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Neck Grain: The neck wood is hard rock eastern maple. The strength and tone of this wood is perfect for creating a wonderful sounding instrument. The maple wood is cut from one long board then halved and glued to itself to even out to prevent grain tendencies to pull one way or the other. This also helps to prevent dead spots or "wolf tones" in the neck. Most Model 358™ guitars use rosewood for the fretboard because of its warm tone.
Raw Mahogany & Maple
Raw Mahogany & Maple: Mahogany
and maple are used for the body of the guitar. This combination
has been time tested and proven to create a great instrument tone.
Nut Preparation
Bone Nuts: Each guitar is hand prepared
and set up to match the guitar with its many components accurately.
Checking Truss Rod Action
Truss Rod: The truss rod is adjusted throughout
the building process to ensure the accuracy of the final relief
and playability.
Pattern of Book-Matched Maple: The guitar tops on the Model 358™ are carved from figured maple. Some are book matched and some are full piece when available.
Outlining Peghead Scarf-Joint
Scarf Joint: The peghead is glued at a precise angle
to achieve the proper amount of string pressure at nut without string
bind.
Hand Fitting The Tuners
The tuner holes: These are hand reamed to ensure
tight tuner to wood contact, another small but important measure
to make a whole instrument.
Neck-Through Top
Neck-Through Top: One of the most
important aspects of the Model 358™ construction is the neck-through top
feature. The neck goes directly to where the bridge screws into
the end of the neck.