The Manhattan is the signature model of the Benedetto archtop line. The Manhattan incorporates Benedetto fine–lined binding package, unbound ebony finger rest and Benedetto cello–style tailpiece. Bob Benedetto selects the tonewoods, reviews the voicings and inspects each guitar. The Manhattan is also available in 7–string version.
Specificiations are:
Archtop body : 17" lower bout, 3" body depth Venetian cutaway
Carved top: hand–graduated and tuned, master grade European spruce
Carved back: hand–graduated master grade European flamed maple
Sides: Master grade European flamed maple
Bracing: X- braced European spruce
Binding: Fine–lined multiples of black/white throughout
Neck: Select, American flamed maple
Fingerboard: Ebony, 12" radius, with 12th fret abalone floral inlay
Nut: 1 ¾", bone
Scalelength: 25"
Frets: 21
Bridge: Ebony, adjustable with black wheels and posts
Tailpiece: Ebony with Benedetto tail adjuster
Pickup: 1 Benedetto S–6 (suspended)
Controls Volume mounted on fingerrest
Hardware: Gold tuning machines with ebony buttons
Finsh: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Color options: Claret, Antique Burst, Honey Blonde, Opulent Brown
Price $24,500 (winter 2009) at www.benedetto-guitars.com