In 2024 I got the itch to add a third shape to my lineup and here it is: The Merlin. The Merlin is a double cutaway design inspired by a few of my favorite guitars ever. With this model I wanted to build something that looks like it could have come out of Fullerton or Tokyo in the 60s but still holds up as fresh and unique today. Available with a variety of hardware, electronic configurations, and finishes. Upgrades include headless construction (shown here), semi-hollow construction, specialty woods, and more. Like all Lord Guitars, the Merlin is made from 100% salvaged lumber.
Specs:
- Body: One or two piece body. Bookmatched and bound top available as an upgrade.
- Neck: Curly maple, cherry, mahogany. Medium or chunky C.
- Fretboard: rotating selection including rosewood, curly maple, Texas ebony, mesquite, and others; 22 stainless steel Jescar 09055 frets, 25.5” scale, 12” radius
- Pickups: Includes my own Lord Guitar Pickups as standard. Can be upgraded to the pickups of your choice. Some of my favorites include Gemini Pickups , Mojo Pickups, and Curtis Novak. A rotating cast of restored or rebuilt vintage pickups are typically available as well.
- Bridge: short Tele style (Hipshot headless tremolo upgrade shown)
- Tuners: Kluson Deluxe or Supreme
- Electronics: CTS pots, Switchcraft pickup selector and output jack, Orange Drop capacitor
- Nut: Hand carved bone
- Finish: Matte polyurethane
- Starting Price: $3500 with Reunion Blues Continental Voyager bag
