사진 을 클릭 하 면 Blackwell Homepage 로 이동 합니다 . I build only concert level Classical and Flamenco Guitars with the goal of inspiring the most dedicated of artists . Aiming for excellence in all aspects of the instrument , the central goal is to create guitars that draw creativity from the musician and are a pleasure to play . Balance in the sound of a guitar is critical , I strive for an intimate sound with strong projection , tone colours , and a refined interplay between depth and clarity . My guitars are characterized by their responsiveness to varied attacks , contributing a full sound on the initial fundamentals , supported by rich overtones and harmonics . I often hear from players that my guitars are easy to play . This is the result of thoughtful design , sensitivity to plate elasticity , meticulous fret work and careful carving of the neck . A high degree of attention is paid to properly executing every detail on the guitar , seen or unseen . I believe the fit , finish and interrelationship between the smallest to the largest components contribute to the success of the overall instrument . With each guitar , strong lines and the natural beauty of the wood provide the aesthetic . only the highest quality woods and materials are employed in building these instruments . I am fortunate to have the finest red cedar in the world growing right here where I live . All the cedar I use for tops is from wind - fallen trees , or those that are standing dead . Cedar has an incredible resistance to decay ; the wood in these trees can stay intact in the forest for over one hundred years . Using this wood not only saves cutting down old growth trees , but has the added benefit of extremely long seasoning . All woods spend years in the shop before use . The finish used for my instruments is French polish . I believe it to be the best finish for Classical and Flamenco guitars . It is agreed by most makers of fine instruments , that the acoustic properties of French polish are superior to that of any other finish , providing the necessary protection with beautiful depth and clarity . It is a skill well worth the years spent perfecting resulting in the best possible finish for the guitars I build . A Blackwell guitar has a clean , simple , classic aesthetic that is balanced with a rich tone , depth , clarity and power . With these elements in unison , it is my hope that these guitars contribute to the intimate relationship between musician and instrument .