A World of Options

If you can dream it, we can build it!

Here are our custom options available on each Lakestone build.

Fan Fret (FF)

The guitar in this picture is called a "fan fret" acoustic guitar.

The increased scale length on the low E string creates greater tension which gives an incredibly strong and definite bass tone. This is perfect for playing in alternative tunings that require a lower bass notes. Each string has its own scale length which allows for very accurate intonation.

Scale length on this option is from 680mm to 635mm (the high E string has the shortest scale length). This has many benefits including beautiful harmonics; rich, clear and defined trebles and it is surprisingly easy to bend up to other notes.

Players who have tried this guitar find that there is little or no adaptation needed to their individual playing styles since the neck proves to be very ergonomic. The slimmer thickness of the neck and low action helps to give a very comfortable and faster play. However, it is optional for us to craft thicker and wider necks if requested. Also, all of our necks have been designed to create amazing sustain!

Necks

We offer 2 neck sizes (different widths) on all models:

Original - 43mm at nut and 54mm at 14th fret
Wide - 45mm and 57mm at 14th fret

All our necks are controlled with a double action truss rod with 2 carbon fibre reinforcements either side. They are a classic C profile in shape, constructed with a 5 piece solid wood laminate. This allows for us to make slimmer necks without loosing structural integrity or stability. This also results in necks which are less affected by environmental fluctuations. Our necks are bolt-ons, which gives exceptional ability for ease of maintenance and re-frets. We use a 'tong under the fretboard' joint which also eliminates the ‘14th fret hump’ issue.

Tone Woods

We offer a variety of tone woods and are at hand to help pick the best combination for the desired tonal sound of the finished guitar. Some popular combinations are:

Back and Sides

Ziricote
African Mahogany
Blackwood
Walnut
Lacewood / London Plane
(Rosewood available subject to CITES Licensing)

Tops

Red Western Cedar
Sinker Redwood 'Riverwood'
Sitka Spruce
Englemann Spruce
Adirondak Spruce

River Wood

Stunning reclaimed Sinker Redwood.

This name comes from the fact that the Sinker Redwood Spruce top has been recovered from the depths of a river which had sat there for many years. The top is seasoned and torrified which gives an awesome sound and uniquely responsive tone. Click on the images above to see this wood and finish close-up!

Examples of our River Wood Guitars

JM-FF-B-C

SL-FF-B

SL-FF-B-C

Inlays

Beautiful bespoke fretboards.

Talk to us about your dream inlay, we can make it happen! Check out the SL below, affectionately known as the ‘Dragon Guitar’.

Lakestone SL FF C with Sound Port, front and back Bevel and Inlay

Bevel (B)

Our Bevel arm rest has become a popular feature on Lakestone guitars, creating a comfort contour with a very ergonomical playing experience and position.

We will work with each customer to make a recommendation for the best combination of bindings, taking into account contrasts with chosen tone woods and any resulting tones. Lacewood, mahogany and figured maple are our most common choice of binding woods.

Sound Port (SP)

Lakestone now also provide a Sound Port option on your custom guitars!

This unique port helps the player get a more amplified acoustic sound in the playing position, as it throws sound waves towards the player.

Cutaway (C)

Cutaways give excellent upper fret access, and we can offer a cutaway on all the guitar models we make, except for ziricote.

This is because ziricote can fatigue under a double bend, which is required for a cutaway, and leave a structurally compromised body.

Pickups

We fit our guitars with L R Baggs Anthem pickups.

Their combination of under bridge piezo and tru-mic technology blend to create the prefect acoustic guitar tone. The layout feature of this pickup is also un-obtrusive to the natural contouring of our guitars, negating the need for extra holes in the body.

L R Baggs Officially Authorised!

Lakestone Guitars are proud to announce that we official dealers and luthiers for L R Baggs pickups!

Phone us today for a price for both supply and fitting of the amazing L R Baggs pickup options, especially their Anthem Mic/Pickup Acoustic System, pictured below.