One of the interesting aspects of the sonic sitka project is the ability to build within a very large design space.  While my instruments certainly lean toward tradition, it was fun to build a very non traditional instrument.

Model: Sonic Sitka Mandocello
•  Serial no:  021
•  Year: 2010
•  Top: Bear Claw figured Sitka Spruce (Sonic Sitka Project)
•  Back and sides: Curly Maple
•  Neck: Two Piece Curly Maple
•  Purfling: BWBW Purfling with Cocobolo Binding
•  Fingerboard: Gabon Ebony 12″ radius with Cocobolo Binding
•  Bridge: Gabon Ebony
•  Nut Width: 1 5/8″
•  String Spacing: 2″
•  Scale: 24 3/4″
•  Body Length: 20″
•  Lower Bout: 15 1/2″
•  Upper Bout: 11 1/4 with Venetian Cutaway

Pictures ©2009 Chuck Willer

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