Parlour King Tenor Guitar

WHAT IT IS

A hand-built tenor guitar with a traditional parlour body shape. Compact and comfortable to hold, with a focused tone that cuts where a larger body can get muddy.

WHAT YOU’RE BUYING

A hand-built Parlour King. Five year warranty.

HOW MUCH IT COSTS

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"The Parlour Tenor is gorgeous in every way. It has a beautiful tone and a huge range, from ringing trebles on top to an amazingly big low end for such a small body. The craftsmanship is a wonder to behold, the instrument is incredibly responsive, and it’s a joy to play. The Parlour Tenor - one of the best guitars of any kind I’ve ever played, and by far the best tenor. A real treasure. "

Taylor, New York, USA
"I'm extremely delighted with my parlour sized tenor guitar from Nigel. The workmanship and skill in making this instrument is no less than impeccable. The most unexpected surprise for me is the sheer power of sound that comes from such a wee instrument. The mahogany timber which I chose gives a warm and sweet sound. I just find immense joy noodling and performing on this beautiful instrument.”

Mel Tompkins, Victoria, Australia
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  • Material

    Soundboard - cedrela - a lightweight durable hardwood which has the appearance of a mahogany, yet a tone more like that of a thirty year old mahogany guitar

    Back and sides - mahogany or Queensland maple

    Neck - mahogany, Pacific maple, American maple or New Guinea rosewood

    Fretboard - ebony or bog oak with rocklite binding.

    Bridge - rocklite ebano

  • Hardware

    Tuners -Chrome Gotoh 510

    Frets - Evo gold hand polished frets

    Nut and saddle - hand polished bone

  • Dimensions

    body width: 330mm 13″
    body depth - 100mm 4.3″
    scale - 24.75″ or 22" or custom
    nut - 32mm or custom
    tuning - GDAE, GDAD, ADAD or similar