Classical - loosely modelled on a Gary Southwell guitar
Soundboard: Lutz Spruce: High Mountain Tonewood, BC. Canada Back & Sides: Flame Maple, David Dyke, UK. Neck: Maple, David Dyke, UK Tuners: Side mounted Schaller Bindings: Hardwood Purfling: Hardwood Nut & saddle: Bone Strings: D'Addario EXP nylon (normal tension) |
Rosette and cutaway detail
Detail of the rosette around the soundhole, the bridge with its compensated bone saddle. The treble side of the fretboard has been extended over the soundhole to the 22nd fret.
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Front and back views headstock
Views of the slimline headstock and its off-set tuner arrangement.
Abalone shell stripes have been inlayed into the rosewood face veneer giving a 'deko' feel to the instrument. |
Arm rest / protector
I have added an arm rest to the lower bout to help keep flesh and clothing off the soundboard to allow it to vibrate to its maximum. The arm rest has been steam bent to match the curve of the lower bout.
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