Monkeypod, pioneered in guitar building by our master luthier Jeffrey Yong, brings a distinctive tonal character and visual identity to the series. Monkeypod possesses a naturally warm and resonant voice, characterized by a strong fundamental, rounded low end, and a clear, articulate upper register. Its open grain contributes to an expressive, full-bodied character, while its natural tonal complexity adds depth and dimension to the instrument’s overall voice.

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Monkeypod has previously only been found in highly-crafted, handmade instruments, boutique guitars built in very limited numbers and at a premium.

With the Core Series, what was once available primarily through one-of-a-kind boutique instruments can now be experienced in an instrument designed to be within reach of a much larger community of musicians.

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Alongside it is Tibetan Spruce, a rare high-altitude spruce known for its remarkable growth environment and distinctive acoustic properties. Sourced from high elevations, its slow growth produces a unique character that makes it particularly compelling to us as a soundboard material. Tibetan Spruce provides a clear, dynamic foundation, with a responsive attack and the headroom to translate subtle changes in touch and playing intensity while Monkeypod adds warmth, resonance, and depth, giving the instrument a fuller and more rounded character.