John Scofield's guitar work has influenced jazz since the late 70’s and is going strong today. Possessor of a very distinctive sound and stylistic diversity, Scofield is a masterful jazz improviser whose music generally falls somewhere between post-bop, funk edged jazz, and R & B.

Born in Ohio and raised in suburban Connecticut, Scofield took up the guitar at age 11, inspired by both rock and blues players. He attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. After a debut recording with Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker, Scofield was a member of the Billy Cobham-George Duke band for two years. In 1977 he recorded with Charles Mingus, and joined the Gary Burton quartet. He began his international career as a bandleader and recording artist in 1978. From 1982-1985, Scofield toured and recorded with Miles Davis. His Davis stint placed him firmly in the foreground of jazz consciousness as a player and composer.

Since that time he has prominently led his own groups in the international Jazz scene, recorded over 30 albums as a leader (many already classics) including collaborations with contemporary favorites like Pat Metheny, Charlie Haden, Eddie Harris, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Bill Frisell, Brad Mehldau, Mavis Staples, Government Mule, Jack DeJohnette, Joe Lovano and Phil Lesh. He’s played and recorded with Tony Williams, Jim Hall, Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Dave Holland, Terumasa Hino among many jazz legends. Throughout his career Scofield has punctuated his traditional jazz offerings with funk-oriented electric music. All along, the guitarist has kept an open musical mind.

• Neck type - JSM African Mahogan yset-in neck

• Top/back/side - Figured Anigre top, Figured Anigre back, Figured Anigre sides

• Fretboard - Bound Ebony, Acrylic & Abalone block inlay

• Fret - Jumbo frets, Prestige fret edge treatment

• Number of frets - 22

• Bridge - Gotoh® 510BN bridge

• String space - 10.4mm

• Tailpiece - Gotoh® GE101A tailpiece

• Neck pickup - Super 58 (H) neck pickup, Passive/Alnico

• Bridge pickup - Super 58 (H) bridge pickup, Passive/Alnico

• Factory tuning - 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E

• String gauge - .013/.016/.022/.032/.042/.052

• Nut - Half-Bone/Half-Brass nut

• Hardware color - Gold

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