Crews Maniac Sound EG-1500C Premium Limited
c2010s Crews Maniac Sound EG-1500C Premium Limited
The Crews Maniac Sound EG-1500C is a great guitar in its standard offering, with an ergonomic contoured body, great electronics, and a nice unplugged sound as well. This one is extra nice however, and is a limited premium model utilizing a Brazilian rosewood ply back, Birdseye maple sides, and a bear claw spruce top.
Specs / Measurements
c2010s
Solid bear claw spruce top, laminated Brazilian rosewood back, laminated Birdseye maple sides
Rosewood fingerboard
Contoured top and back plates
Colorful celluloid purfling, tortoise binding
Proprietary pickup system with mic blend
~628mm string length
~46mm nut width
~57.8mm string spacing at saddle
Gotoh lyre tuners
Original poly foam case
Condition / Setup Notes
Excellent; the guitar is overall in very clean shape, with only light surface wear and a string dent below the high e at the bridge. Setup with low string height about 2.25mm-1.75mm from bass to treble, and minimal relief. There is a truss rod in this guitar, so the relief is adjustable.
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I’m always searching for interesting nylon strings, and the EG1500C is a very cool production guitar that checks a lot of boxes. The neck dimensions themselves will appeal to many, with a shorter 628mm string length and a 46mm nut, which offers a bit of extra width. Although its primary use will likely be for use with sound reinforcement, it has a good sound unplugged and is a versatile guitar. In addition to its sound and functional use, it’s a nice departure aesthetically from the usual “crossover” style nylon string. I love the thick celluloid purfling and the tortoise binding sets things off nicely. The contoured top and back cuts a unique figure, and the sides almost have a twisted look that is pleasing. For this limited premium release, the Brazilian rosewood ply back is dramatically figured and with a line of sapwood down the middle. The pairing with Birdseye maple is a creative contrast, and the top too is striking with generous bear claw figure. A beautiful creation from the craftsman at Crews Maniac Sound based in Japan.
$2250
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This instrument ships for free via UPS Ground to the continental US.