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HENRY ELECTRIC SOLID BODY GUITAR

A traditional style electric solid body guitar with many Versoul design flavours (headstock/Versoul Pickups/pickguard), HENRY sounds and looks truly of noble vintage: warm, freely resonant tone with silky clear attack – thanks to Finnish Alder, a superb resonating body material. Also in addition the neck is made of laminated aspen and maple and with long scale lenght 25,4'' starts vibrating when played.

The optional 23 Carat Leaf Gold Top gives this guitar a look that is more than desirable and with its stunning sonic features the HENRY is definitely hard to surpass.

Specifications

Body	Finnish Alder
Bridge	Gotoh
Tailpiece	Gotoh
Saddle/Nut	Moose shin bone
Neck	Aspen/Maple, Two-way Adjustable Truss Rod
Fingerboard	East Indian Rosewood (12'' Radius)
Frets	22/ Dunlop 6130
Tuners	Gotoh Waverly Style
Pickguard	Tortoise Shell Plastic
Pickups	Dual Versoul Humbuckers/Single Coils
Controls	Two Volume, Master Tone, 3-way Switch
Colors	Black, Dark Purple, Sunburst
Finish	Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Unique features	Black and White Plastic Top Binding 23 Carat Leaf Gold Inlays Green Abalone Shell Fingerboard Inlays Moose Shinbone Nut
Optional	23 Carat Leaf Gold or Palladium/Platinum Leaf Top Gotoh 510 Series Bridge & Tailpiece Green Abalone Strip Inlays on Fingerboard Maple/Black Fiber Top Binding Chambered Body
Neck width at nut	43 mm
Scale length	25,4''
Overall length	1020 mm

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Versoul, Finland

Contact name:

Kari Nieminen

Brands:

Versoul

Languages:

Finish & English

Specialties:

Hand Built Guitars

Opening hours:

By Appointment. Email: kari.nieminen@versoul.com Phone: 00358 9 565 1876

History

Founded in 1994, Versoul specializes in the design and construction of high end string instruments for professional musicians. Since the beginning of the company, the product range has broadened from two acoustic models in 1995, to 19 production models in 2008. Versoul instruments are available internationally through dealers in the US, Europe, and Japan.

Each element of the Versoul instruments, from the sound to the materials, technology and finish, is the result of thorough research and development process. Innovation with materials serves many purposes. For example, certain species of rosewood and mahogany, traditionally used extensively in the construction of stringed instruments, are becoming more scarce. Versoul builds instruments using local, ecological wood choices, such as aspen, European alder and maple from carefully selected sources.

Versoul instruments have been used in hundreds of professional recordings and live performances over the years in Europe and in the USA. In addition to professional performing artists, musicians and guitar technicians, customers of Versoul include collectors, investors and guitar enthusiasts.

Philosophy

Despite the modern guitar has been constantly developed and redeveloped for centuries, there is always room for improvement. The design of each Versoul model begins with music and the musician in mind - how to refine the sound and improve the instrument for the benefit of both.

The development and design of Versoul instruments combines the study of classic instruments with extensive research on materials. This approach - merging respect towards the traditional instrument with the desire to take the guitar further - has lead to such innovative designs as the Buxom Baritone 12 string and the Reso Sun resonator guitars.

Versoul designs are first and foremost professional tools in terms of ergonomics, functionality and playability. En equal emphasis is placed on the sound and visual design of each model. This results in instruments, which are practical, esthetically pleasing and most importantly, produce an exceptional sound.

About Kari Nieminen

Mr. Kari Nieminen holds an MFA degree in industrial design. He received his degree in 1989 from the University of Art and Design in Helsinki, Finland. As his diploma work, Kari produced an experimental series of six acoustic steel string flat top guitars. In 1998, he was awarded ''Industrial Designer of The Year'' by the Association of Finnish Industrial Designers.

Kari has been building guitars for over thirty years. His experience, together with his formal art education background, has lead to an unique attitude towards making instruments. Through meticulous study of classic builds, Kari has obtained an excellent base of knowledge on sound and construction.

While many guitars of today excel in technological design, Kari is convinced that certain amount of tradition will yield better results in sound. His mission is to complement the centuries of tradition in guitar building with uniquely modern design.

One of Kari's models, a steel string flat top guitar ZOEL was featured in one of Finland's special stamp editions showcasing six products of new Finnish design in October 1999.

Versoul instruments are available globally directly from the manufacturer. Instruments are delivered quickly, reliably, and at a reasonable rates via TNT Express courier service. The delivery service takes care of customs and formalities for orders outside the EU. For more information on delivery rates, contact Versoul Ltd.

Local distributors

Selected distributors carry samples of Versoul instruments. Versoul stock is rarely available, but purchasing via order is possible.

United States, Los Angeles area*

Westwood Music
Fred Walecki
1627 Westwood Blvd,
Santa Monica,
Los Angeles,
CA 90024
phone: 310-478-4251
fax: 310-477-0069
E-mail: info@westwoodmusic.com
Web: www.westwoodmusic.com

*for the rest of the US, contact Versoul Ltd directly