Here for sale we have a Crafter GA-8 Acoustic guitar in Gloss Natural finish. Made in Korea in 2000, this guitar features an all-solid construction consisting of a Solid Engelmann Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, Mahogany neck and 21 fret Rosewood fingerboard with matching bridge along with a set of Crafter Deluxe chrome tuning machines.
The Mahogany neck sits comfortably in the hand, with a profile that resembles a ‘C’ providing easy fretting in any register and ergonomic thumb positioning up and down the neck. The Gloss finish to the rear of the neck provides a comfortable, smooth playing surface, along with the Rosewood fingerboard offering a pleasant feeling under the fingers, yielding a smooth playing surface. The 16” radius ensures that finger styles of playing are catered for as well as singer/songwriter styles. The Grand Auditorium body design ensures this instrument is comfortable and practical to play in seated or standing positions without feeling cumbersome, whilst also providing unobstructed access to the higher register.
This instrument's voice is warm and detailed, with the Mahogany back and sides producing a punchy and responsive midrange. The Solid Engelmann Spruce top adds to a balanced tone with a wonderful blooming tone, with bell-shaped highs and lows that are low and full. The understated high end of this guitar remains detailed but subtle, adding unique character to this guitar making for a great singer-songwriter guitar.
Brand - Crafter
Model - GA-8
Finish - Gloss Natural
Year - 2000
Made In - Korea
Top - Solid Engelmann Spruce
Back/Sides - Mahogany
Neck - Mahogany
Fingerboard - Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius - 16”
Frets - 21
Scale Length - 25.5”
Nut Width - 1.652”
Luthier Report
Our ID: 10411231741
Weight: 4.7lbs
Serial Number: 00113268
Aesthetic Condition:
Overall very good condition. Light scratching is present to the front face, visible under direct light from certain angles. Light scuffing/bubbling of the finish is visible to the bass side of the top edge. All other aspects of the headstock present minimal signs of past use.
The neck on this guitar previously had a crack, which has been glued to a professional standard in house. The finish on the rear of the neck has been blended to keep the back of the neck feeling consistent under the thumb. Small amounts of finish have chipped away where the crack occurred. Light patches of wood beneath the finish are visible behind the lower register (frets 1-3). Light scratching is present to the fingerboard over frets 17 and 18 where a light fret dress has been done to the 17th fret to reduce buzzing.
Overall very good condition. Light scratching is present to the front and rear face, only visible under direct light from certain angles. Light denting is also present to the front face, some of which do break the finish. This is most noticeable to the treble side of the lower bout.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any future work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional & adjustable. No truss rod adjustment tool included (hex 3/16")
Hardware: Fully functional with light signs of wear.
Structural: Due to the previously mentioned damage to the neck and headstock we are unable to ensure total structural stability, however it has proved satisfactory through testing and should not worsen through regular use.
Strings on Guitar - 11-52
Height of string from 12th Fret- Treble 2.25mm - Bass 2.75mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Electrics:
N/A
Case & Accessories:
No case is provided with this guitar.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.