A compact, intimate instrument built for the player who wants a guitar that feels like an extension of themselves - responsive, unfussy, and quietly distinctive.
Overview
I am mainly focused on producing balanced and responsive guitars that can be used in many settings from noisy bluegrass jams to solo finger-picking concerts. I place particular emphasis on how they play and feel. These instruments are built by a player, for players.
Beyond their primary acoustic function, I maintain a strong yet minimal visual aesthetic, often favouring simple straight lines, uncomplicated appointments, and classically balanced forms. This approach allows the wood - often dazzling enough on its own - to speak for itself, both visually and sonically.
My passion is to create hand-built instruments that honour the American tradition of luthiery while introducing a modern look and feel through custom details and ideas.
Specifications
● Top - Douglas Fir
● Back & Sides - Pommelle Sapele
● Fingerboard / Headstock / Bridge - Leopard Spot Ebony
● Bindings - Ebony
● Purfling - Wood fibre
● Rosette - Dyed Maple Burl / Ebony
● Heel Cap / End Graft - Dyed Maple Burl
● Fingerboard Inlays - White Mother of Pearl
● Headstock Inlay - White Mother of Pearl
● Model - O
● Scale - 648mm / 25.5"
● Nut width - 43mm / 1 11/16"
● String spacing at saddle - 56mm / 2 3/16"
● Finish - Nitro Cellulose
● Tuners - Gotoh SE700
Tone & Feel
Douglas fir is the choice of top wood - stiffer and yet lighter than spruce, it delivers a direct, focused sound with strong fundamentals and a slightly dry clarity that rewards a careful touch. It's a wood that opens up with play, gaining warmth and complexity over time.
Pommelé sapele back and sides bring a midrange punch and presence reminiscent of mahogany, keeping the voice tight and articulate rather than boomy. Together, the combination is crystal-clear and responsive - well-defined across the registers with good note separation.
The O body shape (similar to a 00) and 648mm scale length make this a genuinely comfortable instrument to play. String tension at this scale is very comfortable and has a soft feel under the fingers. The compact body keeps everything focused and controlled - a natural fit for fingerstyle playing and recording. The neck is also very comfortable with a 43mm nut and a soft v shape profile the neck is sender and swift.
Condition
New.
Included
● This guitar is presented in a custom handmade hard case covered in black elephant tolex and lined with royal blue crushed velvet.
● Setup: Action at 12th fret is approx, 2.5mm (low E) 2mm (high E).
