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..............see the wood for the trees!
Our quest to find an eco friendly alternative tone wood for building our Green Series guitar backs and sides led us into a close relationship with Paulownia. A strong, rigid and naturally straight-grained timber, Paulownia has a warm natural colour varying between blonde and light honey in hue. It is stronger than many traditional hardwoods, including Oak and with low moisture content; it has a high resistance to shrinkage and cracking. Paulownia is fast growing and sustainably farmed on plantations. It is indigenous to China and subsequently enjoys a very small carbon footprint as a raw material for production in its native country. It is ready to harvest in just 7 years, compared with 40 – 45 years for Mahogany. When the tree is harvested, it regenerates from the stump and rootstock, so it can be coppiced rather than felled. It can also be grown successfully with other crops for economic use of land. The tree has huge leaves that are very efficient at scrubbing CO2 from the atmosphere and as such, it is one of the most ecologically beneficial timbers to grow. Paulownia weighs in at approximately one third the weight of Mahogany so guitars constructed from it are lighter and comfortable to play over long periods.Maintaining a watchful eye on the green credentials of the guitars’ other components, Mariner has chosen to cut its fingerboards and bridges from Sonokeling. A related species to Rosewood, this timber is also plantation grown and sustainably managed in South East Asia. Our necks are carved from Nato (a.k.a. “Eastern Mahogany”) - a non-threatened hardwood and substitute for Mahogany. With no compromise our tops are constructed from readily available Cedar and Sitka Spruce. There is no fossil based plastic used in construction and for this reason we have chosen not to fit scratch plates as standard. Nuts and saddles are cut from bone.
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Our quest to find an eco friendly alternative tone wood for building our Green Series guitar backs and sides led us into a close relationship with Paulownia. A strong, rigid and naturally straight-grained timber, Paulownia has a warm natural colour varying between blonde and light honey in hue. It is stronger than many traditional hardwoods, including Oak and with low moisture content; it has a high resistance to shrinkage and cracking. Paulownia is fast growing and sustainably farmed on plantations. It is indigenous to China and subsequently enjoys a very small carbon footprint as a raw material for production in its native country. It is ready to harvest in just 7 years, compared with 40 – 45 years for Mahogany. When the tree is harvested, it regenerates from the stump and rootstock, so it can be coppiced rather than felled. It can also be grown successfully with other crops for economic use of land. The tree has huge leaves that are very efficient at scrubbing CO2 from the atmosphere and as such, it is one of the most ecologically beneficial timbers to grow. Paulownia weighs in at approximately one third the weight of Mahogany so guitars constructed from it are lighter and comfortable to play over long periods.Maintaining a watchful eye on the green credentials of the guitars’ other components, Mariner has chosen to cut its fingerboards and bridges from Sonokeling. A related species to Rosewood, this timber is also plantation grown and sustainably managed in South East Asia. Our necks are carved from Nato (a.k.a. “Eastern Mahogany”) - a non-threatened hardwood and substitute for Mahogany. With no compromise our tops are constructed from readily available Cedar and Sitka Spruce. There is no fossil based plastic used in construction and for this reason we have chosen not to fit scratch plates as standard. Nuts and saddles are cut from bone.
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Cutter™
In homage to the vintage “Size 2” styling of the early nineteen hundreds, this Parlour
style guitar exudes elegance. The solid
Paulownia back and sides are purfled in Mother of Pearl and the slot headstock
is in keeping with the vintage concept. The 46mm
nut width, 618mm scale length and 12th fret neck joint will appeal
to finger style players. Weighing in at around 1.5Kg and with an
overall length of just 94cm, the Mariner®
Cutter™ is also the ideal travelling companion. Despite its size, you will be surprised how
this little baby packs
a punch.
* Solid Paulownia back and sides* · Nato neck with slot headstock
* Nato neck (One-piece neck shaft and headstock)
* Sonokeling fingerboard and bridge
* Solid Cedar
graded top
* Maple binding with Mother of Pearl purfling
* Bone (46mm) nut and bridge saddle
· D’Addario
EXP phosphor bronze strings
· Scale length 618mm
· Natural gloss body finish with satin
neck
£325 (UK recommended retail price)
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and distrubutors for other countries)
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Vertys-AX
Vertys-AX is an elegant Auditorium style (OOO) acoustic guitar, light in weight and with a 628
mm scale length, comfortable
and delightful to play. The handsome grain of the Paulownia back and sides is finished in a durable and high gloss Honey
Natural finish, or in a retro Brownburst option.
* Solid Paulownia back and sides
* Nato neck with maple binding
(One-piece neck shaft and headstock)
* Sonokeling fingerboard and bridge
* Solid Sitka spruce graded top
* MUlti wood binding
* Bone (43mm) nut and bridge saddle
* Mother of Pearl rosette and position markers
* Premium die cast machine heads
* D'Addario EXP phosphor bronze strings
* Scale length 628mm
* Honey Natural or Brownburst gloss finish
£385 (UK recommended retail price)
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and delightful to play. The handsome grain of the Paulownia back and sides is finished in a durable and high gloss Honey
Natural finish, or in a retro Brownburst option.
* Solid Paulownia back and sides
* Nato neck with maple binding
(One-piece neck shaft and headstock)
* Sonokeling fingerboard and bridge
* Solid Sitka spruce graded top
* MUlti wood binding
* Bone (43mm) nut and bridge saddle
* Mother of Pearl rosette and position markers
* Premium die cast machine heads
* D'Addario EXP phosphor bronze strings
* Scale length 628mm
* Honey Natural or Brownburst gloss finish
£385 (UK recommended retail price)
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Vertys-DX
Vertys-DX is a traditional Dreadnought style acoustic guitar, powerful and dynamic with a
full 648 mm scale length. The extended range
from the larger body makes this a versatile and practical choice for many players. The hhandsome grain of the Paulownia back and sides
is finished in a choice of high gloss Honey Natural finish, or in a retro Brownburst option.
* Solid Paulownia back and sides
* Nato neck with maple binding
(One-piece neck shaft and headstock)
* Sonokeling fingerboard and bridge
* Solid Sitka spruce graded top
* MUlti wood binding
* Bone (43mm) nut and bridge saddle
* Mother of Pearl rosette and position markers
* Premium die cast machine heads
* D'Addario EXP phosphor bronze strings
* Scale length 648mm
* Honey Natural or Brownburst gloss finish
£385 (UK recommended retail price)
(Check international dealers and distrubutors for other countries)
from the larger body makes this a versatile and practical choice for many players. The hhandsome grain of the Paulownia back and sides
is finished in a choice of high gloss Honey Natural finish, or in a retro Brownburst option.
* Solid Paulownia back and sides
* Nato neck with maple binding
(One-piece neck shaft and headstock)
* Sonokeling fingerboard and bridge
* Solid Sitka spruce graded top
* MUlti wood binding
* Bone (43mm) nut and bridge saddle
* Mother of Pearl rosette and position markers
* Premium die cast machine heads
* D'Addario EXP phosphor bronze strings
* Scale length 648mm
* Honey Natural or Brownburst gloss finish
£385 (UK recommended retail price)
(Check international dealers and distrubutors for other countries)
Vertys Electros
The highly respected Fishman Presys + electronics Are fitted to the Vertys electro models. With the convenience
of a built-in tuner the pre-amp offers a 3-Band EQ, Brilliance, Phase and Notch filter controls. The cutaway body
styling permits comfortable access to the upper frets.
The highly respected Fishman Presys + electronics Are fitted to the Vertys electro models. With the convenience
of a built-in tuner the pre-amp offers a 3-Band EQ, Brilliance, Phase and Notch filter controls. The cutaway body
styling permits comfortable access to the upper frets.
* Solid Paulownia back and sides
* Nato neck with maple binding
* Sonokeling fingerboard and bridge
* Solid Sitka spruce graded top
* Cutaway body styling
* Bone (43mm) nut and bridge saddle
* Mother of Pearl rosette and position markers
* Premium die cast machine heads
* Fishman Presys + electro system
* Honey Natural gloss finish SJEC - Blonde)
Vertys-AEC £469 Vertys-DEC £469 Vertys-SJEC £479 (UK recommended retail price)
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* Nato neck with maple binding
* Sonokeling fingerboard and bridge
* Solid Sitka spruce graded top
* Cutaway body styling
* Bone (43mm) nut and bridge saddle
* Mother of Pearl rosette and position markers
* Premium die cast machine heads
* Fishman Presys + electro system
* Honey Natural gloss finish SJEC - Blonde)
Vertys-AEC £469 Vertys-DEC £469 Vertys-SJEC £479 (UK recommended retail price)
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Eunoia-OM
The beauty of the Abalone purfling and gold hardware combine to add a touch
of luxury to the Eunoia-OM, The classic
Orchestra Model styling offers a smaller body size for players who demand a full 648 mm scale ,ength. The book matched
Paulownia back and sides are finished in an Antique Walnut colour or potionally in Brownburst.
* Solid book matched Paulownia back and sides
* Nato neck with maple binding
(One-piece neck shaft and headstock)
* Sonokeling fingerboard and bridge
* Solid premium grade Sitka spruce top
* Maple binding with Abalone purfling
* Bone (43mm) nut and bridge saddle
* Abalone rosette and position markers
* Premium die cast gold machine heads
* D'Addario EXP phosphor bronze strings
* Scale length 648mm
* Antique Walnut or Brownburst gloss finish
£429 (UK recommended retail price)
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Orchestra Model styling offers a smaller body size for players who demand a full 648 mm scale ,ength. The book matched
Paulownia back and sides are finished in an Antique Walnut colour or potionally in Brownburst.
* Solid book matched Paulownia back and sides
* Nato neck with maple binding
(One-piece neck shaft and headstock)
* Sonokeling fingerboard and bridge
* Solid premium grade Sitka spruce top
* Maple binding with Abalone purfling
* Bone (43mm) nut and bridge saddle
* Abalone rosette and position markers
* Premium die cast gold machine heads
* D'Addario EXP phosphor bronze strings
* Scale length 648mm
* Antique Walnut or Brownburst gloss finish
£429 (UK recommended retail price)
(Check international dealers and distrubutors for other countries)
EUNOIA™ Electros
The electro versions of the Eunoia models are fitted with the high quality Fishman Presys-Blend system. The Dreadnought
configuration has a cutaway body styling for comfortable access to the upper frets.
* Solid book matched Paulownia back and sides
* Nato neck with maple binding
(One-piece neck shaft and headstock)
* Sonokeling fingerboard and bridge
* Solid premium grade Sitka spruce top
* Maple binding with Abalone purfling
* Cutaway body styling on DEC version
* Bone (43mm) nut and bridge saddle
* Abalone rosette and position markers
* Premium die cast gold machine heads
* Fishman Presys-Blend electronics
* D'Addario EXP phosphor bronze strings
* Scale length 648mm
* Antique Walnut or Brownburst gloss finish
Eunoia-DEC Eunoia-OME
£525 (UK recommended retail price)
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The electro versions of the Eunoia models are fitted with the high quality Fishman Presys-Blend system. The Dreadnought
configuration has a cutaway body styling for comfortable access to the upper frets.
* Solid book matched Paulownia back and sides
* Nato neck with maple binding
(One-piece neck shaft and headstock)
* Sonokeling fingerboard and bridge
* Solid premium grade Sitka spruce top
* Maple binding with Abalone purfling
* Cutaway body styling on DEC version
* Bone (43mm) nut and bridge saddle
* Abalone rosette and position markers
* Premium die cast gold machine heads
* Fishman Presys-Blend electronics
* D'Addario EXP phosphor bronze strings
* Scale length 648mm
* Antique Walnut or Brownburst gloss finish
Eunoia-DEC Eunoia-OME
£525 (UK recommended retail price)
(Check international dealers and distrubutors for other countries)
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