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Model/Description
Specification
DOUBLE CUTAWAYFLAT TOP
DOUBLE CUTAWAY
STANDARD
After creating the Double Cutaway Arch
Top, the Flat Top model was a logical step. This guitar is
pure and simple rock. Matched with a set of Belman Soap Bar
pickups these guitars recreate the classic tones of 50's
Juniors, tight, punchy with a distinctive bark. They also
provide a weight saving over the standard Arch Top model in a
more streamlined form.
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Queensland maple body and neck (check out our wood section
for description of Queensland Maple)
-Belman vintage neck pickup and
hot vintage bridge pickup
-Rosewood fretboard
-Bridge and tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Dot inlays
-Kluson style machine heads
Options:
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Binding on neck, body and headstock
-Gold hardware
-Transluscent Colors
-Pearl, Metallics, and Gold Top
-Grover Machine heads
-Ebony fingerboard
-Maple top
-Belman Soap Bar Pickups
-Stop tail bridge
-Abalone or Mother of Pearl Inlays
-Curved Block inlays
-Trem and locking Sperzels
Image courtesy of Justin.
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DOUBLE CUTAWAY DELUXE
For a classy variation on the Standard, a
Deluxe utilises ¼ inch flame tops envoking the classic looks
of 50's and 60's instruments, featuring just the right amount
of flame or curl. The addition of the top also provides
variation in tone over the standard model. (Check timber
section for tone descriptions of various woods)
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Queensland maple body and neck (check out our wood section
for description of Queensland Maple)
-Mildly Figured Mountain Ash top
-Belman vintage neck pickup and
hot vintage bridge pickup
-Rosewood fretboard
-Binding on neck, body and headstock
-Bridge and tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Dot inlays
-Kluson style machine heads
Options:
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Binding on neck, body and headstock
-Gold hardware
-Grover Machine heads
-Ebony fingerboard
-Mild FlameMaple top
-Mild Flame Blackwood top
-Enquire about optional timbers and availability
-Belman Soap Bar Pickups
-Stop tail bridge
-Curved Block Inlays
-Mother of Pearl or Paua shell inlays
-Trem and locking Sperzels
DOUBLE CUTAWAY
This one found on ebay sports a
single HB pick up. Unsure if the So Cal logos are original
DOUBLE CUTAWAY
GRAND
The Grand model of each guitar is about
creating the most exceptional guitar we can in both appearance
and tone. The DC Flat Top achieves both of those things along
with the added bonus of being lighter than the other models.
If your a player that would love to own a top of the line
instrument, with all the extra features but prefer a flat top
style guitar, this is the one for you. Featuring Abalone dots,
our lightest most reasonant body timbers, dark fingerboards
and strongest most limited woods. Figured headstock overlay,
finished off with our raised Gold Logo completes the look.
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Queensland maple body and neck (check out our wood section
for description of Queensland Maple)
-Highly Figured Mountain Ash top
-Figured Gidgee Headstock Overlay
-Polished badge logo
-Belman vintage neck pickup and
hot vintage bridge pickup
-Rosewood fretboard
-Bridge and tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Dot inlays
-Kluson style machine heads
Options:
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Gold hardware
-Binding on neck, body and headstock
-Grover Machine heads
-Ebony fingerboard
-Our best Flame Maple top
-Our best Flame Blackwood top
-Enquire about optional timbers and availability
-Belman Soap Bar Pickups
-Stop tail bridge
-Mother of Pearl or Paua shell inlays
-Trem and locking Sperzels
-Curved Block inlays
DOUBLECUT
FLAT TOP HOLLOW
Our new DC Flat Top Hollow offers
a new and exciting tonal perspective to the Belman Guitar range.
The new model features the same known shape with the addition of
hollow chambers throughout the body, the final touch is the
classic look of the F-Hole on one side of the body. This new
model provides a more open dynamic sound with added clarity and
string definition.
DOUBLE CUTAWAY ARCH TOP
DOUBLE CUTAWAY
STANDARD
After the success of the Albatross,
customers kept asking if we were going to make a Double
Cutaway style guitar. When we set out creating a Double
Cutaway style instrument, we used our repair knowledge and our
love of traditional guitars to come up with a functional and
classic shaped guitar.
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Carved Queensland maple body and neck (check out our timber
section for description of Queensland Maple)
-Belman vintage neck pickup and
hot vintage bridge pickup
-Rosewood fretboard
-Bridge and tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Dot inlays
-Kluson style machine heads
Options:
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Binding on neck, body and headstock
-Gold hardware
-Transluscent Colors
-Pearl, Metallics, and Gold Top
-Grover Machine heads
-Ebony fingerboard
-Enquire about optional timbers and availability
-Belman Soap Bar Pickups
-Stop tail bridge
-Abalone or Mother of Pearl Inlays
-Curved Block inlays
-Trem and locking Sperzels
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DOUBLE CUTAWAY PLUS
Sharing the same features as the Standard
with an added natural binding line that separates the top of
the guitar.
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Carved Queensland maple body and neck (check out our timber
section for description of Queensland Maple)
-Belman vintage neck pickup and hot vintage bridge
-Rosewood fretboard
-Bridge and tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Dot inlays
-Kluson style machine heads
Options:
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Binding on neck, body and headstock
-Transluscent colors
-Pearl, Metallics, and Gold Top
-Gold hardware
-Grover Machine heads
-Ebony fingerboard
-Enquire about optional timbers and availability
-Belman Soap Bar Pickups
-Stop tail bridge
-Abalone or Mother of Pearl Inlays
-Curved Block inlays
-Trem and locking Sperzels
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DOUBLE CUTAWAY DELUXE
Featuring a figured top this model is
classy, without being over the top.
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Natural binding line
-Carved Queensland maple body and neck (check out our timber
section for description of Queensland Maple)
-Mildly Figured Mountain Ash top
-Belman vintage neck pickup and
hot vintage bridge pickup
-Rosewood fretboard
-Binding on neck, body and headstock
-Bridge and tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Dot inlays
-Kluson style machine heads
Options:
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Binding on neck, body and headstock
-Gold hardware
-Grover Machine heads
-Ebony fingerboard
-Enquire about optional timbers and availability
-Belman Soap Bar pickups
-Mild Flame Maple top
-Mild Flame Blackwood top
-Stop tail bridge
-Curved Block Inlays
-Mother of Pearl or Paua shell inlays
-Trem and locking Sperzels
Image courtesy of mulemasta,
Aussie Guitar Gear Heads forum
DOUBLE CUTAWAY
GRAND
This has all the appointments you would
expect from a top of the line Guitar. Following in the same
vein as all Belman Grands, it features Abalone dots, our
lightest most reasonant woods, dark fingerboards, our
strongest and most limited woods. Figured headstock overlay,
finished off with our raised Gold Logo. It's the one with the
lot.
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Carved Queensland maple body and neck (check out our timber
section for description of Queensland Maple)
-Highly Figured Mountain Ash top
-Figured Gidgee Headstock Overlay
-Polished badge logo
-Belman vintage neck pickup and
hot vintage bridge pickup
-Rosewood fretboard
-Bridge and tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Dot inlays
-Kluson style machine heads
Options:
-Gold hardware
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Binding on neck, body and headstock
-Grover Machine heads
-Ebony fingerboard
-Enquire about optional timbers and availability
-Belman Soap Bar Pickups
-Our best Flame Maple top
-Our best Flame Blackwood top
-Stop tail bridge
-Mother of Pearl or Paua shell inlays
-Trem and locking Sperzels
-Curved Block inlays
Image above courtesy of James Cvetkovski,
Australia 2009.
Image courtesy of Artisthespoonman.
This is Belman "Dreamshop" model. This Carve top double cut has a
rosewood neck and redwood inlays
DOUBLE CUT Hollow
Image courtesy of Alex
Copley Mar 2009. Flamed blackwood top
DOUBLE CUT 12 STRING DREAMSOP
GUITAR
Another Belman "Dreamshop" model
courtesy of Artisthespoonman. This is probably the only
Belman 12 string made. He got it in January 2007. Qld maple
chambered body and neck, dark rosewood fingerboard. The 6
regular strings are through the body and the additional 6 are
through the tailpiece.
The "Dream Shop" was for
instruments with options not offered on the listed models.
because Belman's regular quality was about as high as any of the
big names "custom shops". Dreamshop was mainly for unique
options and customisations.
HORNET
HORNET STANDARD
This shape was an amalgamation of the
very first Belman body design, and the desire to make an
instrument that will stand the test of time. Customers
response has been overwhelming. With similar features and
construction to the Double Cutaway and with the same
craftsmanship and quality, it really comes down to your taste.
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Carved Queensland maple body and neck (check out our timber
section for description of Queensland Maple)
-Belman vintage neck pickup and
hot vintage bridge pickup
-Rosewood fretboard
-Bridge and tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Dot inlays
-Sperzel Machine heads
Options:
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Binding on neck and headstock
-Gold hardware
-Transluscent Colors
-Pearl, Metallics, and Gold Top
-Ebony fingerboard
-Mahogany Neck and Body
-Maple top
-Stop tail bridge
-Abalone or Mother of Pearl Inlays
-Binding on body, neck and headstock
-Curved Block inlays
-Trem and locking Sperzels
HORNET PLUS
Sharing the same features as the Standard
with an added natural binding line that separates the top of
the guitar.
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Carved Queensland maple body and neck (check out our timber
section for description of Queensland Maple)
-Queensland maple body and neck
-Belman vintage neck pickup and
hot vintage bridge pickup
-Rosewood fretboard
-Bridge and tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Dot inlays
-Kluson style machine heads
Options:
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Binding on neck and headstock
-Transluscent colors
-Pearl, Metallics and Gold Top
-Gold hardware
-Ebony fingerboard
-Mahogany Neck and Body
-Stop tail bridge
-Abalone or Mother of Pearl Inlays
-Curved Block inlays
-Trem and locking Sperzels
HORNET DELUXE
Featuring a mildly figured top this model
is classy, without being over the done.
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Natural binding line
-Carved Queensland maple body and neck (check out our timber
section for description of Queensland Maple)
-Mountain Ash top
-Queensland maple body and neck
-Belman vintage neck pickup and hot vintage bridge pickup
-Rosewood fretboard
-Binding on neck, body and headstock
-Bridge and tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Dot inlays
-Sperzel Machine heads
Options: -Binding on neck and headstock
-Gold hardware
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Ebony fingerboard
-Mahogany Neck and Body
-Mild Flame Maple top
-Mild Flame Blackwood top
-Stop tail bridge
-Mother of Pearl or Paua shell inlays
-Trem and locking Sperzels
-Curved Block Inlays
HORNET GRAND
This has all the appointments you would
expect from a top of the line Guitar. Following in the same
vein as all Belman Grands, it features Abalone dots, our
lightest most reasonant woods, dark fingerboards, our
strongest and most exclusive woods. Figured headstock overlay,
finished off with our raised Gold Logo. A simply stunning
instrument in every way.
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Carved Queensland maple body and neck (check out our timber
section for description of Queensland Maple)
-Highly Figured Mountain Ash top
-Figured Gidgee Headstock Overlay
-Polished badge logo
-Queensland maple body and neck
-Belman vintage neck pickup and
hot vintage bridge pickup
-Rosewood fretboard
-Bridge and tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Dot inlays
-Sperzel Machine heads
Options:
-Gold hardware
-Binding on neck and headstock
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Ebony fingerboard
-Mahogany Neck and Body
-Our best Flame Maple top
-Our best Flame Blackwood top
-Stop tail bridge
-Mother of Pearl or Paua shell inlays
-Trem and locking Sperzels
-Curved crown inlays
ALBATROSS
ALBATROSS STANDARD
A straight forward "meat & potatoes"
instrument. This instrument has remained virtually unchanged
since the prototype. With its Glue-in neck construction,
straight string pull, and shorter scale, this instrument
evokes sounds of yesteryear with a punch and clarity,
ready-made for musicians of today.
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Carved Mountain Ash top
-Queensland maple body and neck
-Belman vintage neck pickup and
hot vintage bridge pickup
-Rosewood fretboard
-Binding on neck, body and headstock
-Bridge and tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume, volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Curved Crown inlays
-Kluson style machine heads
Options:
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Gold hardware
-Grover Machine heads
-Ebony fingerboard
-Mahogany Neck and Body
-Stop tail bridge
-Paua shell or Mother of Pearl Inlays
Image Albatross Standard courtesy
of Artisthespoonman
ALBATROSS DELUXE
For a classy variation on the Standard, a
Deluxe utilises flame tops envoking the classic looks of 50's
and 60's instruments, featuring just the right amount of flame
or curl.
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Carved Mountain Ash top
-Queensland maple body and neck
-Belman vintage neck pickup and
hot vintage bridge pickup
-Rosewood fretboard
-Binding on neck, body and headstock
-Bridge and tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume, volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Curved Crown inlays
-Kluson style machine heads
Options:
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Gold hardware
-Grover Machine heads
-Ebony fingerboard
-Mahogany Neck and Body
-Flame Maple top
-Blackwood top
-Stop tail bridge
-Mother of Pearl or Paua shell inlays
ALBATROSS GRAND
Aptly named, this is the top of the line.
We use all our select woods for these beauties, light body
timbers, dense quarter sawn necks, dark rosewood fingerboards.
It doesn't stop there, our headstocks feature some of the most
breathtaking figured overlay. Abalone (NZ Paua shell) inlays
that when in the right light, shine some of the most amazing
colors. The guitar is finished off with our raised Gold Logo
which truly sets this instrument apart
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Carved Mountain Ash top
-Queensland maple body and neck
-Figured Gidgee Headstock Overlay
-Polished badge logo
-Belman vintage neck pickup and
hot vintage bridge pickup
-Rosewood fretboard
-Binding on neck, body and headstock
-Bridge and tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume, volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Paua Curved Crown inlays
-Kluson style machine heads
Options:
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Gold hardware
-Grover Machine heads
-Ebony fingerboard
-Mahogany Neck and Body
-Flame Maple top
-Blackwood top
-Stop tail bridge
-Mother of Pearl inlays
EXTRA OPTIONS
Abalone inlays (NB. Standard with Albatross Grand)
Figured veneered headstock (NB. Standard with Albatross Grand)
Ebony fingerboard
Abalone purfling P.O.A.
Stop tail bridge, intonating on each string, low profile.
NECK OPTIONS:
Necks can be Fat wide
Medium Regular
Thin regular
Image Daz:
Image Justin:
ALBATROSS
HOLLOWBODY
HOLLOWBODY STANDARD
This instrument provides a full warm rich
tone while still retaining its clarity and punch. A beautiful
guitar with an understated elegance and versatile
functionality.
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Queensland maple body and neck
-Satin Natural Finish (Opaque colours gloss only)
-Belman vintage pickups
-Rosewood fretboard
-Bridge and trapeze tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Dot inlays
-Kluson style machine heads
Options:
-Gloss Finish
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Translucent colours
-Gold hardware
-Grover Machine heads
-Ebony fingerboard
-Mahogany Neck and Body
-Blackwood top
-Stop tail bridge
HOLLOWBODY SPECIAL
With the appointment of binding on this
instrument it really makes a statement, high lighting the
shape of the body and F holes.
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Queensland maple body and neck
-Binding on body, F holes, neck and headtsock
-Belman vintage pickups
-Rosewood fretboard
-Bridge and trapeze tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Curved Crown inlays
-Kluson style machine heads
Options:
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Gold hardware
-Grover Machine heads
-Ebony fingerboard
-Mahogany Neck and Body
-US Maple top
-Blackwood top
-Stop tail bridge
-Paua shell or Mother of Pearl Inlays
HOLLOWBODY DELUXE
The Deluxe features the addition of a
figured top which gives our Hollowbody that vintage classic
look.
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Maple top
-Queensland maple body and neck
-Binding on body, F holes, neck and headtsock
-Belman vintage pickups
-Rosewood fretboard
-Bridge and trapeze tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Curved Crown inlays
-Kluson style machine heads
Options:
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Deep Body
-Gold hardware
-Grover Machine heads
-Ebony fingerboard
-Mahogany Neck and Body
-Blackwood top
-Stop tail bridge
-Paua shell or Mother of Pearl Inlays
HOLLOWBODY GRAND
The Hollowbody Grand is nothing short of
breathtaking, the visual beauty is matched perfectly to the
full rich tone that can only be obtained using a deep body.
The grace and elegance of the instrument is sure to inspire
the artist everytime they play the guitar. Only the most
select timbers are used to create an instrument of this
standard, light body timbers, dense quarter sawn necks and
dark rosewood fingerboards. Headstock appointments include
highly figured veneers while the fingerboard features Abalone
(NZ Paua shell) inlays displaying an intense array of colours.
The Guitar is finished off with our raised Gold Logo which
truly sets this instrument apart.
Features:
-24 ¾" scale length
-Highly Figured Maple top
-Queensland maple body and neck
-Highly Figured Headstock Veneer
-Polished badge logo
-Binding on body, F holes, neck and headtsock
-Full deep body
-Belman vintage pickups
-Rosewood fretboard
-Bridge and trapeze tailpiece
-3-way toggle switch
-Volume and tone knobs
-Split coil push pull on tone knob
-Curved Abalone Crown inlays
-Kluson style machine heads
Options:
-Gotoh large button machine heads
-Gold hardware
-Grover Machine heads
-Ebony fingerboard
-Mahogany Neck and Body
-Blackwood top
-Stop tail bridge
-Mother of Pearl Inlays
Image of Albatros' custom
Hollowbody Grand Limited:
Belman Superstrat
Early on the Belman team made guitars based
on classic designs.
Belman super strat made in 2000
alder body
flame maple neck 1 piece with jumbo frets
german floyd rose
grover keys
suhr & seymour duncan pups
dunlop strap locks included
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