This guitar seems to exude a pleasing warmth, richness and balance both tonally and visually. The top was made from reclaimed redwood that was once a bridge beam from the gold rush in California. The back and sides are made from exquisite Brazilian Rosewood and accented with Paua shell perfling and highly flamed Koa binding.
Probably my favorite part of the design on this guitar is the falling leaf inlay that continues down onto the top of the guitar and then on to the bridge. The leaved are hand cut from Fossilized walrus ivory.
The Golden Hour 17" Acoustic Archtop Guitar is a labor of love, deeply inspired by the magical moments of the Golden Hour, that time just before sunset when everything is bathed in a warm, golden light. This period has always resonated with me, symbolizing peace,...
This Natura Elite archtop was featured in my book, "The Creation Of The Natura Elite Archtop Guitar" that you can download for free HERE. The Natura Elite archtop features Big Leaf Maple back, sides and neck; and a Sitka Spruce top. The bindings are made of Macassar...
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