Caton Guitars

Repair Courses - Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery The Guitar Repair Courses offered by the school consists of practical and theoretical training in the repair of fretted acoustic and electric instruments. Four 10 week (300 clock hour) courses are offered during the year with course starting dates in January, March, August and October. Classes are h...

Every shaving is one step closer to these blocks of wood becoming a tool to make music. After planing peaks to the back braces, I will then gradually take material away from the ends of their top edge untill the back has the proper weight and deflection.

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This Harp Guitat is coming along nicely. The rim is assembled and prepped for the top and back plates. 50+ year air dried Honduran Rosewood, Sitka top, 19 3/8" body, 141/4" lower bout, 23.9" - 24.27" multi-scale, with 6 subs. I will be incorporating my Bevel Port along with a rib-rest, lap-rest and an arm-rest. There is a story that goes along with this build that I will be sharing shortly. Stay tuned.