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Sage

of profound wisdom

The Sage represents my interpretation of a simple, traditional design. Most noticeable is the front arm bevel, borrowed from my acoustic guitar building. This brings a hint of modern styling and, greatly improved comfort for extended playing sessions. The Sage features a 25.5″ scale, carbon fibre reinforced neck and my Ergo three bolt neck joint for better higher register access. Essentially a simple and fun guitar, the Sage is also available as a vaulted (V), f-holed semi hollow body.

There are very few moments in someone’s life when it it dawns on them that they’re in love;

truly, madly, deeply.

Steve Bird

Semi pro guitarist, London

The Sage features a 25.5″ scale neck with, dual carbon fibre reinforcing bars, two way truss rod and my Ergo three bolt neck joint for better higher register access. Essentially a simple and fun guitar, the Sage is also available as a vaulted (V), f-holed semi hollow body.

As with my other models, the Sage is available with a variety of options to suit most players. For those that favour a modern look and feel, the Schaller Hannes composite fixed bridge offers supreme comfort for the picking hand. For those that prefer a more traditional ‘T’ look and configuration, the Gotoh/Wilkinson WT3 bridge offers vintage style brass saddles but with the added ability of intonating each string accurately. The standard Sage comprises a three piece laminate or one piece, flat headstock neck. If a tremolo is specified then an angled headstock will usually be specified. As with all my guitars, carbon fibre is incorporated in the neck design alng with a headstock adjustable two way truss rod. A choice of pickup configurations can be specified along with a leaf or toggle switch. The Sage V features a hollow body (centre section solid) with f hole for a slightly mellower mid range focused sound.

Construction

The Sage can be built around a solid body or as the Sage V model, semi hollow or vaulted with f-hole. Both styles include a rear rib comfort contour.

Comfort

As well as a rear rib carve, the Sage also features a heavy front arm chamfer. This greatly improves playing comfort and offers a striking modern appearance.

Necks

The Ergo, filleted, three bolt neck joint developed for the Evo is executed on the Sage in a similar way. Again allowing effortless access to the upper register.

Technical Specification

Materials

 

Body Alder, ash, mahogany and others
TopNone, various exotic timber options
NeckMaple, various options
FingerboardEbony, rosewood, maple, Rocklite
FretwireMedium jumbo nickel silver
BridgeSchaller Hannes, other options
TunersGotoh MGT locking
NutTusq or bone
PickupsVarious options
ControlsVolume, tone, 3 or 5 way leaf switch
WiringVarious options

Dimensions

 

Scale length648mm (25 1/2")
Nut width43mm (1 11/16")
Fretwire22 nickel silver
Body length411mm (16 11/64")
Body width318mm (12 1/2")
Body depth45mm (1 3/4")
Total length959mm (37 3/4")

Price

 

Price from£2195.00

Availability

Most of the guitars are made to customer order. At times a limited number may be available from stock. Click here to see what’s available now:

If you would like to know more about this model and available options, or wish to discuss a build then please use the enquiry form:

Technical Specification

Materials

 

Body Alder, ash, mahogany and others
TopNone, various exotic timber options
NeckMaple, various options
FingerboardEbony, rosewood, maple, Rocklite
FretwireMedium jumbo nickel silver
BridgeSchaller Hannes, other options
TunersGotoh MGT locking
NutTusq or bone
PickupsVarious options
ControlsVolume, tone, 3 or 5 way leaf switch
WiringVarious options

Dimensions

 

Scale length648mm (25 1/2")
Nut width43mm (1 11/16")
Fretwire22 nickel silver
Body length411mm (16 11/64")
Body width318mm (12 1/2")
Body depth45mm (1 3/4")
Total length959mm (37 3/4")

Price

 

Price from£2195.00

Availability

 

Most of the guitars are made to customer order. At times a limited number may be available from stock. Click here to see what’s available now:

If you would like to know more about this model and available options, or wish to discuss a build then please use the enquiry form:

Numerous material options are available, however, the trading of all rosewood species is currently controlled internationally by the relevant CITES treaty appendices. In the UK this means that instruments containing rosewood can only be traded within the EU. Therefore, rosewood is an available option on instruments destined for EU member countries only. Rocklite Sundari is a man-made and sustainable Indian Rosewood substitute.

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