ELEVATED FINGERBOARD

The elevated fingerboard is a very popular and useful option. Its primary purpose is to allow easier access to the upper frets. Although it takes a little time to adjust to the novel setup, most players have a very difficult time playing with a traditional fingerboard after they have played with an elevated fingerboard. The geometry of the strings and saddle remain the same (i.e. the neck angle does not change) so this configuration does not have an adverse effect on the overall tone of the instrument. I am able to maintain the same string/saddle geometry by sloping the upper bout of the guitar instead of increasing the angle of the neck. The elevation is approximately 11mm at the highest point and slopes to approximately 3mm. This configuration also includes a two-way truss rod.