Originally Posted by Acousticado (Post 7410180)

That’s a nice looking guitar. Like the color. What are the sizing specs?

Originally Posted by Emile640 (Post 7410246)

Love the teal color. Reminds me a lot of the Rainsong 25th anniversary that was a similar color.

Originally Posted by mountainmaster (Post 7410333)

Light enough for nylon strings? :wild:

Originally Posted by KevinH (Post 7410378)

Looks really nice Simon!

Originally Posted by OnTheFidele (Post 7410437)

The unique soundhole design is really growing on me. Great work.

Originally Posted by new2guitar_eh (Post 7410897)

Loving the combination of vintage style and new materials....this looks fantastic!

Originally Posted by Acousticado (Post 7410923)

Thanks for the specs, Simon. What’s the overall length and weight of this version? Do you have photos of the back, and a better close-up of the headstock, front and back?

Originally Posted by Simon@Caulfield (Post 7410168)

Hi Guys!

Over the last few weeks I asked my email subscribers to vote on the spec of guitar they would like; and I built it!

As many of you know, I started on this journey over 3 years ago. In that time, there have been many challenges and hurdles; but I finally have the guitar I was dreaming off.

As with my previous prototypes; this was moulded in a single piece in my completely unique process. This means the perfect ratio of carbon to resin; and a lighter more refined soundboard. This instrument shows of a number of other significant improvements I have made including an improved bridge design; new materials, new finishes, Inlays, Neck binding.... just to name a few! The design may seem relatively unchanged but it's a very different beast!

I still regard this as a prototype, but I hope to make a small batch in the next few weeks.

Let me know your thoughts! A massive thank you to everyone whos followed along or got involved over the last three years! Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter if you want to see updates first; or have your say in my next builds.


Spec of this guitar:
Colour: Teal Blue
Pickup: LR Baggs Anthem (mic/piezo)
Locking Tuners, With Tulip Style Buttons
Mother Of Pearl style binding
Mother of Pearl Style Inlays
White Soundhole Pinstripes
Stainless Steel Frets
Pinned Bridge


Videos to follow! Please excuse any dust or smudges on the guitar; I took these photos in an excited rush right after stringing it up and giving it a play! :P

Originally Posted by Acousticado (Post 7411103)

Thanks again, Simon. I really like the headstock design as well. Great looking guitar. I’m looking forward to hearing sound clips and more discussion about the Atlas. Perhaps too early for you to say, but I’m curious at what price point this guitar will be offered. I’m sure I’m not alone.

Originally Posted by dgaemc2 (Post 7411671)

That's a great looking guitar for sure!! Well done!

Originally Posted by SpruceTop (Post 7411081)

Simon, That's a beautiful guitar and I'm getting GAS!

Originally Posted by Simon@Caulfield (Post 7410644)

Thanks so much! It's quite similar specs to a very traditional parlour guitar, but with the comfort bevels, I was able to increase the body depth a little without impacting comfort. As standard the specs are as follows, but I am considering offering quit a bit of customisation:
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Scale Length: 630mm (24.8")
Nut Width: 44mm (1.75")
Fretboard Radius: 350mm (14")
Body Depth (at tail): 110mm (4.3)
Lower Bout:335 (13.2")

Overall it's a very compact guitar; and I've really focused on comfort and the things I wanted in a guitar but couldn't find.

If you'd like to know anything else; just let me know. :)



I have never seen those before; just had a look and they are beautiful!

The colour really changes a lot. In direct sunlight it really "pops" and can look more green than blue! I'm thrilled with how it came out; and I'm glad my subscribers voted for it because i was going to leave it black carbon! :P



Definitely something I want to explore. My thinnest top is around 0.8mm in areas; and I think i could make for a brillant Nylon instrument. It is however a very different challenge and something that's going to take some time.



Thanks so much :)



Thanks! I really wanted something unique and instantly recognisable, but also simple and elegant. I have been walking a very fine line, and the sound holes have evolved very slightly both for sound and aesthetic. I'm happy with where I've landed! It might not appeal to traditionalists; but then they probably aren't going for a carbon guitar anyway :P