2005 Forster C - Acoustic Guitar
If you've played or heard a Sobell guitar built during the 1990s or early part of this century chances are you've heard Nigel Forster's work. For 15 years he was the sole apprentice in Stefan Sobell's shop in England. If you've heard Martin Simpson's music than you know that Sobell sound. Nigel's guitars have that essence but he is making refinements and finding his very own voice that is equally unique and in some ways more american. This Model C is very special with big, bold bass notes and sweet rosewood trebles.
Audio played by Al Petteway
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
If you've played or heard a Sobell guitar built during the 1990s or early part of this century chances are you've heard Nigel Forster's work. For 15 years he was the sole apprentice in Stefan Sobell's shop in England. If you've heard Martin Simpson's music than you know that Sobell sound. Nigel's guitars have that essence but he is making refinements and finding his very own voice that is equally unique and in some ways more american. This Model C is very special with big, bold bass notes and sweet rosewood trebles.
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Indian Rosewood
- Top Wood: European Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany, 1 Piece
- Bridge: Ebony
- Rosette: Herringbone
- Binding: Brazilian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Herringbone
- Back Strip: None
- Fret Markers: none
- Tuners: Gotoh
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 25 2/5 in. (645.2 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 25/32 in. (45.2 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 1/4 in. (57.2 mm)
- Body Length: 19 1/4 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 3/4 in.
- Lower Bout: 16 1/2 in.
- Serial #: 11
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4 1/4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 3/8 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: Calton Flight Case
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Like New
Player Reviews:
"What a guitar… Superb projection and separation. The trebles are very remeniscent of my Sobell Model 1 but the bass is big and round and together they create an awesome sound. Just listen to the audio clip. This is a guitar that offers elegant European styling, understated beauty and top shelf tone. The zero fret offers superb clarity while the split saddle design make for excellent intonation in all tunings. This guitar loves alternate tunings as well as standard and is extremely versatile. If you are after something a little different but of the highest quality, this may be for you." - Paul Heumiller
