April 3, 2010
As I wind up guitars 904 and 905, it’s time to start thinking about the next one. I don’t have any specific commissions on the horizon, so now might be the right time to build one on spec. I have lots of wood on hand to use for the next guitar.
In back and side sets, I have Peruvian walnut, ziricote, East Indian rosewood, and ovangkol. I have a Sitka spruce top set, and several Engelmann spruce tops. There may be a limitation in size for some of these sets, so if I go dreadnought, it may force my choice.
![090712englemantops.jpg](http://www.stephengodbe.com/wp-content/gallery/misc-guitar/090712englemantops.jpg)
These Engelmann tops are small and only appropriate for parlors.
![090911ovankol.jpg](http://www.stephengodbe.com/wp-content/gallery/misc-guitar/090911ovankol.jpg)
The ovangkol was originally for Guitar 903, but I may change direction with 903, or not do it at all.
![090911peruvianwalnut.jpg](http://www.stephengodbe.com/wp-content/gallery/misc-guitar/090911peruvianwalnut.jpg)
The Peruvian walnut is simple, plain, and may be used for 903.
![090915ziricote.jpg](http://www.stephengodbe.com/wp-content/gallery/misc-guitar/090915ziricote.jpg)
This ziricote is kind of exciting, and I’m leaning toward this as I haven’t worked with ziricote before.
![090911rosewood.jpg](http://www.stephengodbe.com/wp-content/gallery/misc-guitar/090911rosewood.jpg)
I’ve been sitting on this East Indian rosewood for some time, very traditional but very nice.
I guess I need to get down to storage and measure these out before making a plan.