The Guitars
Building guitars has also taught me about the players. Different styles demand different responses: a fingerstylist often needs quick attack and sustain; a singer-songwriter benefits from warmth and a forgiving midrange; a flatpicker requires clarity and punch. Listening to players and tailoring instruments to their needs is as important as mastering any tool or technique. its always a thrill to hear a player play a guitar i have made, While aesthetics are extremely important; I make these guitars to be played every day, When someone sits with one of my instruments and plays without fuss, I remember why I do this.
12 Fret Dread Style.
The 12-fret dreadnought is a lovely, boomy, balanced guitar.
It’s slightly shorter scale and bridge position contribute to a warmer fundamental and a touch less bite than a 14-fret dreadnought.
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Soft Shouldered Dread
The Soft Shoulder is a classic for a well-balanced sound — perfect for songwriters and accompaniment. Designed for clarity and comfort, the Soft Shoulder delivers warm mids, clear highs, and a rounded low end that sits beautifully in a mix. Its responsive neck and balanced tone make it ideal for fingerpicking, strummed chords, and vocal support. Whether you’re crafting intimate ballads or building a full arrangement, the Soft Shoulder helps your songwriting shine.
Key qualities:
Even, well-balanced tonal character that complements vocals
Comfortable playability for long writing and rehearsal sessions
Versatile enough for solo performance and ensemble settings
The Soft Shoulder is the instrument that helps you shape that idea into a song people want to hear.
12 Fret OOO Style.
The 12-fret OOO style is a classic. The extra-deep bass response and slightly shorter neck shift the bridge further into the guitar’s belly, producing a beautifully balanced voice: rich low end, lively mids and clear trebles that sit well in a mix or beside a singer. That bridge placement increases top-plate movement where it matters most, giving more warmth and sustain without losing definition or note clarity.
Players who favour fingerstyle, blues or singer-songwriter work will notice:
Fuller, rounder bass that doesn’t swamp the midrange.
Quick, responsive attack from the shorter scale that makes fretting and string bends feel easier.
An even tonal spread across the strings, so melody lines and accompaniment both come through distinctly.
This design is ideal if you want a guitar that feels intimate and immediate, with a natural balance between power and articulation.
OOO Style .
Looking for the best all‑rounder for fingerpicking and balanced strumming? Meet the Reddhill OHM.. Its built to deliver clarity, warmth and responsiveness whether you’re arpeggiating delicate patterns or laying down full-bodied chords.
Who it’s for
Players who alternate between thumb-led fingerstyle and full‑chord strumming within the same song.
Singer-songwriters wanting clarity for single-note accompaniment and body for vocal support.
Players who need a single, reliable guitar for home, studio and small gigs.
14 Fret Dread Style
The 14-fret Dreadnought-style is a boomer. I kept its loud, bold voice but made it easier to play and more versatile.
Purpose-first design: Built to push air and cut through a mix, with strong low end and clear mids so your playing carries.
Classic feel, modern tweaks: Same big-body look and presence, with updated bracing, neck shape, and materials for comfort and better playability.