This is one of my “desert vibes” instruments, inspired by the color palette of the eastern Oregon high desert. The top is Juniper from eastern Oregon, and the fretboard is some local Elm, provided by Chris at the Dee Mill. The back and sides are Myrtle from the Oregon coast from woodfromthewest.com. The neck is some curly Port Orford Cedar, salvaged from my neighbor’s garage. It has a crisp and spicy tone, like the smell of juniper in the wood stove.
