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Originally Posted by Itzkinguitars
Very cool! Is the original shape based on a specific guitar from 1864 like La suprema or the Courtnall plantilla? I assume the 1888 plantilla you choose is SE-114? Either way a very exciting project; my smaller model is built on the plantilla of Torres FE-04 (la leona) and this has me contemplating a steel string version as well!
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Brian, the "Estuary" 00 model is based on Torres FE19 from 1864. Nick hasn't yet built a steel string in the 1888 shape (which is indeed SE-114), but the plantilla is easily transferable. I can't overstate how successful the Estuary model is, the one Nick is letting me borrow whilst he builds this one is just stunning. Even the body depth is less than 4 inches in the lower bout, but the sound is so powerful and satisfying. I've played so many 00-shaped guitars that are a bit tinny or boxy, but this one just sounds faaaat.
