12 Fret 0
A historic 'concert' size with a 13.5" lower bout, built with the same hand-graduation and scalloped bracing as Thompson's larger models, also offered as a 14-fret build.
About this guitar
Once the standard-sized guitar of its era, Thompson’s 12 Fret 0 sits between the Size 2 Parlor and the 00 in body size, with a 13.5” lower bout. Despite the modest footprint, hand-graduated tops and hand-carved, scalloped bracing give it warm bass and sparkling trebles that surprise players expecting a small-guitar sound; a 14-fret version is also available.
Specs
| Body Shape | 0 (historically the 'concert' size); also offered as a 14-fret build |
|---|---|
| Body Width | 13.5 in lower bout (between the 12" Size 2 Parlor and the 14 1/8" 00) |
| Top | Adirondack Spruce standard |
| Back & Sides | All Mahogany, Mahogany, East Indian Rosewood, or Koa/Koa w/Herringbone (5A Brazilian available, pricing on request) |
| Tonewood Pricing | All Mahogany $6,600; Mahogany $6,700; East Indian Rosewood $6,900 |
Quick answers
- How much does the 12 Fret 0 cost?
- Preston Thompson Guitars lists it at $6,600 to $6,900 (USD), depending on options. Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the 12 Fret 0 still available?
- Yes. Preston Thompson Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the 12 Fret 0?
- 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.