Montreux
A slightly oversized-body chambered-Chestnut electric with a 25.5-inch scale, Maple neck, and Häussel 'Tauschbucker' pickups from German luthier Tausch Guitars.
About this guitar
The Montreux pairs a comfortably rounded, chambered Chestnut body with a Maple neck and Plumwood fretboard on a 25.5-inch scale, aiming for a wide range of natural, sustain-rich solidbody tones. It’s fitted with a set of Tausch’s own Häussel ‘Tauschbucker’ pickups. Hand-built to order in Germany; pricing covers the standard basic-version build, with the maker’s own pictured example instrument priced slightly higher.
Specs
| Body | Chambered Chestnut, rounded/oversized shape |
|---|---|
| Neck | Maple |
| Fretboard | Plumwood |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Set Häussel 'Tauschbucker' |
| Construction Note | Maker's own 'Guitars in Stock' listing describes an in-stock Montreux unit's body as 'semi hollow', though this model's own page describes it only as 'chambered' rather than using semi-hollow/semi-acoustic terminology directly |
| Currency | EUR, incl. 19% German VAT |
Quick answers
- How much does the Montreux cost?
- Tausch Guitars lists it at $5,400 to $5,650 (USD), depending on options. Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Montreux still available?
- Yes. Tausch Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Montreux?
- Tausch Guitars, building gear since 1995. Where it's built: Built by Rainer Tausch in Illertissen, Germany, with sustainably chosen tonewoods. It's listed here as an electric guitar.