Welcome to the network, Wilson! -- R

Welcome Wilson. You have a wonderful place to live and make guitars. I love it there when the fall comes and most of the crowd leaves.

Which Martinez do you copy?

Wow, I'm glad that little guitar is still being made! It's the one that got me started on this whole 19th century guitar thing as well. I heard a concert on the original while studying in Cordoba, Spain in 1986 and got the chance to examine and draw it.

Have you tried it with a maple back and sides? It has an awesome bright bell like tone which seems to ring forever. So much sound for such a little instrument.

Post some photos if you get a chance, I'd love to see.