Email jeff@jhalemusic
Voice (262)367-5720
Fax (262)367-5140
600 Hartbrook Dr.
Hartland, WI 53029
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Benedetto Guitars From J Hale Music
As
you may or may not know Benedetto Guitars has discontinued it's
relationship with Fender guitars
and is now producing a new line of instruments bearing the same
model names as before. The designs have been subtly changed but
the quality and great tone are just the same if not better.
From 1999-2006, Benedetto had a licensing agreement with Fender
Musical Instruments to produce his models in a small, controlled
manufacturing
environment. In 2006, Benedetto joined forces with Howard Paul to
bring Benedetto Guitars to the next level, manufacturing a broad
line of more affordable professional instruments without compromising
the unparalleled Benedetto worldwide reputation for singular quality.
The new company is located in Savannah, Georgia, and will play a part
in both the business and cultural communities.
J. Hale Music continues to be one of the select dealers for Benedetto Guitars.
Pictures of these fine instruments will be updated as we receive new instruments.
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Bambino
As its name implies, the Bambino is a baby in size but with a big
voice. This extraordinary model is a prayer answered for the
musician with a lot of time on the road. Its lightweight and
compact 14 1/2 " body is easily manageable in airport traffic
or taxis. It features a laminated maple top and back, a maple
neck shaped for playing comfort as only a Benedetto can be. Two
nickel plated Benedetto A6 pickups. it's all you'll ever need!
So, if you're looking for the tone of a big jazz box but need
the compact comfort of a smaller guitar, this model was made
for you. Click the Benedetto logo for
more pictures and details. Please call 262-367-5720 for our quotation.
Antiqueburst and Espresso Finish shown below. Both are SOLD. Look for another in October/November
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Bravo
The Bravo was designed to gratify the player's need for a tastefully-detailed,
rich and full-sounding thin-body that they could travel with
the next generation archtop guitar. It utilizes exceptionally
lightweight laminated spruce top and flamed maple back construction.
The Bravo features a hand-shaped, flamed maple neck, gorgeous
abalone floral inlay at the 12th fret and the Benedetto A-6 humbucking
pickup, which provides the warm and clear tones that are so desired
by professional guitarists. The Bravo was crafted for the player
who has longed to express himself or herself on an instrument
of the highest order. There simply is no substitute for the Benedetto
pedigree.
Click the Benedetto logo for
more pictures and details.
Please call 262-367-5720 for our quotation.
Bravo with Georgia Peach Top and Espresso Back/Sides - In Stock
Benedetto Bravo Deluxe Natural Finish - Now In Stock
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Benny
The Benny, Benedetto's beautifully compact solid body electric
guitar, is a true testament to the luthier's art. Designed for
the player looking for a solid body Benedetto, and whose tastes
are particular and without limitation - the Benny provides a
surprisingly wide spectrum of classic and modern tones. It features
a select carved spruce top and chambered mahogany body with a
Florentine cutaway. The Benny is an extraordinarily warm and
responsive guitar. Its twin A-6 humbucking pickups and custom
switching system, which consists of a master volume, and master
tone coil-tap and toggle switch; generates a myriad of tones
not generally associated with carved top guitars. The Benny is
truly a prince among electric guitars.
Click the Benedetto logo for
more pictures and details. Please call 262-367-5720 for our quotation.
Antiqueburst Benny is IN STOCK!
Benny Deluxe with Natural finish - SOLD
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Fratello
Crafted exclusively for the discriminating jazz traditionalist,
the Benedetto Fratello is considered the benchmark archtop guitar.
Featuring premium tonewoods imported from around the world, its
beauty lies in the details. Custom-designed, mother-of-pearl
stylised block inlays; Benedetto's acclaimed binding on its European
spruce top, maple neck and ebony fingerrest; and its cello-style
ebony tailpiece are standard fare on this guitar. Even its S-6
suspended, mini-humbucking pickup has been designed to mount
to the pickguard - keeping the top free and clean for superior
tonality. As with all Benedetto models, the Fratello is built
under Bob's supervision - ensuring an inimitable instrument of
the highest calibre.
Click the Benedetto logo for
more details.
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Manhattan
The Manhattan has become the flagship of the Benedetto archtop
line. Designed and made under the scrupulous supervision of Bob,
the Manhattan consists of only the finest materials, designs
and craftsmanship, including the Benedetto fine-lined binding
package, unbound abbreviated ebony fingerrest and Benedetto cello-style
tailpiece. Bob painstakingly selects the tonewoods, reviews the
voicing and inspects each guitar before it leaves the shop -
assuring the ultimate in archtop beauty, tonality and playability.
Imitated but never equalled, the Manhattan has raised the standard
of carved top guitars and is truly the instrument by which all
other archtops are measured.
Click the Benedetto logo for
more pictures and details. Please call 262-367-5720 for our quotation.
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La Venezia
The La Venezia represents the pinnacle of pure acoustic archtop
design, materials and craftsmanship - and is an accumulation
and celebration of Robert Benedetto's experience as both a guitar
and violin maker. Every aspect of this guitar has been designed,
built and tuned to present the premium tonal palette for the
most discriminating player. From its hand-selected European cello
woods, ebony cello-style tailpiece, and finely carved re-curve
in the top and back, to its aesthetically classic design - void
of binding and inlays - La Venezia's beauty is unparalleled.
And, its tone is unmatched. Warm lows, colourful midtones and
shimmering highs can be effortlessly coaxed from this instrument,
creating a piece of fine art that sounds impeccable in the studio
or onstage, and - like the finest violins - will continue to
produce exquisite music from generation to generation. Click the Benedetto logo for
more pictures and details. Please call 262-367-5720 for our quotation..
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SOLD Fratello -
Last One In Stock!! See Pictures
Below
Crafted exclusively for the discriminating jazz traditionalist, the
Benedetto Fratello is considered the benchmark archtop guitar. As with the Manhatten Model, this instrument Features
premium tonewoods
imported from around the world, its beauty lies in the details. Custom-designed,
mother-of-pearl stylized block inlays; Benedetto’s acclaimed binding on
its European spruce top, maple neck and ebony fingerrest; and its cello-style
ebony tailpiece are standard fare on this guitar. Even its S-6 suspended, mini-humbucking
pickup has been designed to mount to the pickguard – keeping the top free
and clean for superior tonality. Like every Benedetto archtop, the Fratello is
built under Bob’s supervision – ensuring an inimitable instrument
of the highest caliber. SOLD |
- Acoustic archtop (17” width,
3” depth)
- Carved, hand-graduated and tuned master-grade
European spruce top
- X-braced European spruce bracing
- Back and sides Carved, hand-graduated
master-grade European flamed maple back with matching sides
- Three-piece American flamed maple neck
- 12” radius, ebony,
with large traditional mother-of-pearl inlays fingerboard
- 1 3/4” width,
bone nut
- 25” scale length
- 21 frets
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- Schaller® Mini tuning machines with ebony buttons
- Adjustable ebony bridge
- One Benedetto S-6 pickup suspended mini-humbucking
pickup with volume control mounted on the pickguard
- Gold plated hardware
- Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- COLORS: Claret, Antique Burst, Honey Blonde, Opulent Brown
- Custom
pure nickel (.012 - .052) strings
- Deluxe hardshell Benedetto case
Click on thumbnails below to get a full size picture
of the
Fratello. Fabulous jazz guitar!
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Check out websites of Benedetto Players
Howard Alden
www.howardalden.com Exlcusive
site of Howard Alden
Frank Vignola www.frankvignola.com Exclusive
site of Frank Vignola
Bucky Pizzarelli
www.riverwalk.org/proglist/showpromo/pizzarelli_b.htm Lots
of information on Bucky!
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