I get most of my inspiration from my clients and use their energy to help direct the guitar making journey. With this latest Chicagoan Oval Hole build, I am even more grateful and more aware of this dynamic relationship because I grew a lot with this guitar. I did things in this guitar that really pushed me. I never would have come up with half of this stuff without the input from my client, and that is the magic sauce right there. I don’t build these things myself, but with my clients, my teachers, and my life experiences.<\/p>\n
To view a short construction video of this Oval Hole, click here<\/p>\n
Chicagoan Archtop- Serial number #0818062<\/strong><\/p>\n 7 String, Cutaway <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nX-braced
\nSelect Reclaimed Sitka Spruce top
\nFlamed Birch back and sides
\nLapis Lazuli Rosette with 8-Point Mother of Pearl weave
\nFlame maple neck with Birch center
\nBone Nut Width, 60mm
\nString width at bridge, 68mm
\nClassical neck taper
\n22 Frets, 60″ radius
\nKK Pure Mini Pickup
\nBarbera Saddle Pickup
\nOval sound port with Macassar Ebony binding
\nTwo volume pots at port location
\nStereo output jack at lower bout
\nMacassar Ebony Fingerboard with scale length, 25.75
\nMacassar Ebony headstock face veneer
\nMacassar Ebony veneer on rear of headstock
\nMacassar Ebony heal cap
\nMaple bindings with inner violin style purfling
\nMacassar Ebony bound fingerboard and headstock
\nMedium jumbo frets (.092″W x.048″ H)
\nCurved fingerboard extension
\nSide position oval rings in Mother of Pearl with inner Lapis fill
\nPersonal Rear headstock inlay of owl in Mother of Pearl and Lapis
\nHalf moon fingerboard inlays in Mother of Pearl with Lapis fill
\nWaverly tuners, nickel, with large Sloane style Ebony button
\nHand cut compensated, Macassar ebony adjustable bridge and fittings<\/p>\n