Handcrafted instruments for performers, song writers, studio musicians and discerning guitar players
HOWARD GUITARS is committed to building fine handcrafted instruments for performers, song writers, studio musicians and discerning guitar players . We build one guitar at a time so we can concentrate on each detail to create a beautiful guitar. Our goal is to create a guitar with a look, sound, and playability that helps inspire creativity. We believe our guitars are built for a higher purpose.
A quick note from Jim Howard…
I believe that the sound and look of a custom acoustic guitar, hand crafted to uniqueness when seen or heard will have the “WOW’ factor. A guitar that sounds great should also look great that is why I choose woods and material that compliment the overall design.
James Howard
Guitar Models
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The shape of the L1 is designed after the Martin OM style guitar. Though the shape is similar the sound takes on a quality all its own. This guitar is great for a wide range of playing styles. It has a well balance tonal quality and an immediate response. It can be used for recording or live performances. The L1 has great sustain and rich sound which allows the music a unique expression.
LOWER BOUT
15 1/4″
BODY DEPTH
4 1/4″
BODY LENGTH
19 1/4″
NECK
14 Fret
NUT WIDTH
(as ordered)
The dreadnought guitar is the most popular steel string guitar shape. We take the traditional shape and bring out a tonal clarity and warmth that is not usually found in a guitar of this shape and size. This guitar can compete in a bluegrass setting and yet be used as an accompaniment or solo performance.
LOWER BOUT
15 1/2″
BODY DEPTH
4 3/4″
BODY LENGTH
19 3/4″
NECK
14 Fret
NUT WIDTH
(as ordered)
J1 guitar is a small jumbo body style. This guitar was custom design to give great sustain and projection not usually found in other instruments. It can be used for flat picking, fingerstyle, accompaniment and lead equally well. It has great bass response and the crystal clear treble that fingerstyle players demand. It has been said that “the instrument is alive with tonal qualities.”
LOWER BOUT
16″
BODY DEPTH
4 3/4″
BODY LENGTH
20″
NECK
14 Fret
NUT WIDTH
(as ordered)