Elevated fingerboard Guitar
This guitar was a special commission for a return customer who wanted a guitar with an elevated fingerboard and a few other enhancements. The top is Lutz spruce, which curves down in the upper bout to give space for the elevated fingerboard. The guitar features an armrest, and both saddle and nut are fully compensated.The tuners are Rodgers with black horn buttons. If you would like to know more about options for elevated fingerboards, or adjustable necks, please send me an email.






James Lister Luthiery
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I own some thirty books on guitars and guitar building. Some of them very good, quite a few not in that category at all. I have been building guitars as a hobby for more than 15 years, always seeking for inspiration and new ideas. There have been some attempts on repair work as well, but I have always been a bit reluctant to do these, as I feel I really don’t know a lot about how to carry on the work. Until now! I received you book earlier today, and am SO impressed with it. What a Bible! All very well laid out, very informative on different topics and levels, accompanied with great photos. I will read the whole book with great pleasure and use it as a manual for more repairs I now will dare to get into.
Ragnar – Norway
