Fan Fret Jumbo – African Blackwood

Fingerstyle guitarist, Dustin Furlow and I were discussing the design of his new African Blackwood/Italian Spruce Mini Jumbo the subject of the sound hole design came up. Dustin sent a couple of designs using intersecting lines that I immediately liked. In thinking about my approach I wanted a pattern that seemed totally random with no discernible repeating lines. I also knew that I wanted to be able to recreate this design so it had to be more than a “one off”. I had to develop a system to produce it. Since I don’t work with CNC I had to use old school techniques to achieve the results I was looking for. After much R&D I finally had my process worked out and have to say that I am very happy with the results. I will now be able to offer this sound hole design in different woods to suit individual instruments. I chose the name “Geometric” to describe this sound hole as this is what comes to mind when I look at it.

Mini Jumbo Fanfret
African Blackwood Back & Sides — Italian Spruce top
25.4”/26.25” Fanfret Combo
Florentine Cutaway
Geometric Sound Hole Design (New)
Snakewood Bindings & Trim
Chokte-Kok Purflings
Bound Ebony Fretboard & Pinless Bridge
Snakewood Front Head Veneer
Macassar Ebony Back Head Veneer
Laskin Style Arm Bevel
Sound Port

Source: https://dustinfurlow.com

Vintage 00 12-Fret Madagascar

Introducing my vintage style 00 12-fret model. Though not meant to be an exact copy, it's heavily inspired by the beautiful Martin guitars of the 1930s. Retro style ivoroid bindings, herringbone purflings are used. An optional feature of this particular instrument is the choice of Torrefied Adirondack Spruce for the top and braces as well as the use of liquid hide glue for most of the assembly process. All of the above along with a light construction give this instrument a rewarding and responsive sound. 

A shout out is in order to Joe Yanuziello, master guitar maker and good friend, for his guidance in negotiating the unique world of ivoroid bindings. Thanks Joe!

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Granadillo Tonewood

Like many guitar makers, I am always on the lookout for beautiful or unique tonewoods. While visiting one of my favourite wood shops a while back I came across some stunning Flamed Granadillo. This wood was incredible with an amazing curly figure throughout combined with a contrasting figured white sapwood along the edge.

Wow! Not only is this amazing eye candy but Granadillo has a beautiful tap tone that all but guarantees a responsive and dynamic voice in the finished instrument. I’ve seen Granadillo many times but never with the stunning look of this particular example. I have a very limited number of back & side sets available so don’t hesitate to contact me if you are interested.