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Last updated: May 8, 2008 Questions? Please email info@folkwaymusic.com. Since 1974, Canadian luthier Marc Beneteau has been perfecting the art of acoustic guitar making. Working alone, he carefully handcrafts each instrument using only the finest tonewoods and the accumulated skills that only years of experience can bring. Chosen by two time North American fingerstyle champion Don Ross as well as top Canadian players Terry Tufts, David Gillis and Ray Montford, Beneteau guitars have long enjoyed a reputation for superb quality and excellent tone. Marc's Guitars are tough to get; he has a waiting list of more than two years, but we always have guitars on order - and can custom order any of his instruments to your personal specifications. Visit Marc Beneteau's website at www.beneteauguitars.com.
Main Photo	Beneteau MJ Our latest guitar from Marc Beneteau is an Indian Rosewood and Englemann spruce MJ bodied gem. Marc's guitars are among the finest hand-built instruments out there; they are meticulously constructed, and sound every bit as good as they look. Designed for fingerstyle playing, we've always found his instruments to be versatile guitars and great for flat-picking, too. Master grade tonewoods, bound in Cocobolo with mitered purflings, inlaid rosewood rosette, ebony bridge, bound fingerboard, and headstock face and back,; and Waverly tuning machines. The MJ body is a wonderful size - a unification of large and small body styles, which really captures the best of both sizes. There is ample bass when you want it, yet trebles that have the fullness and complexity of a light small bodied instrument. This guitar is sure to inspire. 25.5" scale, 1-3/4" nut. With Deluxe TKL hard shell case. $ Inquire More photos: Front detail Back detail Headstock detail Full Front detail Full Back detail Tuners detail

Main Photo	1985 Beneteau Lefty One of Canada's most highly regarded Luthiers, Marc Beneteau got his start in Ottawa in the mid 1970's. This Lefty cutaway model was built a decade into his carrer, and although stylistically different from today's instruments is constructed with the same level of precision that Marc is today famous for. Indian rosewood three-piece back and matched sides, Sitka spruce top, bound ebony fingerboard and ebony bridge. Rosewood body and fingerboard bindings, mitered purflings, and pearl soundhole rosette and headstock inlay. Approximately the size and shape of a Larrivee L body, this guitar is very comfortable to hold. It is in excellent original condition with no cracks and almost no wear. Tonally mature, with open basses and trebbles; very well suited for a variety of styles. Scale length of 25.5", nut width of 1- 5/8". With original hard case SOLD More photos: Front detail Back detail Headstock detail Full Front detail Full Back detail Tuners detail

Main Photo	NEW Marc Beneteau Small Jumbo We've waited 6 months for this instrument and we're super excited to offer this stunning Small Jumbo crafted by Master Luthier Marc Beneteau. Built of quilted quartersawn African Mahogany and Englemann Spruce, this instrument has a clarity and dryness which belie its age. Marc's instruments are renowned for their balance, volume and full voice, and have become favorite instruments of many of the world's foremost fingerstyle musicians. 1 3/4" at the nut, 25.4" scale length. The exquisite tonewoods of this guitar are accentuated tastefully with ebony bindings, fingerboard, bridge and tuner buttons; mitered purflings, Brazilian rosewood rosette inlay, rosewood front and rear headstock overlays, and gold Waverly tuners. An exquisite instrument in every way. Deluxe Hard shell case included. SOLD More Photos: Full Front Detail Back Detail Headstock Detail

Main Photo	New Beneteau 000 12 Fret A stunning new instrument from renowned Canadian Luthier Marc Beneteau. This 000-12 fret is light and lively; with articulate-yet-open basses and strong, resonant trebles. Highest quality Indian rosewood back and sides, Sitka spruce top, ebony board and bridge and maple binding. Bone nut and compensated saddle. It is finished with a slotted headstock and gold Gotoh Waverly-inspired tuners. 1 3/4" nut width and 25" scale length. This instrument is a fingerstylist's delight. We are very excited to be able to represent Marc Beneteau here at Folkway Music. Life-time warranty to the original owner. Original Deluxe hard-shell case included. SOLD More Photos: Front Detail Back Detail

Main Photo	Beneteau 16" Jumbo Wow! A long awaited update to our Marc Beneteau Guitars page. We custom ordered this Cocobolo and Engelmann mini-jumbo in our favorite Beneteau shape, and.... it surpasses all of our high expectations. Incredible craftsmanship, and detail. Incredible tone, balanced warmth with huge presence and projection, and delicate precision. As Don Ross states, "Beneteau guitars...are far and away the most responsive guitars I have ever played. They not only record magnificently, but they put up extremely well with the rigors of my touring schedule." Ebony fingerboard, bridge, bindings and front & back headstock veneers. 1 23/32" bone nut. Cocobolo rosette, Paua shell side dots, Waverly tuners, and a deluxe case complete this awesome example of modern luthiery. SOLD More Photos: Front Detail Back Detail Headstock Detail Full Front Detail Full Back Detail

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