The SJ
Full-size guitar with powerful and versatile sound
Full-size with versatile voice
The SJ
This is my interpretation of a full-bodied guitar, slightly smaller than Dreadnought, with a lower bout width of 400 mm. Despite its size, it remains very comfortable to hold due to the careful design of the body shape. With a strong, resonant, yet well-defined bass, it is perfect for drop-down and alternate tunings, while also excelling in standard tuning!
With its deep, cathedral-like voice it can be tailored to any player’s needs, from lush overtones for delicate fingerstyle to a more fundamental character for powerful chord playing — the SJ delivers. Available in both 14 fret and 12 fret configurations and can be made with a Florentine cutaway.
SJ dimensions
Upper bout
287 mm / 11.3″
Waist
236.5 mm / 9.3″
Lower bout
400 mm / 15.75″
Body length
505 mm / 19.9″
Depth at neck
96 mm / 3.8″
Depth at end
116 mm / 4.6″
Overal length 14-fret
1044 mm / 41.1″
Neck join
14th or 12th fret
Scale legth
645 mm / 25.4″ or 635 mm / 25″
I had the good fortune to get to know Juuso Tornberg’s instruments through a friend. And now, less than a year later, I’m holding my own in my hands. What a guitar. What a sound. What clarity and richness of tone. What a beauty. What a pleasure to play.
Beautifully crafted guitars, very well balanced across the board, with a remarkable sustain and thick trebles. Perfect for fingerstyle with plenty enough headroom for strumming! A wonderful, handmade guitars with an inspirational voice!
Aside from the guitar’s wonderful looks, it also sounds so enchanting. With the skill and artistry he devotes to guitar making, and the consideration he puts into the details, Juuso Tornberg is a worthy contender for building your dream steel stringed guitar.