The guitar in this gallery is an example of a standard Monarch, except that is does not have a shell rosette around the sound hole. It features figured Maple, solid figured Maple binding on the body and neck, black and white body and neck purflings, a AAA voiced and tuned Sitka Spruce top, five-piece solid Mahogany neck with Maple stringers, bone nut and B-compensated saddle, and pearl logo and fret position markers.
Technical Articles
Bolt-On Necks: High Tongue Frets
I am including this article as a special page in the Services Menu because of the frequency with which the issue of high tongue frets arises. The tongue is the part of the fretboard that extends into the body of the guitar. On acoustic guitars, the … [Read More...]
Viewpoint Articles
Why Buy a Handmade Guitar?
There are a lot of choices out there for the prospective buyer of a fine guitar. It's no secret; a handmade instrument can cost a lot. For that matter, any of the better guitars purchased from a quality manufacturer is going to command what most … [Read More...]