Modern Classical Guitar Design Part 7: Arched Back

The Arched back (braceless) design feature has been around for a while on acoustic guitars but luthiers in the classical guitar realm have only recently started incorporating the design into classical guitars. Find out a little more about the arched back innovation by reading my article.

Classical Guitar DesignSueMay 14, 2017arched back, classical guitar luthiers, flat back, Taylor acoustic guitars, Guild acoustic guitars, Jim Redgate, kris barnett, theo sharpach, michael greenfield, luthiers, luthier Comments

Modern Classical Guitar Design Part 6: Double Top

Don't know what a 'Double/Composite/Sandwich Top' is? Read this article to learn about them and find out how to buy one for about $500 -700!!!

Classical Guitar DesignSueMay 11, 2017classical guitar design, robert ruck, gernot wagner, greg smallmann, mattias dammann, manuel barrueco, david russell, sandwich top, composite top, nomex, Aiersi guitars, jason vieaux, Jim Redgate Comments

Modern Classical Guitar Design Part 1: Elevated Fretboard

Elevated fingerboards or Raised fretboards are probably the best classical guitar innovation in recent years for player's comfort. If you're like me and you've struggled to hit those notes beyond the 12th fret and especially past the 15th fret then read this article and then more importantly - go out and buy yourself a guitar with an elevated fretboard!