maestro guitars (full catalogue)

8/10/2019 Maestro Guitars (Full Catalogue)

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CONTENTSA MESSAGE BY HOZENOUR JOURNEY

THE PATH TO A GREAT GUITARALL ABOUT SHAPESTONE AND WOODSTEEL-STRING ACOUSTICSCLASSICALS

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As a luthier, it has been my passion to build guitars and ukulelesthat are worth playing. Over the years, I have interacted withvarious players, helping me realize that though their preferencesdiffer, they are actually looking for three common things in aninstrument; rich tone, superb playability, and nest craftsmanship.

This understanding shaped me on how I design and buildinstruments, instruments that players would love playing. I hopethat you will enjoy playing my instruments as much as I haveadored building them.

HozenOwner & Founder

Maestro Guitars


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OUR JOURNEY

We started handcrafting guitars and ukuleles since 2004. Driven by our passionto make handcrafted quality instruments accessible, we opened the rst Maestrostore in Singapore displaying only 12 guitars. Now, we are offering vast number ofinstruments across a vast tonal palette, ensuring that there is a perfect Maestrofor every player.


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THE PATH TO A GREAT GUITARAs a builder, we believe that it is only throughhandcrafting that one can make an instrumentto its fullest potential. Every Maestro is carefullyhandcrafted in a humidity-controlled facility byexperienced luthiers. Built from hand-selected

tonewoods that are rich in tap tones, each carriesour legacy of rich tone, striking projection, superbplayability, and nest craftsmanship.

ITS ALL ABOUT THE WOOD


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Maestro Ambassador

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Victoria

Victoria is a slightly smaller-bodied shape that somend easier to handle, with a sound that emphasizesthe mid and treble ranges. It is recommended forngerpicking, though it has a unique characteristicwhen strummed.

Available in : Elite Series [EO-1, EO-3, Omega], Custom Series[Victoria]

Raffles

Sized in between the 000 and the popularDreadnought, Rafes offers a very different boxy andairy tone that emphasizes on mids over lows andtrebles, making it ideal for those who want a unique-sounding guitar.

Available in : Custom Series [Rafes]

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The most popular body, producing booming lowerand mid-range tones, as well as great sustain andvolume. Its popularity is attributed to its versatility.Widely used both for strumming and ngerpicking.

Rosetta

Available in : Elite Series [ED-1, 2 & 3, Beta], Custom Series[Rosetta]

Slope-ShoulderDreadnought

The Slope Shoulder Dreadnought is very similar tothe standard dreadnought only with a more roundedshoulder and wider lower bout that makes the lowsand mids more pronounced; producing a muchwarmer yet traditional sound.

Available in : Elite Series [ED-3]

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Meridian

Meridian scales things down without skimping onsound, packing a ton of tone into a comfortable travelsize and giving you a full-voiced, portable guitar.Although measuring only 14 1/2 inches in width, theMeridian has a tone and volume that will surprise you.

Available in : Elite Series [ET-1], Custom Series [Meridian]

Petite

Petite is Maestros answer to those that love thetraditional Dreadnought shape yet prefer a smallerbody. The Petite is a 7/8 version of a Dreadnoughtthat provides playing comfort without compromisingon the traditional tone and level of projection.

Available in : Elite Series [EP-1]

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TONE AND WOOD

The hardest of the woods used in the

manufacture of soundboards, Sitka spruceproduces a loud, bright tone, accentuatingthe basses and trebles.

Sitka Spruce

With our emphasis on tone, we only use hand-selected traditional and exotic tonewoods that arerich in tap tones. Each instrument is built to its full potential, highlighting the tonal characteristicsof each wood while maintaining the optimal projection and responsiveness of which Maestro isrecognized for.

Produces a slightly louder and more projectiveopen sound than Sitka Spruce. Extremelyclear and bell-like, it creates exceptionalsound for light to very rm techniques.

German Spruce


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Adirondack Spruce is an iconic woodheralded as a foremost amongst top woods.It has more overall resonance than Sitka,and sounds loud & powerful with a focused,punchy bass.

Adirondack Spruce

A softer wood than spruce, this wood

produces a warm, mellow, earthy tone.Used for many years on the soundboardsof classical guitars, but recently becomingpopular with steel string players.

Western Red Cedar

Highly sought after for the bold, robust,responsive tone that it imparts on aninstrument. It is an excellent choice for bothclassical and steel stringed instruments.

Port Orford CedarKoa is a beautifully gured wood, dark brownin appearance with wide grain patten blondestreaks. Tonally, it combines the clear voicingof maple with deeper, rosewood-like qualities,and sensitivity of mahogany.

Acacia Koa

A great choice for the ngerstylist with

somewhat more richness in the bass thancedar. Redwood responds to subtle playingwith a crisp, balanced sound.

Pacic Redwood

Mahogany is a hard, bright sounding woodwith a tendency to accentuate the mid-range.With its large dynamic range, it respondsvery well to both sensitive playing and louder,percussive styles.

Khaya Mahogany

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n unusual timber, similar in appearance tooa with its slightly wavy grain, but with tonalroperties more akin to those of mahogany,eing bright sounding and rich in the mid range.

Australian Blackwood

loodwood is an attractive highly gured woodhat is naturally red in colour. Known for its

clarity especially on the high registers, it soundssomewhere in between of a Rosewood andZebrawood.

Bloodwood

Bocote features a tobacco-brown colour withdistinct parallel black lines and multicolouredstrips. It is known for its deep sounding bassesand an overall big sound.

Bocote

The moust sought-after tonewood revered for itsdeep basses, mature mid-range and balancedtrebles. Now in increasingly short supply,Brazilian Rosewood is generally reserved for thehighest models.

Brazilian Rosewood

Cocobolo is a verchange colour afteverything Braziliapower, sustain andin colour and gure

Cocobolo

Maple has a very liga sound with a vsuiting faster, percmaple tends to etrebles, and is best

Flamed Maple

y beautiful wood, known tor being cut. It offers almostRosewood offers; increased

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Indian Rosewood is famous for its wa rmn ,rich basses and clear treble response. O ofthe most popular woods for constru ct i u tar

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Acacia Koa


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acassar Ebony is valued for its strikingchocolate and light brown colouration. It hasstrong bass and lower mids coupled with clear

and transparent highs, and is very responsive,clear and loud.

Macassar EbonyMadagascar Rosewood has risen in popularitybecause of its similar properties to BrazilianRosewood; warm, with well dened basses and

rich trebles.

Madagascar RosewoodKhaya Mahogany is a hard, bright soundingwood with a tendency to accentuate the mid-range. With its large dynamic range, it respondsvery well to both sensitive playing and louder,percussive styles.

Khaya Mahogany

onkey Pod has a golden amber colour withdark streams sometimes resembling Koa or

lack Acacia. It produces a woody, pulsing toneithout losing the clear high frequencies that is

very close to a Mahogany.

Monkey PodSantos Rosewood has a ner texture than mostosewood. It has the same tonal characteristic

as the Indian Rosewood only mellower and morealanced.

Santos RosewoodZebrawood is an extremely attractive wood withabout the same density, resonance and tone asIndian Rosewood, with slightly lower registersand a boost on the mids.

African Zebrawood


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Steel-string AcousticsOur acoustic guitars embodies what we can do best. From Solid Tops to Full Solids, each guitar is builtwith players in mind, offering variety of tonewood combinations across 8 body shapes, assuring thatthere is a perfect acoustic guitar for every player. All of our acoustic guitars are equipped with CarbonFiber Rods and carries Maestros legacy of rich tone, striking projection, and superb playability.

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1 SERIES1 Series is Maestros entry level guitar. Using the classic combination of Sprucetop and Mahogany back and sides, it possesses qualities of a good solid topguitar; nice projection, great volume, crystal clear tone and rich overtones.Available in 4 body shapes, Travel, 000, Petite, and Dreadnought, there isdenitely a 1 Series guitar for players who want the traditional yet biting sound.

B-Band T35 Pickup

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Venetian Cutaway

Left-Handed

Top - Solid Sitka Spruce | Back & Sides - Khaya Mahogany / Sapele

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2 SERIESDubbed as our All Rounder, 2 Series guitars are our all time best-sellingmodel. Featuring African Ovangkol, Zebrawood, or the seasonal Bubinga forits back and sides, partnered with a solid Spruce top, with all-wood binding,these guitars are known for its mid-mellow tonal character. Available in 2 bodyshapes, Dreadnought, and Medium Jumbo, 2 Series has much to offer forplayers who desires an ideal strumming and ngerpicking guitar.

B-Band T35 Pickup

O P T I O N S

Venetian Cutaway

Left-Handed

Top - Solid Sitka Spruce A | Back & Sides - Ovangkol / Bubinga / Zebrawood

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3 SERIESKnown for its strong warm character, big sound and sweet overtones, our3 Series guitars are perfect companion for standalone artists. With its solidCedar top and Rosewood back and sides combination, it has rich bassesand mids that contributes to its overall strong projection. Available in Slope-Shouldered Dreadnought, 000, Medium Jumbo, and Jumbo, 3 Series guitarswill give players a good thump on stage.

B-Band T35 Pickup

O P T I O N S

Venetian Cutaway

Left-Handed

Top - Solid Canadian Cedar | Back & Sides - Indian Rosewood

S H A P E S

Slope ShoulderDreadnought

ED-3

Triple 000EO-3

Medium JumboEM-3

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BETA & OMEGATraditional sound fused with the Maestro Signature projection is what the Beta& Omega is all about. Constructed from the ever dependable combination ofSpruce and Mahogany, these Full Solid guitars offers the classic sweet andwoody Mahogany sound, with good volume, projection, and depth of whichMaestro instruments are known for. Available in Dreadnought and 000, you willnever go wrong with a Beta & Omega

B-Band T35 Pickup

O P T I O N S

Venetian Cutaway

Left-Handed

Top - Solid Engelmann / Sitka Spruce A | Back & Sides - Solid Khaya Mahogany / Sapele

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The Custom Series is every acoustic players dream guitar.Featuring only the nest traditional and exotic tonewoodsthat are hand-selected and tap-tuned to perfection,bonded together using 100% Hide Glue, ensuring

optimal sound in terms of tonal character, projection, andresponsiveness.

Available in ve basic shapes, Meridian, Victoria, Rosetta,Raffles, and Singa, each carrying a distinct characterin terms of depth and volume. With exclusive custom

options such as Soundport, Beveled Armrest, FlorentineCutaway, and Ultra-Bracing System, Custom Seriesguitars fuses functionality, playing comfort, aesthetics,and incomparable tone in one instrument.

Raffles Rosetta Singa VictoriaMeridian


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Ultra-Bracing System

Tone Woods Available

Custom & Pickup OptionBeveled Armrest Florentine Cutaway Left-Handed

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Australian BlackwoodBloodwoodBocoteBrazilian RosewoodCocoboloFlamed MapleIndian Rosewood

Acacia KoaMacassar EbonyMalaysian Blackwood

Madagascar RosewoodKhaya MahoganyMangoMonkey PodOvangkolSantos RosewoodZebrawood

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MERIDIAN


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MERIDIANBuilt with the constant traveller in mind, the Meridian scales thingsdown without compromising tone and projection. Measuring only14 1/2 inches in width, it carries Maestro signature sound in asmall package; one that has rich overtones, striking projectionand is responsive.

Overall LengthBody HeightBody DepthLower BoutScale Length

37 1/217 1/23 3/414 1/2597mm

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RAFFLES


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RAFFLESCurrently our most-adored guitar, Raffles highlights our signaturesound. With its Small Jumbo body, it provides a unique airyand boxy tone with well dened mids and lows than trebles.Recognized for its volume, good balance of presence and depth,sustain, and rich overtones, Raffles is perfect for both the studioand the big stage.


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VICTORIA


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VICTORIAThe lovely Victoria surprises everyone with its true beauty. Builtin the traditional 000 shape, its small size and shallow bodypossesses a sound that is larger than its size. Known for its strongpresence, crystal clear trebles and increased mids, Victoria is aperfect plucking guitar that has a very distinct character whenstrummed.


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The Victoria provides a strong and brilliant tone thatgoes well with my ngerstyle compositions.

Solofo | Maestro Ambassador


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SINGA


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SINGARobust yet clear sounding is what differentiates Singa from otherbig-bodied guitars. Smaller than the traditional Jumbo shape, itsMedium Jumbo body accentuates lows and trebles, eliminatingthe usual muddy and middish character of bigger guitars. Due toits clear and dened tone, prominent depth and volume, Singa isa great all-rounder guitar.


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ClassicalsOur classical guitars exhibits Maestros exibility and competence in building instruments. From traditionalto modern sounding, each of our classical guitar line supplements every desire and want. Constructedwith a Carbon Fiber Reinforced neck and featuring variety of bracing, these classicals assures years ofplaying stability while offering wide tonal palette, whether for a budding classical player or to a seasonedconcert artist.

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CONSERVATORY


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CONSERVATORYDesigned after discerning classical students and players, our Conservatory Series classical guitars brings forth traditionalsound with Maestro improvements. With its Carbon Fiber Reinforced Neck, often exclusive in boutique level instruments, and7-strut fan bracing, these guitars assure players of consistent neck angle, solid projection, and responsiveness, giving evennew players a concert-like playing experience.

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FUSION


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FUSIONBridging the gap between traditional and modern, Fusion Series takes nylon stringed instruments to new heights. Constructedin thin-line body, has narrower neck, and preinstalled with stage worthy pickups, it provides players the unique ampliedsweet sound of a classical and playing comfort of an acoustic guitar.

C-2CE ARTISTA

Patterned after our Legacy Model C-2, C-2CE is a thin-line bodied classicalguitar with solid Cedar top and exotic Bubinga back and sides. Aside fromthe comfortable body depth, it has 48mm wide carbon ber reinforcedneck, making it very playable even to acoustic players. With the 12-holebridge that provides consistent string angle and the B-band T35, it assuresplayers of balanced sound either unplugged or amplied.

Designed for the stage, Artista enthrall both players and audience. Thetap-tuned solid Cedar top and curved Rosewood back and sides producesstrong accentuated basses and clear trebles that is only common withthe standard classical depth. Preinstalled with B-Band A6TX, it providesa wide sound palette making it an ideal instrument both for the studio andthe stage.

Top - Solid Red Cedar A | Back & Sides - Indian RosewoodTop - Solid Red Cedar A | Back & Sides - Bubinga


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UKULELE


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UKULELEEven before the world, or maybe the rest of the world excluding the island of Hawaii, reintroduced to the beauty of Ukulele,Maestro started exploring the art of building one just for fun. When we realized that by applying our knowledge of guitars toukulele building, we are able to come up with instruments that are small yet impactful. Ranging from full mahogany to traditionaland exotic tonewood combinations, Maestro ukuleles carries the Maestro signature sound; one that is responsive, clear, andloud, even in a small package.

SOPRANO

PINEAPPLE

CONCERT

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10 Series 20 Series

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The entry level of our ukulele range features 4 sizes (soprano, concert,

tenor, pineapple) with laminated mahogany top, back and sides, realbinding, and open-gear machine heads, it has strong projection and cleartone, inspiring anyone to pick up the instrument.

Full body projection with crystal like tone is what makes 20 Series outshine

the rest. Made from full solid Khaya Mahogany with Rosewood binding,these ukuleles serve as an epitome of how a good ukulele should look,feel, and sound.

30 Series

Traditional in looks but modern in sound is what 30 Series Ukuleles are.Built from a full solid Acacia Koa with Abalone puring, it only promises thesweet and percussive tone with Maestro signature sustain and projection.

35 Series

Striking in beauty, 35 Series features solid Flamed Maple back and Sides.Partnered with either a solid Cedar or a Spruce top, these ukuleles areknown for its sweet crystal clear tone and boxy depth.

Top - Laminated Mahogany | Back & Sides - Laminated Mahogany

Top - Solid Acacia Koa | Back & Sides - Solid Acacia Koa

Top - Solid Khaya Mahogany | Back & Sides - Solid Khaya Mahogany

Top - Engelmann Spruce / Red Cedar | Back & Sides - Solid Flame Maple

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Inspired by the popular guitar wood combination of Spruce and Rosewood,

40 Series offers a new tonal character for ukuleles. These full solid ukulelesboasts of its rich basses and increase mids while maintaining the clear-cuttrebles.

A ukulele above its class, 45 Series features the exotic combination of

Cedar and Granadillo. Known for its rich bassy warm tone and stunningwood grain, it is perfect for those who desire to own a boutique-level ukulele.

50 Series

Known for its tone and looks that is closely associated to BrazilianRosewoods, the solid Cocobolo back and sides is the highlight of the 50Series. With its rich basses, crystal-like tone, depth, and projection, nonecan match the beauty of this ukulele.

55 Series

With our desire to offer something that is one of a kind, 55 Series ukulelesare made from the highly regarded Maccasar Ebony. With its tone that hasrich basses and clear transparent highs, this ukulele sings with great bodyand projection.

Top - Solid Engelmann Spruce | Back & Sides - Solid Java Rosewood

Top - Solid Red Cedar | Back & Sides - Solid Cocobolo

Top - Red Cedar | Back & Sides - Solid Granadillo

Top - Solid Engelmann Spruce / Red Cedar | Back & Sides - Solid Macassar Ebony

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Cocobolo Mango

Pheasant Wood Monkey Pod

With its Cocobolo back and sides, which is comparable to the famousBrazilian Rosewood, this ukulele sings with clear and transparent treblesand basses. Known for its projection and responsiveness, our Cocoboloukuleles is a must have for any serious ukulele player.

Top - Solid Western Red Cedar | Back & Sides - Solid CocoboloAvailable in Soprano, Concert & Tenor

Built from solid Spalted Mango, it presents a perfectly balanced warm toneas a koa and is tonally close to mahogany. With its highly-gured wood andmother of pearl inlay and rosettes, it highlights what should be a boutique-level ukulele both in aesthetics and tone.

Top - Solid Spalted Mango | Back & Sides - Solid Spalted MangoAvailable in Soprano, Concert & Tenor

One of the densest wood, this rare wood is closely associated withebony family in appearance and tone which has responsive deep lowsand accentuated mids. Furnished with exquisite rosette and inlays, theseukuleles are a rarity of its class.

Top - Solid Western Red Cedar | Back & Sides - Solid Pheasant WoodAvailable in Soprano, Concert & Tenor

Paying homage to our beloved island, these ukuleles are made from solidMonkey Pod or Rain Tree which is common in Singapore and Malaysianpeninsula. Known for its dramatic grain, our Monkey Pod ukuleles are knownfor its responsiveness and projection which makes any player standout.

Top - Solid Monkey Pod | Back & Sides - Solid Monkey PodAvailable in Soprano, Concert & Tenor


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CUSTOM SHOP


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Armed with our years of handcrafting knowledge,experienced Luthiers, and our constant hunger indeveloping and improving our instruments, we are capableof producing what you truly want. In the Maestro CustomShop, just tell us how you want it and well do the rest.

Choose from our wide array of standard and exotictonewoods and soundboards, various body shapes,and custom options such as Double-Top Soundboard ,Soundport , Beveled Armrest , Florentine Cutaway ,Scalloped Fingerboard and Maestro exclusive bracingsystems such as Ultra-Brace and Floating Bracing along with the option of custom inlays .

Visit www.maestroguitars.com for more information onhow to order your very own custom-built instrument.


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Address:

9 Kaki Bukit Road 2#04-34 Gordon WarehouseSingapore,417842

Tel: +65 6844 6030

Email: [email protected]

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