New DeArmond Thinline Hollowbody Recalls
Classic Tones
February 3, 2000
DeArmond introduces an all new thinline hollowbody
guitar this year with the T400. A cross between contemporary DeArmond
and classic Guild designs, the new T400 is the top-of-the-line guitar
in the increasingly popular DeArmond family.
Designed for musicians looking for a retro-style guitar, the T400 invokes
the sound and feel sought after by swing, blues and rockabilly players.
While this is a true hollowbody guitar, its sound is intentionally more
electric than acoustic, and it delivers the "twang" that is
essential to these playing styles.
From the front view, the all maple-bodied T400 mirrors that of the full
size DeArmond X135 and X155 hollowbody guitars. The T400, however, is
roughly half the depth of these guitars which helps to enhance the bright,
treble-rich response of the arched maple top. The slimmer body is also
more comfortable when playing while seated.
The T400 offers the signature fat-but-bright sound of its two, American-made
DeArmond 2K single coil pickups. In addition to the volume and tone control
for each of these pickups, the T400 comes with a master volume control
on its cutaway.
The neck of the T400 is a unique maple/walnut/maple 3-piece configuration
that has been designed for added strength and stability. The bound fingerboard
is rosewood and is adorned with pearl "block" inlays. To complete
the look and sound, and to add another dimension of retro vibe and versatility,
a DeArmond Vibro tailpiece is matched with anAdjust-O-Matic bridge.
Finish options for the T400 include Tennessee Orange, Crimson Red Transparent
or Natural. Available for delivery in February of 2000. United States
MSRP is $1,149.99.
For more information
contact DeArmond at www.dearmondguitars.com. | 
