Waterloo WL-14
The WL-14 is the flagship model of the Waterloo guitar line and the inspiration that started it all. Keeping true to the design and style of the era, the WL-14 is available in "ladder" bracing (L) as well as "X" bracing (X). The ladder bracing option provides woody and open tone, with midrange honk that's perfect for fingerstyle blues. The "X" braced version retains tighter focus and balance across the tonal range.
There are two different neck profiles available for the WL-14, with the standard being a sizable, vintage-inspired neck with a prominent "V" shape. For those who prefer more moderately sized necks, an alternate lower-profile option is available by request. All WL-14 models include an adjustable truss rod for convenient setup adjustment and flexibility. Hardshell TKL case included.
All Waterloo models are handmade in Austin, Texas.
| Body Width: | 14 3/4" |
| Body Length: | 19 1/4" |
| Body Depth: | 4 1/4" |
| Scale Length: | 24 7/8" |
| Nut Width: | 1 3/4" |
| Saddle Spacing: | 2 3/8" |
| Recommended Strings: | D'Addario EJ16 (.012"-.053") |
. Specs .
| Top: | Solid spruce |
| Back/Sides: | Solid mahogany |
| Color: | Vintage-style Sunburst or Jet Black |
| Binding: | Ivoroid bound top and soundhole |
| Bridge Pins: | Ebony |
| Tuners: | Golden Age Restoration |
| Bracing: | Choice of ladder (L) or x-bracing (X) |
| Pickguard: | Tigerstripe celluloid |
| Body Finish: | Semi-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer |
| Neck: | Solid mahogany |
| Fingerboard: | Indian rosewood |
| Bridge: | Ebony with 2 3/8" spacing |
| Nut: | 1 3/4" ebony nut |
| Saddle: | Bone drop-in |
| Neck Support: | Adjustable truss rod |
| Fingerboard Inlays: | 6mm acrylic dots |
| Neck Profile: | Prominent "V" shape |
| Logo: | Stenciled Waterloo |
| Scale Length: | 24 7/8" |
| Fret Wire: | Medium 18% nickel-silver |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" |
. Listen .
. in the media .
Acoustic Guitar Magazine Reviews Three New Waterloo Models
Adam Perlmutter of Acoustic Guitar Magazine takes an in-depth look at the WL-14, WL-K, and WL-JK models with video.
Read the Review
Julian Lage Performance and Interview
Virtuoso guitarist Julian Lage performs and discusses his Waterloo WL-14 with Acoustic Guitar magazine. Watch the Video
Guitarist Magazine WL-14 Review
The UK's Guitarist magazine recently released an in-depth video review of the Waterloo WL-14 for its February 2015 issue. Watch the Review
