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News and Events from our workshop in Sisters, Oregon
Thompson Wood Inlays
Thompson Wood Inlays
February 2, 2022 In News from the Shop
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....
Our Website and Upcoming Projects
Our Website and Upcoming Projects
January 7, 2022 In News from the Shop
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....
Current and Future builders
Current and Future builders
November 7, 2021 In News from the Shop
Sharing knowledge with the next generations of builders is always something Preston loved doing when he opened his shop in 2013. The trust he had in his crew’s abilities...
Thompson Original Lotus Torch on OM-BA
Thompson Original Lotus Torch on OM-BA
October 8, 2021 In Making Headlines
This beautiful guitar came together so nicely and has our newest original torch called The Lotus. This torch is added to several other original torches that we offer here...
Special Inlay
Special Inlay
August 8, 2021 In News from the Shop
This house/tree inlay was commissioned by a customer that wanted to honor his grandfather, who also had the last name Thompson. He had heard about our guitars and felt our company...
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...



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