David Churchill with his own built Guitar
All guitars are hand built by me (David Churchill), in a small workshop in Ballarat, Australia, using only aged timbers and specializing in cedar tops with Indian rosewood back and sides.
I built this guitar for myself in 2011 for ‘show and tell’ in the workshop and for guitar shows and festivals . Very similar to the one I built for Colin Hay two years ago.
Sunburst face in full gloss , made of Western Red cedar, back and sides of Indian Rosewood with a satin finish. Mahogany neck with ebony fretboard and bridge. 45mm at the nut giving a little more space, 56mm at the 14th. Gotoh gold heads with amber buttons.
Fitted with a K&K pure mini pick up with offboard preamp, no hum
Exceptional acoustic guitar sound. Fat bottom end, warm tones, crystal clear. Rang like a bell from day one.
There are some scratches but overall in excellent condition for a used guitar.
Priced at AU $3750.00 in case. Freight and insurance not included.
I will be more than happy to answer any questions regarding this guitar.
I would also be happy to scan other photos to you on request.
Jeff Lang picking up his new dreadnought all mahogany guitar from the workshop
Kim Churchill – Shields – Live in Quebec at Theatre Petit Champlain on Oct 15 2011
Colin Hay Playing for RollingStone with his churchill guitar – Norwegian Wood
I have had this guitar for some time now. It has been used as my main demo model at festivals and shows as well as in the workshop, so I have become quite attached to it. However, it is now time for me to make a new guitar for this purpose and to offer the current one for sale.
Item specifics.
A drop shoulder dreadnought built from western red cedar from Vancouver Island for the soundboard. Indian Rosewood back and sides, ebony fretboard and bridge, Schaller M6 machine heads with ebony buttons.
The guitar is fitted with a K&K pure mini pickup with offboard preamp.
The neck is slightly wider ..45mm at the nut and 57mm at the 14th fret.
The guitar has warm tones, fat bottom end, and is easy to play.
As with demo model, there are a few scratches on the top and back as well as on the scratch plate, but overall in nearly new condition.
Normal price ex workshop $4,950
This guitar ex workshop is $,4400 in case.Freight and insurance not included.
Pick up from me is welcome.
This guitar has now been sold..thanks for your enquiries
