About the Maker:Roger Bacorn is one of the numerous high end luthiers in the US. He runs his firm The Bacorn Company in Nichols, NY. He claims not only to be a luthier but also a craftsman & photographer.More information can be found on the website: http://www.bacornguitars.com/ .About the Guitar:This guitar was made for Kim Simmonds, who used it extensively with Savoy Brown during several years. Kim considered that this guitar sounds great... "I've fell in love with it! Beautiful tone and playability."This ES 335 style guitar is based on the legendary blues guitar model. This semi-hollow body guitar is an excellent example of the craftsmanship and time that goes into the instruments of Roger Bacorn.Kim Simmonds further on the guitar:"The guitar you have is a fabulous instrument and I really enjoyed playing it.I'm so glad you have it and I know you will treasure it....like wise the painting."Yes Kim is also a painter and his paintings can be found on some of his later CD covers as well as on his website.Specifications:All solid quarter sawn carved curly maple top, back and sidesOversized torched inlay on headstockOne piece mahogany neck with ebony fret board. 24 3/4"scaleSolid hand cut mother of pearl block inlaysBlack and white 3-ply binding to body, f-holes, neck and headstockPick-up options to suit individual tastesGold plated hardware and tunersKim's guiatr is also shown on the website of The Barcorn Company.
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