Guitar No. 1 (aka, The Riker)

Materials:

My first instrument, built at the Colorado School of Lutherie.

Style: Dreadnaught

Soundboard: 2A Sitka Spruce

Back/Sides: Indian Rosewood

Neck: Honduran Mahogany

Headstock Veneer: Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard: African Ebony

Bridge: Indian Ebony

Rosette: Plastic Herringbone

Bindings: Black Plastic

End Wedge and Heel Cap: Blue stain pine!

I cut my lutherie teeth with this instrument, and with the expert instruction at the School, created a classic-looking guitar that sounds way better than anybody’s first attempt has a right to. This guitar was modeled after a 1936 Martin D-28, with certain modifications to make it functional in today’s world. For anyone wishing to have an unforgettable experience I would highly recommend taking this class.

Here’s the link: https://coloradoschooloflutherie.com/course-descriptions