Blind Guitars B-XXIV Acoustic Guitar with Redwood & Cocobolo

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The Blind Guitars B-XXIV is a creation that stands at the intersection of tradition and vision, born from the hands and imagination of French luthier Virgile Pilon. In the world of fine instruments, Pilon has established himself not only as a craftsman of uncommon precision but also as a poet of tone, building guitars that carry a rare intimacy with the player. His work is revered for its quiet strength, for the way it seems to hold the history of lutherie while speaking directly to the personal voice of each musician. Those who play his instruments often speak of a connection beyond wood and wire, a dialogue between builder and artist that continues long after the guitar leaves his bench.

The B-XXIV takes its form in the graceful lines of a modified 13-fret Ditson Style 11 body shape, a design that invites both power and subtlety in equal measure. Its top, carved from a resonant piece of Redwood, breathes with warmth and openness, carrying a voice that is both immediate and enduring. The highly figured Cocobolo back and sides shine with deep, shifting hues, their density lending both strength and sustain, while their beauty adds a sense of natural splendor to the instrument. A mahogany neck rises in balance between the two, joining strength to elegance, shaped for comfort and musicality.

Every detail of the B-XXIV reveals Pilon’s devotion to the marriage of artistry and function. The fingerboard is crafted of ebony, adorned with brass inlays and offset dot markers that glimmer with understated refinement. The headstock carries an ebony faceplate with Cocobolo accents, while the rear headplate mirrors this motif, tying front to back in visual harmony. Cocobolo continues its presence in the heel cap and end graft, binding the instrument together in continuity of design. Black acetate bindings with black and white purfling provide clean lines, framing the Redwood and Cocobolo in quiet contrast. An ebony bridge anchors the strings with dignity, its simplicity carrying the weight of tradition.

The tactile elements of the instrument reveal an awareness of the player’s need for fluidity and trust. A bone nut and saddle ensure clarity of tone, while medium nickel-silver frets invite ease of expression. The 16-inch fingerboard radius, paired with a 24 3/4-inch scale length and a nut width of 1 3/4 inches, creates a space that feels both familiar and inspiring, built for exploration and comfort. Black Schertler tuning machines with ebony buttons add a finishing touch of elegance and reliability, completing the player’s experience with both visual grace and mechanical precision.

The finish tells its own story: a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer envelops the body, bringing depth and glow to the woods, while a matte treatment on the neck offers a natural, unencumbered feel beneath the hand. Weighing just under five pounds, the B-XXIV balances delicacy with strength, inviting the musician to forget the instrument’s physical presence and step fully into its sound.

In Virgile Pilon’s hands, the B-XXIV becomes more than a guitar. It is a vessel for voice, a canvas for song, and a companion for those who seek music not only as performance but as communion. It is both deeply personal and broadly resonant, an instrument that invites each player into its spirit while carrying forward the presence of its maker. Through the B-XXIV, Pilon’s influence in the world of lutherie is made tangible: a bridge between the timeless art of the craft and the living, breathing music it inspires.

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