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Add to Compare2017 Robbins R.1 Indian Rosewood/Engelmann
Straight from the bench to the 2017 Artisan Guitar Show, then onto Dream Guitars to kick start one of our newest builder relationships–we’ve got our first R.1 from luthier Tyler Robbins! Tyler’s approach marries a fresh, tasteful aesthetic with a pianistic voicing that fingerstylists everywhere will appreciate. This R.1 has a medium-sized body with a 15 7/8″ lower bout and a slightly shallow C profile neck with a glass-smooth playability, which makes for an instrument which is easy on the hands and doesn’t scrimp on projection or sustain.
Robbins picked a dark set of Indian Rosewood for the back and sides (and inlaid the headstock and rosette to match) and paired it with a creamy, tight-grained Engelmann Spruce top for the smooth string-to-string balance that characterizes the R.1’s voice. A 13-fret neck ratchets up the sweetness a pinch, and dropping into DADGAD and beyond that sweetness remained intact, even bloomed. We’re excited to offer this gem for the first time here! We’ll have a blog post coming out soon where Tyler answers some questions about his build process and aesthetics, so be sure to check our blog to keep up.
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SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian
With a passion for music and woodworking sparked in my early teens, I have spent almost every waking moment of the past decade honing my skills and elevating my understanding of the art and science that is lutherie.
After many years learning through trial and error with more mistakes then I care to admit, I took the plunge and enrolled in the Galloup School of Luthierie. What was supposed to be a two month course turned into an intense two year apprenticeship that tested me both mentally and physically. I took part in every aspect of the shop, from teaching to research and development, from CNC and parts production to guitar building and repair. As of 2018, it has been a few years since I completed my apprenticeship. Today I am one of the lead builders as well as the head of the repair department at Galloup Guitars.
My personal build style follows a scientific approach. I utilize extensive material testing and data analysis methods developed by my mentors, Bryan Galloup and Sam Guidry, which provides me with an understanding of my work that goes far deeper than just intuition. I am involved in a new way of thinking that seeks to remove magic from the equation and reveal the facts behind what it takes to consistently build the best guitars possible today.
Lutherie is my obsession.
– Tyler Robbins
I met Tyler at the 2017 Artisan Guitar Show in Harrisburg, PA. The clean lines and controlled contemporary aesthetic set his instruments apart from the crowd, and a corresponding clarity in the voice made them a winner in my book. Great for fingerstyle!