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A.J.Lucas

luthier

 

the arbour

 

The Arbour is like a compact version of the Pavilion. It uses the same body shape, but the dimensions are reduced by 5% to give a 380mm  (15 ") wide roundish lower bout and it is 105mm deep at the end. These dimensions are comparable to a 000 or OM size guitar and as such it makes a great all-rounder. The 650mm scale length (25.6") gives a crisp edge and firmness to the sound, and the X-braced soundboard gives a tight and warm tone without boominess.

Click here to see the sonic sitka arbour guitar.

Click on the link below to hear Pat Karwan playing an Arbour.

Chincoteague in open G tuning

specification

Soundboard

Sitka, European or Adirondack Spruce, Western Red Cedar or Redwood

Back and Sides 

Indian, Brazilian, Madagascar or Amazon rosewood; Mahogany; Tasmanian Blackwood; Cherry; Walnut; Maple  etc.

Neck                           

Mahogany 

Fingerboard 

Ebony, Indian or Brazilian Rosewood, Cocobolo

Scale length                  

650mm
Width at nut 45mm

Width of lower bout       

380mm

Body length

494mm
Max. side depth 105mm

French polish or oil finish

Gotoh machine heads or similar

Supplied with Hiscox case 

 

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