2007 Model C
In Stock Forster Instruments
Nigel Forster Guitars, Forster Model C, Offset Soundhole: Our beautiful mountains are becoming a favorite holiday spot for English luthier Nigel Forster so he hand delivered his latest creation to us. Al and Paul had a blast test driving this one for the first time, it has a stellar voice that is clear and balance with wonderful treble strings that show his lineage to Stefan Sobell but an open and warm bass that's all his own. On this model Nigel implemented an offset soundhole that gives the player closer proximity to the sound as it exits the guitar making for an excellent player experience. Crafted from Brazilian Rosewood and German spruce for plentiful headroom and clear, rich tone....
  • Builder: Nigel Forster
  • Model: Model C
  • Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
    [recorded naturally, close pair, no EQ]
  • View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
  • Year: 2007
  • Serial #: D-96
  • Back/Sides Wood: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Top Wood: German Spruce
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany, 1 Piece
  • Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Backplate: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Headstock Inlay: None
  • Headstock Bindings: None
  • Fingerboard: Ebony, With Zero Fret
  • Fingerboard Bindings: None
  • Fret Markers: Dots
  • Frets to body: 14
  • Cutaway: None
  • Bridge: Ebony Belly, split saddle
  • Pickguard: None
  • Body Bindings: Ivoroid
  • Top Trim: Blue Color Wood Rope style
  • Back Strip: Four-piece back
  • Rosette: Wood Lines Blue Lines & Rope
  • Tuners: Gold Gotoh 510's with ebony buttons
  • Case: Calton Deluxe Flight Case
  • Pickup: None
  • Condition: New
  • Body Length: 19 1/4 in.
  • Upper Bout: 11 7/8 in.
  • Lower Bout: 16 1/2 in.
  • Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 7/8 in.
  • Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 3/8 in.
  • Scale Length: 24.9 in.
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4 in.
  • Strings Spacing: 2 3/16 in.
  • Comments: "The offset soundhole is a key element in this guitar. It seems to make the bass more focused and easier to mic. This is a great guitar and definitely unusual. " Al Petteway

    "After 15 years with Stefan Sobell, Nigel Forster is enjoying the freedom to dive into his craft and you players are the lucky beneficiaries. Here he's taken his balanced and strong Model C and offset the soundhole. As Al mentioned it seems to change how the bass behaves and Al found it very easy to record. I enjoy how much sound you get in the driver's seat, it acts a bit like a soundport. But it all comes down to tone for us and this one has it in spades, ringing trebles with endless sustain, full, round bass that satisfies the soul. Another wonderful example of the amazing guitars being crafted in the U.K. and how they offer a new voice to American players. " - Paul Heumiller


Brazilian Rosewood Headplate
Zero Fret


Gold Gotoh 510's and Extended Brazilian
Rosewood Backplate. Nigel uses a Scarf join modeled after the Maccafferi Guitars.

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Nigel Forster Model C
Offset Soundhole Makes For A Great Player Experience


Four Piece Brazilian Rosewood Back
with lots of Green Streaking. Nigel says "if you can make a straight joint 4 piece is no different than 2 piece." At it keeps the price down...


Beautiful German Spruce
Offset Soundhole With Colored wood lines and Rope trim


English Design


Exquisite Craftsmanship
Price: $9995 For further information or to purchase please phone us at (828) 658-9795 or email us

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