The Guitars

Each guitar receives my full attention at every step of the building process. From the selection and resawing of the rough lumber to the final set-up, my priority is the quality of the final product.

Having played guitar for the majority of my life now, I am very sensitive to the ergonomics of the guitar and the importance of a well adjusted instrument. Ease of playing and intonation play an important part in the building process, such as the shaping of the neck, fretting geometry and setting-up of the guitar.

 

Specifications

Standard (7200$ CAD) :

• String scale: 650mm
• Nut Width: 52mm
• Width at 12th fret: 62mm
• String spacing at bridge: 58mm
• Lightweight oxydized walnut modern bridge design, or traditional design in rosewood
• Elevated fingerboard
• Carbon fiber reinforced mahogany neck
• German Spruce, Engelmann Spruce or Western Red Cedar top
• Indian Rosewood back and sides

Optional, at no additional cost :

• 20th fret
• Non-elevated neck
• Standard bridge design

Other options (variable costs) :

• Adjustable neck
• Armrest (removable or not)
• Exotic or figured woods

For options not listed here, please contact me and let’s plan your future guitar.

Shape

Using the guitars built by the great spanish luthiers José Luis Romanillos and Antonio de Torres as a starting point, I have developed my own shape. Based in tradition, my shape has a rounder lower bout, allowing better defined lower frequencies and clearer bass notes projection. 

Rosette and decorations

Every rosette tile, every binding and every purfling is meticulously made in the shop, by me. These decorative elements are made entirely out of naturally coloured wood.

Different tones of red (Bloodwood, Padauk) and browns (Walnut, Rosewood and Mahogany) contrast with the pale Maple and dark Wenge veneers throughout the guitar to give it an inherently warm look. 

Wood & Pricing

The standard model features European or Englemann spruce for the top and Indian rosewood for the back and sides. The neck is made of Spanish cedar or mahogany and the fretboard of ebony or equivalent materials.

Other wood species (domestic and exotic) are available, please inquire for pricing. Cost does not include a case, there are options available at the discretion of the client.

Please contact me for different options on your next guitar.