I finished this about two months ago but only got around to getting pics now. I'm not a good photographer
Engleman Top
Unknown Back And sides
Ebony Fretboard
Rosewood bridge and head plate
Spanish Cedar neck
Maple binding with Mahogany purfling
Mosaic Rosette purchased at a music store in Costa Rica
French Polish Finish
I wanted to build this in a sort of traditional flamenco blanca style. a Working mans guitar, simple design. The backs and sides were resawn from floor boards. The only think I know about it is that it comes from Brazil. I was roommates with the guy who ordered it, and a bunch of imbua which he also gave me, if any one has any idea what it could be let me know.
I came up with a new bridge design to give me more space on the tie block because of the compensated saddle. You can see it in the picture. The foot print is the same but the block angles back to give it more meat.
The design was based on a Marcello Barbero plan. I made it a tad bit bigger. The resonant frequency is E. I have no idea how that happened as most of my guitars come out around a flat but it sounds great for flamenco.
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