Beyond the Usual Acoustic Guitar

Christopher Cozad

A FEW WORDS ABOUT ME

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I want to hear a sumptuous acoustic guitar tone, one that floods the senses, inspires new music and makes the instrument difficult to put down.

I want to hold an amazingly comfortable guitar that responds to my every touch and supplies anything that is requested of it.

I want a guitar that is as beautiful and interesting to look upon as it is wonderful to play; something beyond the usual.

That is the kind of instrument I build.

Cozad Guitars Body Shells

ARTICLE: Body Flexion - Neck Block Shift and Soundboard Shear

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The reinforcement of the body shell or frame of the acoustic guitar to eliminate flexion, achieved by unifying the neck and tail blocks. Guitars featuring center soundholes require tying the blocks to the waist, whereas offset soundholes permit a direct coupling of the blocks, neck to tail.

D-Tube by DragonPlate

ARTICLE: D-Tube by Dragonplate - Truss Rod Alternative

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The process of making the guitar neck more stable, significantly increasing its bending and torsional stiffness, achieved by replacing a metal truss rod with the carbon fiber D-Tube neck beam by DragonPlate.

TurboTail by TurboGuitars

ARTICLE: The TurboTail

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The act of freeing the soundboard from its traditional role as primary mitigator of collapse. Instead of relying on heavy bracing to prevent forward bridge rotation, the TurboTail from TurboGuitars counters such rotation by securing the bridge to the tail block.

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Turbo Guitar
The TurboTail

A cost-effective product designed to counter the rotational effect on the bridge due to the pull of the strings. As an educational tool, the TurboTail offers insight into long-held beliefs regarding the soundboard's role in resisting string tension.

Swayback Horse
The Fretboard Hump

Is there really a raised hump in my fretboard directly above the point where the neck joins the body, or is it an optical illusion?

And what does it have do with a swayback horse?

Neck Block Shift
Neck Block Shift

Permitting the body to flex subjects the soundboard to unwarranted stress. Neck blocks shouldn't shift and soundboards shouldn't shear. I believe this occurs as a result of an intrinsic design flaw.

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I determined from the beginning that, by design, no two (2) Cozad guitars will ever be identical. Similar, upon request? Perhaps. But you are ensured a one-of-a-kind experience that resonates with your soul. Each guitar is meticulously hand-crafted with love, inspiration and the utmost care, using the finest materials and techniques.

A Cozad guitar is not just another stringed instrument; it is a work of art that is capable of interpreting your own musical story. As a result, it takes as long as it takes.

Prices vary based on materials and complexity, and are discussed up front on an individual basis. Each guitar is worthy of the investment for its craftsmanship, sound quality and individuality.

Absolutely, and that warranty is transferrable. You pay for shipping and insurance. Your investment is protected.

A Cozad guitar is only available to select clientele via this website.

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christopher cozad
Guitar Maker

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