::MODELS::
14th fret neck resonator
the resonator
An all wood resonator with a true arched back and an open 'stone henge' structure to allow full sound movement yields a crisp sound with a great attack for slide blues as well as contemporary playing styles. This traditional instrument is remarkable for it's warm and full bass tones combined with a sweet and clear treble. Here we see a green figured maple model with neck join at the 14th fret. The inlay is 'Musical DNA'.
specifications for 14th fret model
| Body length | 470 mm |
| Width of lower bout | 370 mm |
| Width of upper bout | 275 mm |
| Width at waist | 258 mm |
| Depth at tailblock | 85 mm |
| Depth at neck join | 82 mm |
| Scale length | 635 mm |
The 12th fret model shown is in figured Bigleaf Maple with Ebony fingerboard and paua abalone purfling. It features a custom inlay for Sam Whittingham, bike builder. His logo for Naked Cycles inlaid in pearl on a 'bullet' style Ebony peghead, complemented by a silver wire border.
specifications for 12th fret model
| Body length | 510 mm |
| Width of lower bout | 360 mm |
| Width of upper bout | 262 mm |
| Width at waist | 238 mm |
| Depth at tailblock | 92 mm |
| Depth at neck join | 82 mm |
| Scale length | 635 mm |