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Artists who play instruments by this builder: Ian Stephenson, Last Night's Fun, Johnny Dickinson, Martin Stephenson, Old Blind Dogs, Claire Mann, Andy and Margaret Watchorn

Here's our latest arrival from ex-Sobell phenom Nigel Forster. This model C cutaway is crafted from Panamanian Rosewood and Italian Spruce that Nigel hand selected in Italy. The design of this guitar is a shallow body that taper at the outer edges making it very easy to hold. But there is surprising bass response for it's depth and wonderful projection both in front and as the player, thanks to the side soundport. The radiused top and back design also makes this a guitar with superb separation and clarity. If you seek a European voice (think Simpson, Renbourn, Carroll, etc.) this may be your guitar.Here's what Nigel says about Panamanian Rosewood: Panamanian Rosewood is quite scarce but is one of the few timbers touted as a Rio substitute that comes close. In fact it comes very close in weight and texture and taptone. It differs mainly in appearance and smell where it has more in common with Cocobolo. It is more stable than many Rosewoods. Great stuff.

Here's our latest arrival from ex-Sobell phenom Nigel Forster. This model C cutaway is crafted from Panamanian Rosewood and Italian Spruce that Nigel hand selected in Italy. The design of this guitar is a shallow body that taper at the outer edges ...read full description

Artists who play instruments by this builder: Ian Stephenson, Last Night's Fun, Johnny Dickinson, Martin Stephenson, Old Blind Dogs, Claire Mann, Andy and Margaret Watchorn