{"product_id":"thomas-humphrey-millennium-limited-edition-2000","title":"Thomas Humphrey Millennium Limited Edition 2000","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"174\"\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an abbreviated description. A full listing with additional details and playing impressions will be available soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rzkdgm\" data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eThis 2000 Thomas Humphrey “Limited Edition” Millennium is an exceptionally rare example from one of the most important American classical guitar makers of the modern era. While Humphrey’s raised fingerboard model had long carried the “Millennium” name, only a very small number of true \u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e instruments were made in the year 2000, using his finest materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eThis guitar arrived somewhat as a mystery, with only a brief description and no photos. What we found was far more exciting than expected: a year 2000 Limited Edition Millennium with a beautifully figured spruce top, top-grade Brazilian rosewood back and sides, lattice bracing, carbon fiber reinforcement, and one of Humphrey’s unmistakable elevated fingerboards. In many ways, this design helped define the modern raised-fingerboard classical guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eThe sound is exactly what one hopes for in a great Humphrey: huge, woody, open, and powerful, yet still elegant and refined. It has the punch and projection associated with his later, most sought-after lattice-braced instruments, but with a warmth and musicality that makes it immediately compelling. It is easy to understand why so many of the world’s great artists performed and recorded on Humphrey guitars, and why many still hold on to them so dearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xn2kfn\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Humphrey\u003cbr data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Millennium “Limited Edition”\u003cbr data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000\u003cbr data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce\u003cbr data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eBack and Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian rosewood\u003cbr data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lattice braced with carbon fiber reinforcement\u003cbr data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e French polish\u003cbr data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, near mint condition with no cracks or repairs. Fret ends could use light polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7c24kj\" data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003ePlayability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003eThis Humphrey is a dream to play. It has a very round, comfortable neck profile and low action, making it feel immediately inviting in the hands. The raised fingerboard is also something to behold, both visually and functionally. It is one of the defining trademarks of Humphrey’s Millennium design, and it gives the guitar a distinctive elegance while also making access to the upper register feel remarkably natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003eThis guitar is in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs. The Brazilian rosewood back and sides are especially beautiful, and the spruce top is clean and well preserved. The only note is that the fret ends could benefit from some light polishing, as they are slightly sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most desirable versions of Thomas Humphrey’s Millennium model, built in the year 2000 as a Limited Edition with his finest materials. If you have been looking for a truly great Humphrey, this is a very special one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003eWorldwide shipping available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003ca data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3078\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guitar Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53433994969380,"sku":null,"price":16000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1543\/9652\/files\/735BA16C-10B6-4CB0-B5CC-CF9D3ADF1E69.jpg?v=1777432638","url":"https:\/\/guitarcollection.myshopify.com\/products\/thomas-humphrey-millennium-limited-edition-2000","provider":"Guitar Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}