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News and Events from our workshop in Sisters, Oregon
Steve Blanchard’s Custom Inlay
Steve Blanchard’s Custom Inlay
February 10, 2016 In Thompson Artists
There’s a fun story behind Steve Blanchard’s unique “Cowboy” headstocks, one that we thought was worth sharing. In 1999, Steve attended the Northwest Handmade Musical...
Roadtrip to meet Ricky Skaggs
Roadtrip to meet Ricky Skaggs
November 3, 2015 In News from the Shop
During the early 1960’s Bill Monroe, the mandolinist, singer, and songwriter often referred to as the Father of Bluegrass, travelled to Martha, Kentucky. During his show,...
Chris Luquette Private Concert
Chris Luquette Private Concert
October 22, 2015 In Events News from the Shop
Next month, we’ll welcome Thompson Guitars endorsed artist, Chris Luquette back to the shop for a private concert and workshop. Chris is an incredibly talented multi-instrumentalist...

Custom guitars for custom fun
September 1, 2015 In Making Headlines
The year now is 2022 and we make about 125 guitars a year – most of them custom with some standards thrown in-between.  We love what we do and very proud to carry on the tradition...
Tonewood Selection
Tonewood Selection
August 1, 2015 In News from the Shop
Pick a tree. Any tree? Not all woods are created equal. When composing and creating instruments of sublime distinction, our team of skilled craftsmen hand-selects prime cuts...
Brazilian OM Reviewed Acoustic Guitar Magazine
Brazilian OM Reviewed Acoustic Guitar Magazine
February 1, 2015 In Making Headlines
After months in the works (and trust us, it was tough to keep this under wraps) our OM Brazilian Rosewood Guitar review featured in Acoustic Guitar Magazine has finally hit mailboxes...



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