January 19, 2017 - Thank you for your interest in SoloEtte. I am currently moving the shop to a new location. During this time, I will be responding to email; however, I will not be building or shipping any guitars. I am also not taking in any repairs at this time. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. If you would like to inquire about ordering a Maple or Padauk Classic, then please email me at . Thank you for your patience, and have a wonderful holiday season.
SoloEtte
guitars travel all over the surface of the planet, and beyond, and
experience various extremes of humidity and temperature.
The engineering of the SoloEtte allows us to build an instrument that we
can guarantee, and you can depend on, all over the world.
A practical solution to a classical problem.
The SoloEtte is a solid-construction, disassembling frame-design, travel, practice, & performance guitar. It plugs directly into stereo headphones or standard amplification equipment. The frame comes apart and fits into a small carrying case. The features of silent practice and portability, combined with the amplification capabilities provide a bright new innovative concept for the serious musician.
The Classical model is dedicated to the details and authenticity required of the practicing classical guitarist. There are exactly 19 frets, no side dot markers, with the scale length of 647.7mm, the nut width is 52mm (2.05"), and the string spacing at the saddle is 57mm (2.25"). The action comes set to the proper classical string height, and can be adjusted. There is nothing small or hybrid about the neck. It is the full standard classical guitar neck. The assembled frame accommodates the full size Torres classic guitar shape in your lap and balances beautifully. The medium size frame piece, which supports your right arm, is the edge outline of your guitar and you can rest the weight of your arm on it so your fingertips will hover over the strings right where you would expect. The smaller frame piece in the upper left bout tilts back and affects the depth of the guitar. This is a great feature that pushes the guitar forward a bit so it will lie in the proper plane, and not lay back on your chest or point at the ceiling. You do not need to use a guitar strap and the head does not swing down toward the floor every time you let go of the neck, like the other travel guitars. Because the gears are at the other end, this guitar is 5 inches shorter. This reorientation of the gears creates balance and offers superior tuning access, as described below.
The pickup is of our own design. It consists of a hollow tube with electronics and baffles inside. This tube forms the saddle. The strings vibrate the air inside the tube which gives it a rounder sweeter sound than piezo style pickups. It is stereo for the headphone usage and can go out to a guitar amp or sound system in mono or stereo. The pickup and the electronics cavity have been shielded for playing in public places heavy with electronic devices. You can plug your computer speakers into the guitar (the adapter jack provided) will allow low level, personal amplification that will bring the guitar up enough to play with another acoustic guitar.
Body wood is Maple or Padauk, one piece, no glue joints. Padauk is from Andaman Islands (India) or Africa. It is a rich cinnamon red-brown wood that is very stable. Also available in Hard Rock Maple (Acer Saccharum) "Canadian Maple". Maple sounds the same as the Padauk models.
The frame is solid 1/4" aluminum rod covered w/ black polyethylene tubing.
- Full classical scale length, neck width and string spacing.
- Standard 2" nut width.
- Assembled frame simulates a standard classical guitar.
- Headphones plug directly into the guitar for stereo sound (not included).
- Guitar plugs directly into sound system or other amplifiers.
- Price includes internal amplifier for headphones, deluxe soft case, and pickup.
Closeup view of Peg Box/Pickup
Closeup view of Head
Announcement from Rossco Wright, inventor and president of SoloEtte.
Thank you for visiting my website. I am grateful for your interest in my SoloEtte Travel Guitars and my Wright Electric Guitars. I have been inventing, building, and repairing guitars for over forty years. I am proud of my work and all of the fine handmade guitars I have added to the homes of players all over the world.
This year, I have decided to scale back on my production. I have discontinued the Little Thumper Bass, the SongBird Hybrid, and the steel string SoloEtte models (Jazz, DragonFly, and Rhody). I am looking forward to focusing on my Wright Electric models. I will continue to build the Maple and Padauk Classic. The current build time for a Classic in either wood is 6-8 weeks.
