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All
models are available with Spruce or Cedar tops. Spruce
top model numbers end with "0" while Cedar
tops end with "5". For example, A20 is a Model
A with Walnut/Spruce and an A25 is a Model A with Walnut/Cedar.
| Solid Timbers:
McIlroy uses only solid timbers throughout the
construction of every instrument. |
| Soundboards:
All soundboards come from split logs, giving them
extra strength and tone. |
| Soundboard bracing:
All bracing also comes from split logs for the
same reason as above. McIlroy's unique bracing
pattern gives strength to the soundboard and allows
him to construct a thinner more vibrant top. Every
top is individually voiced to give the best response
with the maximum strength. |
| Inlays:
A, AS, AJ and (n) Ranges have abalone and solid
wood rosettes. All have solid wood bindings and
purflings. (All materials are subject to availability
and may change). |
| The Neck:
Every neck is constructed form five pieces of
solid timber. These timbers vary from model to
model, for example, the A30 acoustic guitar would
have two pieces of mahogany with two sycamore
laminates and a rosewood centre laminate. This
give the necks added strength and stability. They
have solid ebony fingerboards and are bound with
various woods. All the necks are jointed to the
body via a dovetail joint, expertly fitted by
hand to each instrument. The necks are also fitted
with an integral two way truss rod. |
| Finish:
One of McIlroy's most important features is the
finish we apply to each instrument. Over the last
twelve years McIlroy has found that a heavy build
of lacquer stifles the potential sound of the
instrument. That's why McIlroy painstakingly build
up each of the 12 coats of lacquer thinly until
the final finish is achieved (almost like French
Polish, but with cellulose lacquer). He does not
use a grain filler as he feels this changes the
true natural colour of the wood. McIlroy strongly
believes that a wooden instrument should look
and feel like a wooden instrument (not plastic)
and that's why he creates a finish which brings
out the beauty of the wood. |
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Dermot Mcilroy Bio
Dermot McIlroy
was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland in
1963. His father was a carpenter and his
mother played piano. The combination of
both was to influence Dermot in later life.
He trained as a carpenter and wood machinist
for eleven years before joining the Lowden
Guitar Co. in 1990. Since 1979 Dermot has
been establishing himself on the local music
scene as a guitarist / singer and songwriter
and still travels around the world playing
his music. He spent ten years with Lowden
Guitars where he was trained by George Lowden
and Japanese luthier Micky Uchida. Micky
always told Dermot to find his own path,
try different ways of doing things. It was
this advise that ultimately led to the creation
of McIlroy Guitars.
The company began on the
6th March 2000, although it was six months
before the first guitars began manufacture.
This time was spent getting the factory
ready for production. Since then McIlroy
guitars have went on to become one of
the most desired guitars in the world
with many renowned musicians now playing
one. The tone, playability, looks and
quality of the McIlroy range is what sets
it apart from others and is the reason
why they say "It's only natural to
want one"
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