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The result of four years of prototyping and collaborating, the Jim Hall Guitar is designed for the working musician as well as the discriminating collector. Sadowsky Guitars is honored to have this association with the premier jazz guitarist, Jim Hall.

Sadowsky Guitars has maintained Jim’s guitars for over 15 years. Roger and Jim began to collaborate on a Sadowsky model and were committed to the idea that this would have to be a guitar that Jim would want to play, not just endorse. The Sadowsky Jim Hall Guitar meets all of Jim’s requirements as a player.

After several prototypes, Roger refined the Jim Hall Guitar by reducing the thickness of the top and back to provide a more acoustic response. He reduced the depth of the body to control feedback, designed a new ebony tailpiece with a string ground, and shaped the neck until it felt just right to Jim. The finish is nitrocellulose lacquer with a distinctive "Jim Hall Sunburst."

Incorporating Roger’s sense of aesthetics and design, the result is a beautiful looking, feeling, and sounding guitar that has been enthusiastically received by Jim Hall.

Sadowsky Guitars is pleased to introduce the Jim Hall Model archtop. The Jim Hall Model adds additional cosmetic options for the player considering the Jim Hall Signature Model. The Jim Hall Signature Model is configured exactly like the guitar that Jim Hall plays. The distinctive features of the Signature Model are the Violin Burst with the color remaining on the body binding, and Jim's signature on the headstock. The Jim Hall Model is available in all four archtop colors, all with cream binding, and there is no artist signature on the headstock. Price is $3895 including hardshell case. Available in Vintage Amber, Caramel Burst, Violin Burst and Sienna Burst. View larger photos