Brackett Instruments
Handmade Acoustic Guitars
Grover NC 28073
(704)937-2499
Handmade Acoustic Guitars
Grover NC 28073
(704)937-2499
It's all About the Tone!!!!
Standard Models:14, 13 or 12 fret models with various scale lengths unless noted otherwise
Standard Dread 15 5/8" lower bout 14 frets to body only
Slope D 16" lower bout
Jumbo 17" lower bout. This is a full sized Jumbo
B-0000 16" lower bout. My own shape similar to a Grand Auditorium or M.
000/OM 15" lower bout
W-00 14 3/4" lower bout. 24 3/4" scale, or shorter only. Similar to a vintage L00
JR. 13 3/4" lower bout 24" or shorter scale only. Slightly bigger than some Parlors, with HUGE sound.
Other models available, pricing may vary due to availability of a standard case.
Standard Dread 15 5/8" lower bout 14 frets to body only
Slope D 16" lower bout
Jumbo 17" lower bout. This is a full sized Jumbo
B-0000 16" lower bout. My own shape similar to a Grand Auditorium or M.
000/OM 15" lower bout
W-00 14 3/4" lower bout. 24 3/4" scale, or shorter only. Similar to a vintage L00
JR. 13 3/4" lower bout 24" or shorter scale only. Slightly bigger than some Parlors, with HUGE sound.
Other models available, pricing may vary due to availability of a standard case.
Pricing
Base price on all standard models is $2750, and includes a hard shell case. Slotted headstocks, which are usually used with 12 fret models is a $300 option. 12 fret models can be made with a "normal" paddle headstock. Slotted headstocks can be used on all models as an option. Gotoh 510 tuners are standard.
Base price on all standard models is $2750, and includes a hard shell case. Slotted headstocks, which are usually used with 12 fret models is a $300 option. 12 fret models can be made with a "normal" paddle headstock. Slotted headstocks can be used on all models as an option. Gotoh 510 tuners are standard.
Standard Features:
Hot Hide glue construction for all the the tone joints.
Top Wood, Choice of Sitka Spruce or Western Red Cedar. (premium grade)
Back and Sides Wood, Choice of Mahogany ( Honduras or African) or Indian Rosewood (again, all top grade stuff)
Neck, 1 piece Mahogany Choice of nut width, string spacing and scale length. Gotoh 510 tuners
Truss Rod Double adjustable truss rod, adjustable through the sound hole. Carbon fiber neck reinforcement included.
Headstock overlay and logo. Ebony overlay with Inlaid Logo. "Brackett", or "B" I no longer use any decals
Fingerboard and Bridge, Choice of Ebony or Indian Rosewood. Fingerboard is self bound
Nut and Saddle, Bone nut and fully compensated bone saddle. I have several choices for bridge pins.
Rosette, many styles available at or near base price Inquire
Body binding and top purfling, Plastic, or celluloid binding as well as some wood bindings at base price. Several top purfling styles available Inquire
Neck to body Joint, choice of hand fit dovetail, glued with hot hide glue, or mortise/tenon bolt on.
Finish, Clear gloss Polyester. Varnish is also available at no extra charge.
Hot Hide glue construction for all the the tone joints.
Top Wood, Choice of Sitka Spruce or Western Red Cedar. (premium grade)
Back and Sides Wood, Choice of Mahogany ( Honduras or African) or Indian Rosewood (again, all top grade stuff)
Neck, 1 piece Mahogany Choice of nut width, string spacing and scale length. Gotoh 510 tuners
Truss Rod Double adjustable truss rod, adjustable through the sound hole. Carbon fiber neck reinforcement included.
Headstock overlay and logo. Ebony overlay with Inlaid Logo. "Brackett", or "B" I no longer use any decals
Fingerboard and Bridge, Choice of Ebony or Indian Rosewood. Fingerboard is self bound
Nut and Saddle, Bone nut and fully compensated bone saddle. I have several choices for bridge pins.
Rosette, many styles available at or near base price Inquire
Body binding and top purfling, Plastic, or celluloid binding as well as some wood bindings at base price. Several top purfling styles available Inquire
Neck to body Joint, choice of hand fit dovetail, glued with hot hide glue, or mortise/tenon bolt on.
Finish, Clear gloss Polyester. Varnish is also available at no extra charge.
Wood Options: inquire for options not listed
Top Woods,
Adirondack Spruce
Bearclaw Sitka Spruce
European Spruce
Englemann Spruce
Alaskan Yellow Cedar
Port Orford Cedar
Redwood
Koa, Mahogany and Walnut tops available too.
Many other top options available
Top Woods,
Adirondack Spruce
Bearclaw Sitka Spruce
European Spruce
Englemann Spruce
Alaskan Yellow Cedar
Port Orford Cedar
Redwood
Koa, Mahogany and Walnut tops available too.
Many other top options available
Price:
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Back and Sides woods,
Honduran Rosewood
Amazon Rosewood
Panama Rosewood
Curly, figured Indian Rosewood
Walnut, both Claro and Black Walnut available
Maple
Osage Orange
Koa
Wenge, Padauk, Myrtle, Bloodwood ect.
Many other back and side options available Including Braz Rosewood
Honduran Rosewood
Amazon Rosewood
Panama Rosewood
Curly, figured Indian Rosewood
Walnut, both Claro and Black Walnut available
Maple
Osage Orange
Koa
Wenge, Padauk, Myrtle, Bloodwood ect.
Many other back and side options available Including Braz Rosewood
Price:
$225 up
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Other Options:
Venetian Cutaway (rounded)
Florentine Cutaway (pointed)
Abalone Rosette (many styles available)
Abalone Top Purfling
Stainless Steel Frets
Sunburst Finish -top only
Complete Sunburst Finish
Nitrocellouse Lacquer Finish
3 Piece Back (many species available for center wedge)
Soundport in side
Slotted Headstock includes Waverly tuners.
Multi-piece laminated neck
Trim options headstock binding, mitered purfling, fingerboard purfling, ect.
Left Handed- No extra charge, but may require a bigger deposit
Many other options available, Inquire
Venetian Cutaway (rounded)
Florentine Cutaway (pointed)
Abalone Rosette (many styles available)
Abalone Top Purfling
Stainless Steel Frets
Sunburst Finish -top only
Complete Sunburst Finish
Nitrocellouse Lacquer Finish
3 Piece Back (many species available for center wedge)
Soundport in side
Slotted Headstock includes Waverly tuners.
Multi-piece laminated neck
Trim options headstock binding, mitered purfling, fingerboard purfling, ect.
Left Handed- No extra charge, but may require a bigger deposit
Many other options available, Inquire
Price:
$300
$400
$75 up
$225 up
$125
$200 up
$400 up
Inquire
$75 up depends on species
$75 up depends on design
$300
Inquire
Inquire
Inquire
$300
$400
$75 up
$225 up
$125
$200 up
$400 up
Inquire
$75 up depends on species
$75 up depends on design
$300
Inquire
Inquire
Inquire
Many other options available.
Don't hesitate to call or e-mail with any questions.
Don't hesitate to call or e-mail with any questions.
Or Call (704)937-2499