Featured Special Select: Stephen Marchione Limited Edition MK-1
"What distinguishes this new MK-1 from other similar models is the meticulous research into all of Mark’s guitar’s unique specs that are significantly different from other carve-top electrics. Starting with the unique outline of the body, followed by the incredibly ergonomic geometry and lovely hand carved top, this model has a magical quality that pleases the eye, ear and heart.
When playing the guitar, the absolute stability and resonance of the instrument are immediately apparent. Engineered with the Floyd Rose tremolo mounted truly flat on the top with the neck dropped down into the pocket at the ideal angle, the guitar instantly provides low buttery action and super fat tone.
This ebony black version is in itself an exciting re-interpretation of the Pensa-Suhr guitar that renowned guitarist Eddie Martinez played on Robert Palmer’s “Addicted To Love” CD. Additionally, the new generation EMG pickups are rich and vibrant while being noise free, the wood choices, old growth Alder for the body, Maple and Rosewood for the neck all combine for a rich tonal experience. Aesthetically, the unique design is highlighted by the ebony black nitro-cellulose lacquer and true Ivoroid binding to create a sublime and perhaps perfect electric guitar.”
- Stephen Raphael Marchione
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Stunning Collings Ukeleles!
We received a couple Collings Ukeleles, and they are truly stunning! A solid mahogany UT1 and a flamed Koa UT3K - you haven't heard a ukelele until you've heard these two played. With a warm full tone, and great sustain and balance - don't let their size fool you.
These are two extrordinary instruments that are sure to impress any audience. Take a look at the UT1 here, and the UT3K here.
Sadowskys Are In Stock
We have a new batch of Sadowskys in and they are spectacular. As always they're hand picked by Craig working very closely with Roger Sadowsky himself. After a period where we had sold out of a lot of items we're just starting to catch up again to build our stock of incredible guitars back up. That's no small task considering the amount of care we put towards the selection process, but hey, that's why you're here. So enjoy!
Collings Mandolins In Stock!
"Why am I carrying mandolins at CR Guitars? Well, I personally love mandolins, and I have found that there are many guitarists out there who also play (or would love to play) mandolin, but in general feel frustrated by the mandolins that are available. Guitarists have come to expect a certain level of playability, a perfection in the set up and intonation of their instrument. That said, to get the quality they expect, many guitarists I have talked to felt that they had to spend $25,000 or more for the quality instrument that would deliver all they wanted. So I decided to carry a small number of mandolins that any guitarist could pick up and feel immediately at home playing, and Bill Collings was the obvious choice because of his deep history and absolute mastery of making acoustic and archtop guitars.
"Mandolins at CR Guitars are carefully selected for the heart of the guitar player, special mandolins that are incredible pieces that will appeal to guitar and mandolin players in a uniquely CR Guitars way." - Craig
Blackbirds Are Back In Stock!
Due to high demand we've had trouble keeping the Blackbird instruments (steel strings, nylon strings and ukeleles) in stock. But we just got a new batch in and we couldn't be more excited about them. Believe it or not the folks at Blackbird keep finding ways to improve these innovative and brilliant designs. You owe it to yourself to check them out--unique, high-design, yet rock-solid utilitarian instruments. We're pretty sure they're using alien technology in these things. It is the only way to explain their mind-blowing versatility.
A Fresh Look at Some of Our Collings! (April 3, 2012)
Some of our photos didn't quite capture the beauty of these hand selected Collings guitars, so we thought we'd reshoot them so you could see how truly stunning they are!
Check out the 290 Doghair, the 360 Crimson and the 360 Koa Top here, on the Collings Electrics page. And take a look at the Collings Baby 2H Acoustic, here!
Renée Snyder's CD
As you may know, the CR in CR Guitars stands for Craig and Renée (visit our about page). Speaking of Renée, we've recently added a link at the top of each page of CR Guitars to Renée's website where you can purchase her CD, Once In A Lifetime (all proceeds go to The Jason Tharp Memorial Scholarship Foundation). OK, we're biased, but Renée's CD is just exquisite, and you owe it to yourself to check it out. It has received outstanding reviews, utilizes many of New York's finest musicians and was produced by Craig, who's also no slouch. So consider this your heads up--the link will stay there, but in case it's hard to notice it we'd thought we'd let you know about the treasure that lies beneath.
Guitars On Parade!
The response to our Guitars On Parade list (guitars on order) has been fantastic. If you like to get a jump on things and want to get your hands on a special instrument that is already on order but not yet here just view our comprehensive on order page. There you'll find the master list of instruments that are being built especially for us here at CR Guitars, often to Craig's exacting specifications. Remember, build slots from our luthiers are generally in high demand and in short supply and many of the guitars on our on order list get snatched up before they even make it to our website so have a look and enjoy the opportunity to stand at the front of the line! ( updated 11/16/11)
VIEW THE ON ORDER LIST
Featured Items:
James Tyler SE Retro
The SE Retro is designed to combine a more classic look with Jim’s hot rodded electronics. It comes with Tyler’s midboost circuit and bypass, so you get all that Tylery goodness, but with a more restrained aesthetic...
James Tyler Black LA Studio Classic
This is a keeper. A great, I’d-keep-it for-myself-great Tyler. Light, resonant, vibey, with a fabulous neck. While I Iove all the Tylers Jim has made for me, this one has a certain something “extra” that I really can’t put into words on paper...
LsL T-Bone “Lupe”
You get the tradtional T style tones here in spades from the bridge pickup, and the humbucker just warms things up for the neck position. You can also dial in a great tone with both pickups, and the neck pickup sounds phenomenal through a low gain overdrive...
Sadowsky Vintiquity
The beauty here is in the depth of the finish, and the perfect aging that makes this guitar look like a well cared for beauty that has been played for 50 years, but not abused. To run your hands over this guitar is to imagine a deep history, with many musical accomplishments...
Sadowsky Standard T-Style
The thing with 'do everything' guitars is that there is usually always a compromise. We find none here, and that is a testament to Roger's long standing passion for excellence. This guitar plays beautifully, sounds fantastic, and is ready for whatever you throw at it...
Collings SoCo Deluxe Amberburst
Whoa! what a blues instrument! It's just so expressive and deep. Bill is making one of the finest 335 style guitars out there. By anyone. Anywhere. He has kept the tradition, but in the best way. As a master guitar maker, he has refined the style into a full range masterpiece...
Collings MT2
This is one of the true values in the mandolin world, for a guitarist who also plays--or wants to pay--mandolin, or for the pure mandolin player, you just can't go wrong here. This mandolin will add rich harmonic and melodic possibilities to every player's repertoire...
2010 Gibson L5 Signature Custom
Even though it’s slightly smaller than the L-5 that has inspiried some of the most fantastic music ever played on a guitar, it has the same rich, woody electric tone that would make any lover of this classic model smile...
Teuffel Tesla Studio
Teuffel’s design of the Tesla is purposeful – from a psychological and a mechanical view. Everything on it (aside from the fret wire and strings) is crafted with meticulous skill by Ulrich himself...
