MG 4.5 Ancient Kauri & Ancient Sitka Spruce

A pairing of extremely rare tonewoods makes this McPherson one of a kind.

At its foundation lies Ancient Kauri, a tonewood unlike anything else on earth. Preserved for many years beneath the peat bogs of New Zealand, this material carries a profound tonal quality. Its voice is rich and enveloping, with a low-end warmth and harmonic complexity that feels both grounded and expansive. Builders prize it not only for its rarity, but for its remarkable stiffness-to-weight ratio and resonance, qualities that translate into depth, sustain, and a tactile responsiveness you can feel against your body.

Paired with it is Ancient Sitka Spruce, an equally extraordinary soundboard, unearthed after perhaps thousands of years of natural preservation. Time has refined its cellular structure, yielding a top of exceptional clarity, headroom, and dynamic range. Its tone is open and articulate, with a shimmering high end and a focused, piano-like response that retains composure under both a delicate touch and aggressive attack. 

This is not simply a combination of rare woods, it is a convergence of history, craft, and sound. An instrument built not just to be played, but to be experienced.

Contact Bernhard Guitar Studio for more info. 325-205-2595