This is the perfect instrument to end summer with and get ready for autumn. It sounds, looks, feels and smells green and vibrant to me, in the best possible way. Fine grain Port Orford Cedar top and striped Myrtle back and sides, both from the Oregon coast. The Pistachio fretboard and headplate match the color palette and come from California orchards. All of these are from Kevin over at woodfromthewest.com. The neck is Alder and Walnut from the Carpenter Ant stash in Portland. It feels great to make an instrument from local woods with a loud, bright sound. This one really sings.

“Hi Aaron and Nicole,
I’ve had 924 for a week now and it’s great! Such a crisp and woody sound. Gorgeous to look at too. It inspired me to learn Caravan - halfway there!

Thanks for everything,
- C.H.”

Chris plays part of “Caravan” on his new Beansprout!