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Crafted primarily from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBell Brass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this model delivers the powerful, metallic resonance that defines vintage blues and slide guitar tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhat sets the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEST END\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e apart is both its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estunning finishes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—including \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esandblasting and intricate hand-engraving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—and its refined body design. Unlike vintage models, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eROYALL has re-engineered the body thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, tapering from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e70mm at the upper bout to 80mm at the lower bout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This subtle curvature \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eenhances playing comfort\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e while \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ereducing bulk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, making it a more ergonomic and versatile instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIts \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eiconic body shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, favored by legendary musicians like \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Knopfler\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, makes the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEST END\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e a standout choice for those who seek \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eauthenticity, style, and exceptional tonal depth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"west-end-rusty","title":"WEST END Rusty – 14-Fret Metal Body Single Cone Resonator Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ROYALL WEST END Rusty\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 14-fret metal body single-cone resonator guitar designed for blues, bottleneck slide, fingerstyle, roots, and contemporary acoustic playing. 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