MG 4.5 "The Tree" Mahogany & Swiss Moon Spruce
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This guitar showcases one of the rarest and most storied tonewoods ever used in instrument making, "The Tree" Mahogany, paired with an exceptionally refined Swiss Moon Spruce soundboard. Revered for its scarcity and history, "The Tree" Mahogany offers a voice that is both timeless and unmistakably sophisticated.
The mahogany delivers a richly textured warmth with a velvety midrange and a dry, articulate low end, allowing each note to emerge with clarity and intention. Its seasoned character produces a naturally balanced response, free of excess, yet deeply resonant. The Swiss Moon Spruce top elevates the instrument further, contributing a silken attack, controlled brilliance, and remarkable dynamic sensitivity that responds effortlessly to the lightest touch.
This guitar is as much a musical instrument as it is a rare work of art, offering an experience reserved for those who appreciate the finest materials, masterful craftsmanship, and a sound that speaks with enduring elegance.
Specifications |
#2749 |
| Model | MG 4.5 |
| Back & Sides | "The Tree" Mahogany |
| Soundboard | Swiss Moon Spruce |
| Binding | Flamed Koa |
| Headcap/Backstrap |
Madagascar Rosewood |
| Headcap Inlay | Mother of Pearl |
| Fretboard |
Madagascar Rosewood |
| Fretboard Inlay | McPherson Wave |
| Neck | Khaya |
| Truss Rod | Unidirectional High-Mod Carbon Nonadjustable |
| Frets | Stew Mac Gold |
| Bridge |
Madagascar Rosewood |
| Brace Kit | Rosewood/Spruce/Rosewood |
| Nut/Saddle Material | Bone |
| Electronics | L.R. Baggs Element |
| Tuners | Gotoh 510 Gold |
| Case | Ameritage Custom Hard Shell |
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Dimensions
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| Body Thickness | — |
| Upper Bout | — |
| Waist | — |
| Lower Bout | — |
| Body Length | — |
| Overall Length | — |
| Fretboard Radius | — |
| Nut Width | — |
| 12th Fret Width | — |
| Saddle Width | — |
OFFSET SOUND HOLE
Driven by the belief that traditional acoustics could be reimagined, Matt McPherson developed the groundbreaking Offset Soundhole. By positioning the soundhole off-center, the central part of the guitar's soundboard remains longer and uninterrupted, enhancing vibration across the top. The result is greater volume, clarity, and a richer sonic experience for the player.
CANTILEVERED NECK
Every McPherson guitar features a Cantilevered Neck, which is not glued or connected to the top of the guitar, but instead floats above the soundboard. This design allows the soundboard area underneath the fretboard to vibrate freely, which increases the sustain of the guitar.
OVERPASS / UNDERPASS BRACING
McPherson’s unique Overpass/Underpass Bracing System creates a larger, more even space for the top to vibrate. The soundboard’s braces cross each other but never touch or inhibit vibration. This frees the braces to vibrate independently while still lending structural support and maximizing soundboard vibration.
CARBON REINFORCED NECK
The McPherson Carbon Reinforced Neck is praised for its incredible strength and stability and is built around the largest carbon fiber truss rod ever used on a guitar. Attached to the body with a triangulated heel design, it stabilizes the neck and virtually eliminates the need for neck adjustments.