Guitar SHTAN#002

This is my 2nd CG build.

In brief:

# 640mm scale

# Woods are sitka spruce top, sapele back & neck, japanese cypress sides, IRW fretboard & bridge.

# Based on FE19 body size & fan bracing.

# French polished with blonde shellac

I made the following design features over my 1st CG to improve this CG:

# Increased the overall box stiffness with side braces all round & thicker sides

# Increased top bout stiffness and sturdier fretboard base with C shaped heel

# Increased sound board to side impedance with harder sapele linings & stiffer sides

# More flexible top (thinner & ligher top, lighter bridge)

# Enhanced the bass with torvanoz & sapele top linings

# Higher weight for robust feel & better bass response
# For fun, added a kumiko over the sound hole.

Guitar Build SHTAN#002

Guitar Building and Kumiko