Mayfield Instrument Number 126 - Guitalin CF-002

Up for sale is the all-new Mayfield Instrument Number 126 - Guitalin CF-002. This is a close copy of Sufjan Stevens' CF-001, with the exception of the headstock, which is a recreation of the earliest 1962 Guitalin Number 1 created by Lyle Mayfield. The re-issued headstock also features the debossed signature of Lyle Mayfield himself, in the shadows behind the string plane.

Prior to guitalin Number 124, all previous Mayfield Instruments dating back to 1962 were kept by the family, given to friends, or sold privately by Lyle Mayfield or by his grandson, Nathan Smith. The current run are unique in that they are the first re-issued Original Design guitalins ever produced, modeled after the earliest 1960s guitalins developed in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois (during the days of the Campus Folksong Club). They are updated for high structural integrity, and with proper care, are meant to last a lifetime. This is a rare opportunity to own an authentic Mayfield Instrument with modern updates, while replicating the vintage sound first introduced by Lyle Mayfield. 

About Mayfield Instrument Number 126 - CF-002:

Materials Used -

• Top: Carbon Fiber with Birch Core
• Sides: Figured Black Walnut
• Back: Figured Black Walnut
• Neck: 1920s White Oak from Historic Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas
• Shoulders: Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba)
• Fretboard: Black Walnut
• Faceplate: Brass
• Head Veneer Plates: Cherry and Wenge
• Tailblock: Oak Cliff White Oak and Cypress
• Bridge: Cherry

More Notes:  The top of CF-002 is identical in construction to CF-001. Possesses larger F-holes, giving more volume. Darker tone quality than that of the traditional tone woods. Mic-ed properly, gives a very good tone that is very even across the range of the instrument, though darker in timbre. Gold gilded epoxy rim around carbon fiber seam. Instrument includes a custom guitalin strap made exclusively by Christian Brooks, childhood friend of Stevie Ray Vaughn and creator of his iconic SRV guitar strap. 

What's Included:

Every new Mayfield Instrument comes with a customized protective hard case, additional strings, stringing guide, care instructions, and any spur-of-the-moment accessories or materials deemed worthwhile. Additionally, Nathan is always available for troubleshooting and maintenance recommendations over-the-phone, via direct message or email. The instrument will be shipped with reduced string tension, bridge removed, and placement of bridge marked with non-residue tape on the top for easy installation. This doubly-ensures safe transport without damage. A link will be sent to a quick tutorial on installing the bridge and bringing the instrument safely up to pitch.

Pricing: FREE SHIPPING FOR CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES BUYERS. Shipment will be facilitated by Fedex with appropriate insurance referencing the sale price and signature requirement for delivery. Close contact will be kept with buyer throughout the shipment process. Processing time will be approximately 1 week from the date of transaction to ensure secure packaging for your long-awaited dream folk instrument! Welcome to the Mayfield Family. The next new guitalin listing will be announced on Instagram. I regret to inform that international insurance is not obtainable through Shopify, so I cannot offer shipment at this time outside of the US unless 3rd party shipping is manually handled, which is significantly more expensive than what is offered through this platform.