Project Description

The Petite Nylon

Adapted from my parlor steel string model for composer and sound engineer Silvano Mercado, the goal with this build was to combine the caracteristics of a nylon guitar in an easy-to-carry instrument. Its shape makes it very comfortable to handle as well as giving it its distinctive look.

This guitar has a very dynamic sound, warm and round extending into the medium tonalities.

Model available in 0 or 00 sizes.

As every guitar in my line-up this guitar is made to order and customizable with your personal specifications and choice of wood. Several amplification options are also available.

Dimensions

  • Body length: 18,5 inches

  • Body width: 13 inches

  • Body depth: 3 3/8  /  3 7/8 inches or custom

  • String length: 650 mm

  • String spacing at bridge: 2 1/4

  • Nut width: 50mm or custom

Example of wood combination

  • Top: Italian spruce

  • Back : ovangkol

  • Sides : laminated ovangkol

  • Neck : Spanish cedar

  • Bindings : ebony

  • Headplates : ebony

  • Bridge : Indian rosewood

  • Fretboard : ebony

Hardware

  • Truss rod : Dual action stainless steel

  • Frets : nickel

  • Tuners : Schertler

  • Nut and saddle : buffalo horn

  • Finish : gloss polyurethane

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