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Case Included	Acoustic Hardshell Case
Warranty	Solstice guitars are warrantied against any defect in craftsmanship or materials for 10 years. This warranty includes general maintenance and one complete setup within the first two years of your ownership. Your guitar comes with instructions and a guide for proper care. More details on our FAQ page.

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$2,500.00 – $8,500.00
Customize Your Ecliptic

This refundable deposit reserves your spot on our build schedule. We’ll hold it until your quote is approved.
I will contact you within two business days and we’ll finalize your specs and details. Please leave notes on the checkout page to help me prep your official quote with ideas on woods, inlay, nut width, neck profile, or anything else.” -Ryan, head luthier
Base Price: $5,800
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SKU: ECLIPTIC-DEPOSIT Categories: GUITARS IN-PROCESS, S O L S T I C E Tags: Acoustic Guitars by S O L S T I C E, ecliptic
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Ecliptic Deposit Info
Our schedule fills fast. Reserve your custom Ecliptic.

This refundable deposit reserves your build slot until we finalize your quote. You can accept or decline the official quote. Some woods and extensive custom options may require an additional deposit amount to start the build.

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Specs & Options
All Ecliptic models feature our compound parabolic bracing and A-frame support system. Braces, bridge and neck are set with hot hide glue. Guitar comes with a hardshell case. More details below.

Base Price: $5,800
STANDARD SPECS:
Scale Length: 25.25"
Lower Bout: 15"
Body Depth: 4"
Upper Bout: 11.125"
Body Length: 18.6"
Neck Reinforcement: 2-way truss rod w/ hardwood laminates or carbon fiber rods
Nut & Saddle: bone
Inlay: 12th fret emblem, offset swoosh fret markers, pearl side dots
Top Wood: Adirondack spruce, Sitka, Cedar
Back & Sides: Indian Rosewood, Ovangkol, Mahogany
Neck: Honduran mahogany
Body Finish: high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Tuners: Gotoh 510 Delta
Case: Guardian Premium hardshell

OPTIONS & UPGRADES:
B&S Upgrades: flame maple, wenge, zircote, Brazilian rosewood, black limba, bubinga, others available
Top Upgrades: Euopean/alpine spruce (moon spruce,) torrified sitka spruce, Oregon Cypress, sinker redwood, others
Inlay Upgrades: many inlay options and possibilities. We'll guide the design process.
Nut & Saddle: upgrade to Fossilized Walrus Ivory
Bridge: ebony or Brazilian rosewood
Pickup Option: K&K Trinity System, dual source with preamp
Nut Width: 1-11/16" or 1-3/4"
Neck Wood: rosewood/wenge laminate upgrade
Fingerboard: ebony or rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 14" (subtle compound to 16")
Frets: Jescar EVO Gold or 18% nickel silver
Neck Finish: satin nitro or hand buffed TruOil varnish
Neck Shape: Modern Slim-ish or Vintage V-ish
Tuners Upgrades: Gotoh DeVinci, nickel, black, upgrade to gold, others available

Please inquire for pricing on upgrades & options
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Swipe to see the progress on one of my latest acoustic builds. This guitar is coming together nicely… stay tuned👀 #inprocess #ecliptic
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Views from the office. Just got done with a photo shoot on this one. Already #sold but will post more pics and video soon.

🎸Handcrafted guitars
📍Flagstaff, AZ

www.solsticeguitars.com

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Another Ecliptic ready to go🌞 I know these look similar in photos, but what makes them so special is how every build has its own unique features and feel.

If you’re in the market for a custom acoustic build like this one… I’m taking orders on my site! Link in bio for details.

#solsticeguitars #gallery #ecliptic
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Happy summer solstice!🌞

Today is the longest day of the year, the start of a new season. This is an overdue hello, and preparation for what`s coming next.

(1) This weekend we`ll be launching the Love-It or Leave-It custom order program, a risk-free option if you`re curious about a custom build.

(2) We have a new version of the Transit model coming out in a few weeks. With this new version will also come a new name! The Tellurion.

(3) Lastly, I`ve begun a collaboration with Lindsey Guitar Works. We`ve started a special run of three Meridian models, all being made with Solstice specs & features. We`ll have more info & pre-orders available for you next month.

#solsticeguitars #flagstaff #guitarmaking #guitarbuildersofinstagram #guitargeek #guitarobsession #luthiers #guitarbuildersofinstagram #luthiery #guitarsdaily #acousticguitar #guitarbuilding #guitarbuilders #guitarbuild #luthierlife #acousticguitarplayer #guitarsforsale #acousticguitarist #customguitars #customguitar #customguitarbuild #guitarshopping #guitarstagram #guitarsetup #instaguitars #ecliptic
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📸 I remember how this piece of cedar smelled when I sanded the top plate. Warm and rich with a dark sweetness.

Do you prefer spruce or cedar soundboards? You`ll hear that cedar is best for fingerstyle players, but it really depends on how you build with it, the body shape, bracing, etc. Not to mention you, the player.

I love making guitars for specific players, tweaking the internal bracing and preparing the wood to get a certain result.

Save 10% on a custom build like this one with our Love It or Leave It ordering program. Link in bio for details.

#solsticeguitars #acousticguitarist #guitarmaking #guitarbuildersofinstagram #guitargeek #acousticguitarplaying #luthiers #guitarbuildersofinstagram #ecliptic #acousticguitars #guitarart #guitarbuilding #guitarbuilders #guitarbuild #acousticguitarplayer #luthierguitars #guitarsforsale #guitarforsale #customguitars #customguitar #customguitarbuild #guitarshopping #guitarstagram #guitarsetup #guitarporn #instaguitars
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Nothing like the classic shine of nitrocellulose lacquer... the real stuff, no polyurethane here folks. 🙃 Here`s a look at the latest acoustic creation!
I`m accepting a limited number of orders for the remaining 2022 schedule.

🎸Handcrafted guitars
📍Flagstaff, AZ

#solsticeguitars #flagstaff #guitarmaking #guitarbuildersofinstagram #guitargeek #acousticguitarist #luthiers #guitarbuildersofinstagram #luthiery #guitarsdaily #guitarart #guitarbuilding #guitarbuilders #guitarbuild #luthierlife #luthierguitars #guitarsforsale #guitarforsale #customguitars #customguitar #customguitarbuild #guitarshopping #guitarstagram #acousticguitars #instaguitars #ecliptic
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I love the look of the curly koa binding on this early Ecliptic model.
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I’ll show you more views of the new heel shape soon. It’s incredibly comfortable. #tryingnewthings
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#solstice #solsticeguitars #arizona #arizonaluthier #guitar #guitarshop #custom #luthier #acoustic #acousticguitar #customshop #customguitar #customized #inlay #highend #guitarbuildersofinstagram #guitarbuilder #customluthier #guitarsdaily #handmadeinamerica #guitargeek #guitarart #highendguitars #ecliptic #inprocess
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I’m looking forward to seeing this in 3-4 weeks when it comes back from finish.
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Here’s another cool thing we do with Solstice acoustic bracing.

The last feature I showed was structural. But this here is ideally for the #TONE !

I call these lower face braces “compound parabolic tone bars.” The theory here is that the curvature creates some directional loading of the top in line with the string tension and bridge pull. Subtle spring action. It also changes the resonate surface area of the top where most of the sound production happens.
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This one is almost out of finish. Next stop is assembly and setup. Then where to after that? Your hands?
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Here’s an important part of Solstice acoustic bracing. This interwoven A-frame structure tucks and ties into the X-brace. It integrates with the neck block and extends to either side of the sound hole.

Some guitars deform in this area over time. You’ve maybe seen guitars with compression fractures along the fingerboard extension, neck angle issues, or warping around the sound hole. This is due to inadequate support against the forces of string tension.

This bracing system prevents that. It helps the guitar maintain proper neck angle and geometry over time.
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$Here’s an important part of Solstice acoustic bracing. This interwoven A-frame structure tucks and ties into the X-brace. It integrates with the neck block and extends to either side of the sound hole. Some guitars deform in this area over time. You’ve maybe seen guitars with compression fractures along the fingerboard extension, neck angle issues, or warping around the sound hole. This is due to inadequate support against the forces of string tension. This bracing system prevents that. It helps the guitar maintain proper neck angle and geometry over time. • #solstice #solsticeguitars #bracing #arizonaluthier #guitar #guitarshop #custom #luthier #acoustic #acousticguitar #braces #customshop #customguitar #customized #inlay #highend #guitarbuildersofinstagram #guitarbuilder #customluthier #guitarsdaily #handmadeinamerica #guitargeek #guitarart #highendguitars #ecliptic #inprocess$

These are my old headstock designs. I’ve re-styled everything for the new line of Solstice acoustics. #evolution
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It’s #rosette time again…
Another #Ecliptic model coming along.
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Getting some ribs bent up and in the mold. Slow but sure, or way behind schedule.
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Here’s a new bridge plate style I’ve been messing with. It’s cross grain top wood (in this case that’s sinker redwood) with a Port Orford cedar cap. This POC is almost as hard as maple. The final plate is about 120% the thickness of a typical maple plate, but about 85% the mass. I’m expecting a little added stability without sacrificing anything else. That’s the idea.
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Build Time
The current estimated build time for a Solstice acoustic is 6-9 months.
Case
All acoustic models come with a plush hard case.
FAQs
What happens after I make a deposit?
We will contact you within ONE business day for a consultation and to finalize your details. After a couple emails we will send you the official quote. If you approve we’ll get started on your guitar. If you decline we’ll refund your deposit.
What is included in the quote?
The quote will show all the specs and details for your build, with pricing for any upgrades.
How long does the process take?
The quoting process can take a few days or longer if we are proofing inlay designs and other custom options. Acoustic builds take 6-9 months to finish once started.
How will I get my new guitar?
When your build is finished we’ll email you the invoice for your final payment and then ship it directly to you. Shipping is always FREE anywhere in the mainland USA.
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$4,900.00
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Categories: GUITARS IN-PROCESS, S O L S T I C E Tags: ecliptic, in-process, S O L S T I C E • Acoustic Guitars
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The Ecliptic model is a refined design from years of planning and experimentation. The unique bracing and body shape create an ideal fingerstyle guitar with plenty of punch for moderate picking. For more information about the Ecliptic design, click here.

THIS GUITAR ~ Serial no. 2186
Ovangkol back & sides with a Sitka spruce top. This Ecliptic is the first prototype designed with the new CarveAway cutaway feature and a full 24-fret fingerboard.
Specs
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Nut & Saddle: bone
Top Wood: Spruce
Back & Sides: Ovangkol
Neck: Honduran mahogany
Bridge: ebony
Fingerboard: ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 14"

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Scale Length: 25.25"
Lower Bout: 15"
Depth: 4"
Upper Bout: 11.125"
Body Length: 18.6"
Neck Reinforcement: 2-way truss rod w/ carbon fiber rods
Neck Finish: satin nitro
Body Finish: high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer

Tuners: Gotoh 510 Delta
Case: Guardian Premium Plush Hardshell
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