{"product_id":"wide-sky-pl1-acoustic-electric-wide-sky-pl1-acoustic-electric-guitar-2017-unique-model-hand-rubbed-oil-finish2017-unique-model-hand-rubbed-oil-finish","title":"Wide Sky PL1 Acoustic \u0026 Electric Wide Sky PL1 Acoustic \u0026 Electric Guitar 2017 Unique Model Hand Rubbed Oil Finish2017 Unique Model Hand Rubbed Oil Finish","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;\"\u003e2018 Wide Sky PL1 Acoustic \u0026amp; Electric Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a really unique model from \u003cstrong\u003eWide Sky Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e, handmade in \u003cstrong\u003eTaos, New Mexico\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the \u003cstrong\u003ePL1\u003c\/strong\u003e, serial number \u003cstrong\u003e44\u003c\/strong\u003e, completed in \u003cstrong\u003eMarch of 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a great model this is. It clearly draws inspiration from the early Gibson L-1 guitars while incorporating Wide Sky's own distinctive approach and craftsmanship. The result is a guitar that feels vintage-inspired yet completely original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example features a beautiful \u003cstrong\u003ehand-rubbed oil finish in red\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with an \u003cstrong\u003eEbony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEbony bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eEbony pickguard\u003c\/strong\u003e. The aesthetics are understated but elegant, and the hand-built nature of the instrument is evident throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne particularly interesting feature is the \u003cstrong\u003efactory-installed acoustic pickup\/microphone system\u003c\/strong\u003e mounted at the bridge. It captures the guitar's natural acoustic voice very well and adds another layer of versatility to an already unique instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently have the guitar set up with \u003cstrong\u003ephosphor bronze strings\u003c\/strong\u003e, which really bring out its acoustic qualities. There are specialty strings available for players who wish to lean more heavily into the electric side of the instrument, making this a flexible platform depending on your playing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong\u003every good overall\u003c\/strong\u003e. There was a crack in the top near the armrest area that has been professionally repaired and is stable. 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