de Houtwinkel Guitars - The Pandora
The Pandora OO sized Acoustic Guitar - A masterpiece that will be crafted for both aesthetics and performance. Featuring a stunning Alaskan teredo spruce top that not only looks breathtaking but also enhances resonance, this guitar is designed to inspire. The curly claro walnut back and sides provide a rich tonal depth that elevates your sound, while the curly maple neck ensures smooth playability.Imagine strumming chords that resonate with clarity and warmth, thanks to the roasted curly maple fretboard and bridge. Each note you play will be a testament to your artistry, enhanced by exquisite details that make this instrument truly...
TONEWOOD SPECS
Soundboard: Teredo Sitka SpruceBody Wood: Curly Claro Walnut
Neck Wood: Standard
Fretboard: Torrefied Maple
Bridge: Torrefied Maple
AVAILABLE BY REQUEST ONLY
This guitar build is currently available by Build Request only. Click on "Initiate Request" button below to reach out directly to the Luthier and start a conversation about a guitar build. There is no obligation involved with direct communication with a Builder and no referral fees for the Buyer.
The Pandora OO sized Acoustic Guitar - A masterpiece that will be crafted for both aesthetics and performance. Featuring a stunning Alaskan teredo spruce top that not only looks breathtaking but also enhances resonance, this guitar is designed to inspire. The curly claro walnut back and sides provide a rich tonal depth that elevates your sound, while the curly maple neck ensures smooth playability.
Imagine strumming chords that resonate with clarity and warmth, thanks to the roasted curly maple fretboard and bridge. Each note you play will be a testament to your artistry, enhanced by exquisite details that make this instrument truly unique.
Named after one of Saturn's moons, The Pandora is more than just an instrument; it's an invitation to explore the cosmos of sound. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just starting out, this guitar will respond beautifully to your touch, making it the perfect companion for your musical journey.
Don’t miss out on owning a piece of art that embodies both elegance and modern responsiveness.
Specs:
- Teredo Alaskan spruce top
- Curly claro walnut back/sides
- Curly maple neck
- Torrefied maple fretboard/bridge
- Sitka bracing(lattice style)
- 14th fret attachment(mortise/tenon)
- Arm bevel, "sloped cutaway"
- Body length: 19", Lower bout: 14.5", Upper bout: 10.750", Waist: 8.750"
Build Specifications
| MODEL | OO - Pandora |
| YEAR BUILT | 2025 |
| SOUNDBOARD WOOD | Teredo Sitka Spruce |
| BACK & SIDE WOOD | Curly Claro Walnut |
| BODY SHAPE | OO - custom |
| BODY DEPTH | 4.250" |
| SCALE LENGTH | 25.5" |
| FRETBOARD WOOD | Torrefied Maple |
| BRIDGE WOOD | Curly Claro Walnut |
| NUT & SADDLE | Horn |
| NUT WIDTH | 1.750" |
| STRING SPACING | TBD |
| FRET WIRES | TBD |
| HEADSTOCK | Slotted |
| INLAY NOTES | Modern |
| TUNING MACHINES | Rubner |
| NECK INFO | Standard |
| TRUSS ROD | None - "D" tube |
| BINDING | TBD |
| BRACING | Lattice - top, responsive - back |
| ROSETTE | TBD |
| BRIDGE PINS | Pinless bridge |
| 12TH FRET ACTION | TBD |
| RADIUS DATA | N/A |
| BUILD FINISH | French Polish |
| AMPLIFIED? | No |
| AMP TYPE | None |
| STRINGS | TBD |
| CASE INFO | Gator or TBD |
| WORKSHOP CITY | Logan, Utah |
| ORIGIN COUNTRY | United States |
SHIPPING INFORMATION
The Luthier Bench advocates for a series of precautionary steps when shipping a guitar. We highly recommend that Sellers follow the following guidelines outlined in our Knowledge Base article: HOW TO SHIP A GUITAR. Important pointers like loosening the strings prior to shipping are detailed in the article.
Our shipping policy is straightforward - every domestic shipment from a USA-based Luthier to a USA-located Buyer will be charged a $150 flat fee, including $5,000 of comprehensive shipping and purchase insurance. For international shipments, our platform charges a flat fee of $350 for shipments originating in the USA to any EU address ($450 from EU workshop to USA Buyer and $250 from EU Workshop to EU Buyer), also including $5,000 of shipping and purchase insurance. After purchasing a guitar build on our platform, our logistics team will directly reach out to the Buyer to: (1) confirm the transaction; (2) offer Buyer an array of shipping alternatives; and (3) determine desired insurance level coverage.
INSURANCE INFORMATION
The Luthier Bench provides $5,000 of comprehensive shipping & purchase insurance at no charge included in our flat rate shipping rate. $5,000 of Shipping and Package Insurance will be automatically added to the cart and the Buyer can either accept that level of shipping insurance, or opt to increase the coverage up to $10,000. This comprehensive shipping insurance package is provided by XCOVER Shopping & Package Guarantee which provides 24/7 online insurance claim support. Note that this coverage provides shipping insurance in the event of either loss, damage or theft (even porch piracy). NOTE: the minimum level of $5,000 of insurance coverage is included in our flat rate shipping on all shipments, both domestic and international.
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