Marcus Wolf

Last weekend I drove to western NY to visit my guitar builder friend Jim Holler of Trinity Guitars. I’m upgrading my classical guitar to his innovative new design called the WEDGE Classical. Jim built my Bent Top Classical #70 in 2006 and it’s still amazing today. I would never sell that guitar and I’m only changing instruments to take advantage of his new ergonomic design. It allows the right shoulder to be in a more natural position and and player doesn’t have to reach over the guitar so much. ” A few pics are below. The guitar will be ready in in the next two months! Looking forward. Thanks Jim!

In Jim’s own words…

The bass bouts of the wedge guitar narrow to a thinner depth than those of a standard classical guitar, providing better ergonomics for the right arm. The Wedge design integrates the patented bent top feature and the player response second sound hole .
To maintain the ideal internal air volume, the treble bouts are wider than normal. In addition to improving shoulder and arm comfort, this design presents the strings and fretboard at a reduced angle, allowing the right hand to maintain a more neutral position.
The Wedge design also creates more string clearance while maintaining conventional string spacing. Fretboard visibility is improved, as is left-hand attack, thanks to a more neutral starting position. By  reducing the physical stresses of lengthy playing sessions, the Wedge should enhance relaxation, reduce discomfort, and allow the player to focus better on his or her playing.