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. Simon Haycraft has the ability […]
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 […]
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 has made our journey, after his death, something that we could […]
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 at Thompson Guitars. A torch first appeared on a 1902 Martin […]
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 was the logical choice for moving forward on a […]
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 […]
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 produced by our guitars that are made here in Sisters, Oregon – […]
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 design, we utilize many of the design features which made them […]
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 adds a realistic touch to the design.
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