In 1930 the OM (Orchestra Model) debuted in the Martin catalog and part of it’s success was due to having the 14 fret /long scale neck, which like a Dreadnought, provided a punchy presentation. The Dreadnought in 1934 was classified […]
In 1930 the OM (Orchestra Model) debuted in the Martin catalog and part of it’s success was due to having the 14 fret /long scale neck, which like a Dreadnought, provided a punchy presentation. The Dreadnought in 1934 was classified […]
Some photos of Wintergrass in the past – we look forward to heading that way this year with Gareth and Alexi at the booth. This is our only NW festival we attend and Preston really enjoyed being able to talk […]
Over the years we have hosted several artist workshops in and around our shop to share the sound of our guitars. During the most recent Sisters Folk Festival we were able to hear several talented guitar players pick on different […]
His career has spanned decades and Peter Rowan will be honored this September at the IBMA awards as an inductee into the Hall of Fame. We are proud to be a small part of his musical journey and are happy […]
Each guitar model and the tonewood that we build with can lend itself to different playing styles. Our Dreadnoughts capture the power and playability that bluegrass players love for flatpicking. The harder you play the louder it gets – our […]
Each guitar we make is special whether a standard model or customized by an client. We have a modern approach to traditional design, we are not locked into the notion that is has to be the same as it was […]
Using a mix of materials to capture a design or image Here at the shop we are able to take a customers’ inlay ideas and make it a reality by using a variety of materials. Simon Haycraft has the ability […]
As everyone knows the appearance and usability of websites are so important for a company, especially a guitar company in a small town away from the music centers of our country. We have been super proud of our website, originally […]
All of us at Thompson Guitars could not have been more proud this week to see the live stream taping of Austin City Limits with Billy Strings front and center, singing his heart out, with his Thompson guitar he has […]
This special dreadnought, made with rare mahogany adorned with original inlay and black pearl, has come back around to be sold. It is part of our Timeless Series and is a one-of-a-kind, with a unique Geo Deco inlay design. The […]