Charles Cilia 'Bellaurora' – Australia 2019

From Cilia: 

‘In a world full of bold claims, statements and hype, Charles Cilia continues to go about his work the same way as he always has, letting his guitars speak for themselves. 

With a dedication, passion, an obsession with not accepting the norm, and over 20 years full-time guitar making experience, Charles is truly one of the worlds true master luthiers. 

Every Cilia guitar is a combination of Fine Woodworking, Art, Science and real-world touring and recording experience, culminating in guitars that are so 3-dimensional, organic and responsive, that they allow every guitarist to reach their full potential.’ 

Features: 

Model: Bellaurora 

Wood: Mahogany 

Fingerboard: Madagascar Rosewood 

Radius: 10" 

Scale: 24-5/8" Gibson Scale 

No. of frets: 22 

Fretwire: 103 

Neck Shape: HL43 

Neck Finish: Gloss 

Body Wood: Mahogany/Maple 

Bridge: Tonepros 

Machine Heads: Standard 

Neck Pickup: Trinity       

Bridge Pickup: Trinity + 

Volume: 1 x Push Pull  

Tone: 1 x Push Pull  

Switch: 3-way 

This Charles Cilia ‘Bellaurora’ is an excellent, Australian made guitar. It is a custom, made-to-order guitar and therefore not readily available, with a very long wait list to get your hands on one. This particular guitar was ordered from Charles at the Melbourne Guitar show in 2018. 

The guitar has the distinct and iconic ‘Cilia’ look with its shimmering blue finish, paired with the glossy mahogany back; it is absolutely stunning. True to Charles Cilia’s form, the attention to detail on this guitar is second to none, displaying the elite craftsmanship of one of Australia’s best guitar makers.  

The top shelf construction converts to a guitar that plays very nicely, it feels great in the hand and the Trinity pickups really kick with plenty of versatility in tone.  

This is a one-off, made-to-order guitar in excellent shape that sounds great.

Comes in its original hardshell case.