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2001 Tom Ribbecke Testadura Goldtop - Masterbuilt w Brazilian Rosewood Center Block & Sides
2001 Tom Ribbecke Testadura Goldtop - Masterbuilt w Brazilian Rosewood Center Block & Sides
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Mint: blemish-free and not modified
Excellent: used instrument with minor cosmetic defects (light scratches, pick marks)
Very Good: used instrument with cosmetic defects (scratches, finish dings, buckle rash)
Good: used instrument in working order with significant cosmetic defects (scratches, dings, pick marks, buckle rash, binding cracks)
Fair: used instrument with imperfections that affect the function of the instrument
Poor: used instrument with imperfections that generally require repair
Non-Functioning: used instrument that does not work
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2001 Tom Ribbecke Testadura Goldtop - Masterbuilt w Brazilian Rosewood Center Block & Sides!
Here is a really special, master-built Tom Ribbecke Testadura Goldtop from 2001. This is not a team-built guitar — Tom built this one himself from start to finish, and it absolutely shows in every detail. The center block is removable so it's essentially two guitars in one!
This one is a rare Goldtop Testadura featuring a removable Brazilian Rosewood center block, along with Brazilian Rosewood sides, a spruce top, and a highly figured flamed maple back. The craftsmanship here is on another level, with multi-ply binding throughout, an ebony fingerboard with abalone dot inlays, and matching ebony pickguard and pickup rings.
It’s loaded with a set of Tom Holmes humbuckers, which pair incredibly well with the acoustic nature of the build. This is very much in that ultimate ES-335-style territory, but with a more refined, jazz-focused voice. It sustains extremely well even unplugged, with rich overtones and a very lively, responsive feel. This is one of those guitars that truly does everything well.
The guitar is in very good condition. As is common with Goldtops, there is some finish checking along with a bit of finish shrinkage around some of the binding, but nothing out of the ordinary. There is very little wear overall, and the frets show little to no wear.
It comes complete with the original faux alligator skin hardshell case.
The Details
- Condition: Very Good
- Originality: All original
- Finish: Goldtop
- Notes: Master-built by Tom Ribbecke; Brazilian Rosewood removable center block; high-end custom construction
Playability & Sound
This one plays beautifully and sounds exceptional. It has a very open, resonant acoustic character, with outstanding sustain and rich harmonic overtones. The Tom Holmes pickups deliver a warm, articulate tone that leans slightly toward the jazz side, but this guitar is incredibly versatile.
Specifications
- Builder: Tom Ribbecke
- Model: Testadura
- Year: 2001
- Top: Spruce
- Back: Highly Figured Flamed Maple
- Sides: Brazilian Rosewood
- Center Block: Removable Brazilian Rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony with Abalone Dot Inlays
- Pickups: Tom Holmes Humbuckers
- Tuners: Sperzel
- Pickguard: Ebony (with Ebony Pickup Rings)
- Nut Width: 1.80"
- Neck Depth (1st Fret): 0.83"
- Neck Depth (12th Fret): 0.88"
- Weight: 8.0 lbs
- Case: Original Faux Alligator Hardshell Case
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