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News and Events from our workshop in Sisters, Oregon
Billy Strings and Thompson Guitars
Billy Strings and Thompson Guitars
July 9, 2021 In Making Headlines
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...
The Tree Dreadnought
The Tree Dreadnought
June 18, 2021 In News from the Shop
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,...
Building with other tonewoods
Building with other tonewoods
May 26, 2021 In News from the Shop
Once and awhile we like to build with other woods besides what is normally traditional in the bluegrass flatpick world. We love to continue to investigate different sounds...
Dreadnoughts
Dreadnoughts
May 13, 2021 In News from the Shop
Our most popular guitar is the Dreadnought model. Originally inspired by the highly responsive 1930’s Martins which are considered by many to be the high water mark for dreadnought...
Wood Accents
Wood Accents
April 9, 2021 In News from the Shop
The combination of wood and abalone in our inlay designs provide a texture and look that is unique. Using a variety of woods provides the different coloring and shading that...
Musicians and their Guitars…
Musicians and their Guitars…
January 7, 2021 In Thompson Artists
As time marches on we are always happy to have new players enjoying the sounds of their Thompson guitars built in our custom shop here in Sisters, Oregon. We meet these players...
News from Thompson Guitars…
News from Thompson Guitars…
November 27, 2020 In News from the Shop
Welcome! A few updates from our world to yours… thank you to everyone that has supported music and music making endeavors during this time! SIGNATURE GUITAR MODELS Here...
Modern twist on vintage
Modern twist on vintage
October 5, 2020 In News from the Shop
The GeoDeco design on this all mahogany OM adds a modern look. It is accented with turquoise reconstituted stone, mother of pearl and mahogany wood pieces making for a very...
Shout and Shine
Shout and Shine
September 15, 2020 In Events
Thompson guitars reached out to The Bluegrass Situation earlier this year to partner with their platform to continue sharing our guitars with a wider audience. We wanted to share...
000-12Fret Models
000-12Fret Models
August 22, 2020 In News from the Shop
One of Preston’s favorite models to play was the 000 12-fret and it is also the one that Peter Rowan purchased in the 1980’s at Winfield. This model strikes a balance...



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