by Art | Oct 30, 2024 | backstage, classical, M1, parlor-guitars
The Art Davis Model One (M1) has classical guitar roots. A guitar, built in 1859 by Manuel de Torres was the inspiration that helped establish patterns for the M1. Steel strings, a 14th fret neck joint and my own bracing and construction geometry combine to form a...
by Art | Aug 9, 2023 | backstage, parlor-guitars
The T1 Troubadour is based on the earliest steel string guitars. As a beginning luthier, I was always reading and buying books on guitars. Also, I have always been interested in history. Thus, I love the old instruments and especially the ones that came through the...