1992 Thomas Rein No. 81
1992 Thomas Rein (U.S.A.) No. 81, 645 mm scale, 50 mm nut, strings spaced 42 mm on centers between 1st and 6th. Action at the 12th fret measures 3.5 mm on the bass side and 2.5 mm on the treble side. Spruce top, Indian rosewood sides and back, original untouched french polish of shellac which shows some minor dulling and shrinkage around the instrument, a strictly cosmetic issue which could be padded over to spiff up the appearance if desired. Machines are original gold Gotoh deluxe. A nice, traditional, very well made guitar with exceptional clarity, uniform sustain, interesting tonal palette and good dynamic range, a guitar that is somewhat Hauser-like, but with a bit more Spanish character. Action is easy and everything is very controllable by the player. Professionally owned and used for many years, this instrument has stood the test of time and is a reliable workhorse which would travel and record very well. $5,000