Arguably his most notable model is the Forty-Four. The Forty-Four takes the compact single-cut design of the original Harmony H44 Stratotone and elevates it from mail-order to luthier-grade, all while retaining what made the originals so special. From the reclaimed tonewoods and custom-made hardware to the handwound pickups and striking finish work, the Forty-Four is as captivating tonally as it is visually.

The large C/D neck and Aged Orange Metallic finish (a little bit of that aged Copper look is in there!) give a nod to the originals, while the MOJO Hersheybucker and custom-milled aluminum bridge and brass saddles offer wider tonal variety, more sustain, and precise intonation. The string-through design is a nice touch as well - we definitely feel the added resonance at play.

With many of the original H44 Stratotones relegated to slide guitars due to the bridge design and neck angle, the Island Forty-Four becomes an obvious choice for players wanting the style without the playability restrictions. These guitars are highly capable of covering some serious tonal ground!