ML8000-GCB · Mike Lawson Guitars

The Mike Lawson Signature ML8000-GCB is designed for musicians who want a reliable, top-quality guitar with exceptional sound and durability. This Grand Auditorium cutaway guitar combines premium tonewoods and professional-grade components, offering a balanced sound and outstanding playability for performers, songwriters, and players of all levels.

Key Features:

Solid Sitka Spruce Top – Known for its bright, clear tone with excellent projection, the solid Sitka spruce top provides a dynamic range, making this guitar perfect for both strumming and fingerpicking.
Solid Rosewood Back and Sides – Solid rosewood gives this guitar a deep, rich tone with pronounced bass response and excellent sustain. Its resonant character makes it ideal for both live performances and studio recordings.
One-Piece Mahogany Neck – The one-piece mahogany neck ensures strength and stability, while providing a smooth playing experience up and down the fretboard.
Ebony Fingerboard and Bridge – The ebony fingerboard offers a smooth surface for quick playing, while the ebony bridge enhances tonal clarity and sustain.
Hand-Cut Bone Nut and Saddle – Bone nuts and saddles are hand-cut for maximum resonance and clarity, ensuring a crisp, clean sound with each note.
Grover Locking Tuners – Premium Grover Locking Tuners guarantee superior tuning stability, and their precision tuning allows for quick string changes—perfect for gigs.
Fishman Sonitone GT-2 Pickup System – The Fishman Sonitone GT-2 pickup ensures a natural amplified sound, preserving the guitar’s acoustic qualities, while offering easy tone and volume controls for stage use.
Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish – The satin finish enhances the guitar’s resonance while providing a sleek, attractive look that’s smooth to the touch and durable for long-term use.
Fiberglass Molded Hard Shell Case – Protect your investment with a durable fiberglass molded hard shell case, designed to safeguard your guitar during transport and storage.

Benefits:

Balanced and Dynamic Tone – The combination of a solid Sitka spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides offers a rich, full sound with clear highs, warm mids, and deep bass, making it perfect for all playing styles.
Excellent Playability – With a smooth, fast-playing ebony fingerboard and a comfortable neck profile, the ML8000-GCB offers a fantastic playing experience whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician.
Reliable Performance – Built to handle the demands of live gigs and studio work, this guitar’s premium materials and craftsmanship ensure it delivers consistent performance night after night.
Affordable Excellence – Designed with professional-grade features, the ML8000-GCB offers exceptional value for musicians looking for a guitar that combines sound quality, durability, and affordability.

Specifications:

Size / Scale Length: 41″ / 650mm
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium Cutaway
Top: Selected Air-Dried Solid Sitka Spruce
Back / Sides: Selected Air-Dried Solid Rosewood
Neck: One-Piece Mahogany
Fingerboard / Bridge: Ebony with Inlays
Nut: Hand-Cut Bone
Body Binding: Wood
Soundhole Inlay: Ebony with Mother of Pearl
Body Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Tuners: Grover Locking Tuners
Pickup: Fishman Sonitone GT-2
Strings: Stringjoy Foxwoods Light Gauge (12-54) Coated Phosphor Bronze
Case: Fiberglass Molded Hard Shell Case

Why Choose the ML8000-GCB?

If you're searching for a guitar that combines rich sound, superior playability, and unbeatable value, the ML8000-GCB is for you. Built with premium tonewoods and professional-grade components, this guitar gives you everything you need to perform at your best. Whether you’re playing at a gig or recording in the studio, the ML8000-GCB delivers excellent sound and durability, while offering incredible affordability for musicians at all levels.