Ritchie’s music is now very firmly rooted in the mediaeval era, using lutes, crumhorns, psalteries etc and he needs modern versions of many of these to be able to present a professional show.

The 12 string is made from Lacewood, with Tulipwood bindings. The soundhole motif is in response to the “Ghost of a Rose“ album, and provided Roger with many happy hours of intricate carving. Original lutes have incredibly thin soundboards, so to keep everything strong and practical on a steel strung 12 string guitar, this “rosette” is built separately and attached by tiny screws.