{"product_id":"pratley-classic-series-dreadnought-cutaway-model-solid-bunya-top-solid-maple-b-s-12-string","title":"Pratley Classic Series Dreadnought Cutaway Model Solid Bunya Top, Solid Maple B\/S - 12 String","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationalmusic.com.au\/assets\/images\/Pratley-Web-Header.jpg\" style=\"width: 999px; height: 310px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted on the Gold Coast in Australia, Pratley Guitars produce world class instruments with unique design and character while maintaining a classic appeal that will endure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e  \u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This item is special order only - call or email us for construction and shipping times*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003ch5\u003eCLASSIC SERIES\u003c\/h5\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePratley's Classic Series features all solid Australian tonewood construction, AA Grade Johnstone River Teak fretboards and bridges, and Queensland Maple necks, along with Pratley's signature neck joint and bracing style. The dreadnought body provides classic, balanced tone, while extra adornments like a Tasmanian Blackwood headstock cap, mother of pearl inlays, and a radial grain pattern rosette elevate the look of these fantastic guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003ePRD12-SCE-MB\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape: \u003c\/strong\u003eDreadnought Cutaway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: \u003c\/strong\u003eSolid Queensland Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop: \u003c\/strong\u003eSolid Queensland Bunya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracing: \u003c\/strong\u003eQtr Sawn Queensland Bunya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFretboard: \u003c\/strong\u003eAA Grade Johnstone River Teak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA Grade Johnstone River Teak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck: \u003c\/strong\u003eQueensland Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead Cap: \u003c\/strong\u003eTasmanian Blackwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e25.5\" (647.7mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFret Wire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jescar (18% Nickel Silver)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut: \u003c\/strong\u003e48mm Graphtech (bone colour)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle: \u003c\/strong\u003eGraphtech (bone colour)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Pins: \u003c\/strong\u003eGraphtech (bone colour)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuners: \u003c\/strong\u003ePratley Chrome (16:1) made by Gotoh Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap Button: \u003c\/strong\u003eChrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInlays: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4\"(6.35mm) White Mother of Pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosette: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4\" (6.35mm) Tasmanian Blackwood - Radial Grain Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black ABS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurfling: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTail Wedge:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eSatin Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup: \u003c\/strong\u003eL.R. 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Martin spent years building custom Stomp Boxes and Guitars, and in 2004, combining his wealth of knowledge, skill, and passion, launched \u003cstrong\u003ePratley Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNot long after the official launch, Martin brought about the design and production of the first Pratley Cajon’s. The proprietary On\/Off snare design has proven its brilliant simplicity to this day and as such \u003cstrong\u003ePratley\u003c\/strong\u003e Cajon’s have made their place as one of the leaders worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn the years to come \u003cstrong\u003ePratley\u003c\/strong\u003e products have become common place in the Australian music scene, being seen in around 50 retail stores across Australia. The guitars themselves continue to go from strength to strength gaining prominence in Canada and securing artist endorsement from beloved Australian artists \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Butler\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAsh Grunwald\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTash Sultana \u003c\/strong\u003eand more recently \u003cstrong\u003eSteph Strings\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJack Carty\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJosh Teskey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eWhy choose a Pratley Guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003eInternationally renowned, \u003cstrong\u003ePratley Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e are handcrafted in Queensland, using stunning Australian tonewoods. The Pratley design is inspired, and the build is exceptional; with a uniquely created neck joint to enhance setup and playability and quality hardware as standard. Made for the Australian climate, Pratley’s signature bracing design means that the guitars can better tolerate fluctuations in humidity; ensuring exceptional performance in both dry and humid conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eThe Tonewoods\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePratley Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e have a real passion for using the native timber from our beautiful country. Using Australian tone-woods gives \u003cstrong\u003ePratley\u003c\/strong\u003e acoustic guitars a voicing that stands out among international brands. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUsing local native timber species allows each \u003cstrong\u003ePratley Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e to be much more environmentally friendly. Instead of importing timber from different countries all over the world, a number of premium tonewoods that grow within 4hrs drive of the \u003cstrong\u003ePratley\u003c\/strong\u003e factory are used. This combined with the fact that the \u003cstrong\u003eBunya\u003c\/strong\u003e soundboards come from trees that can be harvested after 30-40 years makes sustainability a big part of the \u003cstrong\u003ePratley Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e ethos. (For example, Spruce soundboards often come from trees 200-400 years old).\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePremium tonewoods you can find used in a \u003cstrong\u003ePratley Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003eQueensland Bunya\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eQueensland Maple Silkwood\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTasmanian Blackwood\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003eQueensland Silver Quandong\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eThe Fretboard\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe unique tonewoods do not stop with the body of the guitar. Each \u003cstrong\u003ePratley Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e has a fretboard made with either \u003cstrong\u003eJohnstone River Teak\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eWenge\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eJohnstone River Teak\u003c\/strong\u003e (JRT) is a topical hardwood similar to \u003cstrong\u003eIndian rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e in density \u0026amp; oil content. It makes a very stable fretboard that sits perfectly in the sweet spot of oily, hard, \u0026amp; with a good weight. It also holds frets very well. \u003cstrong\u003eWenge\u003c\/strong\u003e is an African wood that is beautiful and dark. It is tonally \u0026amp; visually amazing. This super hardwearing tone-wood is a great addition to the more expensive models.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe fretboard is also a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efloating fretboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e with its end sitting just above the soundboard. Many companies compromise the soundboard geometry to create the correct angle to glue on the fretboard. Others machine the fretboard thin to thick to create the angle. \u003cstrong\u003ePratley Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the full thickness of the neck \u0026amp; fretboard through, past the last fret and then allow the fretboard to float above the top. Traditional stringed instruments  such as violin \u0026amp; cello also do this as it allows the maker to focus on the voice of the soundboard without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eThe Neck\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe neck carve is high performing with 2-way adjustable truss rod \u0026amp; twin torsion bars. Both Truss rod \u0026amp; torsion bars run across the 14\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e fret body intersection which prevents any hump forming. Having the truss rod \u0026amp; bars run the full length of the neck allows for a more even relief arc from 1st to last fret.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePratley Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e use a set neck joining method which means the full thickness neck is glued into a solid timber pocket. The natural taper of the neck when fitted into the pocket creates a wedge joint similar to a horizontal dovetail. \u003cstrong\u003ePratley\u003c\/strong\u003e have also eliminated the\u003cem\u003e 'OLD WORLD' \u003c\/em\u003eheel which came from the Spanish heel method of construction. Removing the heel has reduced weight and allowed greater access to fretboard. 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