Paramount Guitars: Instrument detail

Veillette Gryphon (SOLD)

Maker: Viellette (USA)
Model: Gryphon 12
Back/Sides Wood: Honduran Mahogany
Finish: Deep Red
Top Wood: Sitka
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Bindings: Ebony
Tuners: Gotoh w/Tortoise buttons
Headstock Inlay: Pearl
Bridge: Pau Ferro
Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
Side Markers: MOP
Frets to Body: 13
Cutaway: Yes
Case: SKB Hardshell
Pickup: D-tar Wavelength w/Preamp
Nut Width: 1-7/8"
Scale Length: 18.5"
String Spacing: 2-1/4"
Lower Bout: 12-1/2"
Body Depth at the End Pin: 3-5/8"
Comments: This thing is a BLAST to play! It is tuned D to D with unison courses. So, to get a complete octave simply put a capo on the 2nd. This allows you to play anything you normally play, just higher. I immediately put it into my favorite open tuning and the fun has not stopped. It is chimey and full but also has plenty of punch and volume, similar to a good Mandolin. I am very impressed with the intonation and found this instrument to be extremely articulate and easy to play. This is definitely in a class of its own with endless possibilities for both studio and live performance.