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Classical Guitar Workshop Gallery

A look inside the handwork behind each custom classical guitar, from soundboard bracing and rosette construction to binding, neck carving, and French polish.

Hand-carved fan bracing for a custom classical guitar soundboard

Top Bracing

Hand-shaped fan bracing voiced for responsiveness and balance.

Traditional rosette work on a handcrafted classical guitar

Rosette Work

Traditional rosette construction and fine detail work.

Side bending for a handmade classical guitar body

Side Bending

Sides bent carefully to preserve stiffness and figure.

Hand carving the neck of a custom classical guitar

Neck Carving

Neck shaping refined by hand for comfort and precision.

Binding and purfling detail on a classical guitar

Binding & Purfling

Traditional appointments fitted and scraped by hand.

French polish finish work on a handcrafted classical guitar

French Polish

Thin finish work for resonance, depth, and clarity.

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JAMES FIELDS GUITARS

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (530) 720-7081

Chico, California USA

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