Growler
A compact double-cutaway solidbody electric in the stripped-down Les Paul Jr. tradition, with a reinforced low-tilt headstock and a chambered mahogany/maple-top body for extra resonance.
About this guitar
The Growler is a double-cutaway design with high fret access across the whole board; the 22-fret neck joins the body at the 21st fret, extending the tenon deeper into the body for added strength and resonance. Its 3-per-side headstock uses a shallower 7-degree tilt-back rather than a standard Gibson-style 13 degrees, keeping the headstock off the ground if dropped, plus graphite reinforcement under the peghead veneer for extra strength. Many Growlers pair a chambered mahogany body with a maple top for extra treble bite while keeping mahogany’s tonal depth. Like the rest of the line, it’s built to the customer’s specs, and the custom order queue is currently closed, with a mailing-list waitlist for when it reopens.
Specs
| Body | Double-cutaway, chambered mahogany body with maple top (LP Jr.-inspired shape) |
|---|---|
| Neck | 22-fret neck joining the body at the 21st fret for a deeper tenon and added strength/resonance; 3-per-side headstock with a 7-degree tilt-back (vs. a standard Gibson-style 13 degrees) and graphite reinforcement extending past the fretboard under the peghead veneer |
| Customization | Built to the customer's specs |
| Order Status | Currently not accepting new commissions; sign up for the mailing list to be alerted when orders reopen |
Quick answers
- How much does the Growler cost?
- Healy Guitars sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price.
- Is the Growler still available?
- It's available for preorder from Healy Guitars.
- Who makes the Growler?
- Healy Guitars. Where it's built: Built at the Healy Guitars workshop in the Eastworks building in Easthampton, Massachusetts. It's listed here as an electric guitar.