Ry Denison Charters — Luthier of Kalamazoo.

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The Relative

This was my first attempt at guitarmaking and design.  I built it on the fly, meaning I basically drew on the wood and changed my mind a thousand times throught the process.  I called it Relativity because every little design element relates to something else on the guitar somehow.  The bridge is my favorate part of this one.  Also, the circle on the upper bout is a recessed volume control.  Finished it with a hand applied oil finish.
Acoustics
One piece body with lightly braced top plate
Top
Sapele Mahogany
Back and sides
One piece Ash
Neck
Maple
Body Depth
Approx. 2"
Binding
None
Bridge
Ebony/maple, glued to top
Tuners
Grover open gear
Fretboard
25" Rosewood
Frets
.045" by .095" 18%
Amplification
Seymour Duncan '59  master volume
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