opened slightly and has been resealed. This guitar has a very good sound with plenty of depth and volume. A nicely aged concert instrument. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"R. L. Mattingly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853318082700,"sku":"6104","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_c707bff6-fb15-45b0-87fc-c1a7d97c7590.jpg?v=1774334426","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/r-l-mattingly-classical-guitar-1986-6104","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}