SOLD - Gilet 'Double 0' - Aust 1997

Here is another beautifully built instrument from one of Australia’s pre-eminent luthiers, Gerard Gilet. A 00 style with 12 frets clear of the body and encompassing Gerard’s own intrinsic design principles and a dedication to a build quality second to none.

Features –

Master Grade Alaskan Sitka Spruce Top

Back & Sides are Quartersawn Honduran Rosewood 

New Guinea Rosewood Neck

Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard

Abalone Dot Fingerboard Markers

Brazilian Rosewood bridge

Medium Jumbo Frets

Body Depth 4 1/2”

Maple Binding

Small Herringbone Purfling

Bone Nut 

Nut Width 45mm and 57mm @ 12th fret

Waverley Tuners

Clear Pickguard

Pearl Logo Headstock Inlay

Multiple Nitrocellulose Lacquer Coating

Of course it’s a spectacular guitar with sound to match. Bright sparkly top end, tight & full down low, with a very focused midrange punch that really cuts. Wonderfully balanced in tone with excellent projection and solid sustain.

Gerard built this one for its one owner in 1997. It is in excellent, almost new condition. There are some light pick marks below the sound hole, but virtually not another sign of wear on the entire instrument.

Gerard Gilet has been at the forefront of acoustic guitar design in Australia for over 30 years, making instruments by hand for a clientele of serious musicians and professionals. Gilet guitars have become highly regarded and sought after, especially since Gerard has slowed down his output significantly in recent years.

Every one of Gerard’s guitars are wonderful instruments, and this one is another example of his thoughtful design and impeccable workmanship.

Comes in a Cordoba soft shell case in excellent condition.