Guitars

Avalon Build
The Story

In July 2026, I commissioned a pair of small-bodied, cedar-topped guitars from my friends at Avalon Guitars in Northern Ireland—an S15C featuring mahogany back and sides and an S35C featuring rosewood back and sides.

This page will be where I share updates with photos and details during the build process, so be sure to check back often!

Update #1: Late July

The Avalon builds have begun! I received the first batch of pictures today (7/27/26), and I was surprised at quickly things are coming together:

Rosette

Tops and Backs

Back Bracing

Top Bracing

Mahogany Sides in the Mold

Mahogany Sides in the Mold

Rosewood Sides in the Mold

Rosewood Sides in the Mold

Mahogany and Rosewood Sides Shaped

Rosewood and Mahogany Sides Shaped

Mahogany Rim Gets Neck and Tail Block

Mahogany Rim Gets Neck and Tail Block

Rosewood Rim Gets Neck and Tail Block

Rosewood Rim Gets Top Kerfing

Rosewood Rim Gets Top Kerfing

Rosewood and mahogany Rims Get Top Kerfing

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