Santa Cruz Baritone D Model - Dark Forest Ancient Cypress & Macassar Ebony
Serial: 8064 SCGC
Weight: 4 lbs 12 oz
$16,290.00
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The McPherson MG 4.0 XP in Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Macassar Ebony is a breathtaking fusion of ancient natural history and forward thinking guitar design. McPherson has long occupied a fascinating place among the world’s most innovative acoustic guitar makers, respecting the traditions of fine lutherie while fearlessly reconsidering nearly every aspect of how an acoustic instrument can be built. From its offset soundhole and cantilevered neck to its advanced carbon reinforcement and carefully engineered internal architecture, the MG represents a pursuit of greater resonance, stability, sustain, and expressive freedom. McPherson does not simply refine familiar ideas. The company pushes beyond them, creating instruments with an unmistakable identity in both voice and appearance.
At the heart of this extraordinary guitar is a material never before used for the soundboard of a McPherson: Dark Forest Ancient Cypress. Carbon dated at an astonishing 3,758 years old, this spectacular and exceedingly rare wood carries a depth of history that is almost impossible to comprehend. Its beauty is immediate, but its age and natural seasoning give it an even greater sense of significance. As the first McPherson ever built with an Ancient Cypress top, this MG 4.0 XP stands as a genuine milestone for the company and a singular opportunity for the collector. Tonally, the Ancient Cypress offers a compelling balance of warmth, clarity, immediacy, and harmonic richness, allowing the guitar to respond with sensitivity while retaining the power and expansive character for which McPherson instruments are known.
The Macassar Ebony back and sides provide a dramatic visual and sonic complement to the ancient top. Dense, powerful, and richly overtone laden, the ebony adds authority to the low end, focus through the midrange, and a clear, glasslike definition across the trebles. The combination creates a voice that feels deep and luxurious, yet remarkably articulate. Flamed Koa binding traces the body with glowing natural color, while a Madagascar Rosewood headcap and backstrap, Mother of Pearl headcap inlay, Ebony fretboard, and flowing Wave fretboard inlay complete an aesthetic that is both organic and distinctly modern.
McPherson’s cantilevered Sapele neck helps free the soundboard from unnecessary restriction, encouraging a more open and responsive voice. A unidirectional high modulus carbon nonadjustable truss rod supplies exceptional strength and stability without the weight and tonal influence of a conventional metal rod. The Spruce, Rosewood, and Spruce brace system is engineered to support the top while allowing it to move with remarkable efficiency. An Ebony bridge, bone nut and saddle, gold StewMac frets, and gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines bring together precise performance, elegant appearance, and long term reliability.
With a 25 1/2 inch scale length, 1 3/4 inch nut width, 2 5/32 inch width at the twelfth fret, 2 7/8 inch saddle width, and 14 inch fretboard radius, the MG 4.0 XP offers a spacious and confident playing experience. Its four inch body depth is paired with an 11 1/8 inch upper bout, 10 1/8 inch waist, and powerful 16 inch lower bout. The body measures 20 1/8 inches in length, with an overall instrument length of 41 1/2 inches. Despite its substantial presence and sophisticated construction, the guitar weighs an even six pounds.
An L.R. Baggs Element pickup with volume control translates the instrument’s natural voice cleanly and dependably for amplified performance. A custom Ameritage hardshell case is included to provide protection worthy of such a rare creation.
This McPherson MG 4.0 XP is more than an exceptional acoustic guitar. It is a meeting of ancient wood and modern imagination, built from a soundboard nearly four millennia old and shaped through some of the most progressive ideas in contemporary lutherie. As the first McPherson ever created with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress, it is historically significant, visually mesmerizing, and endowed with a voice as distinctive as the materials and thinking behind it.
Other specifications of the McPherson MG 4.0 XP include:
- Dark Forest Ancient Cypress Top - Carbon Dated at 3758 Years Old
- Macassar Ebony Back & Sides
- Flamed Koa Binding
- Madagascar Rosewood Headcap & Backstrap
- Mother of Pearl Headcap Inlay
- Ebony Fretboard
- Wave Fretboard Inlay
- Cantilevered Sapele Neck
- Unidirectional High Mod Carbon Non-adjustable Truss Rod
- Stew Mac Gold Frets
- Ebony Bridge
- Spruce/Rosewood/Spruce Brace Kit
- Bone Nut & Saddle Material
- L.R. Baggs Element w/Volume Control Electronics
- Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners
- 25 1/2" Scale
- 4" Body Thickness
- 11 1/8" Upper Bout
- 10 1/8" Waist
- 16" Lower Bout
- 20 1/8" Body Length
- 41 1/2" Overall Length
- 14" Fretboard Radius
- 1 3/4" Nut Width
- 2 5/32" 12th Fret Width
- 2 7/8" Saddle Width
- Ameritage Custom Hardshell Case
- 6 lb 0 oz
- #2790
For more information about the McPherson MG 4.0 XP, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- McPherson
- Body Style
- Grand Auditorium
- Condition
- Brand New
- Model
- MG 4.0 XP
- Actual Weight
- 6.0
- Series
- MG
- Body Style
- Cutaway
- Strings
- 6
- Pickup
- Yes
- Color
- Natural
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SKU: 2790 MCPHERSON
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McPherson MG 4.0 XP - Dark Forest Ancient Cypress & Macassar Ebony #2790
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The McPherson MG 4.0 XP in Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Macassar Ebony is a breathtaking fusion of ancient natural history and forward thinking guitar design. McPherson has long occupied a fascinating place among the world’s most innovative acoustic guitar makers, respecting the traditions of fine lutherie while fearlessly reconsidering nearly every aspect of how an acoustic instrument can be built. From its offset soundhole and cantilevered neck to its advanced carbon reinforcement and carefully engineered internal architecture, the MG represents a pursuit of greater resonance, stability, sustain, and expressive freedom. McPherson does not simply refine familiar ideas. The company pushes beyond them, creating instruments with an unmistakable identity in both voice and appearance.
At the heart of this extraordinary guitar is a material never before used for the soundboard of a McPherson: Dark Forest Ancient Cypress. Carbon dated at an astonishing 3,758 years old, this spectacular and exceedingly rare wood carries a depth of history that is almost impossible to comprehend. Its beauty is immediate, but its age and natural seasoning give it an even greater sense of significance. As the first McPherson ever built with an Ancient Cypress top, this MG 4.0 XP stands as a genuine milestone for the company and a singular opportunity for the collector. Tonally, the Ancient Cypress offers a compelling balance of warmth, clarity, immediacy, and harmonic richness, allowing the guitar to respond with sensitivity while retaining the power and expansive character for which McPherson instruments are known.
The Macassar Ebony back and sides provide a dramatic visual and sonic complement to the ancient top. Dense, powerful, and richly overtone laden, the ebony adds authority to the low end, focus through the midrange, and a clear, glasslike definition across the trebles. The combination creates a voice that feels deep and luxurious, yet remarkably articulate. Flamed Koa binding traces the body with glowing natural color, while a Madagascar Rosewood headcap and backstrap, Mother of Pearl headcap inlay, Ebony fretboard, and flowing Wave fretboard inlay complete an aesthetic that is both organic and distinctly modern.
McPherson’s cantilevered Sapele neck helps free the soundboard from unnecessary restriction, encouraging a more open and responsive voice. A unidirectional high modulus carbon nonadjustable truss rod supplies exceptional strength and stability without the weight and tonal influence of a conventional metal rod. The Spruce, Rosewood, and Spruce brace system is engineered to support the top while allowing it to move with remarkable efficiency. An Ebony bridge, bone nut and saddle, gold StewMac frets, and gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines bring together precise performance, elegant appearance, and long term reliability.
With a 25 1/2 inch scale length, 1 3/4 inch nut width, 2 5/32 inch width at the twelfth fret, 2 7/8 inch saddle width, and 14 inch fretboard radius, the MG 4.0 XP offers a spacious and confident playing experience. Its four inch body depth is paired with an 11 1/8 inch upper bout, 10 1/8 inch waist, and powerful 16 inch lower bout. The body measures 20 1/8 inches in length, with an overall instrument length of 41 1/2 inches. Despite its substantial presence and sophisticated construction, the guitar weighs an even six pounds.
An L.R. Baggs Element pickup with volume control translates the instrument’s natural voice cleanly and dependably for amplified performance. A custom Ameritage hardshell case is included to provide protection worthy of such a rare creation.
This McPherson MG 4.0 XP is more than an exceptional acoustic guitar. It is a meeting of ancient wood and modern imagination, built from a soundboard nearly four millennia old and shaped through some of the most progressive ideas in contemporary lutherie. As the first McPherson ever created with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress, it is historically significant, visually mesmerizing, and endowed with a voice as distinctive as the materials and thinking behind it.
Other specifications of the McPherson MG 4.0 XP include:
- Dark Forest Ancient Cypress Top - Carbon Dated at 3758 Years Old
- Macassar Ebony Back & Sides
- Flamed Koa Binding
- Madagascar Rosewood Headcap & Backstrap
- Mother of Pearl Headcap Inlay
- Ebony Fretboard
- Wave Fretboard Inlay
- Cantilevered Sapele Neck
- Unidirectional High Mod Carbon Non-adjustable Truss Rod
- Stew Mac Gold Frets
- Ebony Bridge
- Spruce/Rosewood/Spruce Brace Kit
- Bone Nut & Saddle Material
- L.R. Baggs Element w/Volume Control Electronics
- Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners
- 25 1/2" Scale
- 4" Body Thickness
- 11 1/8" Upper Bout
- 10 1/8" Waist
- 16" Lower Bout
- 20 1/8" Body Length
- 41 1/2" Overall Length
- 14" Fretboard Radius
- 1 3/4" Nut Width
- 2 5/32" 12th Fret Width
- 2 7/8" Saddle Width
- Ameritage Custom Hardshell Case
- 6 lb 0 oz
- #2790
For more information about the McPherson MG 4.0 XP, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- McPherson
- Body Style
- Grand Auditorium
- Condition
- Brand New
- Model
- MG 4.0 XP
- Actual Weight
- 6.0
- Series
- MG
- Body Style
- Cutaway
- Strings
- 6
- Pickup
- Yes
- Color
- Natural
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