The BAR2R features a 25.5" scale, mahogany neck, Amara ebony fingerboard, 20 jumbo frets, bone nut and saddle, and vintage-style Bromo hardware. Mother-of-pearl appointments and black-and-white multi-layer detailing complement the guitar's understated vintage aesthetic.
The BAR2R is an unusual choice for players looking for both all-solid tonewood construction and a vintage-aged appearance without moving into a much higher price range. Its Grand Auditorium body provides a versatile format for both fingerstyle playing and strumming, while the solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides provide the tonewood foundation expected from an all-solid acoustic guitar.
Compared with the BAR1H and BAR1HM, which feature a lighter aged appearance, the BAR2R uses a more pronounced but refined relic treatment extending from the body finish to the hardware and fittings. Rather than using a completely uniform aging pattern, the finish incorporates hand-sprayed lacquer and carefully executed hand sanding. As a result, subtle variations can occur from one instrument to another, giving each BAR2R its own individual vintage-inspired appearance.