"Fourth of July" White Spruce/Jimmy Carter Paulownia SJ Serial #039
Description: Modern SJ shape and bracing pattern. Salvaged blowdown White Spruce top from a tree which fell on July 4th, 1999. Paulownia back and sides grown and harvested by former US President Jimmy Carter near his home in Plains, GA. Paua shell accented three ring rosette with radial Macassar Ebony background. Macassar Ebony binding with Paua shell accented top purfling. Back and side purfling lines with a boxed Macassar Ebony end wedge with Paua accents. Five piece Mahogany, Maple, and Rosewood neck with hand-carved traditional pyramid style volute. Macassar Ebony headstock faceplate with Paua shell purfling accents. Macassar headstock backplate. Macassar Ebony fingerboard with Paua shell purfling accents and floral Paua/Mother of Pearl inlays. Gold Gotoh 510 tuners with Macassar Ebony buttons. Hand cut Paua shell logo with Mother of Pearl outline. Custom bound Macassar Ebony heel cap with Mother of Pearl "39" inlay. Unbleached bone nut and saddle. Macassar Ebony bridge. Fossilized Mammoth Ivory pins with Paua dots. Scale length: 25.34" Nut width: 1.75 Saddle spacing: 2 5/16"
Price: TBD. Proceeds from auction will be donated to charities of the former President's choosing.
Price: TBD. Proceeds from auction will be donated to charities of the former President's choosing.