I love the wood grain on this. Every time I look at it, I see new colors, patterns and curl. I am so grateful to get to work with an Oregon tree like this, provided by our friend Kevin at woodfromthewest.com. I used simple Myrtle binding to wrap it up, which gives it that muted, natural, wabi-sabi look. The Pistachio fretboard/headplate/bridge is from California orchards and the fir neck is salvaged from a stair tread.

“Beansprout 651 arrived across the pond today and it was love at first when I opened the case. It is just the perfect combination of form and function. Plays like a dream and is so easy and comfortable in the hand. Visually it wonderfully embodies the Beansprout folk art aesthetic. Craftsmanship is outstanding. Normally I am quite an objective person but this connects to my soul! Have a happy holidays and best wishes for your continuing success in the future.
-S.S.”