Acoustics

Looking for the ultimate baritone acoustic? The kind that explodes like a cannon, with seemingly endless depth and headroom? Look no further. Featuring a classic pairing of Sitka Spruce with Indian Rosewood. This is EXACTLY what you want a baritone acoustic to sound like. Get ready to experience the sheer depths of this gorgeous sounding instrument.

As the world sank into the Great Depression of the 1930’s the tri-cone suddenly was too expensive for most musicians to afford. John Dopyera created a second model that was less expensive to produce, but every bit as loud as his original. This was the single cone model, sometimes referred to as a “biscuit cone” because of the round wooden disc that sits atop a larger, single convex cone. This model became the choice instrument for the traveling Bluesmen of that era because of their incredible volume and rugged metal bodies. This 12-fret version, called the 'Delta Rocket', incorporates tricone grilles in place of the traditional f-holes.

As the world sank into the Great Depression of the 1930’s the tri-cone suddenly was too expensive for most musicians to afford. John Dopyera created a second model that was less expensive to produce, but every bit as loud as his original. This was the single cone model, sometimes referred to as a “biscuit cone” because of the round wooden disc that sits atop a larger, single convex cone. This model became the choice instrument for the traveling Bluesmen of that era because of their incredible volume and rugged metal bodies.  Their sound is different from the Tri-cones with a sharper attack and less sustain.

During the early 20th century, acoustic guitars were used in antiquated dance orchestras and brass bands. However, the wind instruments would drown out the sound of the acoustic guitars. In 1927, Slovak luthier, John Dopyera was approached by a guitarist known as George Beauchamp with a request for a guitar loud enough to play alongside brass and wind instruments. Using 3 spun aluminum speaker cones (resonators), joined by a T-shaped aluminum bar that supports the bridge, a mechanical amplification system was created that allowed the guitar to be heard in the back row of the auditorium. From the jazz bands of the '20s, through the Hawaiian craze of the '30s, from Chicago down to the Delta, the sound of the Tricone defined an era.

During the early 20th century, acoustic guitars were used in antiquated dance orchestras and brass bands. However, the wind instruments would drown out the sound of the acoustic guitars. In 1927, Slovak luthier, John Dopyera was approached by a guitarist known as George Beauchamp with a request for a guitar loud enough to play alongside brass and wind instruments. Using 3 spun aluminum speaker cones (resonators), joined by a T-shaped aluminum bar that supports the bridge, a mechanical amplification system was created that allowed the guitar to be heard in the back row of the auditorium. From the jazz bands of the '20s, through the Hawaiian craze of the '30s, from Chicago down to the Delta, the sound of the Tricone defined an era.

A superb OM from Preston Thompson. Featuring a fantastic Red Spruce (Adirondack) top chosen for tap tone and stiffness, East Indian Rosewood back and sides, advanced X brace placement, hand graduated top thickness, pre-war hand carved scalloped braces, nitro-cellulose lacquer finish and time-tested design features such as dovetail neck joint. Upgraded with a beautiful Regency Torch headstock inlay.

Here's is a beautiful Indian Bhilwara Series LV-03BH with Alpine Moon Spruce top. This next-level Larrivee Bhilwara Series boasts the crisp, balanced response of a solid Alpine Moon Spruce top, timeless warm resonance of beautifully figured solid Bhilwara back and sides, and silky smooth ebony fingerboard. Full flame maple binding and classic square-shoulder profile ensure this stunner is more than ready to impress on any stage. This guitar is punchy and rich, full-bodied and very responsive. Bhilwara is a wonderful sounding tonewood, voiced somewhere between Mahogany and Rosewood with a very rich sound. A fantastic guitar.

It’s your daily driver. Everything you need. Nothing you don’t. With a name suggested by Ricky Skaggs in the late 90’s, the Country Boy features a AAAA grade Sitka Spruce top paired with premium Mahogany back and sides to create a versatile platform agreeable with any playing style.

This new special edition 114ce-SB continues our tradition of comfortable, musically versatile Grand Auditorium guitars with a stylish satin sunburst top to complement its punchy, clear sound. A solid Sitka spruce top paired with layered walnut back and sides delivers bold projection with a balanced tone profile that makes this model a great choice for virtually any musical application, from honing your skills to playing in front of an audience. With the built-in ES2 electronics, you're all set to plug in and play when the occasion calls for amplified sound, and the included gig bag makes it easy to take your guitar wherever you need to go.

Players who love the sound and look of Hawaiian koa will appreciate the Taylor 224ce-K DLX, a Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar with a solid koa top and layered koa back and sides. Tonally, expect koa's lustrous midrange and top-end sparkle, plus a dash of warmth in the low end that keeps things remarkably balanced. The slender Taylor neck makes for comfortable fretting, while the Venetian cutaway provides access to the highest frets on the genuine ebony fretboard. Visually, the 224ce-K DLX is appointed to inspire, sporting a full-body gloss finish with a shaded edgeburst that showcases koa's natural coloration. This model ships with ES2 electronics and a deluxe hardshell case.

Looking for the ultimate baritone acoustic? The kind that explodes like a cannon, with seemingly endless depth and headroom? Look no further. Featuring a classic pairing of Sitka Spruce with Indian Rosewood. This is EXACTLY what you want a baritone acoustic to sound like. Get ready to experience the sheer depths of this gorgeous sounding instrument.