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PG Guitars SJ 'Master Sitka Spruce / Master Grade Blackwood' Acoustic Guitar

Includes Hardshell Case
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Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne

Handbuilt by Melbourne luthier Peter Grubb in his Alphington workshop, this PG Guitars SJ (Small Jumbo) pairs a tightly-grained Master Grade Sitka spruce top with dramatically flamed Master Grade Tasmanian blackwood back and sides. The result is a responsive, dynamic instrument with enough headroom for confident strumming yet sensitive enough for the gentlest fingerpicking, with rich harmonics and a firm but balanced low end.

An African mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, bridge, binding and bridge pins, and a Birdseye maple headplate and rosette give the SJ a refined, cohesive look, with brass-inlaid position markers and bridge pins adding a distinctive detail. A 14-fret neck join and a compound 12"-20" fretboard radius keep chording comfortable while accommodating adventurous playing higher up the neck, making this one-of-a-kind build ideal for players after a genuinely handmade Australian instrument.

Features

  • Master Grade Sitka spruce top paired with flamed Master Grade Tasmanian blackwood back and sides for a rich, dynamic voice.
  • African mahogany neck with fully compensated bone nut and saddle for stable, accurate tuning.
  • Ebony fretboard, bridge, binding and bridge pins with brass position markers add a distinctive handmade touch.
  • Compound 12"-20" fretboard radius eases open chording while supporting confident upper-fret playing.
  • Handbuilt in Victoria by luthier Peter Grubb and supplied with a Hiscox Pro II hardshell flight case.

Specs

  • Body: SJ cutaway
  • Top: Master Grade Sitka spruce
  • Back & sides: Master Grade Tasmanian blackwood
  • Neck: African mahogany, one-piece
  • Neck join: 14 fret to body
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Fingerboard, bridge, binding & bridge pins: Ebony
  • Fingerboard radius: Compound 12"-20"
  • Nut & saddle: Fully compensated bone
  • Tuners: Gold Gotoh 510 with ebony knobs
  • Inlays: Brass circle position markers and bridge pins
  • Headplate: Birdseye maple
  • Rosette: Birdseye maple
  • Scale length: 635mm (25")
  • Overall length: 1015mm
  • Body length: 493mm
  • Upper bout: 279mm
  • Waist: 240mm
  • Lower bout: 391mm (15.4")
  • Body depth (neck): 94mm
  • Body depth (tail): 117mm
  • Includes: Hiscox Pro II case

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  • $49–$69 standard shipping on lower-value orders

  • Express shipping available for an additional fee

  • Regional and remote areas may incur higher freight costs

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  • Flat $8.99 shipping under $99

  • $15 express shipping available

Delivery Details

  • All orders ship with tracking

  • Instruments and large items require signature on delivery

  • If freight costs exceed expectations, we’ll contact you before shipping

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Ways To Pay

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Returns

  • If something’s not right, please contact us first and we’ll help you work through the best solution

  • Returns, exchanges, repairs, or credits are available for faulty or misdescribed items

  • Return requests should be made within 7 days of delivery

  • Freight charges aren’t refundable

  • Non-faulty returns may incur return shipping and a small restocking fee

  • Opened consumables (including strings and picks) can’t be returned

Returns are assessed case-by-case so we can ensure the fairest outcome for everyone.

  • We aim to show the exact guitar in stock whenever possible

  • For one-of-a-kind or preowned instruments, photos will always be of the actual guitar you’ll receive

  • Production models may vary slightly in timber grain, colour, finish, or hardware due to natural materials

  • If you’d like to see the exact guitar before buying, just ask — we’re happy to send photos of the instrument in stock

  • Where multiple guitars are available, you can choose the exact one you receive

Please note: natural cosmetic variations aren’t considered faults, but if you have any questions about appearance, we’re always happy to help before purchase.