Serial#: S2061GP. Robert Benedetto began building archtop guitars in 1968 in Hopatcong, New Jersey. Over his 47-year career he has built a reputation as one of the preeminent luthiers of our time. His instruments are played by some of the best contemporary jazz musicians as well as being highly sought-after by collectors. Benedetto helped to establish the modern style of archtop design characterized by minimalist ornamentation and the use of wood for bindings, pickguards, and tailpieces instead of the usual plastic and metal.

This Sinfonietta model is an elegant 16" non-cutaway design with an oval sound hole recalling the earlier "Orville-style" Gibson archtops produced prior to the 1920s. The top is carved from highly-figured Redwood and the back and sides are made of stunning Walnut. The instrument is finished in a hand-rubbed French polish. The guitar's ebony fretboard remains devoid of ornamental fret markings with the exception of the understated flower adorning the 12th fret.

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