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Key Features
The Hartwood Novella provides a retro-inspired design with all the functionality a modern guitarist could ever desire. Comprised of a stylish sunburst finish, the basswood body ensures a warm, balanced tone with exceptional dynamic projection thanks to full sized F-holes, allowing you to play either amplified or unplugged.
Suitable for Blues, Jazz, Rockabilly and more, unlock a seemingly infinite number of tones with the bridge and neck vintage voiced humbuckers. These offer a tight bass response for a defined low-end with a smooth top-end and articulate midrange. Both can be used in isolation, or even as a blended combination thanks to the independent volume/tone pots and three-way toggle switch.
Comprised of a laurel fretboard with aesthetically pleasing pearl block inlays and 20 jumbo frets, the fretboard is fitted to a maple neck with a "C" shaped profile that is equally suited to fast paced licks as it is complex Jazz chord voicings. The GraphTech NuBone nut, adjustable bridge and chrome tuners work in unison, providing remarkable tuning stability. Its eye-catching single cutaway design is enhanced by an elegant 5-ply cream binding and chrome hardware, all of which compliments the black scratchplate adorned with the Hartwood emblem.
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Whether you’re performing amplified on-stage, or unplugged to an intimate reception. The Novella’s versatility makes it well suited to even the most demanding and varied of situations. At the heart of the basswood body sits two parallel tone bars, running down the sides of the centre. Designed in house by Hartwood’s team of specialists, this guarantees a robust archtop that is built to last.
The Novella’s traditional control layout consisting of independent volume and tone pots for each pickup, as well as a three-way toggle switch ensures your approach to tone shaping will feel instinctive. Utilise the neck pick-up for a warm, melodic full-bodied sound, whilst the bridge pickup proves useful when a natural, more percussive low-output tone is required. Not only does the Novella offer fantastic levels of resonance and sustain, its deep arched top body is also comfortable to hold, making it ideal for a broad range of players. Take advantage of the cutaway design for immediate access to higher frets so you can solo with ease.
To easily store and safely transport your Novella guitar check out the Hartwood Novella Series Electric Guitar Hard Case. This case has been designed purposely for this guitar.
Body & Bridge
Neck & Fingerboard
Pickups & Hardware

Hartwood's carefully developed range of electric and acoustic instruments offers exceptional quality and sound. Honing in on the finest components, tonewoods, and construction techniques, each Hartwood model has been designed to evolve with you and your music. With both classic and contemporary designs, Hartwood guitars are suitable for all musicians, no matter your style.