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Giacomo Fiore published an interview with me on
www.classicalguitar.org/2012/11/interview-with-luthier-benz-tschannen/
I saw and played very briefly a heelless guitar by Eric Monrad. This is
an exciting concept to me for two reasons: Barring 12th fret is possible,
especially with a fanned fretboard.
Lowering or raising action becomes a matter of unbolting the neck,
shaving the appropriate amount in the right place, and bolting the neck
back on.
I am building not one, but three heelless guitars, a Cedar/Spruce
with a fanned fretboard (632 to 650 mm), a Spruce/Spruce and a
Spruce/Cedar doubletop.
As usual, after they are built, there will be a period of evaluation before
I offer this new option.
So... my first impression when picking up the heelless: This just
FEELS NICE. On to the next one, and start showing it!
I am getting very positive responses from players who try the heelless!
See it on Facebook!
Happy to report that heelles guitars #48 and #50 sold within a month after being put on consignment.
Excited to get my first Hoffee Carbon Case, for my own guitar.
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Ordering Info
You can Buy From
Me Direct: You may purchase your guitar directly from me. I will work with you on the custom attributes YOU desire such as wood, rosette, tuners, sound port, elevated fingerboard, 20th fret, cedar or spruce double-top or combination, scale, arm rest, wedge body shape, 6, 7, or 8 string. You will have a full 4 days upon receiving the guitar to determine if it is suited to you. Buyer pays all shipping charges and full price of the guitar before being shipped. If you are not completely satisfied, guitar must be sent back fully insured in the original packaging at buyer's expense. If not in original condition, buyer will assume the cost of restoration. Click here to contact me.
Trilogy Guitars: Trilogy Guitars is located at 143 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey, California 90293, appointment only. Their phone number is (310) 305-7577. You may visit them on the web at http://www.trilogyguitars.com
Reverie Classical Guitars: David Conti is the owner of RCG in Coatesville, IN. Phone 317-258-5550, or check out his web site at
http://www.reverieclassicalguitars.com
Texas Guitar Gallery: Claudio Zangirolami in Katy, TX 77450. Cell: 832-641-3288, or e-mail txgg@scbcglobal.net
Care & Warranty
My instruments are guaranteed to the original owner against defects in materials and craftsmanship for my life as an active luthier. I will not cover damage due to wear and tear, neglect, abuse, extremes of temperature or humidity, or natural disaster.
Instruments should be kept at a relative air humidity of 40 to 60 percent while stored inside the case to secure it as a lifetime investment.
I have now played this fanned fret guitar since last February 2012. I really like the concept, I believe it is an ergonomic improvement, so I am adding it on my "Options" page. SOLD at Trilogy Guitars.
