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News and Events from our workshop in Sisters, Oregon
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...
OO-14Fret MA
OO-14Fret MA
July 10, 2020 In Thompson Artists
Take a listen to Teja Gerken, from Peghead Nation, reviewing Chris Luquette’s 00-14Fret Mahogany/Adirondack Sunburst guitar. We love to build these powerful small bodied...
Molly Tuttle Signature Model
Molly Tuttle Signature Model
June 3, 2020 In Thompson Artists
We are happy to announce that Molly Tuttle has helped design her own Signature Dreadnought made out of Sinker Mahogany with special appointments and inlay. To help design...
Thompson Shop Update
Thompson Shop Update
April 13, 2020 In News from the Shop
A few videos to share that show who the builders are at Thompson guitars with the One Sky Films short documentary. Joel Chadd taking you on a tour of the shop and guitar talk...



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