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Built on the same core.
Tuned for different response.
Produced in consistent, small-batch runs of two.
If your preferred configuration isn’t available, reach out and we’ll add it to the upcoming build queue.
Each instrument ships professionally set up, and ready to play.
No material listed here is intended to “add tone”
Each option exists to maintain mechanical balance within a defined geometric system.
If a material choice would require post-build correction, it is not used.

(Ash / Walnut / Chechen)
Tuned for players who want the instrument to give back a little.
Notes develop naturally, vibrato feels wide, and dynamics are forgiving without feeling soft.
Scale Length
Default: 25.75”
Optional: 27.00”
Materials
Walnut Top
Northern Ash Body
Figured Chechen Fretboard
Feel
Rounded Attack
Natural bloom
Relaxed rebound

(Mahogany / Burl / Ebony)
Tuned for players who want warmth and sustain without sacrificing clarity.
Notes start cleanly, open up and sustain naturally, maintaining clarity under dynamic playing
Scale Length
Default: 26.375”
Materials
Poplar burl Top
Mahogany Body
Ebony Fretboard
Feel
Firm but Elastic
Thick Fundamentals
Clear note edges

(Ash / Ebony)
Tuned for players who want speed, clarity, and control.
Notes speak instantly, string separation is pronounced, and the guitar responds directly to your technique.
Scale Length
Default: 27.00”
Optional: 25.75”
Materials
Ash Top
Roasted Ash Body
Ebony Fretboard
Feel
Fast Attack
Tight Rebound
High Definition
27.00" - 25.75"
Additional Upcharge
Available on Bloom and Edge Models
Optimizes string tension across the neck to preserve the model's intended dynamic response.
3 Piece Maple
Included
Increases stiffness providing a slightly tighter feel.
Available upon model review
Contact to add to build queue
3-Piece Maple+Sapele
Bolt-on Construction
Carbon Fibre Reinforcements
Asymmetrical Profile
Foundation Series Headstock
Stainless Steel Jescar 47095 Frets
Bone Nut
Hipshot Fixed Bridge
Hipshot Open-Gear Locking Tuners
FlexStrong Truss Rod
Hardwax Oil + Ceramic Coating
Stock Pickups (16k Bridge, 12K Neck)
3 Way Toggle
Volume
Tone
A modern evolution of the flat Fender-style reverse headstock.
Compact and retainer-free.
Graduated break angles allow the nut to participate more uniformly in the system.
As string tension rises, angles relax, creating a smooth, balanced feel from treble to bass while improving overall playability.
The angles and downforce have been precisely calculated around a fixed-tension system.
The nut acts as a stable bearing surface, optimizing string break and contact for consistent response and controlled energy transfer.
Body System
Walnut top over Northern Ash introduces moderate surface damping over a stable core.
This combination slightly slows energy return without reducing structural integrity.
Fretboard
Figured Chechen adds controlled compliance at the string interface, reducing initial transient sharpness compared to ebony.
Mechanical Behavior
Energy disperses more gradually through the system, producing a softer onset and smoother note development without loss of control.
Feel
More forgiving under the hands, with a relaxed attack and progressive response.
Typical Weight
~7–7.5 lbs
Body System
Poplar burl over Mahogany increases overall damping while maintaining a strong fundamental.
The system stores energy efficiently and releases it evenly.
Fretboard
Ebony increases surface stiffness, tightening attack and preventing excessive low-mid spread from the mahogany core.
Mechanical Behavior
Notes initiate cleanly, sustain evenly, and remain controlled throughout their decay.
Feel
Firm but elastic — stable under load, responsive to dynamics.
Typical Weight
~6.5–7 lbs
Body System
Ash over Roasted Ash creates a highly stiff structure with fast energy return and minimal damping.
Fretboard
Ebony reinforces surface rigidity, maximizing transient speed and note separation.
Mechanical Behavior
Energy is reflected quickly through the system with minimal loss, emphasizing immediacy and precision.
Feel
Tight, direct, and highly responsive — exposes technique clearly.
Typical Weight
~6.5–7 lbs
Choose Bloom
for a musical, forgiving, and expressive feel.
Choose Stasis
for warmth with control and definition.
Choose Edge
for precision, speed, and clarity.
Foundation Series instruments are predefined systems built for consistent, predictable performance.
Customization is limited to options that refine feel without altering the platform’s mechanical behavior.
Next Steps
Confirm the desired Response Profile (Bloom, Stasis, or Edge)
Select Scale Length
Choose Neck Material if deviating from default
Select Electronics if deviating from default
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