Model J
The Model J is designed with DADGAD in mind. The long 660mm scale allows the player to tune down without losing clarity. The 17 1/2” wide body means more bass allowing those low notes to sing, but not at the expense of the treble. The saddle is intonated specifically for the tuning. This warm, strong sounding guitar is only available as a 12 fret - this is to ensure the bridge is correctly positioned to control the wide top.
There is a review from one chap here on Harmony Central.
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Here is Ian Stephenson playing a Rio Model J
Materials
Top — European Spruce
Back & Sides — Indian Rosewood or Figured Maple as STD.
Upgrade with Camatillo or Panamanian or Cocobolo Rosewood,
Indian/Rio mix or Old Brazilian
Neck — 1908 Cuban Mahogany
Fingerboard and Bridge — Ebony
Tuners — Gotoh gold 510’s as STD
Purfling — Herringbone or Slant Check
Binding — Rosewood or Maple with BWB. Colours optional
Nut & saddle — Bone
Pickup — Optional
Case — Calton only
Dimensions
Max body width — 445mm (17 1/2”)
Body Length — 508mm (20”)
Depth — 105mm (4 1/8”)
Nut — 45mm (1 3/4”)
String spacing at saddle — 57mm (2 1/4”)
Scale — 660mm (26”)