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Models and Options
 Model
15
Inspired by my work on golden era guitars,
the Model 15 aims to emulate them in the areas of tone and overall
vibe while utilizing more modern understandings of structure and
materials. Think L-00 meets 000-28.
"It's a small bodied instrument that is
very well suited to fingerstyle playing with a clear, bell-like tone and
plenty of volume."
"It's fun, it makes me want to play!"
Thanks for the words.
The
standard Model 15
is "X" braced and includes first grade woods,
a nine ply rosette, fret markers at 5, 7
and 12,
top binding with 2 layers
of purfling, back binding, and the logo
inlay in the headstock.
Complete Specifications
Base Price: $3500 Canadian
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New Models
- Model 16:
A larger version of the Model 15 with a sixteen inch
lower bout currently under construction. Gus will be
the owner of the prototype, an Adirondack Spruce topped
guitar with Wenge, (a dark African hardwood purported to be
very loud and balanced) back and sides. Once proven,
I'll begin to build it for others.
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Model 13:
A parlour size guitar I'm getting very excited about.
I'll build the first one in the fall.
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Bracing Pattern:
While the “X” bracing pattern has become the standard, many
players, (me included) still enjoy the immediacy, punch and
strong fundamental of a ladder braced guitar. An all
mahogany Model 15 is underway. I'm hoping it will be
hard to part with.
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Options
This is meant only
as a brief outline of possibilities;
it's best to work together on the design and intent.
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Functional
Esthetics:
Basic changes which can be made to personalize the look ,
feel and overall vibe of the guitar.
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Bound
fingerboard
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Backstrips, binding and purfling
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Additional fret markers
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Hand-cut
fret markers
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Fancy
pickguard material
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Hand-carved
pyramid bridge
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Hand-bent wood
rosettes
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Inlays: One
of a kind, hand-cut, custom inlay. Cost varies with the
complexity of the design and the difficulty and value of the
materials used.
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Headstocks,
fingerboards and pickguards are the usual spots.
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Playability:
All or some of the following may be altered/adjusted to suit
the individual player.
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string spacing
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fret
size/material
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the
shape and carve of the neck
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pickup options
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cutaways
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Top Woods:
First grade woods are standard, “master grade” woods are
available on request.
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Engelmann Spruce
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Sitka
Spruce
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Mahogany
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Back
and Side Woods: The short list.
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Palo
Escrito Rosewood
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Honduras/Khaya Mahogany
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Sapele
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Indian Rosewood
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Australian Blackwood
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Specialty woods of many kinds are available.
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Trim:
What I call trim are things like bridges, headplates,
rosettes, and binding which are often styled similarly and
chosen not only for their esthetic appeal, but for their
tonal and structural characteristics.
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Rosewood
and Ebony, the standards for bridges and fingerboards.
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Rosewood,
Ebony, Acacia, Maple, and other tropical and temperate
hardwoods for the more decorative elements. Every
Luthier has their stash of special, inspiring pieces of
wood.
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Australian woods, Lace Sheoak, Desert Cheesewood, neat
stuff.
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MOP,
Abalone and specialty shells in a wide variety of colours.
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Stones, metals, and semi-precious stones
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More:
More thoughts on wood choices, playability and the like will
be appearing on the Reflections page as time and
energy allow . For now, if you have a question, please
send me an e-mail.
Links to outline topics will appear as
they are completed.
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