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AVE CANORA
The construction of the Ave Canora classical guitar is based on the 1976 Miguel Rodriguez Jr. classical. Differences from the
Rodriguez include the shape of the Ave Canora body and headstock and other aesthetic design elements. A Sound port on the upper
shoulder can be added if desired.
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DEEP LAKE
The Russell Deep Lake steel string guitar is a jumbo fingerstyle model with a 16" lower bout.
It has deep, rich bass along with sparkling trebles. This guitar delivers!
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JF-15 (Jazz Fingerstyle)
The Russell JF-15 steel string guitar is rich and balanced in tone. It is a small jumbo, jazz fingerstyle
model with a 15" lower bout. This size is ideal for comfort and ease of playability, plus there are added
amplification features with the JF-15.
A Russell JF-15 made of Ziricote sides and back was displayed at the
2007 Healdsburg Guitar Festival.
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LITTLE MEADOW
Details and Photos
The Little Meadow is a smaller sized fingerstyle guitar with a 14" lower bout. It is
balanced in tone and very clear - excellent for traditional and contemporary folk guitarists and songwriters. It joins
the neck at the 14th fret, though a "Little Meadow 12 Fret" is also available for those
desiring the unique qualities of a 12 fret guitar.
A cutaway and a sound port on the upper shoulder can be added. A dual pickup system is available
for this model.
A flamed Koa Russell Little Meadow was displayed at the
2007 Healdsburg Guitar Festival.
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NOUVEAU NYLON
Details and Photos
The Nouveau Nylon was introduced in 2007. It is a hybrid nylon string guitar designed for jazz and fingerstyle as well as classical
playing. This Russell model has the warmth and richness of a classical guitar combined with the ease of playability of a fine jazz guitar.
The fingerboard is slightly radiused for comfortable fingering and chording. The Nouveau Nylon, while having excellent acoustic
tone and voice, absolutely shines amplified on stage. Standard features are: the neck joins the body at the 14th fret, the neck profile is
narrower and faster playing than a traditional classical guitar, cutaway, and dual pickup system.
The first two Nouveau Nylons, one made of Brazilian Rosewood and the other made of Indian Rosewood, were displayed at the
2007 Healdsburg Guitar Festival.
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RUSSELL CUSTOM ELECTRIC GUITARS
Details and Photos: "Red Molly" Custom Tele
Russell custom electric guitars are based on many standard models. James builds both solid body and
semi hollow body electrics.
The "Red Molly" was custom made for guitarist/singer/songwriter and guitar instructor Marvin Allen.
It was displayed at the
2007 Healdsburg Guitar Festival.
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RUSSELL ARCHTOPS
Russell archtops are painstakingly designed, carved, and crafted with the customary "voice, feel, beauty"
standards of Russell Guitars. They are 15" in the lower bout, enabling comfort and ease for the player. All
archtops have a dual pickup system.
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VERTICAL ELECTRIC BASS
The new Russell Vertical Electric Bass is in process NOW. This is a
beautifully designed, ergonomic vertical electric bass that is being
added to the regular Russell model lineup. The first two are being
made with fanned fretboards.
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SCHOENBERG GUITARS
Photos of Schoenbergs made by James on Flickr.com
Schoenberg guitars are inspired by the best of the pre-war Martins and built by several luthiers
for Eric Schoenberg. James Russell is one of these luthiers. Schoenberg Guitars are sold through
Eric Schoenberg, via his Schoenberg Guitars shop in Tiburon, California, or online via the
Schoenberg Guitars site. Currently, three Schoenberg guitars
built by James Russell are available.
Two Schoenberg guitars built by James, an "OM" and a "000," were displayed at the
2007 Healdsburg Guitar Festival.
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