Every instrument from Ted Åstrand is an exercise in perfection. Flawless fit and finish from tuners to tail, gorgeous sense of curve from upper bout to lower, and here upgraded with some of the hands down finest Cocobolo we’ve ever seen, plus Italian Spruce on top. Ted’s Å-SJ is his larger model, adding power and projection without compromising elegance and balance in the voice. In short, this instrument exceeds every expectation. And the bar was set high to begin with! This was a custom client commission and is not available for purchase. Do please let us know if you’re excited to carve out a build of your own! We’ll work with you every step of the way to get your own personal dream guitar into your hands.
Other keywords: bespoke, 612023, lutherie, luthier, cocabolo, rosewood, calton
This was a client commission that turned out perfectly. Beautiful, elegant, understated. Ted is one of our finest modern makers. 
Glass smooth, voluminous sustain, engrossing depths. Every detail flawless, unbelievably clean execution. This Cocobolo is an heirloom by itself--many sets of "good" Brazilian Rosewood pale in comparison. | Scale Length | 25.5 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.281 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Cocobolo |
Every instrument from Ted Åstrand is an exercise in perfection. Flawless fit and finish from tuners to tail, gorgeous sense of curve from upper bout to lower, and here upgraded with some of the hands down finest Cocobolo we've ever seen, plus Italian Spruce on top
This was a client commission that turned out perfectly. Beautiful, elegant, understated
Glass smooth, voluminous sustain, engrossing depths. Every detail flawless, unbelievably clean execution 