For Sale: SOLD*2018 Wilborn EllieBelle EIR/Dad's Old Sitka*SOLD

[Nemoman]

After much agonizing and thought, I've decided to put my Wilborn EllieBelle (AKA "Bevel Belle) up for sale. I need to free up space and generate some funds for an upcoming commission.

This guitar features a gorgeous set of EIR with Dad's Old Sitka (Ben's father's stash over 50+ years old) top. It's an extremely versatile guitar and handles flatpicking as well as delicate fingerstyle equally well. Ben Wilborn's comma series guitars are deservedly popular right now (they're awesome), but his period series guitars are equally fantastic. This guitar at Ben's current prices would run $11,500.

I'm asking SOLD plus actual shipping costs paid with cash, bank wire, or bank check. No trades please and no overseas shipping.

Below are pictures taken by Ben (used with permission) and shots that I have taken as well. The guitar is in excellent condition--there are some very minor scratches on the waist of the treble side which I've tried to capture. It's always been kept properly humidified in the case or in my guitar display cabinet. Specs are show below the pictures and video. For those that want to hear what this guitar sounds like, I've included the video made by Ben (with permission)--he does a much better job of showcasing this EllieBelle than I could ever do!

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I plan on adding more photos in the near future. Let me know if you want pics of anything else.

And here's the video...




Model: 2018 Wilborn Ellie Belle
Top Wood: Dad’s Old Sitka
Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood
Binding: Pau Ferro
Purfing: Curly Maple
Neck: Mahogany
Lower Bout Width: 15”
Upper Bout Width: 11”
Waist: 8-1/2”
Scale: 25.5"
Body Depth at heel: 3-1/2"
Body Depth at tail: 4-1/4”
Nut width: 1.75"
String spacing at saddle: 2-3/16”
Tuners: Black Shaller Grandtune
Fingerboard and Bridge: Ebony
Nut and saddle: Black phenolic (Tusq?)
Fingerboard Side Markers: Pearl
Frets: Nickel silver
Soundport: Oval
Headstock: Pau Ferro
Headstock backplate: Ebony
Rosette: Abalone
Headstock diamond: Pearl
Heel Cap: Pau Ferro
Arm and Rib Bevel: Pau Ferro
Pickguard: Clear
Endpin: Ebony
Case: Ameritage (w/ Stehr logo)

Questions? Please email me: kfritson at gmail.com

Thanks for checking it out!

[TomB'sox]

I remember this guitar very well, when it was built, when it was sold to Nemoman. This has a wonderful tone and played like a dream.

[cigarfan]

Gorgeous guitar! Seller is knowledgeable and respected in this community. Deal with confidence! GLWTS

[Kenny B]

What a beauty!!! Can I ask what your next commission might be?

[Nemoman]

Thanks for the comments, guys.

Kenny--my next commission is a Kinnaird FS in Koa.

I'll be doing a build thread once it gets underway.

Fantastic EllieBelle still up for grabs here!

[nwapoolguy]

Oh my goodness, that’s the most beautiful Sitka top I’ve ever seen. Big fan of the lack of pickguard. Love an all wood look. And who would want to cover any of that Sitka up!

[Nemoman]

Thanks Jeff--totally agree with you about this Sitka and the lack of a pickguard. I love a guitar that lets the wood do the talking.

Time to bring this one back to the top and add a few pics...

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Thanks for looking!

[mikealpine]

Wow, Kevin! Such a beauty!!

[Nemoman]

Hey thanks, Mike--it really is a beautiful guitar with the tone and playability to match!

[soma5]

Beautiful EIR! Best of luck with this - this is one gorgeous guitar and since Ben is the builder, the tone will be the best feature. It is difficult to sell such guitars, as I know only too well.

Al

[Nemoman]

Thanks for the comments, Al--you are spot on with your assessment!

Beautiful tonewoods crafted into a glorious guitar by an awesome luthier--what more could you ask for?

This wonderful EllieBelle is still looking for a new home!

[Nemoman]

Killer Wilborn still looking for a new home!

[Nemoman]

Bump up for an awesome Wilborn EllieBelle...

[Nemoman]

Had a couple of questions regarding this guitar so I thought I'd address them here.

This neck on this guitar is a medium C-shape, or what Ben calls a contemporary C-shape.

Both the guitar and the case have always been kept in a non-smoking environment.

Glad to answer any other questions--just shoot me a PM or post directly here.

Thanks for looking!

[Nemoman]

Friday bump!