{"product_id":"used-2025-schorr-owl-archtop-nsn-pdx","title":"Used 2025 Schorr Owl Archtop Acoustic\/Electric Guitar Natural - Handmade in Germany #052 (PDX)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFreshly inspected and set up in-house by our esteemed Guitar Tech.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn Excellent condition with minor signs of handling and use.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  This remarkable instrument has a unique design which springs directly from the heart and mind of German luthier, Nicolai Schorr.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eComes with a custom made and substantial hard shell case by Artur Benedyct.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSee below for more details and specifications.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eABOUT NICHOLAI SCHORR:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicolai Schorr is a Berlin-based luthier renowned for crafting innovative, hand-built electric and acoustic guitars under his Schorr Guitars brand. He operates from a small shop in Berlin-Neukölln, emphasizing handmade construction with minimal power tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchorr studied fine art for seven years, focusing on figurative painting and drawing, which deeply influences his guitar designs through a sculptural, artistic lens.  \u003c\/span\u003eHis work blends traditional methods with experimental ideas, like unique neck joints, sliding pickups, and custom single-coil pickups inspired by 1950s Berlin archtops. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchorr typically uses locally sourced resonant tonewoods such as spruce or pine for tops and and maple for necks. Fingerboards and accents often come from bog oak, plum, walnut, black walnut, maple, or stained pear.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSchorr crafts nearly all hardware himself to maintain creative authorship of the design for each instrument.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCherry Headstock Veneer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSchorr Handmade Tuners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGalalith (Synthetic Plastic) Nut with Zero Fret\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWild Service Tree (Sorbus Torminalis) Neck with 24.8\" Scale Length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePivoting Neck Joint Allowing Action Adjustment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNeck Thickness .85\" at First Fret and .91\" at Twelfth Fret\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBog Oak Fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e22 Tall Narrow Copper\/Brass Frets in Excellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e1 Schorr Custom Hand-Wound Floating Pickup in Bakelite Housing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMaple \u0026amp; Bone Bridge with Brass \u0026amp; Bog Oak Tailpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCarved European Spruce Top with Wild Service Tree (Sorbus Torminalis) Back \u0026amp; Sides in Hand-Rubbed Oil Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWeight 4 lb 13 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCustom Made Artur Benedykt Hard Shell Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSerial Number 052\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNOTE TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe want you to be happy with your purchase and we try to represent the condition of all used and vintage guitars as accurately as possible in our listings.  Every used guitar shows some signs of play wear and vintage models even more so.  We call out all areas of damage or unusual wear, and describe the overall condition based upon what is \"normal\" for the age of the instrument.  Expect to see minor dings, finish checking, or other evidence of normal use and aging which may not be captured by photography or explicitly mentioned in the listing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe recognize that everyone has their own personal standard of what constitutes acceptable wear and tear.  If play wear is especially critical for you, please contact us to ask any questions you may have.  Your satisfaction is of paramount importance to us. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schorr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51929074434340,"sku":"25SchorrOwlArchtopAcoustic\/ElectricGuitarNatural#052U01222026","price":11999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5560\/7980\/files\/2025-Schorr-OwlArchtop-Natural-PDX052-3-Photoroom.jpg?v=1769107823","url":"https:\/\/p.thunderroadguitars.com\/products\/used-2025-schorr-owl-archtop-nsn-pdx","provider":"Thunder Road Guitars Portland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}