Build journal
Process, choices, and craft.
01
Voicing the top
Bracing patterns, tap tones, and the balance between stiffness and flexibility — shaping a soundboard that responds to the player's touch. How subtle changes in scallop depth and brace profile alter the voice of the instrument.
Coming soon
02
Wood selection
Why figured walnut, western red cedar, and ebony — and how each tonewood set shapes the voice, feel, and visual character of the instrument. Choosing wood that sounds as good as it looks.
Coming soon
03
Finish and final setup
Two-part poly finish, fret leveling, nut slotting, and the critical last steps before first string-up. The details that separate a good guitar from one that plays effortlessly.
Coming soon