Dear MIMF--especially Al,
A few years ago, I found out about Muriel Anderson and had a bit of a crush.
Then, I met her in person and found out she could be my mom...but was still very impressed with her spirit, musicality, and heart.
I'd promised to build her a guitar.
She asked for a flamenca blanca or a harp guitar--so I chose the flamenca blanca!
I have the wood to build the guitar, and the mentorship of Randall Angella.
The only things is that I'm torn between using my modified Kif Wood bolt-on joint (which has structural advantages, easier to build, more friendly to the player) or a traditional spanish heel? Also, if it's a bolt on, I'm thinking of an elevated fretboard since it'd be super easy to do (and improve upper bout access).
Do you think it'd negatively affect the sound?
If this was a classical guitar or steel string, I'd have no problems.
My understanding of the elevated fretboard is that there is an increase in sustain and power due to the angle of pull (thanks to Al's harp guitar thread).
However, is that a bad thing on a blanca?
I'd love to hear your thoughts before I build the jigs.
-Matt