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All features listed below are standard on all models. Guitars also include a Cedar Creek AVS custom hardshell case, ebony fingerboard with ebony binding, nitrocellulose laquer finish and a lifetime warranty to the original owner. To learn more about options and upgrades please call or email.
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X-braced Back The x-braced back is one of the visual signatures of my guitars. The symmetrically carved braces with hardwood cap are clearly seen through the soundhole. In addition to the aesthetic impact, the brace is functional as well. The height of the intersection of the brace controls the stiffness of the back below the soundhole. The stiffness of this area helps create the proper balance between the guitar's projection and the sound to the player.
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Headstock The headstock is fully bound and mitered to match the body with both top and side purfling lines. In addition, the back of the headstock features a hardwood overlay that adds strength and visual distinction. [ alternate image ] |
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Double sides My building theory regarding the sides of the guitar is that they are mainly structural members of the soundbox. The stiffer and more stable the sides, the more of the strings energy is focused into the top. To maximize this effect, my guitars are constructed with a solid piece of wood glued to the interior face of the primary side. The net result is extremely stiff and stable sides, which helps create a responsive and powerful guitar. |
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Hide glue All the major acoustically active components are affixed using hide glue. This glue has been in use for centuries and is believed to be acoustically superior to other glues. In addition, Hide glue has a high heat resistance and won’t creep like most common wood glues. |
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Master grade woods |
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Multi-piece Carbon
Fiber reinforced neck The neck is constructed from Mahogany. The Mahogany pieces are cut from the same board and joined together with opposing grain orientation to ensure stability. A time tested truss-rod design is used to adjust neck relief, if necessary, in response to seasonal movement and different string gauges. Additionally, two carbon fiber rods are inlaid into the shaft of the neck to add stiffness without adding weight. Finally, a volute is carved at the base of the headstock to add strength and beauty to this critical part of the neck. |
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Arched Plate construction The plates (top and back) are arched into a dome having a 25' radius on the top and a 15' radius on the back. This techniques is also know as pre-stressed plates, spherical doming, and parabolic bracing among others. Arching the plates permits lighter weight construction without sacrificing strength or stability, creating a more powerful and responsive guitar. |
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Deflection / Stress testing At several phases of construction the tops are tested for deflection standards specfic to my guitars. This methodology ensures consistency between guitars and can be adjusted to meet the criteria of the owner. |
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Back - angled saddles |
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All Wood bindings
and purflings All binding and purflings are milled from the same board to ensure good color matching. Bindings and purflings are, made from either Koa or Indian Rosewood with black and white veneers as decoration. Others woods are available on request. |
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Bone fittings The nut and compensated saddle are carved from high quality bone, and are carefully adjusted to ensure excellent action and intonation. |
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Gotoh tuners Vintage style Gotoh tuners are standard in a variety of finishes, other tuners are available upon request. |
Bashkin Guitars · Fort Collins, Colorado
email: michael@bashkinguitars.com
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