Combs snakehead 16"

[jasonc]

Hello all,
I thought I'd share some pics of my latest guitar. It's clearly inspired by 20's L-5's. I've decided to change my focus as a builder to earlier styles of guitars. These are the guitars I should have been building since these are more in keeping with the styles of music I love and play. I just never thought anybody else had any interest in them. My new models will be named after places in Oklahoma that have an association to jazz (of which there are many) or are significant to the time. For example, this is the prototype for my new model called the Boston Ave. It's named after the Boston Ave. Church in Tulsa which was completed in 1929 and is a famous example of Art Deco architecture. I haven't decided if I'm keeping this one or not so if anyone is interested feel free to get in touch. Anyway, you all came here for pics......

[Klatu]

It's a lovely piece. The story of your model's naming prompted me to search the church to which you refer, and it's an impressive design for sure.

[mr. beaumont]

That's one beautiful guitar. No unecessary "bling," just classic style and beautiful wood and shading.

[consumerduck]

Wow! Crazy pretty. One of these days I’ll be in the market for such a beauty. Seems like i’ve been saying that a
while!
why oklahoma? From there?

[Woody Sound]

That is absolutely beautiful, stunning. And I love the plain black fretboard, gorgeous. Is the neck similar to a '20s Loar profile, or thinner? I can't tell from the pictures. Sending you a related pm.

[Bluedawg]

Very nice!

[Sam Sherry]

Among everything else that looks wonderful about this guitar, you made absolutely brilliant choices laying out the back with the grain of the finished instrument in mind and tailoring the finish to highlight the wood.

Wow that's good!

[asedas]

That's totally awesome guitar!

[Jehu]

Beautiful work as always, Jason!

[neatomic]

aptly named..that back is heavenly!! hah

beautiful work

cheers

[Rob MacKillop]

Gorgeous. I imagine it sounds and plays just as good.

[Hammertone]

Lovely guitar. Very tasteful.
Perhaps some basic information?
-scale length
-nut width
-neck profile
-bracing pattern
-bottom bout width
-rim depth

[jasonc]

Thanks everybody. Why Oklahoma? I'm from here and for some reason I'm still here. The neck has some girth but it's nowhere near as huge as the '32 L-7 I got to take a look at. It's slimmer but similar to a mid fifties LG-1 I have kicking around the shop. Typical 20's L-5 dimensions otherwise. Scale is 24.75", nut is 1.75", parallel braced, lower bout is 16" and a depth of 3 3/8". Sitka top with quilted maple back and sides. Flamed maple neck with walnut strip (dual action truss rod). Ebony headstock veneer, fingerboard and bridge. Finish is nitrocellulose lacquer with the stain applied to the raw wood for the colors. It weighs 4.7 lbs. I'll try and get a clip of it but my recording setup consists of the mic on my MacBook (not exactly awe inspiring). Also, my website is currently being rebuilt due to my course correction.

[AlohaJoe]

I've window-shopped your site many times and drooled over more than one, but this is stunning!

[campusfive]

Lovely.

[citizenk74]

Gorgeous instrument! Well done!

[rmpmcdermott]

That is a stunning instrument. Amazing work.

[TOMMO]

Stunningly beautiful guitar!