Salz PS Orchestra #15 Swiss Moon Spruce
Brand new handmade acoustic guitar made in Prague, Czech republic. This one includes some innovative bulding techniques like falcate braced top (credit to Trevor Gore) structured sides (credit to Jeremy Clark of 52 instrument co.), active back plate and bolt on - bolt off neck (which allows the instrument to be completely diassembled within 2 minutes).  This is one of two first PS models. Size-wise close to the 00 (a little bigger than a classical guitar). Due to its size it’s very comfortable to play.This guitar has two cosmetic defects in the purfling (see images), hence the lower price. I couldn't...
TONEWOOD SPECS
Soundboard: Swiss Moon SpruceBody Wood: Indian Rosewood
Neck Wood: Modern C
Fretboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
AVAILABLE BY REQUEST ONLY
This guitar build is currently available by Build Request only. Click on "Initiate Request" button below to reach out directly to the Luthier and start a conversation about a guitar build. There is no obligation involved with direct communication with a Builder and no referral fees for the Buyer.
This guitar has two cosmetic defects in the purfling (see images), hence the lower price. I couldn't sell it for 5k+ knowing that I don't fully stand behind the workmanship on this guitar. That said, the defects are purely cosmetic and don't affect the playability, tone, or structural integrity.
Build Specifications
| MODEL | PS |
| YEAR BUILT | 2023 |
| SOUNDBOARD WOOD | Swiss Moon Spruce |
| BACK & SIDE WOOD | Indian Rosewood |
| BODY SHAPE | Salz PS (a little bigger than classical) |
| BODY DEPTH | 105mm - 4.13" |
| SCALE LENGTH | 650mm - 25.5" |
| FRETBOARD WOOD | Swiss Moon Spruce |
| BRIDGE WOOD | Indian Rosewood |
| NUT & SADDLE | Bone |
| NUT WIDTH | 45mm - 1.77" |
| STRING SPACING | 59mm - 2.32" |
| FRET WIRES | EVO gold |
| HEADSTOCK | Slotted - Void |
| INLAY NOTES | N/A |
| TUNING MACHINES | Schaller M6 with ebony buttons |
| NECK INFO | Modern C |
| TRUSS ROD | Double action |
| BINDING | Ebony |
| BRACING | Falcate pattern (Trevor Gore's design) |
| ROSETTE | Crescent moon style, made of recycled math book paper, coffee grounds and bound with brass |
| BRIDGE PINS | Ebony |
| 12TH FRET ACTION | N/A |
| RADIUS DATA | 14" |
| BUILD FINISH | Natural satin hardwax-oil over epoxy base |
| AMPLIFIED? | No |
| AMP TYPE | None |
| STRINGS | Elixir 12-53 Phosphor bronze nanoweb |
| CASE INFO | SKB - classical |
| WORKSHOP CITY | Prague |
| ORIGIN COUNTRY | Czech Republic |
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