" It’s a stunning instrument. The workmanship is superb and the sound is absolutely breathtaking. And what a joy to play... seems almost effortless. All in all, a dream come true. I couldn’t be happier."

- Chris M.

 

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Scheduled Start Date: Aug 21, 2013
Completed: Sep 26, 2013

  • Curly Koa top, back & sides

  • Hand-rubbed oil finish

  • Radiused Ebony fretboard with Pearl markers

  • Mahogany neck

  • Geared machine head tuners with black buttons

  • Solid Wood Headplate to Match Body

  • K&K Twin Spot pickup

Hand-crafted in the USA by Gordon & Char Mayer and Aaron Keim. Each instrument is numbered & signed.

 

Wood Grade: Classic
Wood Availability: This wood species is available. Specific wood sets vary.

 

Gallery Photos (completed instrument)

Back

Front

Full Front
Build Schedule
 

Date

 

  

1

Aug 21

bend sides, glue in neck block

2

Aug 26

glue in tail block

3

Aug 27

rout & glue-in end graft, kerf top edge, kerf bottom edge, brace back

4

Aug 28

brace top, glue back onto sides

5

Aug 29

glue top onto sides, prep fretboard & neck

6

Sep 2

clean up body, rout dovetail, drill tuner holes, glue fretboard onto neck

7

Sep 3

shape neck, dress fret ends

8

Sep 4

prep for finish, glue neck/fretboard onto body

9

Sep 5

first coat of oil

10

Sep 9

second coat of oil

11

Sep 10

third coat of oil

12

Sep 24

fourth coat of oil

13

Sep 25

apply lemon oil, glue on bridge

14

Sep 26

make saddle, (put in pickup, if any), cut nut, final fretwork, put in tuners, put on strings
Original Wood Set