This is a demo guitar. This instrument was showcased as the premier example of Cole Clark's craftsmanship and use of exemplary Australian tonewoods.The guitar remains flawless except for some light pic marks that show in the right light and at the right angle. See pictures for closeup pictures at angle and straight on. The OHSC does show some wear. Sold with full warranty as if new and discounted accordingly.

Only a handful of Master Grade guitars are made each year and pricing begins at $5,500. This is a rare opportunity to purchase at a significant discount.

Cole Clark ANMGE-BLBL — Master Grade Australian Blackwood

The Cole Clark ANMGE-BLBL is a showcase of what happens when a builder selects only the top 1–2% of tonewoods on Earth. Every piece of Australian Blackwood used in this guitar — the top, back, and sides — has been hand-chosen as Master Grade, Cole Clark’s highest classification reserved for wood with exceptional resonance, stability, and visual character. This is not merely a prettier instrument; it’s a dramatically more responsive one.

Master Grade Blackwood delivers a tone that is immediately alive: deep, warm low end, articulate midrange, and a shimmering high end that remains smooth rather than brittle. Because the top and body are carved from timber that is both acoustically superior and visually flawless, the guitar feels more “open,” more dynamically expressive, and more balanced across the entire frequency range. Light touch or heavy strum — the guitar reacts with nuance and power.

The Angel Grand Auditorium platform pairs perfectly with these woods, offering a comfortable body size with impressive projection. The PG3 pickup system completes the package, capturing the natural complexity of Master Grade Blackwood with a low-end piezo, midrange face sensor, and high-end condenser mic — all tuned specifically to the frequency response of this premium tonewood; the best acoustic pickup system in the world.

From its fine appointments to its nitro satin finish, the ANMGE-BLBL reflects refinement at every level. But make no mistake: the real star is the wood. Cole Clark built this guitar around the tonal potential of truly elite Australian Blackwood — the kind of timber that isn't simply selected, but discovered.

For the player who wants a guitar that responds instantly, breathes deeply, and looks every bit as stunning as it sounds, the ANMGE-BLBL stands in a class of its own.

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 Sometimes, the wood speaks first...

What came first, the pickup or guitar?

Product Specifications

• All solid timber Master Grade grand auditorium with internally carved top and back
• Made entirely from sustainable timbers
• Cole Clark PG3 pickup system
• Finish: Nitrocellulose (natural satin)
• Neck: Australia Blackwood
• Top: Master grade Australian Blackwood
• Back/Sides: Master grade Australian Blackwood
• Inlaid timber binding and purfling.
• Bridge/Fretboard: Sheoak (bound)
• Inlays: Abalone (fretboard and rosette)
• Machine Heads: Grover Gold
• Nut/Saddle: Graph Tech Tusq
• Strings: Phosphor Bronze 12-53
• Nut Width: 44mm/1.73″
• Radius: 12″
• Scale length: 25.5″
• Cole Clark hardcase – Tweed

Free standard shipping within the Continental U.S. Delivery typically takes 5-8 business days. Express Shipping is available for an additional charge.

Returns:

Web orders- returns accepted within 5 days of delivery for new products and a refund is issued minus the cost of return shipping or a customer may ship back at own expense for a full refund.

In-Person purchases- returns are accepted within 5 days of purchase for new products.

Show Returns- For purchases made at shows, expo's, or meets, the return period for new items expires at the conclusion of the show's sheduled hours and dates.

Used and demo items are sold as described and may not be returned unless they arrive materially different than described. In-person purchases of used items are sold As-Is.

All returns must be in original packaging and in original, unused condition. Damages and signs of use will be assessed and charged against a refund if found.

Shipping damage- If products are damaged during shipping, it must be reported to us within 24 hours of receipt. All packaging must be retained until a damage claim is complete.