We were first introduced to Tyler Robbins and his work this year at the 2017 Artisan Guitar Show in Harrisburg, PA. Impressed by the R.1 we played there (click here for our listing for it), we brought it home with us. It was sold soon thereafter to a rather excited client! The next R.1 was already in the works by then, and now we’re hosting a build thread to document its journey. Keep checking in as we update the build thread with photos and specs. This guitar will be finished in time for the 2017 Woodstock Invitational Luthier’s Showcase!
Back and Sides – Cocobolo Rosewood
Top – Engelmann Spruce
Scale length – 25.5”
Nut Width – 1.75”
Saddle Spacing – 2.187”
Arm Bevel
Gotoh 510 Tuners
13-Fret Honduran Mahogany Neck
Ebony Bindings, Fretboard, Bridge, Headstock Veneer

Tyler here exploring his “sunken” inlay technique on the Cocobolo back center and end graft, where the actual inlay material is 1/8″ below the surface of the wood and clear epoxy is added to fill the 1/8″ space and create a surface level with the surrounding wood.
9/26/2017:
9/29/2017:
10/16/17:
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach completion!
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