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Sensational New Maestro Traditional Series Guitars Arrive!

06/12/2019

We've been consistently blown away by Maestro here at The North American Guitar, and with each fresh collection of instruments we receive that feeling only intensifies. Earlier in the week we took receipt of a number of guitars hailing from their Traditional Series, with more variation on each silhouette now available than ever including Matte Finish options and even an all Mahogany 00!

It's always exciting to see what Ho Zen and his team in Singapore are building, the quality of their work and dedication to detail for an end result that not only sounds but looks sensational is truly inspired. In this particular run, we have a plethora of fine 00 guitars in a selection of different wood choices and finishes, and a trio of OM models.

The Traditional series all aim to bring high-end luthierie and workmanship to the world of affordable instruments, looking to capture the iconic tones of the legendary pre-war guitars and marry that sound with contemporary playability and stability.

Take a look at our range of new Maestro Guitars below;

Maestro Traditional Series 00-IR Acoustic Guitar, Indian rosewood & Adirondack Spruce - £1,799

The Maestro 00-IR is a traditional 00-style acoustic guitar, handbuilt in Asia.

The Maestro 00-IR features Indian Rosewood back and sides with an Adirondack Spruce top. The guitar is decorated with Maple binding and Abalone purflings, and has a solid headstock with decorative inlays.

Sonically, this guitar has everything you would expect from a traditional 00, and then some. The sustain is rich and plentiful and there is a fantastic bass presence too.

Body shape: Traditional 00
Solid Adirondack Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back and sides
Solid Headstock
Quarter Sawn Sitka Spruce bracing
Reversed Kerfing
Maple binding with Abalone Purflings
Khaya Mahogany neck with Carbon Fiber Rods
Ebony fingerboard
Ebony bridge with Ebony pins
Grover tuners
Maestro Premium Polycarbonate hardcase

Maestro Traditional Series 00-IR Sunburst Acoustic Guitar, Indian Rosewood & Adirondack Spruce - £1,799

The Maestro 00-IR is a traditional 00-style acoustic guitar, handbuilt in Asia.

Sonically, this guitar has everything you would expect from a traditional 00, and then some. The sustain is rich and plentiful and there is a fantastic bass presence too.

Body shape: Traditional 00
Finish: Sunburst Gloss
Solid Adirondack Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back and sides
Solid Headstock
Quarter Sawn Sitka Spruce bracing
Reversed Kerfing
Maple binding with Abalone Purflings
Khaya Mahogany neck with Carbon Fiber Rods
Ebony fingerboard
Ebony bridge with Ebony pins
Grover tuners
Maestro hardcase

Maestro Traditional Series 00-MH Acoustic Guitar, Khaya Mahogany & Torrefied Adirondack Spruce - £1,749

The Maestro OO-MH is a traditional 00-style acoustic guitar, handbuilt in Asia.

The Maestro OO-MH features Khaya Mahogany back and sides with a Torrefied Adirondack Spruce top. The guitar is decorated with Maple binding, and has a solid headstock with decorative inlays.

Sonically, this guitar has everything you would expect from a traditional 00, and then some. The sustain is rich and plentiful and there is a fantastic bass presence too.

Body shape: 00
Solid Torrefied Adirondack Spruce top
Solid Khaya Mahogany and sides
Slotted Headstock
Quarter Sawn Sitka Spruce bracing
Reversed Kerfing
Khaya Mahogany neck with Carbon Fiber Rods
Ebony fingerboard
Ebony bridge with Ebony pins
Grover tuners
Maestro hardcase

Maestro Traditional Series 00-MH Acoustic Guitar, All Khaya Mahogany - £1,799

The Maestro 00-MH All Mahogany is a traditional 00-style acoustic guitar, handbuilt in Asia.

The Maestro 00-MH features an all-solid Khaya Mahogany body. The guitar is decorated with Maple binding and has a solid headstock with decorative inlays.

Sonically, this guitar has everything you would expect from a traditional 00, and then some. The sustain is rich and plentiful and there is a fantastic bass presence too.

Body shape: Traditional 00
Solid Khaya Mahogany top
Solid Khaya Mahogany back and sides
Solid Headstock
Quarter Sawn Sitka Spruce bracing
Reversed Kerfing
Maple binding
Khaya Mahogany neck with Carbon Fiber Rods
Ebony fingerboard
Ebony bridge with Ebony pins
Grover tuners
Maestro hardcase

Maestro Traditional Series OM-IR Acoustic Guitar, Indian Rosewood & Adirondack Spruce - £1,799

The Maestro OM-IR is a traditional OM acoustic guitar, handbuilt in Singapore.

The Maestro OM-IR features Indian Rosewood back and sides with an Adirondack Spruce top. The guitar is decorated with Maple binding and Abalone purflings, and has a slotted headstock with decorative inlays.

Sonically, this guitar has everything you would expect from a traditional OM, and then some. The sustain is rich and plentiful and there is a fantastic bass presence too.

Body shape: OM / 000
Solid Adirondack Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back and sides
Solid Headstock
Quarter Sawn Sitka Spruce bracing
Reversed Kerfing
Maple binding with Abalone Purflings
Khaya Mahogany neck with Carbon Fiber Rods
Ebony fingerboard
Ebony bridge with Ebony pins
Grover tuners
Maestro Premium Polycarbonate hardcase

Maestro Traditional Series OM-MH Acoustic Guitar, Khaya Mahogany & Torrefied Adirondack Spruce - £1,749

This gorgeous OM from Maestros traditional series is inspired by the iconic instruments of the 1930s and built with a modern spin.

The guitar is made up of Khaya Mahogany for the back and sides paired with a Torrefied Adirondack Spruce top and with it's gorgeous Matte Nitrocellulose finish, captures a classic workhorse aesthetic to match with its versatile and powerful tone.

The neck shape is Maestros standard carve, which lends modern playability to the vintage voice of their Traditional Series making the guitar exceptionally comfortable across the board and truly effortless to coax out the luscious and rich sounds the guitar has to offer.