{"product_id":"gilet-bay-state-australia-2018","title":"SOLD - Gilet Bay State - Australia 2018","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a beautiful 1920’s style body Gilet parlour guitar named after the brand - ‘Bay State’, that produced similar models in the USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSome information on ‘Bay State’:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e‘According to Gruhn and Carter’s Acoustic Guitars and Other Fretted Instruments, Bay State was a brand name of the John C. Haynes Co., of Boston. This company produced (or contracted with others to produce) a variety of fretted instruments including banjos, guitars, and mandolins. The line was particularly successful in the populous Northeast U.S. and no doubt arrangements were made to supply instruments to music teachers and schools.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis guitar comes from Gerard Gilet’s collection and is an excellent example of his fine skill and craftsmanship. It is absolutely stunning to look at, with features including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Calibri\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"-\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOld stock solid Brazilian Rosewood back and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Calibri\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"-\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMacassar ebony fretboard and bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Calibri\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"-\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSwiss pine top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Calibri\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"-\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRosewood neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Calibri\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"-\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScale length is 24.9” (Martin scale)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Calibri\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"-\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBound top and bottom with wonderful mother of pearl border on top and around sound hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Calibri\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"-\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBound fretboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Calibri\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"-\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandtune tuners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Calibri\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"-\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNitro lacquer finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Calibri\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"-\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSigned by Gerard himself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Gilet 'Bay State' is surprisingly resonant for a small-bodied guitar and has a rich and robust bottom end. It produces a nice warm and earthy tone that encourages one to continue playing. It has a medium to low action and plays beautifully, and the rosewood neck feels just right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOther than some very light scratches on the back, this guitar is in very good condition, with no dings or bruises to speak of. A fantastic, Australian made parlour guitar that looks and sounds unreal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes with its original hardshell case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53839044247871,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G45877113","price":2747.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/Gilet_Bay_State_-_Australia_2018.jpg?v=1782094981","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/gilet-bay-state-australia-2018","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}