Used Spalt JD Custom 1-Off Electric Guitar 2005 w/OHSC

This Spalt custom piece is truly unlike anything else we've come across. Acoustically this guitar rings out with a tonal characteristic like a banjo mixed with a resonator. Plugged in the John Birch pickups truly shine. For those unaware, Birch made pickups and guitars which were utilized by Tony Iommi. They have a very full tone that is really lively and diverse. The construction of this guitar from Spalt is absolutely mind blowing. The customer encouraged Splat to really experiment and push the limits and the results are magical. The play-ability is off the charts with insanely low clean action and a unique feel from the fanned fret layout. Based on discussion with Spalt, it seems the instrument was made around 2005. 

Condition: “Very Good”. The guitar has cosmetic wear and tear. There is finish checking all over the instrument and a handful of light dings / scratches. The celluloid control plate does have one split in it running off from the 3-way toggle hole. It seems entirely stable. Outside of that, there are some scratches / marks on some of the metal portions of the instrument. This is most notable underneath the saddles where it is entirely unable to be avoided. At the end of the neck by the truss rod location some of the finish has been worn. 

*More info is available on Spalts website detailing design, construction, ideas, progress photos, etc….*

Specs / Features

• Walnut burl top - “reverse resonator spider”

• Flamed old-growth Mahogany / Rosewood back

• Inner Spruce acoustic resonate soundboard

• Flamed old-growth Mahogany neck

• Ebony fretboard bound with Flame Maple

• Novax fanned fret system - 25” / 28” scale length

• 2.15” nut width

• 24 frets

• Aluminum zero fret

• Dyed bone side markers

• Vintage John Birch humbcker pickups (biflux / hyperflux)

• 1 volume, 1 tone, 3-way toggle

• Interchangeable bridge plate system - (aluminum, brass, and rosewood)

• Removable string ferrule plate on back, allows access to secondary ferrules. 

• Mokume Saddles 

• Multiple string tiers to experiment with resonate points. 

• Steinberger banjo tuners

• Dunlop strap locks

• Weight: 6 lbs 13.5 oz 

• Includes a G&G hardshell case