The CB "Herringbone" in Mahogany

Mahogany has gotten something of a "bad rap" over the years because some manufacturers have used it for their "cheaper" instruments. While run-of-the-mill Mahogany may be a bit less expensive than Rosewoods or more exotic woods, fine Honduras Mahogany is becoming ever-harder to obtain in the fine grades Chris requires. CB Guitars uses only the finest Mahogany available, and each set is hand-picked for tonal potential and beauty.

Many players (including Doc Watson, Norman Blake, and Chris Bozung) prefer Mahogany over Indian Rosewood because of its great clarity of tone and cutting ability for lead guitar playing. In fact, the guitar pictured on this page is Chris' personal Herringbone, and it is the guitar he reaches for when he needs a "Blue Grass Cannon" that really stands out in a band setting!

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Features (as shown):

See Price List and Options Page for additional options.

Top: Sitka spruce, tap-tuned with hand-scalloped braces.

Top Binding: Grained ivoroid with "Herringbone" purfling.

Back & Sides: Highest-grade mahogany with "Checkerboard" back strip.

Back Binding: Multiple grained ivoroid.

Neck: Mahogany with diamond volute, "Rose" inlay on heel cap.

Peghead: Bound with black overlay & Chris' trademark "Rose" inlay of contrasting woods.

Tuning Machines: Nickel-plated Gotoh "Kluson Deluxe" style.

Fretboard: Ebony with Chris' trademark "Rose" inlay.

Bridge: Ebony with Chris' trademark "Rose" inlay.

 

CB Guitars Price List

 

Many options are available - call or e-mail for details & price quote

All CB Instruments include a quality hard-shell case and are backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

 

 

    Options   

CB instruments are all truly custom-made instruments, made to order for the individual and completely hand-built one at a time by Chris Bozung. As such, your CB Instrument can be made to suit your desires. Please click the links below to see some of our more popular options.

Peghead Shape Options Peghead Inlay Options Fingerboard Inlay Options
Bridge Options Wood Options Finish Options

 

 

Last modified: February 10, 2020

 

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