Our radius topped dreadnoughts are designed with the player in mind who admires the power of the flat top, but desires a bit more balance in the tone than the traditional design displays. Coming in both round and square shoulder shapes, these instruments excel at balance. Their tone avoids the slightly scooped mid range of the flat tops, making it often cut through the muck of an ensemble with ease.
The traditional models are the culmination of our deep respect and appreciation of the pre-war flat tops that are among the most revered instruments in existence. We combine the age-old techniques of construction with our own take on the classic design to produce an instrument of unparalled power and exquisite tone and playability. These instruments feature 25’ radius bracing mated with a traditionally flat top.
Small does not have to mean less. Our “O” series guitars utilize our radius top construction along with a 12 frets to the body configuration to produce an instrument with ample volume coupled with the warm woody tone that 12 fret short scale guitars naturally display.
Our concert-bodied guitars feature a more modern approach to the Luthier’s craft. Their bracing lends them a lush, modern tone with plenty of sustain, while also providing the exceptional balance that is demanded by the modern finger style player. The elegant aesthetics enhance the overall impression of modernity expressed in these instruments.
Our radius topped dreadnoughts are designed with the player in mind who admires the power of the flat top, but desires a bit more balance in the tone than the traditional design displays. Coming in both round and square shoulder shapes, these instruments excel at balance. Their tone avoids the slightly scooped mid range of the flat tops, making it often cut through the muck of an ensemble with ease.
Our Crossroads models are some of our favorites. We have a great respect for the old blues music coming straight out of the Delta in the early 20th century. These guitars feature the look and sound of the great old instruments favored by the masters of the genre. We have lightened the bracing and further shortened the scale to produce the woody, thumpy tone that makes the great blues music come to life.
Our Jumbo models feature a 16” lower bout width to produce the tone and power of the great old mid jumbo design while incorporating our take on the aesthetics. We utilize an elegant reverse taper peg head and upgraded stingray fingerboard inlays to produce a package that pays homage to the originals but with a bit more graceful presence.
The 12 string guitar has long held a special place in the annals of both folk music and Rock and Roll. From Lead Belly to John Denver to Tom Petty, the 12 string has produced lush tones which have accompanied some of our favorite music.