Tris is another friend who is kind enough to demonstrate for me. He has chosen a very difficult composition to play which of course does demonstrate just what is possible. The quick response on a guitar like this is probably most suited to those fast passages than other guitar might be.

Using video to show features of a guitar is interesting, I've always found it useful to examine reflections in a glossy soundboard, as any stress and distortion shows so clearly, it's one of the reasons why I dislike a matt finish.

A simple instrument, long scale, identical in principal to John Smith’s but using less restricted timbers and a full gloss finish. Laminated Mahogany neck, with Rosewood lines and red borders to match the bindings. Gotoh Tuners, Pearl diamond inlays, 45mm neck. The Alexander is becoming a classic design, and this combination of timbers is probably the "classic" acoustic guitar, it has the headroom and volume for forceful, strong playing but also responsive and clear for more delicate moments.