The Shakti DeLuxe came from the idea of making something really special and rare.
This guitar is not only thought for musicians but also and mostly for collectors.
First of all this is part of a strictly limited edition of 10 pieces personally signed by John McLaughlin.
While maintaining its hight acoustic quality has gotten new and spectacular features. The guitar is completely decorated with abalone.
A very handy "Manzer wedge" help the musician to hug easily the guitar as if it were a smaller one.
Two bevel that round the edges at the right arm and at the belly get the guitar more ergonomic.
In agreement with John, part of the profit will be given to a charity.
Standard Specs
Model | Shakti DeLuxe |
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Top | Italian bear claw spruce |
Back, sides, headplate, backplate, bridges, heel, and bindings | Ziricote |
Neck | 3 pieces mahogany/Italian Walnut/Mahogany |
Custom made tuner’s buttons | Ziricote |
Purflings | Green Abalone |
Double rosette | Green Abalone |
Inlay at the 12th fret | Loto flower of green Abalone |
Special decoration at the jack input | Green Abalone and white Vulcanized fiber |
Dot | Brass and Abalone |
7 strings bridge tuners | Gotoh stealth |
Fingerboard | Scalloped African Ebony |
“Manzer” Wedge | Makassar ebony |
Rimrest | Makassar ebony |
Armrest (inspired by Laskin) | Makassar ebony |
Frets | 23 |
Custom pins | Ebony, Brass and Abalone |
Nut width | 45 mm |
Scale lenght | 25,3” |
Amplification at the 6 strings bridge | Barbera soloist transducer |
Amplification at the 7 strings bridgee | K&K fantastick |
Tuners | Schaller M6 Gold |