Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Hi guys,

This is probably the most traditional looking guitar I've made.
The name Taiao in Maori means World, Earth, Environment, Nature and Country.
It will be heading off to Colorado at the end of the month.

Cheers,

Christian.

Specifications.

Body size: 000 Auditorium/Classical
Top: Kahikatea
Back: Heart Rimu
Sides: Heart Rimu
Neck: Recycled Matai
Fretboard: Recycled Puriri
Bridge: Recycled Puriri
Headplates: Heart Rimu
Rosette: Three rings green/heart rimu/green
Soundport: Kauri leaf silhouette
Rounded arm rest
Mitred Body
Bracing: Hybrid Double X Bracing
Bridge pins End: Boxwood with Paua dot
Position markers: 2 & 5mm: Paua dot
Wilkinson: gold tuners

Nice job Christian, it fits in well with its name looking very earthy & warm.
Hope you got all the paperwork sorted for that Paua going stateside!

Thanks Nick,

Yip I've Got all my ducks in a row regarding the Lacey Act.
big thanks to Peter for that.

Cheers,
Christian.

Nick wrote:Nice job Christian, it fits in well with its name looking very earthy & warm.
Hope you got all the paperwork sorted for that Paua going stateside!

Nothin wrong with a traditional looking guitar Christian. The new owner is going to be wrapped with that one. Very nice details.

Lovely work again Christian. Beautiful woods, I particularly like that top. Should be a very happy customer.

Pretty nice Christian, bet it sounds good too.

Steve

Very nice indeed Christian
Beautiful timbers. Particularly like the look of the Recycled Puriri.

Nice work Christian ,

I really look forward to your Guitar build post's I love the asthetic of them as well as the Craftmanship, beautiful Stuff mate.

Cheers,

G'day Christian

You have such a unique style and your guitars look so earthy.

It's the sort of guitar you couldn't walk past without picking it up for a strum.

Wonderful workmanship!

Thanks for sharing.

Cheers

Alan

Thanks for all the positive comments guys!!!
I'm really happy with the look and sound of this one.
hope the customer is too.

Cheers,

Christian.