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 allows the low notes to ring out, and the saddle is intonated specifically for the tuning. This warm, strong sounding guitar is only available as a 12 fret cutaway; this is to ensure the bridge is correctly positioned to control the wide top.
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Materials
Top — European Spruce
Back & Sides — Indian Rosewood or Figured Maple as STD.
Upgrade with Camatillo 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”)