Bryant Trenier · 2008
A special Broadway from Bryant Trenier, made to commemorate his 50th guitar. A milestone instrument for the builder, and an interesting piece of his history given his rise in the world of lutherie. This Broadway has an elegant presence, beautifully figured woods (including the top, Adirondack, which is rare), and this example adds a particular significance for someone who follows this lauded luthier’s work.
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Specs / Measurements
2008
Adirondack spruce / figured maple
~1.75” nut
~25.5” string length
~2.25” string spacing at saddle
Parallel bracing
Grover tuners, open gear
Original TKL hard case, original pickup and pick guard not installed, but included.
Condition / Setup Notes
Excellent; The guitar remains in beautiful shape, and shows only light wear commensurate with its year, and as a guitar that has made some music. The wear is really only apparent once scanning in raking light. There is very light fret wear in typical locations. The acoustic pick guard currently on the guitar was made by the builder to replace the original pick guard that accommodated a floating pickup. The original pick guard and pickup assembly are included, although they are no longer a single unit. Currently set up with string height about 5/64” to 4/64” from bass to treble, with a touch of relief.
Additional Thoughts
I find these milestone instruments compelling. The number is part of the appeal, but I’m more interested in the guitar itself, and how the builder chose to mark the occasion. In this case, it’s a Broadway made specifically to commemorate Trenier’s 50th guitar. A meaningful detail, and a nice part of the instrument’s story. In this case a good bit of the celebration was in the material selection, utilizing a figured Adirondack top, and a high-figure set of maple. There’s an inlay on the headstock to mark the event too. If you’ve been following his work, this is a particularly interesting example to spend some time with.
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Bryant Trenier · 2008
A special Broadway from Bryant Trenier, made to commemorate his 50th guitar. A milestone instrument for the builder, and an interesting piece of his history given his rise in the world of lutherie. This Broadway has an elegant presence, beautifully figured woods (including the top, Adirondack, which is rare), and this example adds a particular significance for someone who follows this lauded luthier’s work.
Inquire about this guitar →
Specs / Measurements
2008
Adirondack spruce / figured maple
~1.75” nut
~25.5” string length
~2.25” string spacing at saddle
Parallel bracing
Grover tuners, open gear
Original TKL hard case, original pickup and pick guard not installed, but included.
Condition / Setup Notes
Excellent; The guitar remains in beautiful shape, and shows only light wear commensurate with its year, and as a guitar that has made some music. The wear is really only apparent once scanning in raking light. There is very light fret wear in typical locations. The acoustic pick guard currently on the guitar was made by the builder to replace the original pick guard that accommodated a floating pickup. The original pick guard and pickup assembly are included, although they are no longer a single unit. Currently set up with string height about 5/64” to 4/64” from bass to treble, with a touch of relief.
Additional Thoughts
I find these milestone instruments compelling. The number is part of the appeal, but I’m more interested in the guitar itself, and how the builder chose to mark the occasion. In this case, it’s a Broadway made specifically to commemorate Trenier’s 50th guitar. A meaningful detail, and a nice part of the instrument’s story. In this case a good bit of the celebration was in the material selection, utilizing a figured Adirondack top, and a high-figure set of maple. There’s an inlay on the headstock to mark the event too. If you’ve been following his work, this is a particularly interesting example to spend some time with.
Inquire about this guitar · Purchase & shipping policies
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