Fairbanks F-60 Salvage - Burst - Sinker Sitka Spruce & Old Mahogany

Built as part of the Fairbanks F-60 Salvage Series, this instrument represents a thoughtful balance of heritage materials, restrained craftsmanship, and long-term musical intent. The sinker Sitka spruce top offers exceptional responsiveness and depth, paired with old mahogany back and sides that lend warmth, focus, and a mature, settled character. Adirondack bracing supports a wide dynamic range with clarity and headroom, while a nitrocellulose finish allows the guitar to resonate freely and continue developing over time. Every material choice reflects a preference for tonal integrity over excess, favoring substance that reveals itself more deeply the longer the instrument is played.

The mahogany neck is shaped in an Easy V profile that feels immediately familiar and confident, complemented by an Indian rosewood fingerboard and bridge for balance and articulation. Ivoroid binding, mother of pearl inlays, a tortoise celluloid pickguard, and Waverly tuners provide understated visual refinement without distraction. At a 25.5-inch scale with a 1.75-inch nut width, the guitar offers precision, comfort, and authority under the hands of a discerning player. Housed in a quality TKL case, this Fairbanks is not a statement piece meant for display alone, but a refined, enduring instrument built for those who value nuance, longevity, and quiet excellence.

Other specifications include:

• Style: F-60 Salvage Series
• Top: Sinker Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Old Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Easy V
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
• Bridge: Indian Rosewood
• Bracing: Adirondack
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Finish: Nitrocellulose
• Pickguard: Tortoise Celluloid
• Tuners: Waverly
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl (MOP)
• Binding: Ivoroid
• Case: TKL
• Weight: 3 lbs 10 oz
• Serial Number: 1025381

For more information about the Fairbanks F-60 Salvage Series, please contact us.

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