The
Guitars
Participants
of the Hancock Guitar Making Course enjoy building their own guitar in
either a Weissenborn style or Martin Dreadnaught or Triple-0 style.
High
quality partly worked components are utilised throughout the guitar making
process. The combination of quality materials and expert tuition ensures
that all participants finish the course not only with an understanding how
to build a guitar but also with a completed, high quality instrument which
will last a lifetime.
The
guitars include the following specifications –
Martin style Dreadnaught or OOO
o Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
o Solid AAA Indian Rosewood or Mahogany back and sides
o Mahogany neck
o Ebony fingerboard
o Two-way adjustable truss rod
o Bone nut and saddle
o All additional components and finish
Weissenborn
style
o Solid Flamed Australian Blackwood top, back and sides
o Flamed Australian Blackwood or Indian Rosewood fingerboard
o Flamed Australian Blackwood or Indian Rosewood bridge
o Mother of Pearl fingerboard and headstock inlays
o Herringbone marquetry rosette
o Bone nut and saddle
o All additional components and finish
Participants begin by designing and cutting their own personalised insignia from Mother of pearl and inlaying it into the head of their instrument. They can also customise their instrument's trim including different inlay and binding options. Hancock Guitars can offer low rates on additional materials and tools through Australian Luthiers Supplies.
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Guitars constructed at the course - Martin Dreadnaught style (above) & 000 style (below)
