Guitar Photography: koa

CLAXTON | 2001 | EMc | “koa”

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This is a nonstudio shot of a 2001 Claxton Em model. Bearclaw German spruce top, figured koa back and sides. I used a wider aperture to give the shallow depth of view to highlight the contrast between the purfling, binding and the koa.

Specs:
Basic Features:

• Ed Claxton
• 2001
• 14 fret
• Back/Sides : Figured Koa
• Top: German spruce, Bearclaw
• Neck: 1 Piece Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Bridge: Ebony
• Tuners: Gold Gotoh 510s
• Nut: Bone
• Saddle: Bone
• OHSC

Body dimensions:

• Body Length: 19 5/8″
• Upper Bout: 11 1/8″
• Lower Bout: 15 1/2″
• Scale Length: 25.4″
• Nut Width: 1 3/4″
• Strings Spacing: 2 3/16″

Minutiae:

• Headplate: Brazilian rosewood
• Headstock Inlay: Blank
• Fret Markers: None
• Body Bindings: Rosewood
• Top Trim: Violin lines
• Back Strip: Wood strip
• Rosette: Handmade mosiac, bound soundhole
• Bridge pins: Ebony

Condition:

• Playwear: Modest
• Cracks / repairs: None
• Action: Low
• Saddle: Lots of room to spare

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