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MODEL 1 STEEL STRING GUITAR

These guitars are built to my 'model 1' shape. For me, it is the perfect shape: combining elegant “jumbo” style curves with an “OM” size body.

The 635mm (25”) scale length makes this a very easy guitar to play. However, if you are a player who uses alternative tunings, this guitar can also be built with a 650mm scale length. This gives more tension in the strings thus accommodating being tuned down.

You can see that the Model 1 guitar can be built to your individual requirements; the photos show the “standard” non-cutaway Model and 12 fret neck cutaway and left-handed variants.

As with all of my guitars, these are built to the highest standard from fine tonewoods, chosen for their acoustic and aesthetic qualities.

Claro walnut backBurr walnut headSnakewood headCedar soundboardEnglish walnut cutawayleft-handed cutaway detailModel 1 front viewFlorentine cutawayLeft handed cutaway