If you are a player who spends a lot of time in the upper positions on the classical guitar, you know the ergonomics leave more than a little to be desired.

There are two common modifications which can improve playability in the upper positions. One approach is to raise the fretboard above the body of the instrument. Although playability is improved somewhat, this is a solution which still leaves the hand in an awkward position.

A more effective solution, traditionally used in the jazz world is the cutaway guitar. While cutaway jazz guitars are quite common, there is a stigma about the body shape of the classical guitar which keeps many players from adopting this obvious solution. However, if one looks past the stigma, the cutaway shape retains and enhances the flowing lines of the standard instrument.

Honoring the classical guitar's aesthetic appeal, my cutaway features a continuous bend around the side as opposed to a sharp joint as is often used.

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Cutaway Photos