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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Time in the day goes by so quickly here at the guitar shop and sometimes doing research, like listening to our featured artists, can feel like a luxury.Β Today, one day after Billy Strings 26th birthday, I took that luxury […]
Preston wanted that sweet backup sound for a singer, so when one of our biggest dealers – DHR Guitar Experience in Cincinnati encouraged him to create a jumbo maple, Preston took it as a nod to create the first Thompson […]
Thompson Guitars – All Koa Models Without a doubt some of the most striking tonewood used on acoustic guitars is Koa. At Thompson Guitars we also love the sound of Koa especially when itβs used for the back, sides and […]
For decades and decades mahogany has produced some of the finest sounding guitars.Β This tonewood often described as having a fundamental tone means it produces a well- rounded bass, sparkling treble and powerful mid-range.Β Mahogany is perfectly suited for almost […]