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Guitar Photography: Lines & Grain

Williams | 2005 | Tui | “Lines & Grain”

Lines and Grain

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This is a shot of a 2005 Williams Kiwi model. Kauri top, figured Taraire back and sides.

It is a non-studio shot with a Cannon 400d. The wooden bindings and purflings contrast nicely here with the golden Kauri top and the darker Taraire back and sides.

Specs:

  • Laurie Williams
  • Small Jumbo
  • 14 7/8 ” lower bout
  • 24.9″ Scale length
  • Back & Sides: Taraire
  • Top: New Kauri
  • Top Trim: Purfling
  • Rosette: Abalone
  • Neck: Kauri
  • Headstock: Solid
  • Headplate: Kauri
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Frets to body: 14
  • Bridge: Ebony, Ebony Pins e
  • Nut: Bone
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4″ , String Spacing: 2 1/4″
  • Body Bindings: Taraire
  • Tuners: Gotoh 510 , ebony style buttons
  • Case: OHSC
  • Condition: Mint

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Guitar Photography: Luminate

Williams | 2005 | Tui | “Luminate”

Luminate

Luminate

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This is a shot of a 2005 Williams Kiwi model. Kauri top, Ancient Kauri back and sides.

It is a non-studio shot with a Cannon 400d. I tried very hard to capture the effect of the crossgrain and the lovely golden hue of the New Kauri top.

Specs:

  • Laurie Williams
  • Small Jumbo
  • 15 3/4 ” lower bout
  • 25.5″ Scale length
  • Back & Sides: Ancient Flamed Kauri
  • Top: New Kauri
  • Top Trim: Purfling
  • Rosette: Abalone
  • Neck: Kauri
  • Headstock: Solid
  • Headplate: Kauri
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Frets to body: 14
  • Bridge: Ebony, Ebony Pins e
  • Nut: Bone
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4″ , String Spacing: 2 1/4″
  • Body Bindings: Taraire
  • Tuners: Gotoh 510 , ebony style buttons
  • Case: OHSC
  • Condition: Mint

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Guitar Photography: Patterngrade

Williams | 2005 | Tui | “Patterngrade”

Patterngrade Guitar Photography


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This is a shot of a 2005 Williams Kiwi model. Kauri top, Ancient Kauri back and sides.

It is a non-studio shot with a Cannon 400d. I tried very hard to capture the effect of the crossgrain on the mahogany neck.

Specs:

  • Laurie Williams
  • Small Jumbo
  • 15 3/4 ” lower bout
  • 25.5″ Scale length
  • Back & Sides: Ancient Flamed Kauri
  • Top: New Kauri
  • Top Trim: Purfling
  • Rosette: Abalone
  • Neck: Kauri
  • Headstock: Solid
  • Headplate: Kauri
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Frets to body: 14
  • Bridge: Ebony, Ebony Pins e
  • Nut: Bone
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4″ , String Spacing: 2 1/4″
  • Body Bindings: Taraire
  • Tuners: Gotoh 510 , ebony style buttons
  • Case: OHSC
  • Condition: Mint

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Guitar Photography: Tulip Line

Williams | 2005 | Tui | “Tulip Lines”

Tulipline Guitar Photography

Tulipline Guitar Photography

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This is a shot of a 2005 Williams Kiwi model. Kauri top, Ancient Kauri back and sides.

It is a non-studio shot with a Cannon 400d. I tried very hard to capture the effect of the tulipwood backstrip against the grain and the chatoyance of the Ancient Kauri back and sides.

Specs:

  • Laurie Williams
  • Small Jumbo
  • 15 3/4 ” lower bout
  • 25.5″ Scale length
  • Back & Sides: Ancient Flamed Kauri
  • Top: New Kauri
  • Top Trim: Purfling
  • Rosette: Abalone
  • Neck: Kauri
  • Headstock: Solid
  • Headplate: Kauri
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Frets to body: 14
  • Bridge: Ebony, Ebony Pins e
  • Nut: Bone
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4″ , String Spacing: 2 1/4″
  • Body Bindings: Taraire
  • Tuners: Gotoh 510 , ebony style buttons
  • Case: OHSC
  • Condition: Mint

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Guitar Photography: Purfling to a Point

SHIMO | 2006 | Kamaela | “Purfling to a Point”

Purfling to the point Guitar Photography

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This is a shot of a 2006 Shimo Kamaela model. German spruce top, figured koa back and sides.

It is a non-studio shot with a Cannon 400d. I tried very hard to capture the very fine craftsmanship on the intricate, custom purflings.

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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