Charles Sawtelle’s Dreadnought | Thompson Guitars
April 2, 2021
The late Preston Thompson discussed the Style-42 dreadnought he built in 1986.
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Preston Thompson D-MAD-ADI
January 11, 2021
A classic dreadnought built with Madagascar rosewood and Adirondack spruce.
Ray Remington “Texas Rose” | Thompson Guitars
December 30, 2020
The country singer-songwriter plays a stripped-down version of the title track from his current EP.
Al Petteway’s 000-12BA | Preston Thompson Guitars
November 13, 2020
The fingerstyle guitarist talks about his custom Thompson 12-fret and plays "The Mama Bear Rag."
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Preston Thompson D-EIA
By: Teja Gerken
October 7, 2020
A great rosewood dreadnought with a few custom touches.
Preston Thompson 00-14MA Sunburst
By: Teja Gerken
July 6, 2020
A custom long-scale 00 built with mahogany and Adirondack spruce.
Preston Thompson D-GA
By: Teja Gerken
February 24, 2020
An understated dreadnought built with granadillo and Adirondack spruce.
Preston Thompson D-BA CRL
By: Teja Gerken
December 30, 2019
A signature model dreadnought for rising flatpicking star Chris Luquette.
Preston Thompson 0000-SBA
By: Teja Gerken
October 21, 2019
A custom guitar built with “shipwreck” Brazilian rosewood.
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Preston Thompson D-EIA
By: Teja Gerken
August 5, 2019
A great style-28 dreadnought made with Indian rosewood and Adirondack spruce.
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Preston Thompson, 1956–2019
By: Teja Gerken
May 9, 2019
The Thompson Guitars founder leaves a legacy of high-quality vintage-inspired guitar making.
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Preston Thompson Size 2 Koa Deluxe
By: Teja Gerken
February 18, 2019
A style-42 parlor built out of spectacular koa.
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Preston Thompson D-SMA
By: Teja Gerken
December 17, 2018
A powerful sounding style-18 dreadnought made with “sinker” mahogany and Adirondack spruce.
1986 Preston Thompson Dreadnought
By: Teja Gerken
October 22, 2018
A beautiful style-42 guitar owned by the late Charles Sawtelle.
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Preston Thompson 000-14ZS Custom Cutaway
By: Teja Gerken
September 4, 2018
A highly customized 000 built with ziricote back and sides.
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Preston Thompson 0000-14JMS
By: Teja Gerken
July 9, 2018
A 16-inch maple jumbo with a big sound.
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Preston Thompson D-12EIR Custom
By: Teja Gerken
April 6, 2018
12-fret dreadnought features a redwood top and short scale.
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Preston Thompson OM-EIA
By: Teja Gerken
March 19, 2018
A great OM built with Indian rosewood and Adirondack spruce.
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Preston Thompson 00 Custom
By: Teja Gerken
February 12, 2018
A 14-fret 00 with a long scale and big voice.
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Preston Thompson 000-12MA Cutaway Custom
By: Teja Gerken
December 27, 2017
A cutaway 12-fret that combines vintage tone and contemporary playability.
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