The C-45 is a brand new model which debuted at Tom Sands' “String Break” show in Harrogate in May 2026. ​

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It's a round soundhole design, which features a burled wood rosette that has been stabilised and dyed red and blue. Instead of the usual arched back found on most archtop guitars, this instrument features a cylindrical-styled back, originally designed by Howe Orme in the 1800s, but used by other contemporary makers.

Specs are as follows:

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Scale Length - 645mm (25.4")
Fret to body join - 14th fret

Nut width - 44mm
Width at 12th fret - 54mm
Fingerboard radius - 12"
Lower bout width - 16"
Body depth - 100-85mm

 

Soundboard - Moon Spruce
Back and Sides - Rosewood

Neck - Brazillian Mahogany

Bracing - X-brace with Tone Bar

Neck Joint - Fully Adjustable Neck Mechanism
Fretboard, Tailpiece and Pickguard - Ebony
Bridge - Ebony
Bindings - Rosewood and Ebano

Tuners - Schertler Open Back
Frets - Jescar 55090
Finish - Sprayed 
Case - Hiscox Pro II GAD

Price - £8500 (plus shipping and import taxes)