Reno, Nevada-based luthier Ben Wilborn has just embarked on an epic build–coming soon to a Dream near you. This time we’re looking at Ben’s Modified Dreadnought, his WarHorse model, with Brazilian Rosewood carbon dated to the late 19th century and Tunnel 14 Redwood on top. Add to that a cutaway, arm bevel, Curly Koa bindings, 25.4-24.9″ multiscale fretboard, and Visesnut flight case to the mix; if there are any stops left to pull for this build, it’s only a matter of time until Ben finds them. As he does, and the WarHorse approaches, we’ll keep you posted here!
3/27/19 Update from Ben: “the laminated sides are done, and built up into the finished ribs, complete with basswood arm bevel support and Kevin Ryan’s A-5 kerfing. The fingerboard is jet-black Gaboon Ebony, cut in a 25.4 to 24.9 multiscale. Moving right along.”
4/29/19 Update: Ben: “Woodworking is done. Into the booth we go!”
7/1/19: Nearly here! The WarHorse rises up, freshly glossy. It won’t be long before this beauty touches down at our doorstep.
Friends, here’s a guitar for the ages. One of our favorite builders of late, Leo Buendia, has come together with us on a custom project for one of our longtime clients that’ll stand apart from the already distinct group of custom Buendias we’ve commissioned over the past few years. This time, a one-piece back from The Tree Mahogany. Yes, you read that right. And it’s paired with a master grade Adirondack Spruce top, itself appointed with a chip carved rosette with Cedar insert and red Washi paper backing. To say this is a one-of-a-kind guitar feels like a gross understatement. Keep up with our build thread, and watch as Leo brings this beauty to life!
Model: OM Fretboard: 14th-fret ebony fingerboard Bridge: hand-carved Ebony Bridge pins: Ebony with Pearl dots Top braces: Sitka spruce Binding: Ebony with black/white purfling Saddle, 2 1/4” width, compensated Bone Nut: 1 3/4” width, scalloped and compensated Bone Truss-rod: lightweight, double action, including wrench Head-cap Veneer: Highly-figured “The Tree” Quilted Mahogany Back of Head-cap veneer: Ebony Tuning Machines: Schaller M6 in gold with Ebony buttons Fingerboard: Ebony, with Ebony binding and Maple purfling Fingerboard Radius: 20′′ Case: Hoffee custom hardshell case Scale Length: 25” Soundboard: Master-grade Adirondack Spruce Back and sides: Highly-figured ‘The Tree’ Quilted Mahogany Cutaway: Florentine Rosette: Hand-carved design with Cedar insert and red Washi paper End graft: Custom hand-carved design to match rosette Back Braces: Lattice Honduran Mahogany Fingerboard Custom Inlay: 3rd to 19th in Spalted Maple Back of the neck: Rectangular purfling Spalted Maple custom inlay Body Wedge: Manzer-style tapered body Headstock design: Wide shape with custom, hand-carved design to match rosette Finish: French Polish body, Nitrocellulose Lacquer neck
https://cdn.dreamguitars.com/2021/06/HlYmQ4sM-buendiathetreebuild7319.png10801080Logan Wellshttps://cdn.dreamguitars.com/2021/06/dreamguitars-logo.pngLogan Wells2019-03-11 19:29:372021-06-30 13:57:20Buendia Barks Up The Right One: The Tree Mahogany