Although still rarely used, myrtle is becoming increasingly popular as a tonewood because it combines extraordinary beauty with exceptional projection and balance across bass, midrange and treble. The wood grows only on the northern coast of California and Oregon.

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I hadn’t worked with myrtle when I stumbled across this back and sides set in a lumberyard in the Berkshire Mountains, of all places. It was just so beautiful I had to buy it. And when I strummed the first chord, I was just blown away by the power and tone.

Specifications

Top: Sitka spruce
Back and sides: Myrtle
Neck: Mahogany
Binding: Cherry
Fretboard endcap and bridge: Ebony
Rosette: Cherry and rosewood
Saddle, bridge pins and nut: Bone
Tuners: Gotoh 510 Mini
Scale length: 25.34 inches
Nut width: 1-3/4 inches

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Note: Although no strap pins have been installed on this guitar, they are included in the price and will be installed on purchase. This is in case you prefer to have a pickup with end-pin jack installed. In that case you’ll be charged my cost for the pickup of your choice plus a $75 installation fee. There is also no pick guard. I can add a clear pick guard or the pick guard of your choice for the cost of the pick guard with free installation.

 

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