Hand-graduated Archtop. This method represents the most traditional way of carving the top and back of an archtop guitar.
Our hands carve and graduate the top and back plates with precision, using various chisels and techniques. We shape both plates—especially the top with its bracing—to transmit vibrations evenly across the surface.
In the final carving stage, we begin the critical process known as “tap tone tuning.” By gently removing tiny amounts of wood, we fine-tune the thickness of each piece. We tap specific areas repeatedly and adjust until both the top and back reach the desired pitch.
Using these tuned components in the construction, the guitar delivers a louder and more resonant primary tone, along with rich overtones.