Haynes Excelsior

The Bay State Haynes Excelsior model is, in many ways, modeled after the original Gibson Nick Lucas guitars of the late 1920's. The small but deep body makes the guitar a virtual cannon but, at the same time, a pleasure to hold and play. It is the ideal professional's finger picking recording guitar. To see variations of this model go here or here.

Haynes Excelsior Specifications

25.4" Scale
Sitka Spruce top
Pre-War Scalloped Bracing
Hide Glue Construction
Indian Rosewood back and sides
Fully bound Ebony fingerboard with old style inlays
Oversized Soundhole
Multiple old style purfling inlay
Multiple old style rosette inlay
Fully bound Slot Head Mahogany neck
Micro-Adjusted bone nut and compensated saddle for perfect intonation
Scalloped old style ebony bridge
Lacquer finish

Modern Improvements:

Fully adjustable truss rod
Semi-hemispherical frets
Partial domed top
Double Tenon neck joint
Reverse kerf linings
Lightweight neck and end blocks
Tone Enhancer® Technology
72 Hour Tonerite® De-damping Treatment