Cittern by Gary Nava, Luthier

[manysons]

What I wouldn't do... AWESOME INSTRUMENT!

[1313woodson]

Gary: Beautiful instrument! Question--what brand of water-born lacquer do you use? (I've been using Mohawk pre-cat, with alot of success) Also, I've been commissioned to build a cittern---and advice?

Thanks! Woodson

[NavaGuitars]

@1313woodson

Glad you like it: StewMac lacquer. If I built another cittern, I'd go for a floating bridge.

Cheers Gary

[NavaGuitars]

I dont see why not; the fingerboard width is always a matter of personal choice and a deeper body should give a mellower tone.

Glad you like it.

Cheer Gary

[DarrenForbes]

I always wondered if this same idea could be successfully applied to an Irish Bouzouki to have a deeper body and wider fretboard. Very cool