Structural details:

Every luthier has his own approach to guitar construction and design, but for most of us the key to guitar making lies especially in soundboard design.

When designing soundboards there are two major variables in play: weight and strength. Soundboards too heavy or stiff will not effectively conduct string vibrations resulting in poor sound, while soundboards too light might not resist the bridge torque generated by string pull, and eventually collapse. I prefer thinner, lighter tops that produce a more explosive and immediate sound. I use an internal structure or fan to add structural stability and to help shaping the sound I desire.

I build my guitars to concentrate string energy on the soundboards, therefore I build a reinforced side lining to prevent energy leakage where the soundboard meets the sides. Bridge size and weight as well as neck-to-body joint and neck design are also built with this in mind. I use an external mold that helps me add rigidity to the contour.

My guitars are responsive, clear and balanced. They have good volume, sustain and projection and are easy to play.

The guitars:

I offer two different models for concert guitars. These come with either cedar or spruce soundboards, and are built with only master-grade woods. They are hand finished shellac.

Standard model: Indian rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard and Indian, caviuna or Madagascar rosewood bridge. Gotoh tuning machines. Standard guitars have simple bindings and are built with more experimental designs (if previously agreed with the customer). The label only has production date.

Price: €2000 + VAT

Concert model: the soundboard wood is carefully selected and is the very finest in my shop. Fingerboard, neck and bridge are built with the same materials as Standard guitars but I add binding details and bone inlays on the bridge tail-block. Back and sides are of the finest Indian rosewood in my shop or a variety of other rosewoods such as Honduras, Cocobolo or Madagascar*. Tuning machines are Schaller Hauser gold. The guitars are signed and the label shows date and production number.

Price: from € 2600 + VAT

* Note that this may have an impact on prices due to availability

All guitars (unless agreed) have a 650mm string length, the fingerboard is 52mm wide at the nut and 62mm wide at the 12th fret. Neck thickness is 22mm from 1st to 9th fret. I build guitars with 7, 8 or more strings if desired. Other types of wood are also available, please inquire.

Delivery times:

I put between 80 and 100 hours in completing a guitar, thereafter it takes usually 1 to 2 months to apply the finish. When ordering you can expect a minimum of 1 1/2 to 2 months to delivery. This depends on how busy my shop is at the time so you'll be informed about possible delays. From time to time I have finished guitars for sale on the shop so you don't necessarily have to wait.
I require half the payment when orders are placed and the other half upon delivery.

For orders or further questions please contact me.