Grez Guitars Mendocino, Flame Maple w/Lollar Imperials

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Description

California-based Barry Grzebik is a bit of a modern renaissance man. Prior to guitar building, Barry was Director of Engineering for Apogee Sound where he designed, and oversaw the design, of everything from rack-mount digital signal processors to power amplifiers and critically acclaimed professional loudspeakers. His guitar company also partners with the Redwood Forest Foundation, Inc. which replants Redwood trees for each guitar sold. Suffice it to say, the man knows a thing or two about quality, sustainability, resonance, and sound. 

Fortunately for us, Barry's lifelong love of guitars, woodworking, and product design led him to guitar making and the creation of the Mendocino model. The idea was to create a guitar that fits in the ES-335 world, but is lighter and has more depth of tone - somewhat between a great ES-335 and an archtop. 

To help achieve this goal, a 1-piece Honduran mahogany body is hollowed out (with the exception of a narrow center block) and topped with a piece of flamed maple. This unique Mendocino is really lightweight, balanced, and very alive and resonant. Said another way, this is the kind of instrument that makes you want to play more. It's beautifully made, has a chunky, late-50's Gibson-esq carve with a slinky overall feel, and sounds amazing both unplugged and plugged in. 

Loaded with Lollar Imperial humbuckers, the tones are both articulate & fat, and it does indeed remind us of an ES-335. The maple top delivers a punchy, focused midrange that sounds beautiful unplugged and plugged in. We're loving the combo of the maple top and wraptail bridge, no question. 

If you're looking for something a little more unique both with a feel and tone that are squarely rooted in classic vintage guitars, you owe it to yourself to check out the award-winning Mendocino. Priced with a Reunion Blues gig bag.

Specs

  • 13.25" semi-hollow body, 1.75" depth 
  • Flamed maple top
  • 1-piece Honduran mahogany body & neck 
  • Macassar ebony fretboard 
  • 25" scale length 
  • 21 EVO Gold jumbo frets
  • Lollar Imperial humbuckers
  • Wraptail bridge
  • Nitro finish 
  • Reunion Blues soft case 
  • 5lbs 5oz

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