Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle B&S, Curly Rewood Double top Contreras V1. April 15, 2010.

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Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle B&S, Highly Figured African Mahogany top, DOUBLE TOP CONTRERAS STYLE V1. African Padauk bindings, 16" radiused Ebony fingerboard. Thai Amboina Burl violin tie, armrest & decorated Redwood bridge. TAHITI MOTHER OF PEARL INLAY MASTERPIECE WORK, Double Soundport in upper bout and double soundport in lower bout. 640mm fret spacing. Embossed leather case included. MIRACLE GUITAR !!

Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle, Australia, (Nothofagus Cunninghamii), is found in the wet forests across the the North West of Tasmania. Providing conditions are moist and sheltered, the tree flourishes from sea level to the tree line. Tasmanian Myrtle is primarily golden brown and brown in color and highly figured. Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle has black streaks running along the grain, and is spectacular. I fell in love with the pictures Bob mailed me of the sets he had available and immediately started dreaming of the MARVELOUS guitar I would build. 33 days after beginning work, the jewel finally came out of the lacquering booth and after staring at her for countless minutes along with the ecstatic faces of the luthiers I immediately proceeded to tune her. WOW !! Words cannot possibly describe what I feel when I play this fantastic instrument. As I play, the thought that I will have to part from her becomes almost unbearable. If it were not because I could get 4 amazing sets I would definitely keep her. This is probably the hardest part of this line of work...parting with the masterpieces that come out of the workshop. The sound in Cavatina explodes with grandeur...It is surprising that such a minute instrument can put out such a BIG voice. Deep, powerful and with a presence seldom seen. The bass rings FOREVER, I feel my chest vibrate in unison with the woods from the back... The trebles are furious and sing MAJESTICALLY. WONDERFUL !!! This guitar is the descendants of real giants. Both African Mahogany and Tasmanian Tiger Myrtles are gigantic trees that literally mingle with the clouds. As I was writing this article, my 14 years old daughter Chiara, who is also one of my TALENTED guitar students, entered the studio and exclaimed "WOW, QUE BELLEZA PAPI !!" (WOW, What a beauty daddy !!!).

Hear this Tiger Myrtle double top guitar	The Region/Island of Tasmania is located south of Melbourne. The Tiger Myrtle trees can grow up to be GIANTS. As you can imagine, the wood is protected and only a few sets are commerced annually making it a greatly sought after Tropical wood The Warner Bros Character above is "the other" famous individual from Tasmania..
Radiused or flat fingerboard? The radiused fingerboard has been around the acoustic and the electric guitar since day one. The same is true for most instruments of the Stringed family of instruments (violas, violins cellos, bass). Radiusing (image above) makes barre and left hand stopping A LOT easier. The only drawback is that you will NEVER want to play a flat fingerboard after that. If you are having your custom guitar built, I am all pro radiusing the fingerboard. The standard fingerboard is flat.	The double top VARIATION 1, was developed and introduced by Master Luthier Manuel Contreras the II at the end of the 70s and reached its peak in the 80s. In this Variation of the Double top, a second top (Cedar, Image below) is located halfway between the main top and the back. This top vibrates a fraction of a second after the first one creating an immense sustain and punch.
640mm or 650 mm? Please allow a few seconds for the image to load The images and video depict the actual guitar being sold.	The hand embossed leather case is a work of art on its own right. Built by one of a handful of very talented leather embossers in Latin America. Its built following my specifications for the interior to fit Bellucci guitars like a glove. All Plush interior, key and accessories compartment. You can request an upgrade to a Cow hive front and back version.

Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle B&S, Highly Figured African Mahogany top

Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle B&S, Highly Figured African Mahogany top

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