{"product_id":"2011-marchione-neck-through-electric-guitar-transparent-red","title":"2011 Marchione Neck-Through Electric Guitar Transparent Red","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandbuilt pedigree. Head-turning looks. A guitar for someone who wants more than the ordinary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome guitars catch your eye. This Marchione keeps it. Its vivid transparent-red finish reveals beautifully rippling maple figure, framed by a sleek double-cutaway body, a matching headstock, and gold-accented hardware. The dark ebony fingerboard, free of face inlays, provides a striking contrast. There’s no pickguard hiding the wood and no unnecessary ornamentation...just an exceptionally handsome instrument with a confident, unmistakably boutique identity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe craftsmanship behind the name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStephen Marchione brings serious pedigree to the workbench. He began building instruments in 1990, trained under John Suhr at Pensa-Suhr, and established his own New York workshop in 1993 before returning to Houston. His background also includes private study with violin makers Guy Rabut and Charles Rufino, bringing traditional stringed-instrument craftsmanship into his approach to modern guitars. His client roster includes acclaimed guitarists Mike Moreno and Mark Whitfield...a compelling endorsement of the musical company his instruments keep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurposeful design, not just beautiful wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck-through construction is central to this guitar’s appeal. Marchione developed the design in pursuit of long, clear sustain, using a continuous central section rather than a conventional neck joint. On this example, that construction is beautifully visible, while the sculpted neck-to-body transition and deep cutaways create an inviting route to the upper frets. It’s craftsmanship you can appreciate from either side of the instrument. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo direct-mounted humbuckers, a Marchione-branded fixed bridge with string-through-body construction, and gold Sperzel locking tuners complete the package. Master volume, master tone, and a three-way pickup selector keep the controls straightforward and the presentation clean. Everything about the layout says player’s instrument—focused, uncluttered, and thoughtfully executed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor perspective, Marchione currently lists new Neck-Through builds at a $19,500 base price. At this listed price, this pre-owned 2011 example offers a compelling opportunity to enter the world of Marchione craftsmanship without commissioning a new instrument. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a played, pre-owned guitar with visible finish scratches and swirling, wear and tarnish to the hardware, and a noticeable chip along the fingerboard edge near the neck\/body transition. These areas are documented in the close-up photographs; please review them carefully. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve been looking beyond the usual factory and custom-shop offerings for something distinctive, this Marchione deserves your attention. Beautiful enough to admire. Purposefully designed to play. Special enough to make room for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marchione","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48357222678769,"sku":"EG01546","price":7213.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/5799\/0897\/files\/45487f5aa8687cc56fecfe2ed2608f97.jpg?v=1782607413","url":"https:\/\/guitarfinds.com\/en-au\/products\/2011-marchione-neck-through-electric-guitar-transparent-red","provider":"GuitarFinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}