Model 16

This model is designed more for amplified play. Relatively compact body is good for handling and makes less feedback prone while maintaining archtop sound.

Standard Specifications

  • Body size
    15 1/2’’ at lower bout
  • Body depth
    2 5/8’’ (65mm)
  • Scale length
    25’’
  • Nut width
    1 23/32'' (43.5mm)

Materials

  • Top
    hand curved solid Sitka spruce
  • Back
    hand curved solid curly maple
  • Sides
    solid curly maple
  • Neck
    Three-piece curly maple
  • Finger board
    Ebony
  • Tailpiece, bridge, finger rest
    Ebony or African black wood

Electric Components

  • Pickup
    floating Kent Armstrong PAF-O with adjustable pole pieces
  • Tone control
    Disk type potentiometer, Orange Drop
  • Volume control
    CTS or Bourns potentiometer
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