{"product_id":"blazer-and-henkes-guitars-2017-phoenix-18-used","title":"Blazer and Henkes Guitars - 2017 Phoenix 18 - Used","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-to-late '90s Blazer and Henkes raised the bar on what could be done with a vintage-inspired modern guitar. Utilizing hand-selected, high quality tonewood, thin nitro finishes, hide glue construction and an attention to detail that came from studying the original vintage builds, Rudie and Willi entered in the American guitar world with a bang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough our founder Jim Baggett, Mass Street Music was front and center to these guitars as the original dealer to represent Blazer \u0026amp; Henkes in the States and this guitar is a wonderful reminder of why we had such confidence in their builds from the jump. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally ordered in 2014 and delivered in 2017, this Phoenix 18 exudes that mid-focused, spruce\/mahogany response that we love about vintage D-18s. The European \"Moon\" Spruce that B\u0026amp;H selected is quick and dynamic with the headroom usually associated with Adirondack\/Red Spruce that lets the player lean into the guitar and really drive it while still being pleasant when backing off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a wonderful \"bear claw\" to this top, that really visually sets it apart from so many 18-style guitars. Custom ordered with a vintage-inspired metal T-Bar, and the appropriate mid-30s neck profile, this feels like an old guitar in the left hand. Thanks to a fret dress, setup and new saddle this Phoenix 18 is ready to play. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere in Very Good condition, the thin nitro finish has aged gracefully, with a few minor imperfections showing over time, including on the bass side lower bout (see photos). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14-Fret Dreadnought body with hide glue construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrocellulose Lacquer Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForwarded-shifted, scalloped X-bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean \"Moon\" Spruce top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany Back and Sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany neck with mid-'30s neck profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDovetail neck joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-Bar Neck support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 3\/4\" Nut width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.4\" Scale length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTortoise-style pickguard, finished over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony belly style bridge with a cut-through saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 5\/16\" Nut width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Replacement saddle, original thinned saddle in the case)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial# 586\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838818804031,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G72630983","price":5475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/BH-Phoenix18-586-frontclose.jpg?v=1782094776","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/blazer-and-henkes-guitars-2017-phoenix-18-used","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}