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2019 Kris Barnett, Gabon Ebony/Cedar
This is our first Kris Barnett, here from 2019, and we hope it won’t be our last. Such a beauty. Gabon Ebony body with Cedar on top (itself partially ‘bent’ and paired with an elevated fingerboard for easy playability); Spanish Cedar neck; resonant French Polishing throughout; and modern features like a two-way adjustable truss rod and bolt on neck! It’s refreshing to see contemporary designs like these cropping up in the nylon string world, offering new ways to contribute to, and elevate, the Classical repertoire.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, Germany, rubner, 2-way, 115
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Ebony - Macassar
I began building guitars in 2004 in Atlanta, GA and moved with my wife to Berlin, Germany in 2014 where I continue to work today.
I began building guitars as a hobby while working full-time as a mental health therapist. I converted my bedroom into a workshop and built my first instruments there. My guitars generated interest and I soon received enough commissions to work as a guitar maker full-time in 2006.
My self-directed approach to lutherie has given me the opportunity to create guitars that are uniquely mine. I began building traditional Torres-style instruments, and later worked with lattice, double top, and various designs of my own. My experiences have led to the development of a distinctively designed instrument that borrows from both traditional and modern concepts of guitar construction.
The move to Europe has given me the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the most talented guitar builders in the world. Berlin, specifically, is home to numerous young and innovative luthiers that have inspired a new and interesting perspective for my work.
I continue to develop new ideas and concepts related to both guitar construction and guitar acoustics. I remain humbled by the complexities and beauty of the craft and I am thankful for all of the people that have supported and encouraged me along this journey.