SHIMO | 2006 | Kamaela | “Segments”
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This is a non studio shot of a 2006 Shimo Kamaela model. German spruce top, figured koa back and sides. The custom Rosette was composed of tiles of figured Koa. The purfling framing each of tiles is perfectly executed- a testament to the skill of Mr Shimo!
Specs:
Basic Features:
- Shimo Art Guitars
- 2006
- Serial #: Kamaela
- 14 fret
- Back/Sides : Figured Koa
- Top: German spruce >40yrs air dried
- Neck: 1 Piece Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Scalloped, Ebony
- Bridge: Ebony
- Tuners: Gold Gotoh 510s with black buttons (height adjustable)
- Nut: Bone
- Saddle: Bone
- OHSC
Body dimensions:
- Body Length: 19 3/4″
- Upper Bout: 12″
- Lower Bout: 15″
- Body Depth: 4 1/4″
- Scale Length: 25.5″
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 “
- Strings Spacing: 2 1/4″
Minutiae:
- Headplate: Koa
- Headstock Inlay: Abalone ‘Shimo’ script
- Fret Markers: None
- Body Bindings: Koa
- Top Trim: Handmade picture frame purfling
- Back Strip: Koa wood strip
- Rosette: Handmade picture frame purfling
- Bridge Pins: Ebony
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