Steel string models
My steel string model is inspired by the classic pre-war Martin dreadnoughts and takes many cues from their design and construction. This is especially true where there is an impact on tone, but my guitars are not faithful replicas. Each guitar has its own unique character.
This in part is due to my extensive use of the best Peruvian hardwoods available. Many woods from this region, such as Mahogany and Spanish cedar, are already well known and traditionally used in guitar making. There are thousands of other outstanding woods from the Peruvian jungle and Andes mountains, many of which are suitable for constructing instruments and make for a visually striking and beautiful sounding guitar.
Pricing
Standard across instruments
My standard design includes a 4 3/8” sound hole; 4 inch sound hole available at no charge. I use native Peruvian woods for the fretboard and bridge but keep a stock of ebony as well. Native Rosewoods are available when I can procure them. Top from Sitka, European Spruce, or western red cedar. Torrified options available. Headstock inlay of barn quilt or escudo azul. French polish finish. Case included with instrument.
Style A
-Mahogany or Peruvian Walnut back and sides
-Red Cedar, Figured Mahogany, Azúcar Huayo (Jatoba)
-Tahuarí Fretboard and Bridge (fretboard unbound)
-Bone nut and saddle
-Wood bridge pins
-Wood Purfling and binding
-Grover Tuners
Base Price: $3,200
Style B
-Red Cedar, Figured Mahogany, Azúcar Huayo (Jatoba)
-Tahuarí or Ebony fretboard and bridge (bound fretboard)
-Fretboard inlay (style 1, 2, or 3)
-Standard bone or Alpaca bone nut and saddle
-Wood bridge pins with inlay
-Wood binding and marquetry
-Pearl top and rosette Inlay add $500; whole guitar (sides, back, fretboard, headstock) add $2000
-Waverly tuners
Base Price: $4,000
Add ons: custom fretboard or other inlay, select hardwoods