Here’s the tenor I’ve been dreaming of. This was built based on a very cool Gibson TG-0, with a few twists thrown in to make it my own. The big change I made was building the top on a light X-brace pattern rather than the ladder-braced scheme of the original. The sound of this little guitar is incredible. It has a throaty, full bass end with a bright, Adirondack spruce-chime on the high end. It pairs really well with the grand concert guitars I’ve been building, in case you’ve been having Delmore Brothers-inspired thoughts like I have.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Serial Number | 8X |
| Completed | November 2011 |
| Size | Tenor |
| Top | Adirondack spruce |
| Sides & Back | American cherry |
| Binding & Accent Wood | Red maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Bridge | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 22.875″ |
| Nut Width | 1.25″ |