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News and Events from our workshop in Sisters, Oregon
Next Generation of Thompson Flatpickers
Next Generation of Thompson Flatpickers
February 15, 2018 In Thompson Artists
Next Generation of Thompson Flatpickers Preston Thompson started building guitars right round the time that Hot Rize was just forming in Boulder, Colorado.  As Preston refined...
All Koa Guitars – Parlor, 0 and 00
All Koa Guitars – Parlor, 0 and 00
December 19, 2017 In News from the Shop
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...
Sinker Mahogany Series
Sinker Mahogany Series
November 21, 2017 In News from the Shop
For decades and decades mahogany has produced some of the finest sounding guitars.  This tonewood often described as having a fundamental tone means it produces a well- rounded...
NEW THOMPSON ARTISTS
NEW THOMPSON ARTISTS
October 11, 2017 In Thompson Artists
NEW THOMPSON ARTISTS TIM STAFFORD, MOLLY TUTTLE, FORREST O’CONNOR and PETE KARTSOUNES Tim Stafford is a consummate professional, an award winning instrumentalist, prolific...
Peter Rowan, Thompson Guitars and The Tao of Bluegrass
Peter Rowan, Thompson Guitars and The Tao of Bluegrass
September 20, 2017 In Making Headlines
Peter Rowan and Thompson guitars go back to Winfield 1986 where Peter was introduced to Preston by a mutual friend Charles Sawtelle.  A Thompson OM 42 was a one of the prize...
Sunbursts
Sunbursts
July 19, 2017 In News from the Shop
At Thompson Guitars, we love sunbursts and shaded top guitars. They are each one of a kind – like snowflakes, no two are ever exactly alike, but they are all beautiful and very...
45 Style Brazilian Rosewood Twins
45 Style Brazilian Rosewood Twins
May 31, 2017 In News from the Shop
45 Style guitars have for decades represented some of the most elegant and beautiful ever made. At Thompson Guitars, we have carried on that tradition by crafting these two exquisite...
Acoustic Guitar Magazine Review
Acoustic Guitar Magazine Review
April 25, 2017 In Making Headlines
In their April 2017 edition, we were making headlines once again when Acoustic Guitar Magazine released a print and video review of our “Killer Dreadnought”....
DHR Guitar Experience in Ohio
DHR Guitar Experience in Ohio
February 3, 2017 In News from the Shop
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio and a member of our network of exclusive dealers since 2016, DHR Guitar Experience proudly showcases a variety of Preston Thompson guitars and has more...
Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville
Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville
December 13, 2016 In News from the Shop
This month, we are pleased to share that Carter Vintage Guitars, based out of Nashville, Tennesse, will continue as a valued member of our network of exclusive Thompson...



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