Description The R Robinson Model 24 in Sitka spruce and ebony is a study in contrast and harmony, a guitar that feels both strikingly refined and delightfully alive. Bob Robinson has long been known for building instruments that carry his unmistakable sense of joy, and here that playful spirit blends with a powerful, resonant voice that rises from deep within the ebony body. The Sitka spruce top appears calm and pale at first glance, yet its grain suggests a quiet readiness, the promise of wide dynamic range and a touch-sensitive response. Against this luminous top, the ebony back and sides stand in dramatic shadow, streaked with dark, wandering lines that seem to move like ink spreading through water. The pairing creates a visual rhythm as compelling as its sound. English holly binding outlines the body with a soft but confident clarity. It adds a painterly border that gently lifts the silhouette and echoes the cool glow of the spruce. The English holly rosette circles the soundhole with a serene refinement, serving as a steady focal point amid the deep contrast of the woods. The Honduran mahogany neck, warmly colored and beautifully shaped, settles easily into the hand. Its matte oil finish feels natural and open, ready for long hours of effortless playing. Along the top of the neck, the West African ebony fingerboard stretches in a smooth arc from a nine to twelve inch compound radius, offering both comfort and precision. Medium nickel silver frets meet the fingertips with a calm, even response. The guitar’s structure carries Bob’s signature blend of practicality and imagination. A two way truss rod strengthened by paired alloy steel reinforcement ensures long term stability, allowing the neck to hold its poise through years of music making. The glue-less bolt-on neck joint and bird’s beak headstock joint show his fascination with strong, serviceable construction methods that do not sacrifice artistry. The R Robinson pinless bridge in ebony keeps the top lively while inviting quick and easy string changes. A bone nut and saddle focus the tone with crisp articulation, allowing each note to ring clear and true. Nickel Waverly tuning machines topped with ebony buttons complete the guitar with a touch of elegant whimsy. Their smooth, precise feel reflects the instrument’s overall character. The high gloss pre-catalyzed lacquer finish brings a soft radiance to the body, illuminating the dramatic patterns of the ebony and enhancing the quiet shine of the spruce. Weighing four pounds twelve ounces, the guitar is light enough to feel intimate yet substantial enough to support its bold, resonant voice. The sound is unmistakably Robinson: deep and powerful, yet playful and quick to respond. It rises with authority, then lingers with a warm, singing presence that fills the air long after the note has faded from the strings. The R Robinson Model 24 in Sitka and ebony is a rare balance of elegance and personality. It carries the joyful fingerprint of its maker while offering a voice that is strikingly full, confident and expressive. It invites the player not only to hear its depth but to feel it, as if the guitar itself were leaning in with a knowing smile. Other specifications include: Sitka Spruce Top Ebony Back & Sides English Holly Body Binding English Holly Rosette Honduran Mahogany Neck West African Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge 2 Way Truss Rod with Paired Alloy Steel Reinforcement Medium Nickel Silver Frets Nickel Waverly Tuning Machines with Ebony Buttons R Robinson Pinless Bridge Glue-less Bolt-On Neck Joint Bird's Beak Headstock Joint Bone Nut & Saddle High Gloss Pre-Catalyzed Lacquer Body Finish Matte Oil Finished Neck 9" - 12" Compound Fingerboard Radius 25.4" Scale Length 1 3/4" Nut width 2 3/16" Bridge Spacing 4 lbs 12 oz #165 Contact us for more information about the R Robinson Model 24, please contact us. Manufacturer R Robinson Actual Weight 4.12 Condition Brand New Model Model 24 Body Style Model 24
