How My Guitars are Different
I offer two sizes of guitars. The smallest one is based on the average size of 65 classical and Flamenco guitars from the masters (see
Belle Epoch Guitar
). The largest guitar is optimized for power and will return a better bass.
My guitars are very powerful, subjectively 20% louder than a conventional classical guitar.
……………With a rich tonal palette! E.g. big, warm basses in new Spruce guitars and lively sympathetic harmonics throughout the range.
I use doubled rosewood sides in many designs as does Daniel Freiderich and Greg Smallman for power and long term stability. No splits.
The Grand Series feature elevated and cantilevered necks for unleashing the upper bout’s contribution to tone as well as better access to the upper register.
I use an engineered Graphite beam in the neck for rigidity which translates to power and stability.
The bracing system on the Grand Series is my adaptation of Dr. Michael Kasha’s famous and controversial design. To my ear it
produces great clarity, balance and power.
There is a new carved, engineered bridge in a smaller footprint to better drive the soundboard amplitudes.
I believe that great guitars start with great materials. I select my wood with great care and I have a ten year inventory of all major tonewoods including excellent Brazilian Rosewood and European Spruce. I only build with woods that have been in my shop environment for two years but most of my inventory, especially the rosewoods are far older.
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The bracing system on the Grand Series is my adaptation of Dr. Michael Kasha’s famous and controversial design. To my ear it
produces great clarity, balance and power.
There is a new carved, engineered bridge in a smaller footprint to better drive the soundboard amplitudes.
I believe that great guitars start with great materials. I select my wood with great care and I have a ten year inventory of all major tonewoods including excellent Brazilian Rosewood and European Spruce. I only build with woods that have been in my shop environment for two years but most of my inventory, especially the rosewoods are far older.