Daniel Hutchinson
Year 12
St Phillips Christian College Port Stephens, NSW
Teacher: David Mowbray, Industrial Technology
Soundboard: Engelmann spruce, 550 x 210 x 3.5mm
Back: blackhearted sassafras, 550 x 210 x 3.5mm
Sides: blackheart sassafras, 840 x 120 x 4mm
Neck: New Guinea rosewood, 1020 x 82 x 25mm
Kerfing: Queensland maple, 2 x (864 x 5.5 x 17mm)
Bracing: Engelmann spruce, differing dimensions
Binding and heelcap: ebony, 2 x (864 x 5.5 x 17mm)
Bridge and fretboard: mulga, differing dimensions
Rosette: blackheart sassafras and purfling
My intent was to make an acoustic, wooden guitar. My motivation for choosing this project is my need for a high quality guitar, and the excitement of designing, constructing and managing the construction of such a complex instrument.
This guitar sports six steel strings to create a great guitar tone, with optimal levels of treble and bass. I wanted it to be lightweight, and in a traditional shape that allows me to play notes that are closer to the soundboard easily. I also wanted to use a timber with a high contrast in colour for the back and sides, due to its grain texture, over which I applied a gloss finish. It has distinctive features along the neck with different patterns. It also has complimentary patterns on the rosette and bindings to add extra appeal to the guitar.
Photos: At A Glance Photography
