Here we have another handmade instrument built by Nicholas Giordano. He continues to exceed in excellence. This Tributo TD is the 3rd semi-hollowbody Giordano in existence and has an amazingly full but comfortable neck profile. His finish work is of the finest that any builder is making today. From the "nibs", fret work, inlays, binding, body contours, neck angle to the nut...everything is absolutely perfect on this guitar.
DETAILS
Weight = 7.5 lbs
Maple/Poplar Body (Laminate Construction) in Blonde
Mahogany Neck/Rosewood Fretboard 12" Radius
Hide Glue Neck Construction
Un-plasticized Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Celluloid Nitrate Inlays
24.562" Scale Length
Bone Nut
Jescar 51100 Nickel Silver Frets
Nut width = 1.69”
1st Fret Depth = .886” (measured from a vintage 58 Goldtop)
12th Fret Depth = .9745” (measured from a vintage 58 Goldtop)
Ron Ellis Bette Neck = 7.8k
Ron Ellis Bette Bridge = 7.75k
CTS Pots, NOS Sprague Vitamin Q PIO Caps, 50's Wiring
We thought going with a small block in blonde finish that's amber'd nicely would be a cool nod to such a rare bird. As usual the finish is amazing. Nicholas chose the best materials. Notice the mahogany neck grain. The "near center grain" is generally a strong piece of wood. The travel overseas through different climates has not phased it so far. Just sayin...
It's extremely resonant and lightweight. I chose my favorite vintage correct hardware from Pigtail Music and the incredible Ron Ellis Bette pickups. Both made in the USA and are a perfect match for it. What an inspiring instrument to play.
I'm proud to carry this one and the other Girodanos with some of our own "Zeke" requests. Nicholas was more than accommodating and really made these guitars truly great. His guitars will continue to grow in demand and those in the know already get it. Get them while you can!
*The recent tariff increases unfortunately have increased the cost to import these fine instruments. We sincerely hope that this changes soon.
