Steven Toon - 2024 No. 119 Doubletop
Steven Toon - 2024 No. 119 Doubletop
Overview
Overview
Raised with a passion for intricate wooden flying scale model aircraft and playing the guitar, Steven Toon seemed destined for a career that blended these interests. Initially training as a cabinet maker, Steven further honed his skills at the London College of Furniture, where he specialized in Early Fretted Instrument construction. In the late 1970s, after college, he dabbled as a live sound technician before transitioning to the furniture industry, where he advanced to a manufacturing consultant. Despite his professional path, Steven’s passion for crafting classical guitars flourished as a personal hobby. This hobby eventually evolved into a full-time profession in the early 2000s, focusing on constructing steel string and jazz guitars, alongside meticulously handcrafted classical guitars, inspired by a repair project of a Hauser guitar. Today, Steven is renowned for his almost exclusive focus on classical guitars, expertly blending traditional craftsmanship with innovative designs. His work now includes the traditional spruce classical guitars influenced by Hauser II, and cedar front guitars inspired by Friedrich. Recently, Steven has delved into creating double top guitars, a concept pioneered by Matthias Dammann and Gernot Wagner, using Nomex to enhance both volume and sustain while retaining the warm tones of traditional guitars. His creations are a testament to his lifelong dedication to the fusion of woodworking skills and his love for music, characterized by a modern, simplistic elegance.
The 2024 Steven’s double top model guitar is a very natural sounding instrument that highlights extraordinary craftsmanship and attention to tonal qualities. The guitar manages to produce an impressive projection with effortless playability. This guitar shines in delivering both power and clarity. The trebles possess a bright, direct tone that could belong to a traditionally braced model, and harmonize seamlessly with the crisp, clear basses. This blend of features makes the guitar more than just an instrument; it’s a formidable tool for any guitarist striving for excellence in both strength and projection.
| Luthier: | Steven Toon |
| Construction year: | 2024 |
| Construction type: | Double-Top |
| Top: | Cedar |
| Back and sides: | Indian rosewood |
| Finish: | French polish |
| Air body frequency: | G |
| Scale: | 650 mm |
| Nut: | 52 mm |
| Weight: | 1420 grams |
| Tuners: | Pagos |
| Strings: | Knobloch - EDC 34 |
| Condition: | New |
| Case: | Hiscox Pro II |
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