This meticulously hand-built Doubleday Buteo captures the unmistakable character of a classic Blackguard-era instrument while incorporating the craftsmanship, playability, and attention to detail that define every Doubleday. Serial #115 features a featherweight Paulownia body finished in an aged Butterscotch Blonde nitrocellulose lacquer, giving the guitar an authentic vintage appearance and beautifully worn-in character. At just 5 lbs 0 oz, this Buteo is exceptionally light and resonant.
The Buteo features a hand-wound Doubleday T-style bridge pickup paired with an A90 neck pickup, creating a versatile combination that covers everything from punchy, articulate bridge tones to warm, full-bodied neck sounds. The bridge pickup measures 10.39k with an A5 magnet, while the A90 neck pickup measures 7.48k. The pickups are carefully wired using vintage-style cloth pushback wire and paired with high-quality CTS pots for reliable, responsive volume and tone control. A lacquered Bakelite pickguard and Gotoh hardware complete the classic Blackguard aesthetic.
The neck is crafted from a single piece of beautifully figured Maple and finished in thin nitrocellulose lacquer. A comfortable C-profile carve, 12” fretboard radius, and vintage-size stainless Jescar frets provide a familiar vintage feel with the durability and smooth playability of stainless steel fretwire.
From its aged Butterscotch Blackguard finish and classic appointments to its featherweight Paulownia body and unique T/A90 pickup combination, every detail of Serial #115 was chosen to create a Buteo with serious vintage character, exceptional resonance, and the unmistakable feel of a great vintage-inspired Doubleday.
This meticulously hand-built Doubleday Buteo captures the unmistakable character of a classic Blackguard-era instrument while incorporating the craftsmanship, playability, and attention to detail that define every Doubleday. Serial #115 features a featherweight Paulownia body finished in an aged Butterscotch Blonde nitrocellulose lacquer, giving the guitar an authentic vintage appearance and beautifully worn-in character. At just 5 lbs 0 oz, this Buteo is exceptionally light and resonant.
The Buteo features a hand-wound Doubleday T-style bridge pickup paired with an A90 neck pickup, creating a versatile combination that covers everything from punchy, articulate bridge tones to warm, full-bodied neck sounds. The bridge pickup measures 10.39k with an A5 magnet, while the A90 neck pickup measures 7.48k. The pickups are carefully wired using vintage-style cloth pushback wire and paired with high-quality CTS pots for reliable, responsive volume and tone control. A lacquered Bakelite pickguard and Gotoh hardware complete the classic Blackguard aesthetic.
The neck is crafted from a single piece of beautifully figured Maple and finished in thin nitrocellulose lacquer. A comfortable C-profile carve, 12” fretboard radius, and vintage-size stainless Jescar frets provide a familiar vintage feel with the durability and smooth playability of stainless steel fretwire.
From its aged Butterscotch Blackguard finish and classic appointments to its featherweight Paulownia body and unique T/A90 pickup combination, every detail of Serial #115 was chosen to create a Buteo with serious vintage character, exceptional resonance, and the unmistakable feel of a great vintage-inspired Doubleday.