The Tunnel 13
Southern Pacific Railroad's Siskiyou Summit Tunnel #13 was built in the 1880’s using virgin Redwood timbers harvested in Southwestern Oregon. These timbers witnessed the October 11, 1923 hold up of the SP Train 13 Gold Special, pulling 13 cars, by the DeAutremont brothers. Four men were killed in the robbery attempt.
When these magnificent Redwood timbers were salvaged from this historic tunnel after a fire in 2004, Petros Guitars managed to acquire some of the nicer sections.
When these diamonds in the rough were opened up, it was discovered to be exceptional, master-grade tone wood, air dried in this tunnel for more than 120 years.
The Tunnel 13 Gold Standard Includes:
Authentic Tunnel 13 Redwood top
The Tunnel 13 rosette and 1880 inlay
Figured Claro Walnut back and sides
Wood binding and buttons
Western Purflex® purfling
Ebony fingerboard and bridge
Bound Finger Board
Carved truss rod cover
Carved buttons
Butternut neck
Engraved FB markers
Bridge wing inlays
Inlaid back strip
Gold frets
Hoffee or Karura Case
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A close up video of a Tunnel 13 Guitar made by Bruce and Matt Petros. The tune is "Lazin' in My Sleep" written and performed by Kinloch Nelson played on a Petros Tunnel 13 guitar.
