{"product_id":"gallagher-guitars-bluegrass-bell-mahogany","title":"Gallagher Guitars: Bluegrass Bell - Mahogany","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gallagher Bluegrass Bell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It rings like a bell.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bluegrass Bell hearkens back to the prewar days of vintage guitars. Gallagher achieves that goal with the forward shifted x-brace that was patterned after a 1937 D-18. Gallagher added a torrefied Adirondack spruce top with natural (non-torrefied) spruce bracing. They have also enhanced the responsiveness with a thinner, vintage luster finish. In a departure from their headstock design, they incorporated their French curve with a square headstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorrefied Adirondack spruce top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForward-shifted X-brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerringbone trim and rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTortoise shell bound body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 ¾” neck, joined at the 14th fret, MoP dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare headstock with G and French curve wood inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen gear tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft V neck profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrocellulose lacquer with light amber finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe forward-shifted X-brace to the positioning of the X-shaped brace, which is moved closer to the soundhole than in a traditional X-brace pattern. This design has several effects on the tone, projection, and responsiveness of the guitar. It allows for a larger, more flexible surface area behind the bridge, which can result in an increased bass response. This can give the guitar a fuller, warmer sound, particularly in the lower frequency range. The increased flexibility of the top can produce a more dynamic range, with the guitar reacting more quickly to variations in picking and strumming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Vintage Luster finish is designed to evoke the character and appearance of pre-war era guitars. Achieved through a thinner application and a soft, low-sheen surface, this finish enhances the tonal response while delivering the subtle elegance of a well-aged instrument. Unlike high-gloss finishes, Vintage Luster allows the wood’s natural beauty and texture to shine through, giving each guitar a warm, played-in aesthetic that perfectly complements the Bluegrass Bell’s traditional styling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Area 22 Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45266384257077,"sku":"A-T451694","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/2606\/3925\/files\/BluegrassBell_01.png?v=1780600889","url":"https:\/\/area22guitars.com\/products\/gallagher-guitars-bluegrass-bell-mahogany","provider":"Area 22 Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}