Instrument Identity

Classical Guitar No. CG2601

Instrument Status

This instrument is presently under construction. Below are the main specifications for materials and construction methods as well as current construction photographs.

Material & Construction Specification

SoundboardSitka spruce

Back and sidesHonduras Mahogany

NeckSpanish cedar

FingerboardHonduran Rosewood

BridgeHonduran Rosewood

Scale length25.5"

Top bracingSpruce Fan

Back bracingMahogany

AssemblySpanish heel on the solera

FinishFrench Polish (lacquer)

Workshop Archive

Construction Photographs

Classical guitar neck blank marked out in the workshop — Finished Neck Blank

Classical guitar headplate processed and shaped in the workshop — Processed Headplate

Classical guitar soundboard being braced in the workshop — Bracing the Soundboard

Classical guitar top with rosette inlay installed — Top with Rosette Inlay

Classical guitar top and neck positioned in the solera — Top and Neck in Solera

Classical guitar side being steam bent in the workshop — Steam Bending the Sides

Pair of bent classical guitar sides in the workshop — Pair of Bent Sides

Classical guitar sides glued into the Spanish heel using wedges — Sides Glued Into Spanish Heel Using Wedges

Classical guitar back being braced in the workshop — Bracing the Back

Classical guitar back braces ready for shaping — Back Braces Ready for Shaping

Assembled classical guitar body in the workshop — Assembled Body

Classical guitar end wedge detail in the workshop — End Wedge