Model CC-1, Cocobolo
Back and sides, Cedar top Concert guitar Cocobolo
is in my opinion the most striking wood in the Rosewood family (Dalbergia).
It grows in Central America and parts of Northern Brazil. It is very dense
and the figure it presents can often challenge even the most striking Brazilian
Rosewood. Colors that move from a dark yellow, passing through orange and
red and the deepest Brown and pitch black. I like to call this amazing
species the "sunset wood". I matched the striking back and sides with
a Western Redcedar top from Canada. The 2 woods work harmoniously in the
creation of the best classical guitar sound. One defined by clarity, excellent
separation of voices and an amazing natural sustain. I added one
of the extras I developed in the classical construction, the violin tie.
An anchoring system that removes all strain from the anchoring of the strings
and places it in a much more sturdy part of the guitar, the bottom heel.
The bridge is therefore freed of all unnecessary strain and the top moves
more evenly and generously. Its life is prolonged exponentially. Mounting
the strings is extremely easy and no special strings are required. The
armrest adds a secondary relief to the top by preventing the forearm to
interfere with the vibration of the top and the soundport allows the player
to better monitor his own playing. yes, as you well know, we are our own
audience 99% of our playing time and it a shame that not a single orifice
points our way !
Decorating this Masterpiece was
perhaps the best part and every piece of the handmade marquetry elevates
the sum of all the parts that constitute her. The Air by Bach and Romance
are brightly played and as a player I feel inspired for being able to embrace
such a beautiful guitar. She's easy to play and the perfect match for a
guitar player.
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3,350 USD DHL
Shipping:
USA 184 USD, Europe
223 USD, Asia 278 USD
650 mm
or 640 mm? Keep the following
rule at hand: If the distance between the tip of your thumb and the tip
of your little finger is equal or less than 9 in. when fully stretched,
use 640 mm.
The 9 braces Hauser fan is
the most thoroughly tested fan brace setup on the planet. It is the result
of many years of experimenting. It is braced on Torres 4 fan brace design.
The braces act as sound vibrations highways...they carry the vibration
of each string to a specific spot on the soundboard. If you put your fingers
on the soundboard as you play the 6th string for instance, you will feel
the upper portion of the top vibrate with more power than the rest of the
top. You will be able to feel this vibrations with your fingertips
all the way to the 4th strings. It is harder to feel the vibration caused
by the treble strings. The variations on the 9 braces fan is enormous.
Luthier taylor each fan to achieve a specific sound and match the instrument
with the rest of the woods used in the construction. Above to the left
is a 9 braces all Spruce fan. I often use a mixture of Cedar, Spruce and
Mahogany to match different wood combinations.
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CARBON FIBER TRUSS ROD
Radiused or flat fingerboard? The radiused fingerboard has been
around the acoustic and the electric guitar since day one. The same is
true for most instruments of the Stringed family of instruments (violas,
violins cellos, bass). Radiusing (image above) makes barre and left hand
stopping A LOT easier. The only drawback is that you will NEVER want to
play a flat fingerboard after that. If you are having your custom
guitar built, I am all pro radiusing the fingerboard. The standard
fingerboard is flat.
