Traditional Carbon Fiber

[Kray Van Kirk]

In terms of construction, that's how Thomas builds the Leviora guitars - he cuts top, back, and sides as individual pieces and then joins them, so he has no mold other than the one used to pour the neck/headstock (I think). So his construction approach is 'traditional' in that basic sense at least, though no braces, of course.

[LukeW]

Originally Posted by Kray Van Kirk

In terms of construction, that's how Thomas builds the Leviora guitars - he cuts top, back, and sides as individual pieces and then joins them, so he has no mold other than the one used to pour the neck/headstock (I think). So his construction approach is 'traditional' in that basic sense at least, though no braces, of course.

We'll I guess that means I didn't have an original idea [emoji6]

Luke;

No, you did not. However you had a logical thought, one that has been pursued and exceeded. Most of the new CF instruments have freed themselves from traditional build and arrived with some rather sophisticated sound and ergonomic engineering. It's a new world.

[Earl49]

.... in much the same way that aircraft went from fabric stretched over wood frames, to stressed-skin aluminum, and now to titanium and carbon fiber. The guitar world is evolving too, not constrained by the limitations of working with wood.

Good info about the Leviora guitars, Kray. I'd still love to see one sometime. Book some shows in Boise, and stay with us.

[MattV]

I think McPherson also does bracing on their CF guitars in a way where there are no brace joints.