The top of the Olive Branch is Red Spruce which helps to make the guitar at once powerful and warm. The back, sides, pickguard, and neck are highly figured Koa; fingerboard, head veneers, and other bits are Pernambuco. 16 1/2" lower bout, 2 3/4" thick at the end block, 2 1/2" thick at the neck block, and, believe it or not, it weighs in at a mere 3 1/2 pounds!

The string height can be adjusted by the player with a simple hidden screw that elevates the neck, adjusting the action without the need to retune.

The tailpiece is anodized aluminum, and also is adjustable for height.

A small red olive is inlaid in the back (in case you get hungry).

The tuning pegs are 16:1 ratio planetary gears with specially designed Pernambuco knobs.

Many thanks to David Slagle of Manhattan Island for his lovely photography.

If you want to hear Olive Branch for yourself, click here.