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A stunning custom acoustic guitar crafted by renowned luthier Gary Branzell, featuring extraordinary Claro Walnut from wood carefully selected and stored since the early 1990s. This one-of-a-kind instrument was created especially for Nevada Bighorns Unlimited for tonight’s banquet. This guitar is one-of-a-kind!
About the Wood
The guitar showcases museum-quality quarter-sawn Claro Walnut from prized gunstock-grade timber, matched and bookmatched for maximum visual impact. The rich grain patterns and warm tones make this piece as beautiful to display as it is to play.
Craftsmanship
Built in Gary's signature pre-war vintage style, this Branzell Hardtop 00 12-Fret Tone Top model features traditional hot hide glue construction and an ultra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Every detail reflects old-world craftsmanship and meticulous attention to tone quality.
Premium Features
Highest grade quarter-sawn Claro Walnut top, back, and sides
Genuine Honduras Mahogany neck with Ebony fretboard
Genuine Mammoth Ivory nut, saddle, and custom NBU petroglyph inlays
Carved Ebony pyramid bridge
Vintage celluloid tortoise shell binding
Gold-plated Grover tuners
Red Spruce scalloped bracing for exceptional tone
24.9" scale length
Includes TKL premium hardshell case
Sound Character
Hardwood-topped Branzell guitars are known for their crisp, rich, perfectly balanced tone with exceptional volume and a smooth, warm character that players describe as "chocolate smoothness."
Donated by: Gary Branzell
Auction Location:
2707 S. Virginia St, Reno, Nevada, 89502, United States
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
0% |
Additional Fees:
| Fee | Amount | Applicable Locations | Applied To |
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3%
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Not Applicable
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This fee applies to the total of the invoice
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Shipping Details:
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Payment Details:
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3% credit card processing fee applied to online winning bidders
Accepted Payment Methods:
1. If an auction time is not paid in full prior to the end of the banquet, full payment must be received using credit card, money order, or cashier's check by TBD, 2025.The check must be sent to:
Nevada Bighorns Unlimited
c/o MSM Sheet Metal
1100 E. Greg Street
Sparks, Nevada 89431
2. Credit Cards must be used for full or partial payments of auction items. A 3% fee will be charged for any credit card transaction.
3. Failure to complete the payment transaction by TBD, 2024 will result in forfeiture and we will attempt to sell the auction item to the next bidder.
4. All Heritage Tag Forms must be completed and submitted to NDOW within 30 days of auction purchase.