Australian Red Cedar/Wenge classical guitar

[Fisherman]

Strung up my second classical guitar this evening. I'm reasonably happy with the sound and it's a lot better than my first. The previous one sounded more like a flamenco (which may have been the cypress sides, or maybe I went too thin on the soundboard). This one is more pleasant to listen to and has better sustain.

The main thing that stands out on this one is the volume - it is a super loud guitar. As I'm still learning the ropes I built it as a bit of an experiment "building on the edge" for volume. So it has a pretty thin soundboard, normal/slightly higher Hauser bracing, and a high saddle. I'm wondering if it will explode or belly or something similar someday soon.. will find out soon enough if I went too far! It weighs in at 1499 grams, which I reckon is pretty light considering Wenge seems to be quite dense stuff. Photos and a couple of quick sound clips from the iPhone below.


Soundboard: Australian Red Cedar
Back/Sides: Wenge
Bindings: Maple
Rosette: Purpleheart, Wenge, Camphor Laurel
Tuners: Rubner
Finish: French polish (4 days in... still a way to go)
Bracing: Hauser '37

chanson de fee.mp3

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[routout]

Looks fantastic , I like the Rubner tuners they make some nice gear at great prices

[Bruce McC]

Looks good Pete and thanks for the sound clips.

[Fisherman]

Thanks guys

[lamanoditrento]

Very nice I like the restrained aesthetic and the audio clip were great

[Fisherman]

Thanks Trent - the original vision was for purpleheart bindings but they looked a bit odd when I did a test fit. I'm keen to try inlaying some shell on the next guitar so it will be a bit
blingier...