{"product_id":"2001-tom-ribbecke-testadura-goldtop-masterbuilt-w-brazilian-rosewood-center-block-sides","title":"2001 Tom Ribbecke Testadura Goldtop - Masterbuilt w Brazilian Rosewood Center Block \u0026 Sides","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2001 Tom Ribbecke Testadura Goldtop - Masterbuilt w Brazilian Rosewood Center Block \u0026amp; Sides!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"73\"\u003ereally special, master-built Tom Ribbecke Testadura Goldtop\u003c\/strong\u003e from 2001. This is \u003cstrong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"120\"\u003enot a team-built guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eThis one is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"254\"\u003erare Goldtop Testadura\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring a \u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eremovable Brazilian Rosewood center block\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with \u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eBrazilian Rosewood sides\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"371\"\u003espruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"415\"\u003ehighly figured flamed maple back\u003c\/strong\u003e. The craftsmanship here is on another level, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"498\"\u003emulti-ply binding throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e, an \u003cstrong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eebony fingerboard with abalone dot inlays\u003c\/strong\u003e, and matching \u003cstrong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eebony pickguard and pickup rings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eIt’s loaded with a set of \u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eTom Holmes humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e, which pair incredibly well with the acoustic nature of the build. This is very much in that \u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eultimate ES-335-style territory\u003c\/strong\u003e, but with a more refined, \u003cstrong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"831\"\u003ejazz-focused voice\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eThe guitar is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. As is common with Goldtops, there is some \u003cstrong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003efinish checking\u003c\/strong\u003e along with a bit of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003efinish shrinkage around some of the binding\u003c\/strong\u003e, but nothing out of the ordinary. There is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003every little wear overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the frets show \u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003elittle to no wear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eIt comes complete with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eoriginal faux alligator skin hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gz3got\" data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3mhg1m\" data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"71vpz\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e All original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q1zbd6\" data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goldtop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nuum8x\" data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master-built by Tom Ribbecke; Brazilian Rosewood removable center block; high-end custom construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"opaezp\" data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eThis one \u003cstrong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eplays beautifully and sounds exceptional\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has a very \u003cstrong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eopen, resonant acoustic character\u003c\/strong\u003e, with outstanding sustain and rich harmonic overtones. 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