The Bay State Haynes Excelsior model is, in many ways, modeled after the original Gibson Nick Lucas guitars of the late 1920’s. The small but deep body makes the guitar a virtual cannon but, at the same time, a pleasure to hold and play. It is the ideal professional’s finger picking recording guitar. To see variations of this model go here or here, or for a very special version look here.
Haynes Excelsior Specifications
Sitka/Lutz Spruce top
Pre-War Scalloped Bracing
Indian Rosewood back and sides
Fully bound Ebony fingerboard with old style inlays
21 Frets
13 Frets to the body
Oversized Soundhole
Multiple old style purfling inlay
Multiple old style rosette inlay
Fully bound Slot Head Mahogany neck
Micro-Adjusted bone nut and compensated saddle for perfect intonation
Custom Ebony bridge
Super-Thin Nitro-Cellulose Lacquer finish
Modern Improvements:
Fully adjustable truss rod
Semi-hemispherical frets
Partially domed top
Lightweight neck and end blocks
Acoustic pickup ready
Tone Enhancer® Technology
72 Hour Tonerite® De-damping Treatment