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Kiernan Custom Made Guitars
Fulfilling a lifelong dream that began back in the 1970's when Brian Kiernan apprenticed with a well known luthier in New York, Kiernan Guitars' focus is strictly Archtop guitars. A one-man shop, Brian currently builds three models, but is happy to work with you to make sure it suits your taste and needs.
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Acoustic Archtop players have long known these style guitars are built to project sound further out from the player than flat-top instruments, and it is often difficult to gauge their playing volume in acoustic settings. Unique to Kiernan Archtops is the small f-hole in the side of the upper bout, providing the player with a 'monitor' of their sound right where they can hear it best.
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THE MAGIC CHRISTIAN
Dedicated to Charlie Christian, this non-cutaway 17-inch Archtop Acknowledges the classic Gibson ES-300 with a few notable updates, including the side F-hole. With a single P-90 style pickup (or classic Charlie Christian pickup by order), this guitar includes a hardshell case.
- Top and back - Multiple bound, AAA Curly maple laminate, Parallel Top Bracing - Iced-tea Sunburst Finish standard.
- Sides - Hand-bent solid AAA curly maple.
- Neck - 3-Piece AAA Curly Maple
- Fingerboard - Bound Ebony with Mother of Pearl/Abalone inlays
- Headstock - Bound and Inlaid Ebony faceplate. Curly or Birdseye maple back veneer.
- Grover Imperial Tuners
- Rosewood or Ebony Bridge.
- Birdland-style tailpiece.
- P90-style single pickup
- Wired with one volume and one tone control - 500K pots.
- Hardshell Case included.
Price - $2700.00 USD
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 THE T-BONE SPECIAL
A 17" cutaway archtop, this guitar is designed and built for those guitarists looking for an electric instrument in the spirit of the Gibson ES350, with a bit more eye-candy, as you can see in the photo. Flexible enough to handle everything from Jump Blues in the T-Bone Walker style to smooth jazz tones, this instrument evolved from a guitar that Big Daddy designed for himself to gig with.
Specs:
- Top and back - Multiple bound, AAA Curly maple laminate, Parallel Top Bracing - Iced-tea Sunburst Finish standard.
- Sides - Hand-bent solid AAA curly maple.
- Neck - 3-Piece AAA Curly Maple
- Fingerboard - Bound Ebony with Mother of Pearl/Abalone inlays
- Headstock - Oversized with Bound and Inlaid Ebony faceplate. Curly or Birdseye maple back veneer.
- Grover Imperial Tuners
- Rosewood or Ebony Bridge.
- Birdland-style tailpiece.
- Bound Curly Maple Finger-rest.
- P90-style pickups
- No Switches to break - wired with two volume and one master tone control - 500K pots.
- Hardshell Case included.
Price - $3500.00 USD
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THE FULL MONTY
A fully acoustic 17"cutaway archtop designed and built for discriminating jazz players, Brian dedicates this one to his personal guitar hero - Wes Montgomery.
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Specs:
- Top - Hand Carved, book-matched AAA Solid spruce - X-Bracing.
- Back - Hand Carved book-matched Solid AAA Curly Maple.
- Sides - Hand-bent solid AAA Curly Maple.
- Neck - 3-piece Curly or Birdseye Maple.
- Fingerboard – multiple bound ebony with Super 400 style pearl and abalone inlays
- Headstock - Oversized with Bound and Inlaid Ebony faceplate, Curly or Birdseye maple back veneer
- Grover Imperial Tuners
- Ebony Tailpiece, Bridge, and Finger-rest
- Optional floating pickup.
- Hardshell Case Included.
Price - $5000.00 USD
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Ordering Information:
”While I may have a particular model in stock that I’ve built on spec or as a prototype, most guitars are currently built to order. As of February 2010, I am anticipating 12-16 months waiting period. I require $1000 deposit upon ordering, with an additional progress payment when the instrument body is ready for finishing, the balance due upon completion.”
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We are constantly on the lookout for special instruments
If you have one you'd like to sell, contact us.
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