Thompson D-MA Custom
By: Teja Gerken
February 26, 2025
A great mahogany-and-spruce dreadnought with simple, but unusual appointments.
Thompson Molly Tuttle Signature Model
By: Teja Gerken
July 31, 2024
A slightly customized version of the contemporary flatpicking star’s dreadnought.
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Preston Thompson OM-GL
By: Teja Gerken
May 22, 2024
A wonderful orchestra model built with granadillo back and sides and a Lutz spruce top.
Preston Thompson PKT
By: Teja Gerken
March 20, 2024
A limited edition re-creation of a special Thompson dreadnought.
Chris Luquette’s New D-BA Sunburst | Thompson Guitars
January 23, 2024
Thompson Guitars signature artist picks up his latest dreadnought at the Sisters, Oregon workshop.
D-BA Custom | Thompson Guitars
December 30, 2023
Jamey Hampton of Brothers Jam demonstrates his custom dreadnought, which he calls "Hawkfire."
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Preston Thompson 0-14 SMM
By: Teja Gerken
September 13, 2023
A contemporary take on an all-mahogany classic.
Jordan Tice, “Bachelorette Party” | Thompson Guitars
June 29, 2023
The songwriter and guitarist plays an original fingerstyle tune on a Thompson OM.
Billy Strings, “My Rough And Rowdy Ways” | Preston Thompson Guitars
April 7, 2023
Billy Strings covers the classic Jimmie Rodgers song using a Thompson OM guitar.
Preston Thompson OM Mad/Adi
By: Teja Gerken
March 29, 2023
A great Madagascar rosewood OM with some creative additions.
Preston Thompson 0000-PRBR
By: Teja Gerken
November 9, 2022
Peter Rowan demonstrates his 0000-size Brazilian rosewood Thompson signature model.
Thompson D-SBA-42 | Elderly Instruments
August 12, 2022
A great Preston Thompson dreadnought built in 2020.
Thompson Guitars’ Olivia Elia and her Custom Dreadnought
By: Teja Gerken
July 27, 2022
Thompson employee Olivia Elia stops by the Peghead Nation studio to show her personal walnut dreadnought and discuss the Thompson building process.
Chris Luquette: City Suite for Two Guitars | Thompson Guitars
July 1, 2022
Flatpicking guitar virtuoso introduces his new album of guitar duets at the Thompson Guitars workshop.
Preston Thompson 000-14 SMA
By: Teja Gerken
May 4, 2022
A straight-forward 14-fret 000 built with mahogany and spruce.
Preston Thompson 00-12 SMA
By: Teja Gerken
March 23, 2022
A great mahogany-and-spruce 12-fret guitar with custom inlay.
Preston Thompson D-SMA
By: Teja Gerken
December 27, 2021
A great dreadnought made with “sinker” mahogany and Adirondack spruce and featuring a custom sunburst finish.
Sierra Ferrell: “I’d Do It Again” | Thompson Guitars
September 29, 2021
The talented singer-songwriter plays an original song live in the Thompson Guitars shop.
Preston Thompson OM-SMA
By: Teja Gerken
July 26, 2021
A great orchestra model built with sinker mahogany.
Molly Tuttle: “You Don’t Get Me High Anymore” | Thompson Guitars
July 16, 2021
Molly Tuttle collaborates with Iron and Wine for a high-energy cover of the Phantogram song.
Molly Tuttle with Madison Cunningham: “Strong Enough” | Preston Thompson Guitars
By: Dan Gabel
June 24, 2021
The guitarist and songwriter plays a her Molly Tuttle signature model guitar on this cover of the Sheryl Crow hit.
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Preston Thompson Billy Strings Signature Model
By: Teja Gerken
May 3, 2021
A Brazilian rosewood dreadnought built for the bluegrass star.
D-Madagascar/Adirondack | Thompson Guitars
April 23, 2021
Thompson setup specialist Ryan Ediger demonstrates a brand-new dreadnought.
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Charles Sawtelle’s Dreadnought | Thompson Guitars
April 2, 2021
The late Preston Thompson discussed the Style-42 dreadnought he built in 1986.
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Preston Thompson D-MAD-ADI
January 11, 2021
A classic dreadnought built with Madagascar rosewood and Adirondack spruce.
Ray Remington “Texas Rose” | Thompson Guitars
December 30, 2020
The country singer-songwriter plays a stripped-down version of the title track from his current EP.
Al Petteway’s 000-12BA | Preston Thompson Guitars
November 13, 2020
The fingerstyle guitarist talks about his custom Thompson 12-fret and plays "The Mama Bear Rag."
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Preston Thompson D-EIA
By: Teja Gerken
October 7, 2020
A great rosewood dreadnought with a few custom touches.
Preston Thompson 00-14MA Sunburst
By: Teja Gerken
July 6, 2020
A custom long-scale 00 built with mahogany and Adirondack spruce.
Preston Thompson D-GA
By: Teja Gerken
February 24, 2020
An understated dreadnought built with granadillo and Adirondack spruce.
Preston Thompson D-BA CRL
By: Teja Gerken
December 30, 2019
A signature model dreadnought for rising flatpicking star Chris Luquette.
Preston Thompson 0000-SBA
By: Teja Gerken
October 21, 2019
A custom guitar built with “shipwreck” Brazilian rosewood.
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Preston Thompson D-EIA
By: Teja Gerken
August 5, 2019
A great style-28 dreadnought made with Indian rosewood and Adirondack spruce.
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Preston Thompson, 1956–2019
By: Teja Gerken
May 9, 2019
The Thompson Guitars founder leaves a legacy of high-quality vintage-inspired guitar making.
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Preston Thompson Size 2 Koa Deluxe
By: Teja Gerken
February 18, 2019
A style-42 parlor built out of spectacular koa.
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Preston Thompson D-SMA
By: Teja Gerken
December 17, 2018
A powerful sounding style-18 dreadnought made with “sinker” mahogany and Adirondack spruce.
1986 Preston Thompson Dreadnought
By: Teja Gerken
October 22, 2018
A beautiful style-42 guitar owned by the late Charles Sawtelle.
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Preston Thompson 000-14ZS Custom Cutaway
By: Teja Gerken
September 4, 2018
A highly customized 000 built with ziricote back and sides.
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Preston Thompson 0000-14JMS
By: Teja Gerken
July 9, 2018
A 16-inch maple jumbo with a big sound.
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Preston Thompson D-12EIR Custom
By: Teja Gerken
April 6, 2018
12-fret dreadnought features a redwood top and short scale.
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Preston Thompson OM-EIA
By: Teja Gerken
March 19, 2018
A great OM built with Indian rosewood and Adirondack spruce.
Preston Thompson 00 Custom
By: Teja Gerken
February 12, 2018
A 14-fret 00 with a long scale and big voice.
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Preston Thompson 000-12MA Cutaway Custom
By: Teja Gerken
December 27, 2017
A cutaway 12-fret that combines vintage tone and contemporary playability.
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