Tom Heggen, Hollow Body Archtop Guitar (Student Awards 2018)

I built this guitar for my year 12 Major work. It took around 400 hours to complete. The guitar has a handcarved arched front and a completely handcarved neck. I used all Australian timbers as the body is Australian white cedar, the neck is red mahogany and the fretboard is Queensland ebony. It required me to work with many luthiers to learn new skills such as bending timber for the sides of the body. Year 12, Tyndale Christian School, Blacktown, NSW Teacher: Allan O'Connor,

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