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In response to customer requests for a smaller instrument with the voice of a larger guitar, James Goodall introduced their Parlor series back in 1999. Although this guitar is called a Parlor, it is in fact a 00 14-fret Concert size instrument with tons of power, and projection. Learn More

“Salt Air, Dry Brush, Ocean Waves, Misted Forests, Weathered Boulders. Our home, California, inspires the design that sculpts the shape and timber that make D’Ambrosio Series.” The Eastman D’Ambrosio Series, designed and built in California, pays homage to the enduring Golden State tradition of innovating right to the edge. With beautifully worn curves echoing the coveted coastline and a player-centric design, the D’Ambrosio Series may feel comforting and familiar. However, these are unique instruments where innovation blends with tradition. When something new also feels reassuringly familiar in an old-fashioned way, you know you’ve found a new home. D’Ambrosio guitars carry on the heritage of matching California design with down-to-earth playability. Introducing the 
FullerTone Neck
 MORE TONE, More Sustain, More Stability At the heart of D’Ambrosio Series design lies a beautiful innovation: the FullerTone neck. Envisioned and brought to life by master luthier and head of design, Otto D'Ambrosio, this completely new long-tenon, 2 bolt, neck to body connection redefines industry standard. The body-to-neck joint is the most important connection on a guitar. It acts as a bridge of energy; transferring resonance, sustain and tone while providing stability to the guitar. The FullerTone neck fulfills this ambition, securing unprecedented three-times greater neck-to-body contact for unhindered resonance transfer. The gracious body geometry cradles the neck in perfect harmonious position, secured by two machine-threaded screws locked into steel anchors embedded in the neck. The complete design is a fusion of old-world craftsmanship and modular versatility—the first bolt-on neck tuned to rival the sustain and stability of a set-neck guitar. With the Fullertone neck, Otto’s vision for a guitar with seamless tonal continuity, from headstock to bridge, is fully realized; maximizing its tonal potential. We call it T.S.S: More Tone. More Sustain. More Stability. Beautiful Tonewoods Tell Stunning Stories Swamp Ash and wildfire-burned Phoenix Pine serves as the heart of D’Ambrosio Series. Wildfire-burned Phoenix Pine is one of two tonewoods that serve as the heart of D’Ambrosio Series Roasted Phoenix Pine, salvaged sustainably in the process of regenerating the Oregon wilds, is given a second life, with a controlled heat treatment granting complexity - modern era clarity with smoky overtones. Learn More

The Premier Auditorium Copper brings the same playing and sound dynamics as the Premier Concert Copper, but with a more pronounced presence. The larger body moves more air and as a result creates a larger sound. For ensembles the auditorium holds its own while still delivering the beautiful to the ear rich blossoming notes. The larger lower bout invites a fuller bass response, working efficiently with the rosewood back. The Premier Auditorium Copper is a magnificent ensemble guitar. Learn More

The Pre-War Orchestra Model honors its pre-WWII predecessors with an advanced X and scalloped top bracing. This time-tested design ensures large bass response and overall volume. Acoustic Guitar Magazine has placed it as one of the most important instruments of the last 20 years. The OM's versatility and ergonomics lend great appeal for traditional picking styles and impressive rhythm work. Expect the predominant bass and throaty presence of the surviving pre-war antiques Learn More

This custom shop guitar features rare Parrott engraving, along with full Presentation Series Paua Abalone inlays top, back, sides and headstock, and fngerboard extesion, as well as Paua Taylor logo. The wood sets come from a small batch of European Maple, and European Spruce at Taylor, and the tone is to die for. The guitar might actually sound better than it looks. Learn More

The Custom J-45 Maui Wowie Koa acoustic guitar is for the J-45 lover who also wants the beauty and sweetness of a solid koa guitar with other upgraded features. The J-45 has been a best seller since the 1940s and this custom Koa edition is sure to be a gem in the finest of guitar collections Learn More

This custom Taylor features a Dreadnought body with Armrest, handpicked and Sinker Redwood soundboard and AA Koa back & sides Learn More

Whether you’re a purist seeking a guitar steeped in tradition, or someone with their sights set on a more modern instrument, you’ll find what you’re looking for in our Orchestra models. E1OM Specs: Neck Material:Mahogany Fingerboard:Ebony Fingerboard Radius:12" Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C" Nut:Bone 1-3/4" Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080 Scale Length:24.9" Body Dimensions:15" x 4 1/4" x 4" Bracings:Hand Scalloped X Body Top:Solid Sitka Spruce Body Back/Sides:Solid Sapele Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2 5/32" Spacing Rosette:Classic Truss Rod:Dual Acting Binding:Top and Back Binding Material:Tortoise Logo:Pearl Headstock Inlay:Pearl Dots Side Dot Color:White Bridge Pins:Ebony Body Top Finish:Truetone Satin Back/Sides Finish:Truetone Satin Hardware Color:Nickel Pickguard:Tortoise Shell  Tuners:Open-Gear Pingwell V93N 3+3 Electronics:None Strings:D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053) Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side Case:Deluxe Padded Eastman Gig Bag Truss Rod Wrench:4mm Color Options:Traditional, Classic Learn More

Vibrantly hued cocobolo makes an exotic guest appearance on this 900 Series limited edition Grand Auditorium. Instead of the Advanced Performance bracing scheme typically used with our rosewood 900 Series, we opted for Performance bracing to better complement cocobolo’s musical properties. The voicing architecture brings out extra warmth and tempers the wood’s ringing top end tendencies to create a balanced voice with an articulate response. Aesthetically, we’ve embellished the detail-rich 900 Series appointment package with an amber-brown shaded edgeburst finish treatment around the body and neck. The color gradation adds subtle depth to the cocobolo’s glowing hues and creates a visual harmony between the darker sides and the lighter Sitka spruce top. It also intensifies the rich sparkle of the abalone edge trim. Visually and tonally, this guitar exudes refined beauty Learn More

Players continue to discover solid African Ovangkol's responsive, rosewood-like tone, which pairs well with Sitka spruce and can accommodate a range of playing styles. White binding applies a crisp counterpoint against the gloss top and mottled brown hues of Ovangkol, while the Expression System 1 wires these guitars for high-fidelity amplified acoustic sound Learn More

This custom nylon string features 12-Fret Grand Concert (GC) body with handpicked Flamed Maple back, sides Sitka Spruce top, gorgeous flamed Koa binding and Tropical Vine inlay Learn More

The SteelDeville is a classic single cutaway design with a Hollow steel body and a wood neck that is both beautiful to look at and to play. The 24.5" scale length and vintage components make this instrument feel like home the minute you lay your hands on it. Learn More