Return of the Model 1 Sicilian

I called my first guitar my Model 1. Hardly imaginative but very logical.

A couple of years later, a very slightly modified shape became my Model 1 Sicilian (the first went to Sicily), and in this form I built it for many years.

Since around 2000 I have been building Martin Simpson, New World, Steinbeck and Anniversary models.  But I have recently re-fretted some Sicilians and been reminded what excellent guitars they were.  So I have built a new version, to the original shape and dimensions but with my later soundboard and construction developments.  It is now in my catalogue as a regular model.

The backs and sides are best old Indian rosewood, bought 30 years ago and air-dried on my shelves ever since. The soundboard is 5 year old German spruce, and the neck is 20 year old Brazilian mahogany.

The first of the new Sicilians, shown left, has a non standard Wengé neck, available as an option.

Specifications

For more information email stefan@sobellguitars.com
or telephone  +44 (0) 1434 673567