{"product_id":"gallagher-guitars-jp-cormier-signature","title":"Gallagher Guitars: JP Cormier Signature Model","description":"\u003cp\u003eJP Cormier is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his bluegrass, folk, and Celtic music. He is also a highly talented multi-instrumentalist. His playing and songwriting have earned him significant acclaim and respect from fellow musicians. JP has been awarded for both his songwriting and his musicality. He has performed in venues worldwide. Of all the things he is, foremost he is an entertainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen COVID-19 shut the world down, JP discovered a new way to share his talents by creating a YouTube channel focused on guitars and music. He offers insights into playing techniques and the nuances of guitar tone and playability. Drawing from his extensive experience in the music industry, he shares rich stories and insights about that world. Now, while he’s back to performing music live, he continues to provide information, stories, and features online.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJP reached out to Gallagher Guitar Co. just as the world was feeling very dark due to COVID. He wanted to buy his own Gallagher G-70. Just as then, JP continues to be a ray of light for us and the larger guitar community. JP has bought other Gallagher guitars since his first G-70 and his interaction with David and shop eventually lead to discussions of building a JP Cormier Signature model by Gallagher Guitar Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is no small matter to consider a signature guitar for an artist. It is important to design a guitar that meets that needs of the artist and provides a new option to the Gallagher guitar lineup. JP visited the shop and we designed our first prototype. After the first prototype we made modifications. After the second prototype we made additional changes and we felt confident that we would achieve our goal of a unique offering that reflected JP’s desires and needs. In particular, JP wanted a comfortable size guitar that still produced clear, distinct notes and yet plenty of power. He needed a guitar that could suit his versatility from finger-style to flatpicking. Thus, the JP Cormier Signature model was born with the following features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Auditorium Body (OM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirdseye Maple back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdirondack top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBWBW purfling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etortoise binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirdseye Maple rossette outlined with B\/W trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eebony fingerboard and pyramid bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efretboard and head cap are bound in tortoise with a BW purpling strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid headstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony headcap with G and bellflower inlay in Mother of pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fretboard comes with 3mm dots in Abalone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopen gear tuning machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egloss nitrocellulose finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esatin finish on neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 3\/4 inch width at the nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoined at the 13th fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Area 22 Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45266384519221,"sku":"X770995","price":5400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/2606\/3925\/files\/Cormier01.png?v=1786210791","url":"https:\/\/area22guitars.com\/products\/gallagher-guitars-jp-cormier-signature","provider":"Area 22 Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}