Gordon Smith Graf Deluxe Green Quilt

This second hand electric guitar is in good condition. 

A chip on the headstock , a couple of little dents on the body, and some scratches on the back, otherwise great

The Gordon Smith Graf Deluxe is a distinctive British-built electric guitar that perfectly showcases what has made Gordon Smith one of the UK's most respected boutique manufacturers. Handmade in England, the Graf Deluxe combines compact dimensions, premium craftsmanship and versatile electronics to create an instrument that feels refreshingly different from the mass-produced alternatives.

With its lightweight body, bolt-on neck and unique styling, the Graf Deluxe offers a modern take on the classic workhorse electric. It is equally at home on stage, in the studio or as an everyday guitar for players who appreciate quality engineering and understated design.

Sound Quality

The Graf Deluxe delivers an impressive range of tones thanks to its combination of a Gordon Smith home-wound bridge humbucker and a neck single-coil pickup. This pairing provides everything from warm, articulate cleans to thick, driven rock tones, while the bridge pickup's coil-split function opens up bright, snappy sounds that are ideal for funk, country and indie playing. Gordon Smith's proprietary tone circuit gives the controls a particularly usable sweep, making the guitar remarkably versatile. 

The guitar has excellent acoustic resonance, which translates into lively, dynamic amplified tones with plenty of sustain and note definition.

Playability

One of the Graf Deluxe's greatest strengths is its comfort. The compact body is slightly smaller than many traditional solid-body guitars, making it exceptionally easy to handle during long rehearsals or gigs. Despite its smaller size, the full scale length keeps string tension familiar and delivers crisp attack and excellent note separation

The maple bolt-on neck feels fast and comfortable, while the 12-inch fingerboard radius allows effortless bends without fretting out. Whether you're playing intricate lead lines or open chords, the guitar feels responsive and balanced.

Build Quality

As expected from Gordon Smith, the Graf Deluxe is beautifully constructed. The single-piece mahogany body is topped with an attractive figured maple veneer and finished with real binding, while quality hardware, including a Gotoh bridge, brass nut and high-ratio tuners, contributes to excellent tuning stability and dependable performance. Every instrument is hand-built in England using carefully selected tonewoods and home-wound pickups. 

Attention to detail is evident throughout, from the finish quality to the precise fretwork and smooth neck joint.

Real-World Performance

The Graf Deluxe excels as a gigging guitar. Its lightweight construction makes it comfortable to wear for extended performances, while its versatile pickup configuration means it can comfortably cover blues, rock, pop, country and alternative styles without requiring multiple guitars.

Owners consistently praise the Graf's combination of low weight, comfortable neck and exceptional tonal flexibility. Many describe it as a guitar that out-Teles a Tele on clean settings while still producing thick, powerful humbucker tones when required.

Pros

• Handmade in England
• Lightweight, compact and comfortable body
• Excellent home-wound pickups
• Versatile coil-splitting electronics
• Outstanding build quality
• Excellent tuning stability
• Wide tonal range suitable for many musical styles

The Gordon Smith Graf Deluxe is an outstanding example boutique-level build quality with practical features that make it an exceptional instrument for working musicians. Lightweight, versatile and built to an impressively high standard, it delivers far more personality than many mainstream production guitars.