OM CUTAWAY, Torrefied Spruce/Granadillo
Available at Dream Guitars (click here)

When I decided to attend the 2023 LaConner Guitar Festival I needed a guitar with beautiful tone-woods to showcase my work — this instrument was the result and I’m very happy how it turned out.
I chose a master grade Torrefied Sitka Spruce top because torrification gives the guitar a very open voice with sensitivity. As many of you know the torrefying process transforms the wood making it lighter and crisper, literally giving aging properties, not to mention changing the colour to a beautiful golden honey. For the back & sides I chose Flamed Granadillo. This is a beautiful tonewood which also happens to be terrific sounding as well.
The scale length is 25 inches and the nut width is a commonly preferred size at 1 3/4”. I chose dimensions that most players would be comfortable with while not compromising on ergonomics, tone and playability.
Though I offer both the Ryan and Laskin style Arm Bevels my trend has been towards the smoother, less geometric “Ryan Style” which is what we are viewing here.
The Side Sound Port has been very popular and is often chosen as on option on many of my builds making it a convenient feature for those players who want a little more sound pointed towards themselves.
The special sound hole rosette design represents my first artistic prototype of this style.

My guitars are entirely handmade, I don’t use CNC except for occasional pearl inlay on some guitars I’ve built in the past. My work philosophy employs old school methods, and I am quite pleased with the results that require specific hands-on attention for each unique operation that a custom build requires.

Specifications:
• Torrefied Sitka Spruce Top Wood
• Flamed Granadillo Back & Sides
• Ebony Bindings and Trim
• Ebony Fretboard & Bridge
• 25” Scale
• 1 3/4” Nut Width
• Ryan Style Arm Bevel
• Bound Side Sound Port
• Special Sound Hole Design
• Granadillo ‘V’ Wedge design inlayed within the head-plate veneer
• Bound Headstock & Fretboard
• Deluxe Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w Ebony Buttons
• TKL arched-top & back, top quality case