{"id":633,"date":"2019-01-22T12:16:37","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T12:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colibriwp-work.colibriwp.com\/plumber\/colibriwp\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T21:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T21:26:06","slug":"colibriwp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rhguitars.co.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Front Page"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I began working as a luthier in the early 2000s, starting with instrument setup and repairs at a local luthier’s workshop, initially on a part-time basis. Within a couple of years, the passion had firmly taken hold, compelling me to\n make the leap to a full-time luthier.<\/p>\n

In 2011, I made the pivotal decision to establish my very own workshop in the scenic landscapes of Derbyshire, driven by an unwavering commitment to craft extraordinary instruments of my unique design.<\/p>\n

Nestled amidst the lush countryside, each instrument undergoes meticulous construction, where I personally handpick materials for both their sonic qualities and aesthetic allure. My goal with every instrument I craft is to fuse the\n warmth of vintage instruments with a contemporary design sensibility, while carefully tending to every detail.<\/p>\n

My ultimate mission is to grant these materials a voice that serves as an inspiration to musicians and captivates audiences alike. Whether it’s the creation of stock items, innovative prototypes, or bespoke instruments, my unwavering\n pursuit is excellence.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The smallest guitar in the range, ideally sized for easing back into a comfy chair and passing by the hours. Provides an intimate playing experience via a delicate and dynamic sound. Whether playing alone or in small group\n settings. The 12 fret neck join moves the bridge closer to the wider part of the body to enable the most sound to be drawn from the diminutive body size.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Scale Length 24.9″\/632mm<\/span>\n
12 Frets to the body<\/span>\n
Upper bout 262mm<\/span>\n
Lower bout 346mm<\/span>\n
Body length 492mm<\/span>\n
Depth at heel 85mm<\/span>\n
Depth at tail 106mm\ufeff<\/span><\/span>\n
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Formed around the familiar OOO sized guitar, delivering a balanced and wide dynamic sound. The M model offers a broad range of tonal possibilities, whilst remaining even sounding throughout the sonic spectrum. Equally suited\n to fingerstyle of flat pick playing styles and well suited to either stage or studio enviroments. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Scale Length 24.9″\/632mm<\/span>\n
also available in 25.4″\/645mm<\/span>\n
14 or 12 Frets to the body<\/span>\n
Upper bout 292mm<\/span>\n
Lower bout 380mm<\/span>\n
Body length 494mm<\/span>\n
Depth at heel 92mm<\/span>\n
Depth at tail 107mm<\/span>\n
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Big and bold, the L which could, in both sound and scale, be described as a expansion of the M. A broader low end is offered by the increased lower bout and body depth, providing a more authoritative low end offering to lower\n tunings whilst still retaining clarity and sweetness in the higher registers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Scale Length 25.5″\/648mm<\/span>\n
14 Frets to the body<\/span>\n
Upper bout 296mm<\/span>\n
Lower bout 412mm<\/span>\n
Body length 509mm<\/span>\n
Depth at heel 104mm<\/span>\n
Depth at tail 116mm<\/span>\n
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A standard build starts at \u00a34500 for S, M and L models. The price includes the following:<\/p>\n

\u2022Sitka spruce or western red cedar top\n
\u2022Mahogany, walnut or Indian rosewood back and sides\n
\u2022Mahogany neck with double acting truss rod and carbon fibre reinforcement\n
\u2022Ebony bridge and fingerboard\n
\u2022Ebony bridge pins\n
\u2022Left or right handed\n
\u20222mm mother of pearl side dots\n
\u2022Bound fingerboard\n
\u2022Unbleached bone nut and saddle\n
\u2022Gotoh 510 tuners\n
\u2022Solid wood rosette\n
\u2022Ebony or sycamore binding\n
\u2022Choice of neck shape and nut width\n
\u2022Satin or high gloss lacquer\n
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Please note, this is a selection of available custom options. Due to the extensive range of material and aesthetic choices, please get in touch with any individual requirements you may have and I will be happy to discuss\n your choices further.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Engleman spruce +\u00a3300\n
European spruce +\u00a3200\n
Lutz spruce +\u00a3150\n
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Ovangkol +\u00a3200\n
Sycamore +\u00a3200\n
Ziricote, from +\u00a3500\n
Tasmanian blackwood +\u00a3500\n
London plane +\u00a3200\n
High figured walnut from +\u00a3500\n
Figured sepele from +\u00a3450\n
Reclaimed Old growth mahogany from +\u00a3400\n
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Walnut +\u00a3200\n
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Ovangkol +\u00a3150\n
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Florentine cutaway +\u00a3450\n
Forearm bevel +\u00a3400\n
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Completed builds and shots from the workshop  <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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