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Classical guitar

Developed with both performing jazz and pop musicians as well as classical guitarists in mind, my line of nylon string guitars offers some nice departures from the standard classical guitar while maintaining all of the depth and richness one has come to expect from a fine classical guitar.

First, I offer a wide variety of neck shapes, nut sizes, and fingerboard radiuses as well as a two way adjustable truss rod for fine tuning fretboard relief. Many players not familiar with a classical guitar's neck may find its square shape and wide nut size awkward and difficult to adjust to. Each guitar is designed to fit each individual player's personal preferences for neck shape and feel.

Additionally, this guitar features many of what I consider to be modern refinements to the classical guitar. Among these are a domed top and back to improve stability and produce a more powerful sound, a modified lattice style bracing pattern utilizing carbon fiber for strength and clarity, and a slightly negative neck angle to further increase the instrument's power and projection. The body shape, proportions, and appearance of the guitar are traditional and timeless

Specs:

Body width at lower bout = 14 3/4"

Scale length = 650mm (25.6")

Body depth at side = 3" tapering to 4 1/8"

Nut width = From 1 3/4" to 2"

Top material = Western Red Cedar

Back & sides = Indian Rosewood or choice of other hardwood

Fingerboard, peghead veneer, bridge = Ebony or choice of other hardwoods

Pickup system = LR Baggs Dual Source or choice of other systems

Options:

7 or 8-string guitar = $200 extra

Left handed guitar = no charge

Please inquire for any special options you would like.

 

Holst Custom Instruments 2004
The headstock tapers slightly inward to provide better string pull.