Dunwell | Minstrel | 2006 | SN:26



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Luthier Facts :
Name: Alan Dunwell
Interview: here
Taking Orders?: Yes, standard & customs
RIYL: Alan is one of the best luthiers for double topped and vintage style guitars
Note: (RIYL) Recommended If You Like

Back and Sides – Double Back American Black Walnut [Juglans nigra, Family-Juglandaceae]
Top – Double Top Adirondack Red Spruce [Picea ruben]
Neck – American Black Walnut 25.4 Scale Length, Double graphite bars, Glueless bolt-on. 25.4 scale length 14-fret
Truss Rod – Double Action Hot Rod – sound hole adjustable
Brace Wood – Adirondack Red Spruce [Picea ruben]
Headstock Face – Indian Rosewood [Dalbergia latifolia, Family-Leguminosae] and Maple under-layer
Fretboard – Indian Rosewood, Semi-hemispherical fret ends,
Fretboard Binding – Indian Rosewood
Bridge – Indian Rosewood
Bridge Pins – Ebony [Diospyrus crassiflora, Family-Ebenaceae] with Mother of Pearl Dots
Bridge Patch – Honduras Rosewood (Dalbergia stevensonii)
Heel Cap – Indian Rosewood
Tail Graft – Cocobolo Rosewood [Dalbergia retusa, Family-Leguminosae]
End Pin – Ebony with MOP dot
Binding – Curly Koa [Acacia Koa]
Purfling – Full – Black/White/Black/White on top with White/Black/White on sides and back
Inlay – Fretboard Mother of Pearl dots
Rosette – Double Top Logo Nested Rings
Nut and Saddle – Bone, nut = Bone, 1-11/16” nut, 2-3/8” saddle
Finish – McFadden Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Strings – Medium D’Addario Phosphor Bronze or Light John Pearse
Tuners – Gotoh Gold

Pictures kind courtesy of Alan Dunwell.
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