Veillette Avante Gryphon High-Tuned 12-String Acoustic Guitar
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Celestial, sparkling highs and a punchy midrange allow the Avante Gryphon to be played like a mandolin, but in a tuning that's familiar for guitarists.
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
---|---|
Mahogany neck | Great sustain, strength, and warm tone |
Rosewood fretboard | Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel |
Solid mahogany back and sides | Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange |
Solid spruce top | Punchy, articulate and warm sound |
Overview
Veillette Guitars takes great pride in offering guitarists a whole new tonality in an affordable package. Veillette Gryphons have found their way onto the biggest stages been and heard on some of the most listened-to recordings in the business. The Avante Gryphon continues in this tradition delivering the same exciting tonal personality: mandolin-like punch, with shimmering, naturally chorused top end character.
Celestial, sparkling highs and punchy mid-register allow the Avante Gryphon to shine in a wide range of applications. Guitarists can immediately play mandolin-style parts in a new high register without learning a new tuning. As a songwriting tool, for doubling or layering in studio, and even as a compact traveling companion, the Avante Gryphon is guaranteed to inspire.
The Avante Gryphon also excels as a guitarist-friendly alternative to traditional folk instruments like the bouzouki, mandocello, and Cuban tres and cuatro. With eye-catching small size and clean modern design, the Avante Gryphon stands apart from the crowded market of typical 6-strings, and offers a new and exciting alternative for any player looking to expand their range and versatility beyond the boundaries of their favorite guitar.
- Solid Mahogany Back and Sides
- Mahogany Neck
- Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge
- Piezo transducer and active preamp
- 18.5" Scale
- 32.5" Overall length
Avante instruments are equally at home on stage, in the studio, or in the most… read more intimate acoustic setting.
Whether plugged in or acoustically, the Avante Gryphon is in a class by itself.
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Celestial, sparkling highs and punchy mid-register allow the Avante Gryphon to shine in a wide range of applications. Guitarists can immediately play mandolin-style parts in a new high register without learning a new tuning. As a songwriting tool, for doubling or layering in studio, and even as a compact traveling companion, the Avante Gryphon is guaranteed to inspire.
The Avante Gryphon also excels as a guitarist-friendly alternative to traditional folk instruments like the bouzouki, mandocello, and Cuban tres and cuatro. With eye-catching small size and clean modern design, the Avante Gryphon stands apart from the crowded market of typical 6-strings, and offers a new and exciting alternative for any player looking to expand their range and versatility beyond the boundaries of their favorite guitar.
Features:
- Solid Spruce Top- Solid Mahogany Back and Sides
- Mahogany Neck
- Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge
- Piezo transducer and active preamp
- 18.5" Scale
- 32.5" Overall length
Avante instruments are equally at home on stage, in the studio, or in the most… read more intimate acoustic setting.
Whether plugged in or acoustically, the Avante Gryphon is in a class by itself.
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Specs
- Tuning: D - G - C - F - A - D
- Back/Sides: Sapele Mahogany
- Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Binding: Ebony
- Fret Markers: Side Dots Only
- Tuner Finish: Black Chrome
- Scale: 18 1/8 in. (460.4 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 15/16 in. (49.3 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 3/8 in. (60.5 mm)
- Body Length: 15 1/8 in.
- Overall Length: 32 1/8 in.
- Upper Bout: 8 3/4 in.
- Lower Bout: 12 5/8 in.
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 2 7/8 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 9/16 in.
- Frets to body: 13
- Case: Original Soft - Gigbag
- Pickup: Piezo with Active Preamp and Volume and Tone Control
- Back/Sides: Sapele Mahogany
- Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Binding: Ebony
- Fret Markers: Side Dots Only
- Tuner Finish: Black Chrome
- Scale: 18 1/8 in. (460.4 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 15/16 in. (49.3 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 3/8 in. (60.5 mm)
- Body Length: 15 1/8 in.
- Overall Length: 32 1/8 in.
- Upper Bout: 8 3/4 in.
- Lower Bout: 12 5/8 in.
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 2 7/8 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 9/16 in.
- Frets to body: 13
- Case: Original Soft - Gigbag
- Pickup: Piezo with Active Preamp and Volume and Tone Control
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Natural
- Shipping Weight: 19 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 48 x 22 x 9 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AG12NAT
- Tobacco Burst
- Shipping Weight: 17 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 48 x 22 x 9 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AG12TB
- Black
- Shipping Weight: 14.5 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 8 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AG12BLK
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 845-679-6154
Email: info@veilletteguitars.com
Phone: 845-679-6154
Email: info@veilletteguitars.com
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(1 ratings)
Submitted March 27, 2024 by William A in Stockton Springs, ME
"Love at first flight"
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Obscenely wonderful little instrument! Beautifully crafted, a lovely tonal quality, and I apparently had already written perfect pieces of music for it. Beware a dark stage, however, as there are no fret markers, save on the side, but they are almost impossible to see. Because of the spacing of the frets, you will have to develop a special muscle memory for this lovely instrument if you plan on playing it live, which I do. I'm already planning out making those fret markers more visible.Note for Schaller Strap Lock users is you will have to slightly enlarge the mounting holes with an 1/8" drill bit, and you will also need to cut off part of the screw before attaching the strap locks. After that, you're good to go on stage.I've had this for only a few hours, and it's already MINE...yes, I marked it.
Sound
The sound is similar to a Mandolin. The Fishman pickup system works as expected, with pure, natural tone at the output jack. Note that the headstock is quite heavy compared to the instrument, so it will want to tip if you don't hold it.
Ease of Use
The sound at the jack is perfect for a natural sound without messing around.
Quality
The fit, and finish, are excellent.
Value
This has no peer. There is no other product to compare it to.
The Wow Factor
It's so very cute. It looks like a mini-me guitar, but with a huge...um...headstock.
Musical Background:
Professional musician for 35+ years
Musical Style:
Pure me. I borrow, and occasionally steal, the best of the best of the best
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