Fingerstyle model with Bearclaw
Sitka Spruce Top and Zebrawood
back and sides
Roughly the size of a Martin OM, the Fingerstyle model is designed for players who primarily play without a pick. Responsiveness of the top was a top priority in my design, as a fingerstyle player generally requires an instrument to respond to the lightest touch. Because fingerstyle players often weave melodies alongside chords, balance, clarity, and separation of notes is a key feature. To have balance in a guitar this size requires a big crystal clear bass response - a feature lacking in most OM sized guitars. A flexible top close to the rim gives the Fingerstylist a very big but disciplined bass. A light top structure combined with my voicing techniques allow the top to resonate well in any frequency, creating an instrument with few overtones, great clarity and note separation, and excellent balance all the way up the fretboard.
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