GENERAL VINTAGE TONE - GVT -

DALBERGIA NIGRA MASTER SERIES GVT

This represents our ongoing dedication to creating some of the finest guitars for the most nostalgic clients, musicians, and friends — a journey where we can travel through time and bring our dreams to life. Our Master Series guitars are crafted with the highest-quality, exclusive materials, including carefully chosen woods, pickups, and rigorously selected components.

Within the Master Series Old Jacaranda, we offer only models featuring Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda da Bahia NOS, which is Dalbergia Nigra). Each instrument is meticulously specified according to its tonewood category.

THE BOARDS...

The Old Jacaranda series by General Vintage is crafted using authentic Dalbergia Nigra — the true Jacaranda from Brazil, also known as Rio de Janeiro Rosewood. This is the genuine article, sought after by the most discerning experts: Dalbergia Nigra.

There is no question about it — just take a look at the images.

DALBERGIA NIGRA 18TH CENTURY...

These pieces are part of our exclusive collection, and they are truly remarkable. When we seek the authentic tone of the '50s and early '60s, we find the perfect balance of defined lows, mids, and highs, each note articulating with precision.

This Dalbergia Nigra is exceptionally old — older than a 1954 Les Paul! With over 200 years of natural drying, it carries a unique character and resonance that only time can provide.

The traditional single acting truss rod with a welded steel T finish, some images from the Old Jacaranda series GVT - Dalbergia nigra Series.

The truss rod nuts for vintage guitars. Fits American Vintage Reissue guitars and basses as well as most vintage Fender guitars and basses from the 1950s and 1960s.

18TH CENTURY GENERAL VINTAGE SERIES...

In this 18th-century piece, you can observe the distinct anchor marks typical of colonial-era furniture.

These are incredibly exclusive pieces made from Dalbergia Nigra, Master Grade. The highest quality, exceptional sound, and unmatched exclusivity.

THE PLAIN SAWN...

In this image, you can see a 30-year-old maple, naturally dried — these are the pieces I select for the Old Jacaranda series.

Some may also feature a slightly figured rift-sawn cut, sourced from our carefully selected old European stock (Carpathian Mountains).

HARDWARE - OLD JACARANDA SERIES...

Here’s another key detail: our Old Jacaranda series features only the most carefully selected components, chosen after extensive testing and tone research. From the tremolo blocks and saddles to the tremolos and all the hardware that affects the final sound of the instrument, each piece is meticulously curated for optimal performance.

In addition, we also manufacture select parts, including Telecaster saddles, nitrate scratchplates, jack plates, fiber boards, and more.

NOS MAGNETIC WIRES / PRIVATE STOCK

A long list of magnetic wires that have shaped history — American history.

Manufacturers such as Belden, Corona Wire, Bridgeport, Essex, Anaconda, General Electric, and more.

This is part of our private stock. The Alnico magnets also undergo a chemical analysis of their properties and composition, which I refer to as a "vintage chemical analysis." This process allows us to recreate the authentic tones of 1950s and 1960s-era magnets.

Nitrate Celluloid / GVT Old Jacaranda Models...

The acoustic qualities of real nitrate celluloid pickguards are unmistakable. Nitrate celluloid affects the resonance of the instrument in ways many don’t believe, but after over 20 years of working with it, we’ve observed clear differences compared to stock plastics like ABS. Nitrate has a more defined acoustic "bite," producing richer, woody nuances in its resonance.

The result is a fuller midrange and the elimination of static electricity often generated by synthetic materials like plastic, ABS, and their derivatives.

In addition, using nitrate celluloid ensures historical accuracy, catering to the most discerning guitarists — like us — who appreciate the details. All of these are advantages, as it’s the real thing.

This is all backed by over two decades of passion and expertise, with a team dedicated to crafting guitars that are true to the highest standards.

The Nylon Mission... In GVT Old Jacaranda Double Cut.

The Pre-CBS "True Vintage Nylon" Exclusive Series of Pickup Covers…

These are the most authentic and historically accurate pickup covers from the early '60s, originally used on Stratocasters, now with our signature Master of Aging finish.

Nylon covers were used throughout the '60s — and their reaction to UV exposure proves their authenticity. We have included images to demonstrate this effect.

Other details about the mission Nylon used in the GVT Old Jacaranda series.

Tool marks are present on the parts, just like in the 60's.

They find it in the knobs, covers and tips.

Intern / Extern Tooling marks......

An image in reaction with black light shows your tool marks - mold, marks present inside and outside the pickup cover ...

THE 16914 GVT OLD JACARANDA - DALBERGIA NIGRA 18TH CENTURY DOUBLE BOUND .

All our GVT guitars with Jacaranda da Bahia, Dalbergia Nigra are strictly subject to CITES control, UNDER CITES . We do not sell pieces, parts or lumber, they are used from our regularized stock only for our most prestigious guitars for the most enthusiastic and nostalgic. They must be patient, it is not easy, they are slow processes. All our Guitars will be properly certified with their CITES permits. 

What is CITES?CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.How does CITES applies to tone wood trade?The CITES agreement applies to certain tone wood we sell as all the Dalbergia species for instance. Most of the protected wood are in the CITES appendix II, these wood can be sold within European Union without CITES permit. The permit applies to exports outside the European Union and has a cost of 60 euro. The only wood specie in the Appendix I is Dalbergia nigra know as Brazilian rosewood, for Dalbergia nigra CITES permit is required in any case.The CITES permit takes approximately 5 - 6 weeks to be issued by the Spanish authorities CITES . Orders that needs CITES permit the shipping will be delayed until the permit is issued in your name and good for export.It is important to know that CITES permit applies to one transaction independently of the quantity of intruments , If you require further information please let us know by the email info@generalvintagetone.com For more information you can see as well the official CITES website: https://www.cites.org/eng