Model "E"
The Model "E" is a brass bodied single cone resonator. This guitar is built by skilled luthiers in one of the workshops used by major resonator suppliers, and has its own unique serial number. It has a high quality bell brass body, steel strings, hardwood neck, biscuit, and bridge. It is first class guitar with great sound and durability!
FEATURES
Straughan Model "E" Single cone resonator
Bell Brass Body
Antiqued finish
12 Frets to the body
Steel strings with 80/20 Brass over wrap on strings three through six
String sizes are (.013", .017", .026", .034", .045" and .056")
Hardwood neck (Eastern Mahogany), biscuit (Rosewood), and Saddle (Maple)
Adjustable truss rod
Bone nut (1.9")
Neck sanded smooth
Stiffener (neck stick) runs through the body to provide stiffness and stability
Wood supports under body stiffener(inside of body) to improve tone and help maintain tuning
Spun aluminum cone (9.5")
Indian Rosewood fingerboard
Fret ends tapered and polished smooth
Free soft guitar case
Strap button at tail piece
Open bronze self lubricating tuners
Weight is approximately 8 lbs
Scale length is 25.6"
Overall length is 40.0 (not including strap button)
Upper bout width is 10.5"
Waist width is 9.4"
Lower bout width is 14.5"
Body height is 3.25" (not including cover plate and hand guard)