NK Forster Model E – A small acoustic guitar with a big, warm sound

Here’s the thing — most small-bodied guitars are comfortable, sure, but the sound? Disappointing in the bottom end. And most guitars with a big, full voice? They can be hard on the shoulders, awkward to hold for long sessions.

The Model E is based on my Model D body shape but slightly smaller – this O size guitar is a great option if you’d like the powerful sound of a smaller bodied guitar but the warmth of a Dread. This is combined with a 25.4″ scale to introduce a little more tension into the smaller body which can cope with dropped tunings beautifully.

As ever working with clients has produced many variations of the Model E. The E-SS-SK – a Model E body shape, with a cedar SS soundboard, and the simplified, stripped-down Session King styling. A  “top of the range” Model E-SS cutaway in European spruce and flame jarrah with a stunning dyed maple burl rosette and a stunning torrefied European spruce and Indian rosewood Model E-SS – a perfect DADGAD guitar when comfort is a non negotiable.