UNICORN Classic #224SOLD

Does the wood even matter?

Some time ago, I mentioned to one of my master luthier’s, Tomi Nivala, that we haven’t had a Unicorn Classic in stock in a while. We didn’t talk much more about it – until I noticed some months later to my pleasant surprise a beautiful Teaburst ’59 -coloured Unicorn hanging in our spray booth. Not only was this my favourite colour (my personal Unicorn and Duke guitars are both very similar to this!) but also the top was exactly the way I personally like ’em – no flames, just the subtle shapes created by the growth rings of the wood – like an ancient map unraveling on the curved shape of the top, drawn by the birch tree itself!

The Unicorn Classic is a genuinely solid body guitar, built without weight relief chambers of any kind. Typically guitars of this style, built all solid tend to weigh quite a lot, making the guitar usually bottom heavy and quite a load to hold on your shoulder for a long time. Those of you already familiar with us know that this is not the case with the Unicorn Classic, which typically weighs anything between 3.60 to 3.95 kg (7.9-8.7 lbs).

A few days ago, Tomi brought this instrument, the Unicorn Classic #224, to our demo room. I picked it up, and – whaaat!! I don’t think we’ve ever made a Unicorn Classic this light before, weighing only 3.47 kg (7.65 lbs). So if you’re looking for that Holy Grail among all single-cut, carved top electrics in the world; here you have one unique candidate.

Those wondering why I pay attention so much on the weight of the guitar, please read this article I’ve written about Spanish Cedar, the tonewood of our choice in so many guitars. And while you’re at it, read also this one about tone – does the wood even matter?

If you’re seriously interested in this guitar, please contact me for an offer. Or, if you have any questions about the instrument, I’m more than happy to answer!

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