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Paul Garthwaite. (See LINKS)

34 strings.
34 strings.
Paul found this, couldn't resist.
Paul found this, couldn't resist.
So then he wanted a steel string version. (Yew head facing)
So then he wanted a steel string version. (Yew head facing)
Custom pickup by Aaron Armstrong (good pedigree!)
Custom pickup by Aaron Armstrong (good pedigree!)
Traditional? Not exactly.
Traditional? Not exactly.
See what I mean. My brother Hugh collaberated with Paul on the design for this one. I did the easy bit.
See what I mean. My brother Hugh collaberated with Paul on the design for this one. I did the easy bit.
Figured English sycamore.
Figured English sycamore.
Walnut body, big maple splice!
Walnut body, big maple splice!
"Ah, seems to fit...."
"Ah, seems to fit...."
Various unusual techniques may have to be employed....
Various unusual techniques may have to be employed....
So then, 22 strings was obviously the way forward.....
So then, 22 strings was obviously the way forward.....
Sounboard split - European spruce and western red cedar.
Sounboard split - European spruce and western red cedar.
Beautiful antique Cuban mahogany for the back.
Beautiful antique Cuban mahogany for the back.
So now, what's on your mind for the next one.....?
So now, what's on your mind for the next one.....?