Elliott Capos Elite Guitar Capo 12" Radius G34E #Elliott Elite 12 G34E
Serial: Elliott Elite 12 G34E
$225.00
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The Fairbanks F 20 Nick Lucas 12 Fret is a wonderfully atmospheric guitar, rich with the romance and personality of the great small bodied acoustics of the early twentieth century. Showcased at the 2026 Fretboard Summit, it draws inspiration from one of the most distinctive designs of the golden era, pairing compact dimensions with an unusually deep body, a 12 fret neck joint, and a dark, beautifully aged presence.
Dale Fairbanks brings rare authority to this style of guitar. His decades of experience repairing and restoring vintage instruments have given him an intimate understanding of how the finest old acoustics were built, how they change over time, and why certain examples possess such extraordinary character. Rather than simply copying their appearance, Dale recreates the lightness, responsiveness, and organic musicality that make those instruments so captivating. His work has helped shape the modern appreciation for historically informed American guitar making, and the F 20 Nick Lucas is a particularly compelling expression of that vision.
A Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides give the guitar a warm, woody foundation, while Adirondack red spruce bracing adds clarity, strength, and expressive range. The deep body produces a voice far larger and more dimensional than its compact outline might suggest, with a rounded bass response, warm midrange presence, and clear, singing trebles. Its 12 fret construction places the bridge deeper into the most active area of the soundboard, encouraging a relaxed, open response with remarkable sensitivity. Fingerstyle passages bloom with color and intimacy, while blues, ragtime, and roots inspired accompaniment carry a dry, smoky authority.
The relic nitro lacquer aged black finish gives the guitar the appearance of an instrument that has spent decades making music. Grained ivoroid binding outlines the body, while a firestripe celluloid pickguard brings warmth and movement to the dark top. Madagascar rosewood is used for the fingerboard and bridge, complemented by an ebony headstock veneer and distinctive mother of pearl Nick Lucas fingerboard inlays. Relic nickel Waverly tuning machines with ivoroid buttons complete the vintage aesthetic with wonderfully convincing detail.
A soft V neck profile, 24 3/4 inch scale, 1 3/4 inch nut, and generous 2 5/16 inch bridge spacing create an inviting playing experience with comfortable string tension and ample room for intricate fingerwork. Weighing only 3 pounds 11 ounces, the F 20 feels light, lively, and resonant against the player. It is a guitar filled with old soul, unmistakable personality, and the kind of immediate musical connection that defines Dale Fairbanks’ finest instruments. A TKL hard case is included.
Other specifications include:
- Showcased at Fretboard Summit 2026
- Sitka Spruce Spruce Top
- Mahogany Mahogany Back & Sides
- Adirondack Red Spruce Braces
- Madagascar Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge
- Ebony Headstock Veneer
- Grained Ivoroid Body Binding
- Firestripe Celluloid Pickguard
- 12 Fret Neck Joint
- Deep Body
- Relic Nickel Waverly Tuning Machines with Ivoroid Buttons
- MOP Nick Lucas Fingerboard Inlays
- Soft V Neck Profile
- 1 3/4” Nut
- 2 5/16” Bridge Spacing
- 24 3/4" Scale Length
- Relic Nitro Lacquer Aged Black Finish
- TKL Hard Case
- 3 lbs 11 oz
- #0226401
For more information about the Fairbanks F-20 Nick Lucas 12 Fret, please contact us.
- Actual Weight
- 3.11
- Body Style
- 00
- Manufacturer
- Fairbanks
- Color
- Aged Black
- Model
- F-20
- Body Style
- 12 Fret
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
- Pickup
- No
- Body Style
- Deep Body
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SKU: 0226401
Weight:
3 lbs
11 oz
Fairbanks F-20 Nick Lucas 12 Fret - Sitka Spruce & Mahogany - Aged Black #0226401
$8,500.00
- Condition:
- New
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The Fairbanks F 20 Nick Lucas 12 Fret is a wonderfully atmospheric guitar, rich with the romance and personality of the great small bodied acoustics of the early twentieth century. Showcased at the 2026 Fretboard Summit, it draws inspiration from one of the most distinctive designs of the golden era, pairing compact dimensions with an unusually deep body, a 12 fret neck joint, and a dark, beautifully aged presence.
Dale Fairbanks brings rare authority to this style of guitar. His decades of experience repairing and restoring vintage instruments have given him an intimate understanding of how the finest old acoustics were built, how they change over time, and why certain examples possess such extraordinary character. Rather than simply copying their appearance, Dale recreates the lightness, responsiveness, and organic musicality that make those instruments so captivating. His work has helped shape the modern appreciation for historically informed American guitar making, and the F 20 Nick Lucas is a particularly compelling expression of that vision.
A Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides give the guitar a warm, woody foundation, while Adirondack red spruce bracing adds clarity, strength, and expressive range. The deep body produces a voice far larger and more dimensional than its compact outline might suggest, with a rounded bass response, warm midrange presence, and clear, singing trebles. Its 12 fret construction places the bridge deeper into the most active area of the soundboard, encouraging a relaxed, open response with remarkable sensitivity. Fingerstyle passages bloom with color and intimacy, while blues, ragtime, and roots inspired accompaniment carry a dry, smoky authority.
The relic nitro lacquer aged black finish gives the guitar the appearance of an instrument that has spent decades making music. Grained ivoroid binding outlines the body, while a firestripe celluloid pickguard brings warmth and movement to the dark top. Madagascar rosewood is used for the fingerboard and bridge, complemented by an ebony headstock veneer and distinctive mother of pearl Nick Lucas fingerboard inlays. Relic nickel Waverly tuning machines with ivoroid buttons complete the vintage aesthetic with wonderfully convincing detail.
A soft V neck profile, 24 3/4 inch scale, 1 3/4 inch nut, and generous 2 5/16 inch bridge spacing create an inviting playing experience with comfortable string tension and ample room for intricate fingerwork. Weighing only 3 pounds 11 ounces, the F 20 feels light, lively, and resonant against the player. It is a guitar filled with old soul, unmistakable personality, and the kind of immediate musical connection that defines Dale Fairbanks’ finest instruments. A TKL hard case is included.
Other specifications include:
- Showcased at Fretboard Summit 2026
- Sitka Spruce Spruce Top
- Mahogany Mahogany Back & Sides
- Adirondack Red Spruce Braces
- Madagascar Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge
- Ebony Headstock Veneer
- Grained Ivoroid Body Binding
- Firestripe Celluloid Pickguard
- 12 Fret Neck Joint
- Deep Body
- Relic Nickel Waverly Tuning Machines with Ivoroid Buttons
- MOP Nick Lucas Fingerboard Inlays
- Soft V Neck Profile
- 1 3/4” Nut
- 2 5/16” Bridge Spacing
- 24 3/4" Scale Length
- Relic Nitro Lacquer Aged Black Finish
- TKL Hard Case
- 3 lbs 11 oz
- #0226401
For more information about the Fairbanks F-20 Nick Lucas 12 Fret, please contact us.
- Actual Weight
- 3.11
- Body Style
- 00
- Manufacturer
- Fairbanks
- Color
- Aged Black
- Model
- F-20
- Body Style
- 12 Fret
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
- Pickup
- No
- Body Style
- Deep Body
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