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Old 12-07-2020, 02:57 AM
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Default Furch Stonebridge body type dilemma

Welcome again,

This time I’m looking for your knowledge of the Furch/Stonebridge body types and names.

Furch uses quite obvious and easy to decipher naming method, where letter refer to body shape and type. D stands for dread. G for Grand Auditorium. Added c means a cutaway.

My observation is that this scheme is followed by Stonebridge.

Yet, I’m looking at a guitar which says GS 23 sr. It’s a Stonebridge.

What does the “s” stand for?

Grand symphony?

Or, is it simply indication of Stonebridge? And a typical g body shape?

What say you?
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Old 12-07-2020, 04:54 AM
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G body shape is Grand Auditorium. Maybe the GS is the Grand Symphony so I assume it's a tad bit larger.
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Old 12-07-2020, 08:48 AM
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The last two will typically denote top and back woods. SR will be Sitka and Indian Rosewood.
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Old 12-07-2020, 08:49 AM
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The only shape variation I’m aware of is the deep body option on the OM. Otherwise, you’ll be rock solid on dimensions.

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Old 12-07-2020, 10:03 AM
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I should have been more precise.
I know the wood combo code. Sr. Spruce rosewood.

The thing I’m not sure about is the s next to G.
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https://furchguitars.com/us/tvary-tela-a-rozmery/gsc/

Perhaps follows the same convention as the GSc?
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https://furchguitars.com/us/tvary-tela-a-rozmery/gsc/

Perhaps follows the same convention as the GSc?
This may be this...
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