2006 Ebata Modified D - D Cutaway Acoustic Guitar
Hiro Ebata, like Michi Matsuda and Mario Beauregard, apprenticed in the shop of the great master Luthier Ervin Somogyi. Hiro is now building from his own shop in Japan and carrying his teachers work proudly within his own. This Modified D style guitar has a gorgeous voice with abundant might, poignant bass and singing trebles. The French polished German Spruce top is very aptly paired with premium Madagascar Rosewood to produce an extremely complete guitar. The Mod D size was pioneered by Ervin Somogyi to be a big, powerful guitar that was balanced enough for fingerstyle and Hiro designs is just that.
Hiro Ebata, like Michi Matsuda and Mario Beauregard, apprenticed in the shop of the great master Luthier Ervin Somogyi. Hiro is now building from his own shop in Japan and carrying his teachers work proudly within his own. This Modified D style guitar has a gorgeous voice with abundant might, poignant bass and singing trebles. The French polished German Spruce top is very aptly paired with premium Madagascar Rosewood to produce an extremely complete guitar. The Mod D size was pioneered by Ervin Somogyi to be a big, powerful guitar that was balanced enough for fingerstyle and Hiro designs is just that.
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Madagascar Rosewood
- Top Wood: German Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany, 1 Piece
- Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood, String Through
- Rosette: Abalone & Wood
- Binding: Madagascar Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony
- Headplate: Madagascar Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: Madagascar Rosewood
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Schaller
- Measurements
- Body Size: Dreadnought
- Scale: 25 2/5 in. (645.2 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 1/4 in. (57.2 mm)
- Body Length: 20 1/4 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 7/8 in.
- Lower Bout: 16 1/8 in.
- Serial #: 4
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 3/4 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: Florentine
- Pickguard: Clear
- Case: AVS
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Excellent
Player Reviews:
"Ervin Somogyi is one of our very favorite builders and Hiro has clearly taken Ervin's influence and embraced it alongside his own ideas. The result is something new and exciting, this is simply a great guitar. As Al commented it's like a Piano with it's clear and powerful bass that supports its brilliant and equally strong trebles. The French Polish finish allows every ounce of tone to come through and this one has been played just enough to have it fully alive. This is #5 from Hiro's new shop, but remember he had 2 years under Ervin Somogyi which is invaluable in my mind. This is a special guitar." - Paul Heumiller
"This is one of those piano-like guitars that seems to cover all frequencies equally. The tone is complex and compelling, lovely." - Al Petteway
