Gillian
Well-known member
I received my new Compass Rose microjumbo tenor today. Jayme, Ric k's office assistant named it "Wowee" for good reason.
I wanted something bold and Rick certainly delivered. Adi spruce top, bloodwood sides and back, flamed maple neck and ebony pinned bridge and fretboard. Red and black purfling and rosette. I wanted a slotted headstock but left it up to Rick to design it. He chose gorgeous Rubner tuners that have two tuners on a single base plate, saying they added strength to a slotted headstock, rather than individual tuners.
Yes, that red is the colour of the bloodwood. I'm told it won't change colour as much as rosewood or cocobolo as it ages. He also said it was a difficult wood to bend due to its density and hardness, but he and his assistant luthier Chris certainly succeeded. Wowee!
I wanted something bold and Rick certainly delivered. Adi spruce top, bloodwood sides and back, flamed maple neck and ebony pinned bridge and fretboard. Red and black purfling and rosette. I wanted a slotted headstock but left it up to Rick to design it. He chose gorgeous Rubner tuners that have two tuners on a single base plate, saying they added strength to a slotted headstock, rather than individual tuners.
Yes, that red is the colour of the bloodwood. I'm told it won't change colour as much as rosewood or cocobolo as it ages. He also said it was a difficult wood to bend due to its density and hardness, but he and his assistant luthier Chris certainly succeeded. Wowee!