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DEALERS

Please contact us to discuss current pricing and information. Pricing will be determined at delivery time according to the price list in effect at that time.

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CURRENT MODELS

TESTIMONIALS

AN ABSOLUTE GEM...

EVERY NOTE SINGS WITH CLARITY, AND THE RESPONSIVENESS OF THE GUITAR MAKES IT A DREAM TO PLAY. WHETHER YOU'RE STRUMMING CHORDS OR DIVING INTO FAST INTRICATE LEADS, THE PLAYABILITY OF THIS INSTRUMENT IS FLAWLESS.

DAVID JARRETT / PENNSYLVANIA, USA
~Proud owner of two Modèle Vagabond and one Modèle Nomade Guitars.

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Responsive Design

When building a highly responsive guitar, two dominant factors must be considered: the weight and stiffness of the soundboard. These factors play a crucial role in determining the volume and tonal properties of the instrument.

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Modern Construction

Innovative approaches are implemented into the construction process. Many of our guitars have structured sides and bolt-on-bolt-off necks with carbon fiber reinforcements. These features contribute to improved tonal output and increased instrument durability.

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Custom Options

From soundports and arm bevels to Florentine cutaways and custom inlays, a wide range of options are available to help you design your ideal guitar. For more information, please do not hesitate to reach out.

BEHIND YOUR WHITNEY GUITAR

Whitney Guitars Modèle Vagabond Custom Gypsy Jazz Guitar

Finest Tonewoods

Tonewoods offer a spectrum of sonic hues, their voice sculpted by nature's hand: environment, genes, age, grain, and cure time. Each piece offers a distinct sonic signature. Climate and age shape density and resonance. Grain's pattern governs flexibility, while curing ensures stability. Skillful selection, based on these nuances, allows me to create instruments that resonate with a player's artistic intent.

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Design Elegance

Elegance is recognizable by its graceful and harmonious form. It is characterized by flowing lines and complementary colours and proportions. A sense of completeness and balance is felt when no addition or subtraction is needed. Elegance is achieved when form and function harmonize and become inseparable.

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Hand Crafted

Traditional hand tools allow for precise component fitting and flawless detail, yielding superior guitars. This artisanal method offers nuanced control over resonance, shaping each element with intent and purpose. Unlike mass production, handcrafting allows me to creates guitars with exceptional clarity and depth both aesthetically and acoustically.

Whitney Custom Acoustic Guitars - Soundboard Bracing

Responsive Design

Crafting a highly responsive guitar hinges on balancing soundboard weight and stiffness. A lighter, yet sufficiently stiff top vibrates more freely, yielding greater volume and nuanced tonal complexity. Excessive weight dampens vibrations, while insufficient stiffness compromises projection. This delicate equilibrium dictates the instrument's dynamic range and sonic character, vital for expressing a musician's full artistic vision.

Whitney Custom Acoustic Guitars - Backplate Bracing Detail

Modern Construction

I incorporate modern construction techniques, including structured sides and bolt-on necks with carbon fiber enhancements. Structured sides enhance stability and resonance, improving tonal projection. Bolt-on necks, reinforced with carbon fibre, increase rigidity and ease of maintenance. These innovations result in a richer, more defined sound and significantly greater instrument durability, ensuring lasting performance.

Whitney Custom Acoustic Guitars - Custom mini arm bevel

Custom Options

To craft your perfect Whitney guitar, I offer a diverse array of customizable features. Imagine side sound-ports enhancing your sonic experience, or mini arm bevels for unparalleled comfort. Explore elegant Florentine cutaways, intricate custom inlays, and a spectrum of finish choices. My aim is to bring your vision to life. For detailed information and to begin designing your bespoke instrument, please contact me or initiate your custom build here.

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HANDMADE IN CANADA

Crafted and voiced in our Canadian workshop, we produce uniquely designed heirloom steel-string acoustic guitars and Gypsy Jazz guitars, each made with meticulous attention to detail.

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WHITNEY GUITARS

10304 Dale Meadows Pl.

Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z8


P. 250-462-9322

*By appointment only.

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