What luthiers would you recommend for a nylon string crossover custom build?

[iim7V7IM7]

always love your rosettes Ken...

[Chas Freeborn]

Kenny Hill. He's been building a crossover for decades and has refined it to a very reasonably priced lovely instrument.
http://www.hillguitar.com/website/ca...ce_series.html

[TimL]

Ken, your work always impresses me. That is a nice looking crossover.

Stringman here are a couple others to consider also.

Steve Grimes Hapa Nylon. Wish I still hadn't sold mine and would buy another in a heartbeat if one came on the market. My favorite neck and a fun guitar to play. mine had a K&K in it.

Roger Borys B-520. I only bring this one up because there are a couple on EBay right now for sale by the same person. Take your pick. It is probably a guitar you will only buy used. Roger was D'Aquistos apprentice and his B-520 is based on the Jazz nylon d'Aquisto made. Similar to a Buscarino Cabaret at 1/2 the price. Borys is well known in jazz circles for making great gigging guitars.

Good luck in your search
Tim

[Steve Kinnaird]

+1, or 2 or 3 by now Ken. Beautiful work!

Steve

[TuckerRE]

Originally Posted by Steve Kinnaird

+1, or 2 or 3 by now Ken. Beautiful work!

Steve

Speaking of Steve Kinnaird...he and Ryan built me a remarkable guitar (http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...=417676&page=4) and they worked on what wanted which wasn't JUST a crossover but an ELECTRIC crossover. Find someone who will work with you on EXACTLY what you're looking for.

And promise me if you listen to my YouTube link you will do so through headphones!! Sounds like crap on a laptop's speakers!!

[stringman5]

Originally Posted by Ken Franklin

Here are some shop photos of one of my crossovers.

IMG_2579 by KenFranklinGuitar, on Flickr

IMG_2577 by KenFranklinGuitar, on Flickr

IMG_2575 by KenFranklinGuitar, on Flickr

Wow, very nice!

[stringman5]

Originally Posted by guitarchie

my memory caught the following buildthread:
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...light=waanders
and i have to say that Febo is one of the best builders I know.

best wishes

Oh yes, I remember this one. Beautiful work!

[nikie]

My recomendation:

I really love the crossover model that Michi Matsuda builds. He's doing most of the things that you can imagine and a bid more, All hand build with every detail you can dream and with an unique sound too.
Amazing!!

You can have look at the Steve Earle hands here
http://store.acousticguitar.com/products/august-2011

Or to this new build from Michi
http://www.dolphin-gt.co.jp/stock/9099/

[Dubinvero]

If you want a custom crossover, I recommend Dake Traphagen. I had Dake build me a custom nylon crossover with a Spruce double top and Brazilian back and sides. It sounds and plays great.

I was so impressed with my nylon crossover, I later had Dake build me a custom "000" steel string Spruce double top with Brazilian back and sides. This is also an outstanding guitar with great tone, volume and playability.

[stringman5]

wow, so many great choices to consider! Thanks everyone!