Dolphin I

The result of my first collaboration with a graphic designer, Mr.Fujio. Oval shaped sound hole and slotted head. Shapely form is accentuated with spalted maple.

Top
Spruce
Side & Back
Rosewood
Neck
Mahogany
Spanish style through-neck construction with a very thin heel at the joint.
Fret Board
Ebony
Bridge
Jacaranda
Head Plate
Spalted Maple
Tuners
Gotoh SUGITA KENJI Original
Decorations
Spalted Maple
Other features
Beta-titanium truss rod. It is lighter and springier than the titanium truss rod I used before. It specially works on the weight balance of the neck.
SUGITA KENJI original tuners (made by Gotoh) *The free wheel tuner in this picture is optional.
  • Please feel free to inquire about the kind of woods used for the top/side/back.
  • Front view

    thumbnail: Front view
  • Rosetta and cutaway

    thumbnail: Rosetta & cutaway
  • Neck joint

    thumbnail: Neck joint
  • Head

    thumbnail: Head
Dolphin I: Front view
Dolphin I: Rosetta & cutaway
Dolphin I: Neck joint
Dolphin I: Head
List of sizes on various models.
Type  I  II SJ II DL
Scale 25-3/8" 25-3/8" 25-11/16"
Body Size 15-3/4" 15-3/4" 16"