Specifications:

        Timbers:    

      Scale Length:
      648 mm

        Sound board:
        Cedar

      Neck width at the nut:
      52 mm

        Back and sides:
        South American rosewood (Arched back)

      Body length:
      490mm

        Neck:
        Brazilian Mahogany

      Body width:
      upper bout 282 mm
      waist      240 mm
      lower bout 368mm

        Fingerboard:
        African Ebony

      Body depth:
      100 mm

        Bracing:
        Fan Braced
        (Balsa/Carbon fibre)

      Body depth:
      increasing from 88 mm to 100 mm

        Bridge:
        Amazon Rosewood

      Overall length:
      1000 mm

        Bracing:
        Radial, Carbon fibre/ Balsa composite
.

        Finish:
        Laquer

Jeff Kemp discovered his love and interest in the study and construction of musical instruments in the early 1980's while pursuing a career in mechanical engineering. Although self taught Jeff has earned great respect from not only players but also from other luthiers since he took up full time instrument making in 1985. He is also the author of a popular Australian wood properties and selection book.

Jeff's guitars reflect his commitment to produce a more powerful contemporaray design that is sympathetic to traditional ideals in tone and responsiveness. He has utilised Finite Element Analysis, Spectrum Analysis and traditional guitar making skills to produce his guitars.

As well as the guitar pictured Jeff also makes lattice braced instrument's similar to the Smallman design. His Guitars of both designs have been highly praised by musicians such as John Williams and Paco Pena.