ISAR 12 FRET

Based on the Rhein model, the little sister Isar was created in an equally long development process - a character instrument that inspires. On the banks of the Isar in the picturesque village of Mittenwald, I took the exam to become a plucked instrument maker. Since then I have always returned to this place which has had a great influence on me. Reason enough to give the river that fascinates me the honor of my own model in my portfolio. 

  • based on the Rhein model: by clever indentation of the template this very elegant Parlor model was created
  • Characteristics: sweet lyrical tone, inspiring, fast response, rich in overtones, parlor charm - but with more bass foundation, and less "boxy sound" than conventional Parlor models
  • 12th fret transition
  • Scale length 650 mm
  • Nut width standard 46 mm 
  • Length body: 498 mm 
  • Width upper bout: 261 mm 
  • Width lower bout: 363 mm 
  • Special woods
  • Cutaway
  • Slotted headstock
  • Custom Inlays
  • Custom Rosette
  • Custom End Graft
  • Arm Bevel
  • Side soundport
  • Framed fingerboard with hidden fret tangs
  • Special top and back binding and purfling
  • Special machine heads (e.g. Scheller)
  • Installation of a pickup system
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    RHEIN 14 FRET

    RHEIN 14 BUND – Cutaway

    RHEIN 12 FRET

    RHEIN 12 FRET – CUTAWAY

    RHEIN BARITONE

    RHEIN BARITONE – CUT

    ISAR 14 FRET

    Details
    • based on the Rhein model: by clever indentation of the template this very elegant Parlor model was created
    • Characteristics: sweet lyrical tone, inspiring, fast response, rich in overtones, parlor charm - but with more bass foundation, and less "boxy sound" than conventional Parlor models
    • 12th fret transition
    • Scale length 650 mm
    • Nut width standard 46 mm 
    • Length body: 498 mm 
    • Width upper bout: 261 mm 
    • Width lower bout: 363 mm 
    Get inspired
    • Special woods
    • Cutaway
    • Slotted headstock
    • Custom Inlays
    • Custom Rosette
    • Custom End Graft
    • Arm Bevel
    • Side soundport
    • Framed fingerboard with hidden fret tangs
    • Special top and back binding and purfling
    • Special machine heads (e.g. Scheller)






      RHEIN 14 FRET

      RHEIN 14 FRET – Cutaway

      RHEIN 12 FRET

      RHEIN 12 FRET – CUTAWAY

      RHEIN BARITONE

      RHEIN BARITONE – CUT

      ISAR 14 FRET

      Thoughts and Ideas

      Binding Work

      I like to combine tradition and modernity. Therefore some of my work steps are are centuries old. For example, one of them would be gluing the binding with a rope. After the routings for the bindings and the purfling are made with the help of a router the glue is applied and a rope is looped [...]

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      Paperwork

      Almost every acoustic guitar has it - the builder's label inside the body. There you have the opportunity to get creative with your logo, serial number and so on. I like to compare it with a label on a wine bottle - really little space to give the customer a brief outline of the whole [...]

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      Rhine Shell Inlay

      It is a special attraction for me to capture my environment in a certain way in my guitars. An important position in this respect takes the option to decorate the guitars with inlays. Since I have been living on the Rhine for a few years now, it was obvious to me to use the shells I find in the river [...]

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      Binding Work

      I prefer to blend modernism with tradition. Thus, some of my steps date back hundreds of years. One such method would be to use a rope to coil the edges. After using a specific router jig to cut the trench for the curving edge [...]

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      Paperwork

      Within the body of almost every acoustic guitar is a note from the maker. You have the opportunity to let some steam off and immortalize yourself there, on a small area. I like to compare it to a wine bottle label since [...]

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      Rhine Shell Inlay

      To me, there is a distinct appeal in being able to accurately express my surroundings through my instruments. The decision to embellish guitars with inlays holds a unique place in this regard. And not with some imported abalone shell [...]

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