The new model semi-hollow body electric, called the Portland, is well on its way now. In design stages for a couple years, the Portland is now entering the physical realm! This first Portland has a Honduran Mahogany chambered body and a flamed Redwood top. The flame will pop with finish. The neck is also in process, and photos of the neck and fretboard will be posted soon.
The Sweetbriar parlor guitar is a new Russell guitar model. It has a 13 1/2″ lower bout and a long vintage-style body similar to some of the original parlor guitars. This Sweetbriar has Madagascar Rosewood back and sides and a cutaway. The cutaway is optional on the Sweetbriar model, and the headstock can be slotted or standard. This particular Sweetbriar will have a slotted headstock.
The Sweetbriar “boat” is sitting in its mold in the vice. The next step is to start working on the soundboard.
Here are three photos of guitarist Jeff Cook with his new Russell Waimea slack key guitar. These were taken when Jeff came over with his brother Jim to see his completed guitar and to play it for the first time. There were lots of ooh’s and ahh’s that day! James ordered heavier gauge strings that will work better for some of Jeff’s tunings, and the final setup tweaks have been made after putting on the new strings. Also, the label is in showing that Jeff has Waimea #001! So, yes, it’s time for Jeff’s guitar to go home with him now.
The last of the guitar photos will be taken Wednesday morning, so more detailed shots of the guitar will be posted on the main Russell Guitars site very soon!
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