Size 2 Parlor
Preston Thompson Size 2 Parlor Guitars are based upon a vintage 1892 model owned by Preston. That particular Parlor guitar was built for gut strings, so when the Thompson Size 2 was developed we changed the wood thicknesses and bracing to accommodate steel strings. The Thompson 2-MM with its mahogany back, sides and top is our version of one of the very first production steel string guitars ever made.
The popularity of these “Little Big Guitars” was immediate. They are so fun to play you simply cannot put them down. Their fun factor may only be surpassed by their sweet tone and incredible volume. This model has been so popular that in addition to the all mahogany models mentioned above, we have made a half dozen custom instruments out of a variety of wood combinations including mahogany with red spruce tops, Brazilian rosewood with Lutz spruce tops and myrtle wood with red spruce tops. All of them have been impressive guitars, each with a unique voice suited to a variety of playing styles, from blues and ragtime to folk and finger style. This was the guitar that Jimmie Rodgers “The Singing Brakeman” played and made famous. They’re special and very fun instruments.
Tops
- Adirondack Spruce
- Sitka Spruce
- Lutz Spruce
- Engleman Spruce
- European Spruce
- Mahogany
- Port Orford Cedar
- Koa
Back and Sides
- 5A Brazilian
- East Indian Rosewood
- Madagascar Rosewood (when available in this size)
- Mahogany
- Oregon Myrtlewood
- Maple
- Koa
- Sinker/Cuban Mahogany
Headstock
- Solid (paddle)
- Slotted (non 12 Fret)
- Torch Inlay
- Regency Torch Inlay
- Custom Inlay Designs
- Bound Headstock
- Back Overlay
Neck Profiles
- Nut Width/Profile Options – See this page
Fingerboard
- Fingerboard Binding – Ivoroid, Tortoise Shell or Wood
- Diamonds and Squares
- Snowflake Inlay (45 Style)
- Mystic Snowflakes
- 1930’s Style Dots
- Custom Inlays
Bridge
- Belly Bridge
- Inlaid Belly Bridge with Snowflake
- Old Style Rectangle
- Pyramid Bridge
- Drop in Saddle
- Through Saddle
Bridge Pins
- Ivoroid Pins
- Bone Pins
- Ebony Pins
- Various Dot Inlays
Rosettes
- Abalone 3 ring
- Abalone single ring
- 3 Ring 28 Style
- 3 Ring 18 Style
- Custom Rosette
Binding and Trim
- Grained Ivoroid
- Tortoise Celluloid
- Wood Binding/Purfling
- Herringbone Purfling
- BWBW Purfling
- Custom Rope Purfling
Back Strips
- Ebony Backstrip
- Zig Zag Backstrip
- Chevron Backstrip
- Multi-Colored Backstrip
Pick Guard
- Tortoise Pick Guard
- Greven Pick Guard
Bracing
- Adirondack Spruce
- Sitka Spruce
- Tongue Brace
Tuners
- Nickel Waverly
- Gold Waverly
- 3-on-a-plate Bronze
- Waverly Slothead
- Ivoroid Buttons
- Ebony Buttons
- Relic Waverly
Finish
- Gloss Nitro-Cellulose
- Satin Nitro-Cellulose
- Sunburst Top
- Shaded/Toner Top
- Custom Color Options
- Stressed Sunburst
Tracking
- Built in Tracking Chip
- Built in Identity Chip
*This is a partial list of options available. Just about any custom option may be possible. Not all options are available for all models. Please contact us to discuss your choices.
Prices vary depending upon appointments:
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*This is a partial list of wood options available. View our Model Style Guide for the complete list or contact us to discuss your choices.
