Nineteen guitars update the Luna Guitars catalog for 2012, sixteen of them are acoustic-electric and three are fully acoustic models.
Luna Guitars catalog is significantly expanded and updated for 2012. There are 19 brand new models, of which 14 are acoustic-electric and 5 fully acoustic. They are spread across seven series with Americana, Oracle and Gypsy receiving the vast majority of new guitars. New Americana guitars are: AMF 100, AMP 100, AMJ 100, AMM 100 and AMZ 100. Oracle Folk lines are reinforced with Rose and Phoenix. Oracle Grand Concert comes with: Peace, Tattoo, Koi and Butterfly. Fauna series has one novelty, the Koi model. Woodland received Bubinga model, and Nylon series brings Rose Nylon. Gypsy Artistic series is updated with Gypsy Lady of Shalott and Gypsy Spirit of the Night. These were acoustic-electric updated. Fully acoustic ones are: Safari Tattoo, Gypsy Exotic Bubinga, Gypsy Exotic Quilted Ash Blue.
Luna AMF 100 opens up the novelties list, and it belongs to Americana series. Inspired by some of the most popular guitars from the golden age of acoustics, Americana line brings vintage feel and tone. AMF 100 is folk shaped acoustic-electric guitar with rosewood back and sides and spruce top. B-band electronics take care of the amplification and in the neck area there`s a standard combo of mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard. Classic Luna Moon Phase inlays wrap the specs. For more info check AMF 100 detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
Luna AMP 100 is an elegant little parlor update for the Americana series. It is smaller and narrower than folk and dreadnought models, but offers as much tone. It kicks off with Americana standard combination of rosewood back and sides and spruce top. Wood binding, tortoise pickguard and triple circle rosette make sure this parlor gets it`s share of vintage looks. B-band electronics, mahogany neck and 20 fret ebony fingerboard finish up the specs list. For more info check AMP 100 detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
Luna AMJ 100 is the Americana Series` jumbo model, and it comes with rosewood backs and sides and spruce top. The ebony fingerboard on this guitar has a standard setup of 20 frets with Moon Phase position inlays. Wood body binding, tortoise shell pickguard and multiple circle rosette pay excellent homage to the traditional American acoustic guitars. This jumbo is also powered up with B-band electronics. For more info check AMJ 100 detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
Luna AMM 100 Mimbres is inspired by Mimbres pottery found in the Southwest of North America and in Central America. Third fret inlay features a rabbit on the moon, which is a motif taken from one of the pots. The sound hole rosette jagged lines represent the lightning, a motif also found on ancient bowls. Rosewood and spruce make up the body of this themed grand concert guitar, while the neck is made of mahogany and equipped with ebony fingerboard. Add B-band electronics and the result is one fantastic acoustic-electric guitar. For more info check AMM 100 detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
Luna AMZ 100 draws it`s inspiration from Zia pottery found in the American Southwest. The sunburst finish on this model matches the color of Zia pottery, and the sound hole rosette represents one of essential motifs found on South Western pottery. Moon Phase inlays were dropped in favor of Sun inlays. The Sun is depicted as it rises in the morning `till it is set in the evening. Mahogany body, mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard and B-band electronics cover the essentials of this grand concert model. For more info check AMZ 100 detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
Luna Oracle Rose is the first of six Oracle Series updates. The Oracle line pays special attention to guitar ornamentation, and this model received a beautiful sound board inlay in shape of two rose flowers and branches and leaves between them. This inlay is done with paduak, mahogany and dyed maple. Mahogany backs and sides on this non-cutaway folk guitar are matched with spruce top. Mahogany is also used for the neck with ebony fingerboard. 20 frets, b-band electronics and chrome hardware wrap it up for this model. For more info check Oracle Rose detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
Phoenix is a symbol of rebirth, power and beauty, and it is found inlaid on the sound board of the Oracle Phoenix, the second folk-shaped Oracle series novelty for 2012. Across the bass side of the sound board, inlaid in rosewood, the Phoenix spreads it`s wings to inspire the player. Mahogany and spruce make up the body and are matched with mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard. This Phoenix is empowered by B-band electronics. For more info check Oracle Phoenix detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
With a peace symbol carved into the sound hole, Oracle Peace is the first of four grand concert updates to the Oracle line. Around the sound hole and across the bass side of the sound board, written in several languages, word peace is etched into the wood. This laser carving is made by Alex Morgan. Mahogany back and sides, spruce top, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard make up the essentials of this model. B-band electronics takes care of the amplification. For more info check Oracle Peace detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
Oracle Tattoo is inspired by Polynesian traditional tattoo art. it is characterized by strong geometrical shapes which depict stones, waves, sun, rain, birds. From around the sound hole and across the bass side of the sound board, etched by laser, sits the tattoo carving. It is inlaid upon the cedar top to symbolize the dark ink upon the tanned skin. Mahogany is used for the back and sides, and neck as well. Fingerboard is made of rosewood and equipped with 20 frets. For more info check Oracle Tattoo detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
The legend of Koi says that the koi fish must first swim through the ocean of adversity to reach the dragon waterfall. There, it must climb the waterfall and pass the dragon gate in order to become a dragon. Bass side of the spruce sound board features a Koi inlaid in mahogany. Mahogany is also used for back, sides and neck of this grand concert guitar. Bridge and 20 fret fingerboard are made made of ebony. B-band electronics take care of the amplification. For more info check Oracle Koi detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
The Butterfly is a symbol of resurrection, transformation and potential. It is used as a motif on this guitar to inspire it`s player. The inlay is done in quilted maple, dyed maple and koa. The body is made of mahogany back and sides and spruce top. Mahogany neck has ebony fingerboard with 20 frets and moon phase inlays. B-band electronics complete the specs. For more info check Oracle Butterfly detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
Luna Fauna Koi is a guitar directly inspired by the Oracle Koi model. Main differences come in color options and styling. Fauna Koi comes in black with gloss finish. Also, the Koi fish inlay is done in abalone, instead of rosewood. Crescent rosette is done in abalone, as well. Mahogany back and sides on this acoustic-electric folk guitar are matched with a spruce top. Mahogany neck has an ebony fingerboard with 20 frets. The amplification is done through B-band electronics. For more info check Fauna Koi detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
Woodland is the series dedicated to the models made of exotic woods. The novelty for 2012 is Woodland Bubinga, a grand concert cutaway model made of mahogany back and sides and bubinga top. The top is finished in natural gloss and features a crescent rosette. The neck on this model is made of mahogany and it sports a 20 fret rosewood fingerboard. B-band electronics wrap the specs up. For more info check Woodland Bubinga detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
Nylon series in Luna catalog have a task of making the nylon-stringed variants of some of the most popular Luna steel-stringers. For 2012 this line is reinforced with Nylon Rose model, a folk cutaway guitar with mahogany back and sides and quilted mahogany top. The top is inlaid with the same rose pattern as on Oracle Rose model, but it`s now done in tinted abalone. Mahogany neck is equipped with 20 fret rosewood fingerboard. B-band electronics complete the list of specs. For more info check Nylon Rose detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
Safari Series is in charge of production of down scaled and travel-friendly acoustic guitars. The novelty for 2012 is Safari Tattoo, a model which features the same theme and sound board carving as Oracle Tattoo. This is a fully acoustic guitar with a 22" scale. It has a body entirely made of mahogany and finished in natural satin. 20 fret fingerboard is still there, and it sports a standard set of 20 frets with moon phase inlays. For more info check Safari Tattoo detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
Models of Gygpsy series are oriented towards the beginners and players on a tight budget. they provide quality options in the entry level area of the market. The first of four novelties for 2012 is Gypsy Bubinga, and it is a grand auditorium model with cutaway and body made of mahogany back and sides and spruce top. The top features a graphic of bubinga pattern which is finished in gloss. This is a fully acoustic model and features no electronics. For more info check Gypsy Bubinga detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
The second in line is Gypsy Quilted Ash Blue model which is also a grand auditorium cutaway guitar. Mahogany back and sides with spruce top is the body wood combo for this one, as well. Quilted Ash Blue features quilted ash pattern graphic on the top. The graphic is painted blue and finished in gloss. 25-1/2" scale, 1-11/16" nut width and chrome plated hardware complete the specs. For more info check Gypsy Quilted Ash Blue detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
Gypsy artistic line features models with top graphics which are inspired by famous paintings and artists. The first of two new models is Gypsy Lady of Shalott, a grand auditorium acoustic-electric guitar. Lady of Shalott painting by John Waterhouse is featured on the top and it is finished in gloss. Mahogany back and sides are accompanied by spruce top. 20 fret fingerboard features Moon Phase inlays and 1-11/16" string nut. For more info check Lady of Shalott detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
Luna Gypsy Spirit of the Night is the final model reviewed in this article, and it is a grand auditorium acoustic-electric guitar. It`s spruce top features a beautiful "Spirit of the Night" graphic inspired by the artwork of John Atkinson Grimshaw. 20 fret fingerboard is equipped with 20 frets and Moon Phase position inlays. Orion preamp with 4-band equalizer is one of the best in the price range of this model. For more info check Spirit of the Night detail page on our site or on Luna Guitars official web page.
