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Liutaio Mottola: The Girasoli (Italian for Sunflowers) Parlor Jazz Guitar features of this instrument are the small body and the offset round sound hole. The body measures 15" across the lower bout, and maintains dimensions similar to those of the classical guitar. Its manageable size makes it quite comfortable to play. The plates are arched to a height of approximately 0.75", typical of modern archtop instruments. The top graduation (a more or less uniform 0.25" thick) and bracing were optimized for amplified tone, even (when necessary) at the expense of acoustic tone and volume. The result is high internal damping and a particularly stiff top. The stiffness of the top allowed the use of a round sound hole. The acoustic tone of a round hole instrument is certainly different than that of an f hole instrument, but in this case the decision to use the round hole had little to do with the resulting acoustic tone.
Website: Liutaio Mottola

Kim Griffin: Griffin offers four basic body style models, each available with either of two standard wood options. Their Model "A" guitar is sometimes known as the "Parlor Guitar". Jim Cole refers to it as the "songwriters' guitar". This guitar is sized conveniently with a large voice.Website: Kim Griffin

Baranik Guitars: Baranik Guitars carries the PX Parlor guitar.The PX is designed to feel like a parlor guitar, but play and sound like a much larger guitar. Its features include an asymmetrical body design, a 13th fret neck joint and a longer scale of 25.6". The forward shifted treble waist and larger lower bass bout increase both comfort and sound. The 13th fret neck joint allows easy access to the 12th fret, for easier harmonics and octave notes. The 25.6" scale increases string tension for dropped tunings. The extra tension also creates more volume and sustain. A cutaway is available for players who need access to higher frets. Website: Baranik Guitars

Beneteau Guitars: Realizing that building a guitar is often a collaborative project between builder and player, Beneteau welcome the opportunity to work with you in turning your dream into reality. Personal service is an important part of their approach and fully appreciate the fact that a satisfied customer is the best possible advertising. The '0' 12 Fret Model (Parlor) is the quintessential parlor (parlour) guitar and the smallest model Beneteau builds. Most suitable when used as a fingerstyle instrument.DimensionsUpper Bout: 9 3/8" (23.8cm)Waist: 8" (20.3cm)Lower Bout: 13 7/16" (34cm) and Depth: 4 1/8" (10.5cm)Website: Beneteau Guitars

Arias: Arias Guitars carry two parlor guitars. They carry the Gustavo Arias- 2A Parlor Guitar and the Gustavo Arias-1A Parlor Guitar. Please click on the link to hear a sound sample of Arias Parlor guitars. For specs and other information, including pricing, please click on the link below.Website: Arias

Fender: Fender features Global Design GDP 100 Parlor Guitars. This guitar was GDP-100 was designed for leisurely sitting around the house and strumming. The small-body, Natural-finish GDP-100 parlor model fits that bill perfectly, with a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, Fender “F” inlay at the 12th fret and die-cast tuners. Website: Fender

Flammang Guitars: The focus of Flammang Guitars is to build an instrument that produces a strong, rich and well-balanced voice. They manufacture parlor guitars.Website: Flammang Guitars

Froggy Bottom Guitars: Froggy Bottom Guitars carry the "L", "P14", and the "P12". Models are defined by their body shape, scale length and the number of frets clear of the body (either 12 or 14). Choice of materials, ornamentation, nut width, string spacing, neck profile, cutaway options, and the like are always set in consultation with the player.Website: Froggy Bottom Guitars

Goodall Guitars: Koa Parlor w/ Engelmann Spruce Top, ThThe Parlor series guitar has a shorter 25" scale length. It has a scaled down bridge, peghead and sound hole. It is available in a 12 or 14 fret neck joint with a non slotted peghead or an optional 12 fret neck joint with slotted peghead* and bronze patina Waverly tuners. The 12 fret model has a sweet, round and responsive voice similiar in tone to a classical guitar. The 14 fret model has a little more punch and clarity in the mid range, very similiar to our Grand Concert series instrument. The Parlor series is available with all the same fine options and wood choices as in all Goodall guitars.e Macassar Ebony Parlor Cutaway w/ Engelmann Spruce Top, and Maple Parlor 12-Fret Slotted Peghead w/ Adirondack Top.Website: Goodall Guitars

Hippner Guitars: Inspired by a Martin design, Hippners parlor guitar is very responsive to finger style playing while its shorter scale makes it an excellent choice for someone needing a smaller guitar body.Website: Hippner Guitars

Hoffman Guitars: This guitar has a high and delicate tone which is wonderful for fingerpicking. This is the only guitar Hoffman makes which comes standard with a twelve fret neck. Because the bridge is in the middle of the lower bout of the instrument, the effect is a guitar with a surprising volume and richness for its size, and the characteristic "sweetness" of the tone.A very unique instrument, but a joy for the right player. This guitar is available with either a slotted or plank style peghead.Website: Hoffman Guitars

Ithaca Stringed Instruments: ISI carries Parlor Cutaway and Parlor Guitar models. These fine instruments represent their take on a classic form. Theguitars are available in both 12 and 14 fret necks, With or without cutaway. You have a choice of woods includes Sitka, Adirondak or European Spruce. Various Rosewoods, Acacias or Maple tonewood species are available.Website: Ithaca Stringed Instruments

Larrivee: LARRIVEE recently added a new model the PV-09, their first Parlor guitar with a Venetian Cutaway. The PV-09 features all solid superior quality woods: Indian Rosewood back and sides, Canadian Sitka Spruce soundboard, Ebony fretboard and bridge, and a single piece South American Mahogany neck. The 12-fret, 24" short scale neck is attached to the Venetian cutaway body using the traditional dovetail method. Other features include: Abalone rosette, solid Maple purflings, bone saddle, TUSQ 1 & 3/4" nut, 18:1 ratio tuners with black buttons, micro-dot fretboard markers, Ebony bridge pins with Abalone dots, beveled tortoise pickguard, and a mother-of-pearl logo surrounded by a sterling silver border. Website: Larrivee

AJ Lucas Guitars:

A.J.Lucas Luthiers Parlour guitars have wide fingerboards, 12 frets to the body and slotted headstocks and tend to be good for fingerpicking rather than strumming. Lucas

parlour guitars are made to Martin 00 and 0 size. This is probably slightly larger than what is traditionally thought of as a parlour size but I find the term well describes the features. These guitars have a real piano-like quality, with high string-to-string definition and are surprisingly loud for their size. There are 12 frets to the body and the ebony fingerboard can be flat or radiused. Normally a nut width of 48mm (1 7/8") is used, giving plenty of room for the fingers, but this can be varied to suit individual taste.

Other body sizes and scale lengths are available.

Website: AJ Lucas Guitars

Mauel Guitars: From the turn of the 20th century, reborn for the turn of the 21st century, the Shasta is a Parlor sized instrument. Ideal for self accompaniment, yet strong enough to stand out in a group. The smaller body size is ideal for a younger guitarist or for a lady who doesn’t want to get lost behind a dreadnought.Website: Mauel Guitars

Mayes Guitars: The Canzonet Grand Parlor combines a graceful parlor-esque profile while intertwining that with a larger body. This guitar can produce tones that rival much larger guitars. The Canzonet is 13 frets to the body and takes advantage of the lower bridge position to capture a smooth, yet well rounded tone. The body sits nicely in your lap, and makes for a perfect recording, performing, or composing guitar.Website: Mayes Guitars

Olson Guitars: Olson Guitars currently offers four different sized instruments. —SJ (Small Jumbo), Dreadnought, and a full sized Jumbo —as well as a smaller Parlor guitar. These range from simple fret markers to highly customized inlays. Website: Olson Guitars

Paragon Guitars: Paragon Guitars manufactures a Parlor model guitars. They feature Mahogany or Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top, Three piece book matched and carbon fiber reinforced Mahogany necks, and Scalloped bracing. They also offer a
limited lifetime Warranty. For more information on Paragon Parlor Guitars please click on the link below.Website: Paragon Guitars

Santa Cruz: The PJ model is not designed as a miniature or travel guitar, despite its size, it is a parlor guitar. The PJ incorporates contemporary design techniques, including optimized bracing and top construction so that the sound is exceptionally balanced. The sides and back are Indian rosewood, with a Sitka spruce top. Don't let its small size and 24" scale fool you--the PJ is truly a sophisticated guitar, perfect for intimate settings and recording. Website: Santa Cruz

Urlacher Guitars: Urlacher Guitars feature two parlor guitars. The Parlor is a small-bodied guitar that packs in a surprising amount of volume and punch for its size. The 12 fret neck configuration contributes to a richness of tone that is perfect for expressive fingerstyle music. The shorter and wider neck makes this instrument very comfortable to play and gives it a similar feel to that of a classical guitar.They feature the Parlor 12 Fret-Hawaiian Curly Koa Guitar and the East Indian Rosewood Guitar.Website: Urlacher Guitars

Running Dog Guitars: Running Dog Parlors are unusual in being available with a cutaway, giving access above the neck-body joint at the 12th fret. The Running Dog Parlor is based on a 1896 Martin size 0. The specs of the Running Dog parlor are as follows; 19" body, 13" lower bout, 4" depth, 12 frets to the body, and 24.9" scale Website: Running Dog Guitars

Kathy Wingert Guitars: Kathy Wingert Guitars carry the parlor Guitar. The parlor guitar is built with a one-piece neck and scarfed headstock for simple beauty and strength. They feature rosewood back and sides and a German top, with a 1 3/4" nut width. The 12-fret parlor guitar neck is shaped with a subtle V shape, reminiscent of the vintage guitars after which it is fashioned, but very comfortable and easy to play. Specs are as follows : Body Length: 18 3/8" , Width at lower bout: 12 1/2"
Width at upper bout: 9 3/16", Body depth at end: 4 " , Scale length: 25.", and Standard nut width: 1 13/16" .Website: Kathy Wingert Guitars

Worland Guitars: Worland Guitars carries their model of the parlor guitar. This guitar is constructed of dark wine red stained mahogany and curly maple binding with red vintage purfling. Styled to look like the guitars of a century past but with all the performance and quality you expect in a new hand crafted instrument, the parlor is ideal as a travel guitar or just the thing to get that old timey sound for rags and blues.Website: Worland Guitars

Threet Guitars: Threet guitars makes 5 different size guitars ranging from the small Parlor guitar to the large and loud Jumbo guitar. The guitars are available in 2 different styles; Custom and Deluxe. Threat has extensize custom options including wood, and inlays. Click here for pricing.Website: Threet Guitars

Keller Guitars: Michael Keller offers custom guitars which choice of inlay, wood, standard or cutaway body. Models include the Parlor, the Rose, and the Jumbo.Website: Keller Guitars

Girdis Guitars: Robert Girdis's Parlor guitar consistently draws two comments. The first one is amazement at how much sound is coming out of such a small guitar. The second comment is usually "it sounds as good as it looks".

This model is available in both a 24" scale length, called the PG610, and a regular 24.9" scale length, the PG630. (The PG is for Parlor Guitar, and the 610 and 630 represent the scale length in millimeters). Both versions feature a 12 fret neck to body joint.

Website: Girdis Guitars

Karol Guitars: Anthony Carol's Parlour is based upon a old no-name guitar I came across in a local shop, in a rather sad shape of dis-repair unfortunately. The tone and sound that it produces is amazing, fooling many to think its bigger than it really is. Karol has a gallery of all the gorgeous inlay and rosette styles available. Click here for pricing.Website: Karol Guitars

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