1. Stonebridge Guitars G22CR-C
Stonebridge introduced more
affordable versions of their
instruments at NAMM, including
this G22CR-C with a solid cedar
top, solid rosewood back and
sides, a 2-piece mahogany neck,
ebony fretboard and bridge, and
Schaller tuners.
stonebridgeguitars.com
2. Gitane DG-560 Gypsy Classical
Gitane’s new nylon-stringed DG-
560 Gypsy Classical is inspired
by Mario Maccaferri’s original
guitar. It’s a 12-fret D-hole design
with a solid cedar top, cypress
back and sides, ebony and
maple binding, and an ebony
bridge and fretboard.
sagamusic.com
3. Wechter Roundneck Resonator
Designed by famed resonator
builder Tim Scheerhorn, this new
Wechter model has post-andbaffle
construction and sports a
Scheerhorn cone.
wechterguitars.com
4. Martin 000-15 12-fret
The Nazareth, Pennsylvania,
flattop masters tweaked the classic
all-mahogany 000-15 for Summer
NAMM, revisiting the 12-fret version
with a slotted headstock.
martinguitar.com
5. Beard Guitars Odyssey A Resonator
Paul Beard’s new Odyssey A
resonator features an intriguing
design with an internal bass-reflex
baffle that turns the body into
more of a speaker cabinet, which
he says improves bass and lower-mid
response and projection.
beardguitars.com
6. Santa Cruz 35th
Anniversary Cowgirl
Richard Hoover pulled out all the
stops for Santa Cruz’ 35th Anniversary
Cowgirl. This showstopper
has old-growth Brazilian
rosewood back and sides, and
an Adirondack spruce top from
Hoover’s own special stash. The
mother-of-pearl fretboard inlay is
jaw-droppingly gorgeous, too.
santacruzguitar.com