Woods

Wood grading “systems” vary greatly, and while no single system is particularly right or wrong, one man’s “3A” is another man’s “4A”, and one supplier’s “5A” may be another supplier’s “Master Grade”. I choose to ignore most of this as marketing semantics, and grade my wood according to my own experience.

We, in fact, cut and process most of our own sets from carefully chosen billets, and our clients are usually astounded at the quality of the materials we’ve used in their guitars for the prices they’ve paid.

Standard “LI” model features – non cutaway

Two piece mahogany neck with center strip
Ebony Fingerboard
Side dot position markers
Bone nut
Premium tuners with 20/1 gear ratio
Dual action – USA made – truss rod

African mahogany back and sides
ABS purflings and bindings
Engelmann or Sitka spruce top with scalloped braces
Spruce blocks and linings
Ebony bridge with two piece compensated bone saddle

Acrylic lacquer finish

Additional “LX” model features – non cutaway

Two piece premium African mahogany neck with center strip
Fully bound neck and headstock with Ebony fingerboard, head plate and exotic rear facing to match back and sides.
All binding piped & mitered in multiple layers and side purflings Choice of several exotic woods for back and sides
Premium unbleached bone nut and saddles.
Premium grade Engelmann or Sitka spruce top, hand tuned and voiced

The above prices reflect an averaged cost for better grade examples of each species. Higher grades, especially what I have always termed “Presentation Grade”, are usually available and are priced accordingly.

Lower grades of these species are available as well however, we choose not to use them.

Many other back and side choices may be on hand or are obtainable; please call us to discuss available inventory, or any specific requests you might have.