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Pepe Romero Custom B6 Mini Guitar German Spruce & Walnut "ROSEMARY" #363 - TUNED G-C-F-Bb-D-G
* NOTE - You will receive the Romero in the PHOTOS & VIDEO
Pepe was kind enough to hand deliver this custom B6 Mini Guitar to the store and even do some videos with me explaining and playing the instrument.
An original handmade custom B6 Mini Guitar made by Pepe Romero Jr. This is an absolutely gorgeous sounding, playing, and looking instrument. This is the first custom Mini Guitar from Pepe, and his custom made instruments sell very fast.
Keep in mind that when Pepe makes an instrument he does it all by hand by himself. To have an instrument hand made by one of the best luthiers in the world is priceless.
Most of Pepe's guitars start at 3x more than this incredible instrument.
Stop and look no further. If your a guitar or ukulele or guitarlele player you have found by far the greatest Mini Guitar made.
What is a B6 Mini Guitar?
- Body size of a baritone ukulele or baritone guilele
- 29-1/4 Inches - Total Length (from top of headstock to butt)
- 19-1/8 Inch Scale Length
- 1-17/18 Inch Nut Width
- 6 Strings
- TUNED G-C-F-Bb-D-G (Tuned up step and a half from standard guitar).
- TOP - Solid German Spruce
- BACK & SIDES - Solid Walnut
This is #363 which means it is the #363 instrument that Pepe Romero Jr has ever handmade. Please understand that Pepe Romero Jr is one of the best luthiers of guitars, guileles, and ukulele that is alive today.
Pepe took the musical genius that is inherent in his family, the Romero's, and instead of focusing on being a world case concert musician like his dad, Pepe Romero Sr., he decided to focus on building instruments.
Besides being my friend and one of the kindest persons you will ever meet, Pepe is fully committed and dedicated to the art of building the best instruments.
Everything on the B6 Mini Guitar is handmade by Pepe Romero Jr himself. There are no CNC machines, no outsourcing of work, it is 100% hand made from the best wood on the planet.
Even the neck is hand carved from a solid piece of Mahogany to get it down to the finely tuned masterpiece that it is. Easy to play, smooth, slim, and super comfortable when playing chords or fingerpicking.
Now the wood...
The top is made from solid German Spruce. The back and sides is solid Walnut. Walnut is not common wood used in many ukuleles but I can tell you that the combination of the Walnut and German Spruce produces the best sound I have ever heard on an instrument before.
The final touch on all of Pepe's handmade instruments is the French Polish that is applied to the wood. The French Polish is a old traditional way of applying the shellac to the instrument to produce the finest finish you will ever see. It's a time consuming process that takes weeks to do as each thin layer of finish is applied one at a time until you have built up at least 30 layers.
The benefits of the French Polish over traditional spray on finishes is it allows the wood to breath producing the most fantastic overtones and brilliance you will hear from an instrument.
The French Polish is a labor of love because of the time, effort and skill required to put it on. Most builders don't do it because it is not cost effective, which is yet another example of the care and dedication Pepe Romero Jr has to making instruments the right way.
SPECS:
- Handmade by Pepe Romero Jr. in San Diego, CA
- Top: Solid German Spruce
- Sides & Back: Solid Walnut
- Handcarved Neck: Spanish Cedar
- Spanish Heel Neck Joint
- Fretboard and Headplate: Madagascar Rosewood
- 29-1/2 Inches - Total Length (from top of headstock to butt)
- 19-1/8 Inch Scale Length
- 1-17/18 Inch Nut Width
- Rosette: Rope
- Purfling: Rope
- Binding: Madagascar Rosewood
- 6 Strings
- Gotoh Planetary 4:1 tuners
- Pepe Romero UG2 Guitar Strings
- TUNED G-C-F-Bb-D-A (Tuned up a step and a half from standard guitar).
- Lifetime Pepe Romero Jr Warranty on Craftsmanship & Materials (He is one of the best at taking care of his customers)
WARRANTY - Romero Creations 1 Year Limited Warranty
TERRY CARTER MUSIC STORE ADVANTAGE:
- Free Month Premium Membership at Uke Like The Pros ($29.95 Value) AND at Rock Like The Pros ($29.95 Value)
- Free 57 Point Instrument Inspection
- Custom Setup AVAILABLE (See Below)
- Free World Famous Candy Pack
- Free Uke Like The Pros Chord Chart
- Free Uke Like The Pros Microfiber Cloth
- Free Uke Like The Pros Sticker
- Fully Insured US and Worldwide Shipping
- Usually Ships Same Day - Unless Custom Work Added
- Easy Returns and Exchanges
* CUSTOM SETUP - Each instrument comes with a factory setup but a adding a custom setup is strongly recommend if you want the easiest playability, have arthritis, are particular about your setups and want a low action (how close the strings are to the fretboard) please click the "ADD SETUP" below.
* REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY - A humidifier is extremely important and it is recommended that you to get one. No matter where you live humidifiers not only protect your investment but also help the warranty process go smoother because you have taken the steps to ensure the safety and protection of your ukulele. If you ever have to file a warranty claim the first question asked will be if you have a humidifier.
* A PICKUP (several brands available) - click ADD PICKUP. Install times vary. If you need your instrument sooner please use the RUSH pickup option.
BASIC SETUP:
- 3-10 Business Day Turnaround + Shipping Time
- Adjust String Height At The Nut & Saddle For Easy Playability
ADVANCED SETUP:
- 3-10 Business Day Turnaround + Shipping Time
- Adjust String Height At The Nut & Saddle For Easy Playability
- Adjust Intonation
- Polish Frets & Fretboard
- Oil Fretboard & Bridge
- Reshape Nut Profile For Comfort & Smooth Tuning
- Fret Level (if needed)
- Balance Pickup (if needed)
* NOTE - You will receive the instrument in the PHOTOS
* Product may be shipped in manufacturing packaging to reduce waste.
* We give our instruments individual names to match their character
