This guitar is a commission sale. If you have a high-end or vintage guitar you are interested in selling please contact us.
 
Due to the value & fragility of this instrument, it is offered as COLLECTION ONLY from our Ashton-under-Lyne store. Specialist courier delivery is available from £55 - please inquire. 
 
Here for sale we have an absolutely beautiful Avalon Ard Ri L2-310c Jumbo acoustic guitar in Satin Natural finish. Handmade in the Northern Ireland Newtownards factory, this guitar is part of Avalon's flagship 'Ard Ri' line, which replaced the previous 'Legacy' range in 2013. Avalon Guitars was originally founded as The Lowden Guitar Co. in 1989 after purchasing the purpose-built factory, staff and assets of Lowden from receivership. When the licence agreement with George Lowden expired in 2003, Avalon was born, and grew into the worldwide guitar company we know today. Whilst distinct from Lowden, Avalon guitars- especially those made in the Newtownards factory- share Lowden's fantastic build quality and excellent reputation amongst players. 
 
The Ard Ri line is the pinnacle of Avalon's offerings, and as such, this instrument features an impressive selection of tonewoods. Of course, an all-solid construction is employed and comprises a Sitka Spruce top, Amazaque back & sides (another name for Ovangkol), 20 fret Ebony fingerboard and matching bridge. The body is double-bound in what appears to be Mahogany, with multi-stripe purfling & a MoP rosette adorning the top. The headstock is overlaid with what appears to be an Ebony headplate, inlaid with an MoP logo. This beautifully compliments the Ebony fingerboard which is also inlaid with MoP Triquetras or Trinity Knots. A split Bone saddle & nut are fitted, along with a set of Gold Gotoh sealed tuning machines. 
 
The Mahogany neck plays beautifully, with a profile which could be described as a moderately-sized 'C' shape. This fills the hand for a substantial and confidence-inspiring grip whilst remaining slim enough for tricky chord voicings and articulate melodic playing. Certainly, the neck is practical for a wide range of playing styles and techniques; feeling well suited to chord playing, melodic lines and fingerpicking patterns alike. The Ebony of the fingerboard is nice and dark in appearance, and along with its supremely tight grain provides a smooth, durable and luxurious playing surface. The Jumbo body shape feels great in the arms, ensuring comfort in both standing and seated positions, whilst the cutaway opens up the full range of the instrument. 
 
The acoustic voice of the Avalon L25c is rich and warm, and provides a surprising amount of balance for a jumbo-bodied acoustic. Lows are warm without being too soft, retaining plenty of accuracy. The midrange is tight and punchy, helping to easily cut through a mix when playing as part of an ensemble. The treble response is bright and shimmering, adding a sparkle to every note played on the instrument. One real standout feature of this instrument is the sheer amount of sustain it achieves, with notes and chords ringing out with beautiful crystalline clarity. The Amazaque back and sides add depth and richness to the sound, working in conjunction with the Jumbo body design to deliver a warm bass response and clear mid range.
 
This guitar is a commission sale. If you have a high-end or vintage guitar you are interested in selling please contact us.
 
Due to the value & fragility of this instrument, it is offered as COLLECTION ONLY from our Ashton-under-Lyne store. Specialist courier delivery is available from £55 - please inquire. 
 
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.