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The Manhattan has become the signature model of the Benedetto archtop line. Made under Bob’s scrupulous supervision, the Manhattan consists of only the finest materials, designs and craftsmanship, including the Benedetto fine–lined binding package, unbound ebony fingerrest and Benedetto cello–style tailpiece. Bob painstakingly selects the tonewoods, reviews the voicings and inspects each guitar, assuring the ultimate in archtop beauty, tonality and playability. Imitated but never equaled, the Manhattan has raised the standard of carved top guitars and is truly the instrument by which all other archtops are measured. (Also available in 7–string). 
Archtop: 17" lower bout, 3" body depth
Venetian cutaway
Carved, hand–graduated and tuned, master grade
European spruce
Carved, hand–graduated master grade European
flamed maple
Master grade European flamed maple
X- braced European spruce
Fine–lined multiples of black/white throughout
Select, American flamed maple
Ebony, 12" radius, with 12th fret abalone floral inlay
1 ¾", bone
25"
21
Ebony, adjustable with black wheels and posts
Ebony with Benedetto tail adjuster
1 Benedetto S–6 (suspended)
Volume mounted on fingerrest
Gold tuning machines with ebony buttons
Ebony
Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Claret, Antique Burst, Honey Blonde, Opulent Brown
Pure nickel (.012–.052)
BODY
TOP
BACK
SIDES
BRACING
BINDING
NECK
FINGERBOARD
WIDTH at NUT
SCALE
FRETS
BRIDGE
TAILPIECE
PICKUPS
CONTROLS
HARDWARE
FINGERREST
FINISH
COLORS
STRINGS
U.S. RETAIL PRICE*: $24,500
(includes hardshell case)
*Prices subject to change without notice.
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