This McPherson MG 4.0 XP brings together a beautifully figured Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top with exceptional Beeswing Mahogany back and sides. The Sitka offers clarity, dynamic headroom, and responsiveness, while the Beeswing Mahogany adds warmth, a rich woody midrange, and a focused, fundamental-driven voice. Together, these tonewoods deliver an articulate and balanced character with controlled low end, significant note definition, and a complex array of overtones.
The guitar’s construction is highlighted by elegant Madagascar Rosewood appointments, including the binding, headcap, backstrap, fingerboard, and bridge. Equipped with Gold Gotoh 510 tuners for precision tuning and an LR Baggs EAS pickup for seamless amplification, this guitar is immediately ready for the stage and the studio.
A key feature of the McPherson design is its cantilevered fingerboard and offset soundhole. By not allowing the fingerboard to touch the top wood, the guitar allows the soundboard to resonate more freely, resulting in increased sustain and richer tonal depth. The offset soundhole further contributes to the guitar’s focused projection and unique tonal characteristics, making the MG 4.0 XP a standout choice for serious musicians.
This masterpiece by Matt McPherson does not disappoint. Call Heartbreaker Guitars today for all details! •
| Top Wood | Bearclaw Sitka Spruce |
| Back Wood | Beeswing Mahogany |
| Neck | Cantilevered Sapele |
| Fingerboard | Madagascar Rosewood |
| Bridge | Madagascar Rosewood |
| Nut Width | 1 3/4" |
| Scale Length | 25 1/2" |
| Binding | Madagascar Rosewood |
| Cutaway | Yes |
| Strings | Elixir |
| Tuners | Gotoh 510 Gold |
| Fretboard Inlay | Standard Wave |
| Brace Kit | Spruce / Rosewood / Spruce |
| Nut & Saddle Material | Bone |
| Pickup | LR Baggs Element |
| Construction | Handmade |
| Made In | Sparta, WI |
| Case | Custom McPherson |
| Serial # | 2754 |
| Warranty | Limited |
| Heartbreaker Take | Unique, complex, and absolutely beautiful! |