Dauphin
Sturner Guitars' newest model, a multi-scale (fanned-fret) solidbody electric aimed at players who want extended-range-style feel without leaving standard 6-string tuning.
About this guitar
The Dauphin is Sturner Guitars’ newest design, built around an ash body and a multi-scale (fanned-fret) maple fretboard running from 26.5” on the bass side to 25.5” on the treble side. It ships standard with hand-wound neck and bridge pickups, a single volume/tone control layout, and a Hipshot hardtail bridge with Gotoh tuners. As with the maker’s other models, fully custom built-from-scratch orders are currently paused; it remains available through the maker’s International Series (overseas-built, then finished and set up in Philadelphia) as a customizable order or as an already-built, ready-to-ship one-off instrument.
Specs
| Body | Ash |
|---|---|
| Neck/Fretboard | Maple |
| Scale Length | Multi-scale, 26.5 in (bass side) to 25.5 in (treble side) |
| Fretboard Radius | 14 in |
| Frets | Nickel silver fret wire |
| Pickups | Hand-wound neck and bridge pickups (per the maker's standard model spec) |
| Controls | 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-way switch |
| Bridge | Hipshot hardtail |
| Tuners | Gotoh |
| Current fulfillment | Fully custom from-scratch builds of this model are paused indefinitely as of the maker's latest site update (personal/family reasons, no stated return date). Currently obtainable as a customized 'International Series' build (body built overseas, then fret leveling/crowning, shielding, and upgraded electronics done in-house in Philadelphia) or as one of the maker's rotating one-off 'Ready to Ship' in-stock units. Listed price reflects the maker's single current in-stock Ready-to-Ship Dauphin unit and will shift as inventory turns over. |
Quick answers
- How much does the Dauphin cost?
- Sturner Guitars lists it at $2,000 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Dauphin still available?
- Yes. Sturner Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Dauphin?
- Sturner Guitars. It's listed here as an electric guitar.
- How long is the wait for Sturner Guitars gear?
- Full custom builds are paused for the foreseeable future. Customized instruments from the International Series can still be ordered by emailing SturnerGuitars@gmail.com. Ready-to-ship guitars are listed in the shop.