Rathbone No.7 Orchestra Mannequin | Evaluate

MSRP: (UK) £639 / (US) $TBC

Sam Bell evaluations the Rathbone No.7 Orchestra Mannequin — an all-solid tonewood magnificence that pairs a strong Sitka Spruce prime with strong mahogany again and sides for a much-loved conventional aesthetic and sound. The OM physique form produces a naturally responsive and voluminous tone, which is additional enhanced by the usage of a basic mixture of all-solid Spruce and Mahogany tonewoods. For those who’re a guitarist with an affection for a very genuine acoustic sound paired with a timeless vibe, the Rathbone No.7 delivers each in equal measure.



In search of an all-solid orchestra guitar? Nicely, on this assessment, I’ll be looking on the No.7 Orchestra guitar from Rathbone Guitars.

The historical past of Rathbone begins out within the 1900s. Messrs Barnes & Mullins moved their musical instrument enterprise from Dorset to Rathbone Place in London. They’d established themselves as a musical duo in Victorian London, increasing their earnings by constructing, discovering and supplying numerous devices from world wide, to the UK market. Banjos and Mandolins had been the preferred devices of the day, however not lengthy after their transfer to Rathbone Place, they began constructing their very own Acoustic ‘Folks’ Guitars. A number of the unique Rathbone guitars are nonetheless circulating in collections 100 years later. Now Rathbone’s spirit lives on in these new fashions, recapturing the 1900’s spirit. Easy, lovely and great-sounding acoustic devices.

The No. 7 is an Orchestra mannequin acoustic, offering a well-balanced projection, punch and readability. There aren’t any electronics right here; that is an all-solid tonewood guitar that includes a strong Sitka spruce prime and strong mahogany again & sides. Out of the field, the guitar seems and smells great. No low-cost shortcuts could be seen or heard; it feels nice. The 25.5-inch scale size offers the strings a bit extra size, serving to tuning stability and punch, the fretboard is rosewood with a rosewood bridge to match.

To listen to this guitar, try the video part of this assessment. I feel the tone ought to converse for itself and the basic seems of this conventional instrument. Full disclosure, I’m not an acoustic specialist, however I’ve performed a fair proportion of acoustics for assessment and professionally. Some guitars on this value bracket from different producers and builders could be very hit and miss. The Rathbone No.7 is a particular hit, it feels nice, sounds nice and appears nice. It fits fingerstyle guitar very properly; the tone comes alive with the fingers. Going by some basic strumming patterns, the guitar resonates properly, notes in chords are well-balanced, and fretting is comparatively simple. Single-note materials additional up the neck lacks a bit maintain; I’m undecided if that’s my method or if this guitar isn’t essentially designed for in depth single-note work. I can see this guitar being successful with songwriters and fingerstyle fans for positive.

For those who’re on the lookout for a no-nonsense, conventional acoustic guitar, the Rathbone No.7 is a breath of contemporary air. No gimmicks, only a properly made acoustic and an inexpensive value level for what you get.

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