The Rathbone No.2 uses a now classic ‘Orchestra Model’ body shape. This beautiful body shape is said to have been originally created in an attempt to lure members of dance orchestras away from their banjos, toward greater projection of the steel-stringed guitar.
A bright and clear combination of tonewoods, the Rathbone R2SMPBKcombines Solid Spruce on the top with Maple on the back and sides. This pairing delivers a bright immediate tone with superb projection, Maple is a very dense wood, This makes it a good choice for live performance because the clarity of tone cuts through the mix well.
Due to the environment in which it was initially designed to be used, the ‘OM’ was not a large-bodied guitar. In fact, few of the early ‘modern’ guitars would be considered large today. So, the ‘OM-sized’ Rathbone No.2 is not a large bodied guitar either, but the neck joins the body at the 14th fret, so the scale length is one that we would recognise from most modern guitars. When first used, this ‘long’ scale length was found to help deliver a remarkably, and some may say disproportionately, powerful and dynamic tone. The tuned strings are under greater tension than on shorter scale guitars, so they give a far greater tonal response and ‘punch’.
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce – Back & Sides: Maple – Scale: 25.5” / 650mm – Guitar Length: 41” / 1041mm – Neck: Mahogany – Fretboard: Rosewood – Bridge: Rosewood – Binding: Wood – Nut / Saddle: Bone (Nut 42mm) – Machineheads: Open Geared Chrome – Finish: Gloss.
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We can offer a variety of shipping options due to our long-term relationship with UPS FedEx DHL. Our warehouse staff will package all goods to our exacting specifications. Your products will go through a thorough inspection and be properly secured before they are delivered. We deliver to thousands of customers every day in a variety of countries. This demonstrates our dedication to become the biggest online retailer on earth. Warehouses and distribution centers can be located in Europe and the USA.
Note: Orders containing more than one product are assigned a specific processing time depending on the specific product.
We will carefully examine all items before sending. The majority of orders are delivered within 48 hours. Delivery time ranges between 3-7 days.
Returns
The stock is dynamic and we cannot control it completely due to the fact that many stakeholders are involved, including our factory and warehouse. The stock can change at any time. It is possible that the stock may run out after the order has been made.
Our policy is for 30 days. Unfortunately, if 30 days have passed after you bought your item, we will not be able to offer you a return or exchange.
To be eligible for a refund the product must be unopened and in the same condition as when you received it. The item must be returned in its original packaging.
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