00
A mid-sized body between the 000/Dreadnought and the Size 2 Parlor, offered in 12- or 14-fret versions with an intimate, elegant voice favored by solo performers and songwriters.
About this guitar
Thompson’s 00 fills the gap between its larger 000/Dreadnought models and the smaller Size 2 Parlor, with an intimate feel well suited to solo performance and songwriting. It ships standard with an Adirondack top, Advanced X-bracing, ebony fingerboard and bridge, Waverly tuners, and bone nut/saddle, in a traditional 24.9” scale (a long-scale 25.4” version is also offered), and is available as either a 12-fret or 14-fret build.
Specs
| Body Shape | 00, sized between the 000/Dreadnought and the Size 2 Parlor |
|---|---|
| Available Neck Joins | 12-fret or 14-fret |
| Scale Length | 24.9 in standard (25.4 in long-scale version available) |
| Top | Adirondack Spruce standard |
| Back & Sides | Figured Walnut, Mahogany, East Indian Rosewood (Madagascar Rosewood and Koa available, pricing on request) |
| Bracing | Advanced X bracing, 1930s-style scalloped |
| Fingerboard/Bridge | Ebony, standard |
| Tuners | Waverly |
| Build Options | Soft cutaway on the 12-fret version; slotted headstock +$200 |
| Tonewood Pricing | Figured Walnut $6,400; All Mahogany $6,700; Mahogany $6,800; East Indian Rosewood $7,500 |
Quick answers
- How much does the 00 cost?
- Preston Thompson Guitars lists it at $6,400 to $7,500 (USD), depending on options. Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the 00 still available?
- Yes. Preston Thompson Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the 00?
- Preston Thompson Guitars. Where it's built: Handbuilt by a small crew at the Thompson shop in Sisters, Oregon. It's listed here as an acoustic guitar.
- What warranty does Preston Thompson Guitars offer?
- "Thompson Guitars are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, to the original purchaser for as long as they own the instrument. The warranty is non-transferable." Coverage is repair or replacement of defective parts. It excludes normal wear, misuse, unauthorized modifications, accidents, improper maintenance, climate damage and finish checking or cracking. Owners pay shipping and insurance both ways for authorized repairs.