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model S16C ser 08017

Models
I offer three guitar models or sizes, the S14 (Grand Concert), S15 (Orchestra Model) and the S16 (Small Jumbo). All of my guitars emphasize clarity, sustain and tonal balance up and down the fingerboard and across the strings. Of particular importance to me is that my guitars possess a powerful well defined bass, a nuanced midrange and clear sweet trebles.

Model S14
Model S15
Model S16
  • Lower Bout
  • Upper Bout
  • Waist
  • Body Length
  • Depth (tail)
  • Scale Length
  • 14"
  • 10"
  • 8 5⁄8"
  • 19"
  • 3 7⁄8"
  • 25.4"
  • Lower Bout
  • Upper Bout
  • Waist
  • Body Length
  • Depth (tail)
  • Scale Length
  • 15"
  • 10 3⁄4"
  • 9 1⁄4"
  • 19 1⁄2"
  • 4 1⁄8"
  • 25.4"
  • Lower Bout
  • Upper Bout
  • Waist
  • Body Length
  • Depth (tail)
  • Scale Length
  • 16"
  • 11 3⁄8"
  • 9 7⁄8"
  • 20"
  • 4 3⁄8"
  • 25.4"

The Model S14 is the smallest guitar I offer and is similar in size to the Grand Concert. This guitar has a more nuanced tone that is especially suited for fingerpicking. Yet, the low end is surprisingly strong, focused and well balanced with the sweet highs and midrange.

The Model S15 is similar in size to the Martin OM, but with a more organic shape. Tonal balance defines this guitar with pronounced clarity and surprising volume. It is ideally suited for fingerpicking, but with the proper soundboard can easily function as a flatpicking guitar.

The Model S16 is my version of the small jumbo and fills the needs of those who want a bigger sound, a more pronounced bass and increased dynamic headroom, along with my signature clarity and sustain. This is an all around guitar equally suited for fingerpicking and flatpicking.

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Ascent Series


All three models are available in a traditional pinned bridge series as well as the new Ascent Series. The Ascent Series represents a significant innovation in the design of the modern acoustic flat top guitar. Although Ascent guitars look similar to "gypsy jazz" guitars, they are very different in design and tonal qualities. I am very excited about what these guitars can offer. For more information, please click here.

Features


The following features are standard on all of my guitars:
  • Hand tuned soundboard & back
  • Headblock with mortised Spanish foot
  • Fully compensated saddle
  • Spanish V-joint headstock with hand carved volute
  • Double carbon fiber rod neck reinforcement
  • Independent fully supported fingerboard extension
  • Double action truss rod
  • Bound fingerboard


For more information about these features and how I build guitars, please check out the “About” page.
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Price

Traditional Series base price: $4000

Ascent Series base price: $4500

This price includes the following:

  • Quartersawn mahogany or vertically laminated neck
  • Western Red Cedar, Sitka, or Lutz spruce top (master or AAA grade)
  • Mahogany or East Indian rosewood back and sides
  • Ebony or East Indian rosewood fingerboard and bridges
  • Bone nut and saddle
  • Gotoh tuners
  • Ameritage “Silver Series” case
  • Oasis Plus Case Humidifier
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Options

  • Italian or Adirondack Spruce
  • Venetian or Florentine cutaway
  • Internal adjustable action neck
  • Soundport
  • Mitered side purfling
  • Custom scale length
  • Custom inlay
  • Alternative woods
  • Customer selected tuners
  • Pickups
  • $100
  • $500
  • $200
  • $75
  • $250
  • $150
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The following options are available at no extra charge:

  • Left handed build
  • Custom neck profile
  • Custom fingerboard width & taper
  • Veneer backplate on headstock
  • Standard fret markers
  • RS Muth Logo
  • Strap button
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Cases

Included in the price of a guitar is an Ameritage “Silver Series” case equipped with an Oasis Plus Case Humidifier. These are top quality cases that fit my guitars very well to offer the best possible protection. However, if you are going to be doing a lot of traveling with the guitar, you may wish to upgrade to a Calton flight case.^top