Preowned Dismal Ax Barnstormer “Sirocco”

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After World War I, and before aviation regulations, many former military pilots bought surplus planes from the government, and toured the countryside performing daring aerial stunts. They were called “barnstormers,” and these guitars are a tribute to them, as well as the planes they flew,
and the barns they stormed. The standard Barnstormer series features bodies built from sections of 2×4 or 2×6 rafters, hollowed out to reduce weight, and are available in beech, oak and elm. Original saw marks are left showing, and lightly sanded to accentuate them. The finish is a flat waterborne varnish, which keeps the rough sawn look while providing a smooth and comfortable feel. All Barnstormers can also be custom ordered with plain slab or barnwood topped bodies. The necks are either one piece or laminated, and attached to the body with a full width mortise and tenon joint.

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Model: Barnstormer
Body: Salvaged Pine
Neck: Maple
Fretboard: Persimmon w/ Cream Position Markers
Nut: Micarta
Scale: 25″
Frets: Med/Wide
Bridge: Dismal Ax Compensated Aluminum Bridge/Tailpiece Combo
Tuners: Vintage Kluson Style
Pickups: Dismal Homespun Single Coil
Pickguard: Vintage Sirocco Heater Plate, Brass
Finish: Milk Paint
Case Included
Weight: 6lbs 2oz

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