. This just completed in Sept. 2021, a first time build for me. I’ve had requests for a short scale F style octave for some time. This is the result of shared ideas and specs from an overseas builder. I couldn’t be happier with the results and am hoping to make more in the future. My typical octave has a 22 3/4″ scale. The 19″ scale length here allows for a more fluent, faster left hand. The deeper rib width adds depth, woodiness and warmth to the tones with a richness that builds the higher up the neck you play. Please give a listen to the audio samples below to see what I mean. It also features the following:
- Englemenn spruce top with tone bars
- Figured 2 piece maple back, maple sides and neck
- fully bound in Ivoroid
- Brushed brass snakewood Rubner tuners
- 1 5/16″ width bone nut
- EVO gold frets
- Shop made ebony adjustable bridge/saddle
- Adjustable truss rod and 3 piece laminate neck construction
- “soft V’ neck profile neck, 22.5mm thick at 1st fret
- James tailpiece in silver
- 12″ Radiused fingerboard with MOP dots and side markers
- hand brushed oil varnish finish, rubbed out to a satin sheen
- Custom hardshell by Cedar Creek included
offered at $6,200.00
