Guitar Gallery is very pleased to be the authorized dealer for Charis Guitars. Bill Wise builds an exceptionally well crafted and extremely playable acoustic guitar. Not only are they beautiful visually, but the tone is clear and sonically pure. We find his instruments inspiring.
Michael Card, John Michael Talbot, Phil Keaggy, Jason Truby, Ray Cummins and Perry LaHaie among other well known performers, play Charis guitars.
IN STOCK
- Charis SJ Cutaway: The back and sides of this beauty are Malaysian Blackwood, but to the untrained eye, they look like Brazilian Rosewood, really handsome. It also has a Fine, fine German spruce top. Sharp cutaway. Macassar Ebony bindings. Extra colorful paua Doves in flight adorn the ebony fretboard. The headstock logo is the same, rainbow-like abalone. 1 3/4" nut width and 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. Clear pickguard. Gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines with Ebonoid buttons. Fancy Abalone/Malaysian wooden rosette. 5 piece low-profile, laminated neck, the majority of which is Indian Rosewood. Clear, even, balanced, Brilliant tone! Custom Cedar Creek case included in our price of $6450. Front... Closer... Back ~ overexposed a bit to show the colors... Headstock... Fretboard... Rosette... Down Front... Down Back... Side.
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- Charis SJ cutaway: NEW! Dramatic CocoBolo back and sides with sapwood accents. Bearclaw European Spruce top. Sharp cutaway. Rosewood bindings. Wood & Abalone rosette. Wooden headstock logo with MOP outline. Gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines with Ebonoid buttons. Ebony fretboard that measures 1 3/4" at the nut. 5 piece, low-profile, laminated neck ~ the majority of which is Rosewood. Ebony bridge with 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. Clear pickguard. Unbelievably smooth to play and powerful in sound. Custom fit Cedar Creek case included in our price of $5875. This guitar is currently featured on Charis Acoustic Guitars home page.... Front... Closer... Back... Headstock... Fretboard... Rosette... Down Front... Down Back... Side.
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- A Brazilian Rosewood beauty !
PREVIOUSLY SOLD
- Charis SJ Cutaway: Chocolately dark African Blackwood back and sides with the beautiful Church Door effect from the sapwood in the back. Creamy, European spruce top. Sharp cutaway. Curly Maple body binding. The rosette is 3 rings of African Blackwood and Curly Maple. The headstock faceplate is bookmatched African Blackwood. The ebony fretboard is 1 3/4" at the nut and is adorned with MOP dot markers. 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. MOP headstock logo. Gold Gotoh Delta Series tuning machines with Ebonoid buttons. The fretboard is bound in Ebony. The top, back & sides have delicate purfling lines adjacent to the binding. The neck is a low-profile, 5 piece laminate, the majority of which is Rosewood. Everything about this guitar exudes class. Clear pickguard. Tone that is haunting and rich and sensitive. Custom fit Cedar Creek case included in our price of SOLD~ Front... Closer... Back... Headstock... Other side... Fretboard... Rosette... Down Front... Down Back... Side.
- Charis GC cutaway: USED ~ 2002 ~ Exc+++ condition. Indian Rosewood back and sides with a Western Red Cedar top. Sharp cutaway. Koa body binding. Abalone rosette & clear pickguard. LR Baggs LB-6 pickup. Wider 1 13/16" nut width. Chrome Schaller tuning machines with genuine Ebony buttons. 5 piece laminated neck, the majority of which is rosewood. Ebony fretboard with engraved doves inlayed. Rich, mellow, yet clear tone. OHSC included in our price of SOLD. Front... Closer... Back... Headstock... Fretboard... Rosette... Down Front... Down Back... Side.
- Charis SJ cutaway: USED ~ Recent ~ Near Mint. Rich Madagascar Rosewood back and sides with a fine, fine Adirondack spruce top. Sharp cutaway. Curly koa body binding. B-Band active pickup with volume control in soundhole. Cross-cut wood and abalone rosette. Clear pickguard. Ebony fingerboard that measures 1 3/4" at the nut and is bound in koa. Ebony bridge with Ebony pins/abalone dots. 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. Gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines with contemporary Ebonoid buttons. Koa headstock logo outlined in MOP. The headstock is also bound. 5 piece laminated neck, the majority of which is rosewood for extreme tone (think RICH) and stability. HSC included in our price of S O L D. Front... Close... Back... Headstock... Other side... Fretboard... Rosette... Down Front... Down back.
- Charis SJ Cutaway: We are really enjoying the Malaysian Blackwood guitars. This one has the most colorful, interesting set yet. So -- Malaysian Blackwood back & sides with a myriad of colors in it. Western Red Cedar top. Sharp cutaway. Curly koa body binding. Ebony fretboard with 4mm MOP position dot markers. 1 3/4" nut width & 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. Gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines with Ebonoid buttons. Wooden koa headstock logo outlined in MOP. 5 piece low-profile laminated neck, the majority of which is rosewood for awesome sustain & tone. Clear pickguard. Abalone & wood rosette. Plays like butter. Custom fit Cedar Creek case included in our price of S O L D. Front... Closer... Magnificent Back... Headstock... Fretboard... Rosette... Down Front... Down Back... Side.
- Charis SJ cutaway: Brilliant! Absolutely drop-dead gorgeous Malaysian Blackwood back and sides on this SJ! Fine, fine German Spruce top. Curly Maple body binding. Curly Maple and Malaysian Blackwood rosette. Clear pickguard. 5 piece laminated neck, the majority of which is Indian Rosewood for a very rich tone and great stability. 1 3/4" nut width; 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. MOP headstock logo and dot position markers. Gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines with Ebony style buttons. WORLD-CLASS guitar. OHSC included in our price of S O L D. Front... Closer... Back... Headstock... Fretboard... Rosette... Down Front... Down Back... Side.
- For your viewing pleasure..... Special Customer order ~ Pre-Sold Charis SJ with Indian Rosewood back & sides; Cedar top; Koa binding and inlays. Front... Closer... Back... Headstock... Fretboard... Koa Rosette... Down Front... Down Back... Side.
- Charis SJ cutaway: Exotic Madagascar Rosewood back and sides with a Western Red Cedar top. Sharp cutaway. Ebony fretboard with MOP position dot markers. 1 3/4" nut width; 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. Gold Gotoh Delta series tuning machines with Ebony buttons. Madagascar headstock logo outlined in MOP. Abalone and wood rosette. Wood top purfling. 5 piece laminated, low-profile neck. Rich, majestic tone. Cedar Creek case included in our price of SOLD. Front... Closer.... Back... Headstock... Fretboard... Rosette... Down Front... Down Back... Side.
- Charis SJ cutaway: Wonderful tone and, of course, immaculate workmanship! Indian Rosewood back and sides with a Western Red Cedar top. Sharp, Florentine cutaway. Ebony fretboard with "Dove in Flight" MOP inlays. 1 3/4" nut width and 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. MOP "C" headstock inlay. Gold 510 super tuners with Ebony buttons. Abalone rosette; clear pickguard. Santos Rosewood body binding. Laminated neck, the majority of which is rosewood. Cedar Creek custom fit cases included in our price of SOLD. Front... Closer.... Back... Headstock... Fretboard... Rosette... Inlay detail... Down Front... Down Back... Side.
- Charis GC: USED ~ 2002 ~ Exc. condition. Indian Rosewood back & sides with an Engelmann spruce top. Curly Koa body binding and back center strip. The Ebony fingerboard is bound in Ebony and measures 1 3/4" at the nut. 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. Clear pickguard. Especially colorful abalone rosette. MOP headstock logo. Chrome Schaller tuners with Ebony buttons. 5 piece laminated neck, the majority of which is Rosewood. Rich, lush tone with great volume and playability. No pickup, but there is a 1/4" jack in the butt. One slight finish check lower bout, bass side. OHSC (Cedar Creek) included in our price of Sold ! Front... Closer.... Back... Headstock... Fretboard... Rosette... Down Front... Down Back... Side.
- Charis SJ cutaway: Indian Rosewood back and sides with an outstanding Adirondack top. Sharp cutaway. 5 piece laminated low profile neck, the majority of which is rosewood. Ebony fretboard that measures 1 3/4" at the nut. 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. Koa body binding, truss rod cover and back center strip. Ebony fingerboard binding. Abalone position dot markers on the fretboard. Gold Gotoh 510 tuners with Ebonoid buttons. Fantastic abalone and wood rosette. Koa headstock logo outlined in pearl. Clear pickguard. Ebony bridge with Ebony pins/abalone dots. B-Band A1 active pickup (UST). Tons of sustain and color to the sound. Custom Cedar creek case included in our price of SOLD. Front... Closer.... Back... Headstock... Fretboard... Rosette... Down Front... Down Back... Side.
- Charis SJ cutaway: Brand new and magnificient if I do say so! Figured Madagascar Rosewood back and sides with a Western Red Cedar top. Sharp cutaway. 5 piece laminated low profile neck, the majority of which is rosewood. Ebony fretboard that measures 1 3/4" at the nut. 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. Koa body binding, Ebony fingerboard binding. Gold Gotoh 510 tuners with Ebony buttons. Gorgeous abalone and wood rosette and a matching wooden top trim. Clear pickguard. Rich, even, responsive sound. Plays like butter ~ Custom Cedar creek case included in our price of SOLD. Front... Closer... Back... Headstock... Fretboard... Rosette... Down Front... Down Back... Side.
- Charis GC cutaway: 2002 ~ Near Mint --- condition. Indian Rosewood back & sides with a Western Red Cedar top. Sharp cutaway. Abalone rosette, back strip and top trim. LR Baggs LB6 pickup. Ebony fretboard that measures 1 3/4" at the nut. MOP dot position markers and beautiful headstock logo. The fretboard is bound in ebony, the body is bound in curly koa. Very Nice! Ebony bridge with ebony pins/MOP dots. Chrome Schaller tuners with Ebony buttons. 5 piece laminated low-profile neck for fantastic stability. Tortoiseshell colored pickguard. 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. Characteristic piano-like sound. AVS custom case included in our price of SOLD.
- Charis SJ cutaway: New, Indian rosewood back and sides with a Western Red Cedar top. Sharp cutaway. Abalone rosette & top trim. Charis "doves in flight" MOP fingerboard inlays. Wooden koa headstock logo "C" with MOP outline. Ebony fretboard that measures 1 3/4" at the nut. 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. The laminated neck is low profile and consists of rosewood, maple and bubinga. Curly koa body binding. Gold Gotoh 510 super tuners with Ebony style buttons. Rich, balanced sound. Custom fit AVS case included in our price of SOLD.
- Charis GC cutaway: Recent ~ Near Mint! Mahogany back and sides with a Western Red Cedar top. Sharp cutaway. Ebony fingerboard that measures 1 3/4" at the nut. MOP dot position markers adorn the fretboard. Ebony bridge with Ebony pins/abalone dots. Abalone rosette. Chrome Schaller tuners with Ebony buttons. Clear pickguard. Maple body binding. Ebony binding on the fingerboard. 5 piece low profile laminated neck. Light and responsive, what a superb fingerstyle guitar! AVS case included in our price of SOLD.
- Charis GC Cutaway: 2002 ~ Near Mint. Exotic, wildly figured Ziricote back and sides. Mastergrade Engelmann Spruce top. Sharp cutaway. Ebony binding on body and fingerboard. Bill's own MOP Dove fingerboard inlays. Ziricote truss rod cover. Ebony fretboard and bridge. Ebony pins/abalone dots. Paua Abalone rosette and top trim. Upgraded White Calton Deluxe flight case. 5 piece laminated, low profile neck. Chrome Schaller tuners with Ebony buttons. Totally balanced, sparkling, full sound. Our price Sold.
- Charis SJ: Bill's newest model! SJ cutaway with Indian Rosewood back and sides. BEST Adirondack spruce top. Abalone rosette and top trim. 5 piece laminated neck, the largest portion consisting of rosewood. Tortis tortoiseshell colored pickguard. B-Band UST active pickup. Ebony fingerboard that sports MOP dot position markers. 1 3/4" nut width. Ebony bridge with Ebony pins/abalone dots. Upgraded "C" wooden (koa) headstock logo outlined in pearl. Koa truss rod cover that matches the koa body binding. The fingerboard is bound in ebony. Chrome Schaller tuners with Ebony buttons. The tone is solid and true, this is an excellent all-round finger and/or flat picking guitar. The lower bout measures 15 3/8". Cedar Creek case included in our price of SOLD.
- Charis GC: As New 2003. Indian Rosewood back and sides with an Adirondack spruce top. Abalone rosette, back strip and gorgeous top trim. 5 piece laminated low profile neck. Ebony fingerboard that measures 1 3/4" at the nut. Gold Gotoh 510 supers tuners with Ebony style buttons. MOP headstock logo on an Ebony faceplate. Ebony bridge with Ebony tuners/Abalone dots. Balanced, full, resonant tone. Superb workmanship. Custom fit Cedar Creek case included in our price of SOLD.
- Charis SJ: Scrumptious guitar! Indian Rosewood back and sides with a very fine Engelmann spruce top. Sharp cutaway. 5 piece laminated neck of rosewood/maple/bubinga! Ebony fingerboard that measures 1 3/4" at the nut. Custom slotted diamond fretboard inlays consisting of white MOP outlines filled with black MOP. The same diamonds adorn the Ebony bridge wings. Ebony bridge pins/abalone dots. Active I-Beam pickup. Abalone rosette. Clear pickguard. Chrome Schaller tuners with Ebony buttons. The "C" headstock logo is wooden with MOP outline. Koa body binding, back strip and truss rod cover. AVS TKL custom case. Perfect playability, super balanced, piano-like sound. Our price is Sold.
- Charis GC cutaway: Indian Rosewood back and sides with a Western Red Cedar top. Sharp cutaway. Santos Rosewood body binding, back strip, tail wedge and truss rod cover. Exceptional blue/green abalone rosette. White MOP position dots on the Ebony fingerboard (bound) that measures 1 3/4" at the nut. Ebony bridge with Ebony pins/abalone dots. 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. 5 piece laminated low profile neck of Rosewood/Maple/Bubinga/Maple/Rosewood. Chrome Schallers with Ebony buttons. MOP "C" headstock logo. The voice of this guitar is complex, resonant, lively with great projection. AVS case included in our price of Sold.
- Charis GC cutaway: Phenomenal CocoBolo back and sides with a Western Red Cedar Top. Sharp cutaway. Abalone rosette and back strip. Terrific looking wide cocobolo top purfling encircles the top. MOP position dot fingerboard inlays. Ebony fingerboard that measures 1 3/4" at the nut. 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. Ebony bridge with Ebony pins/abalone dots. Clear pickguard. 5 piece, low-profile laminated neck (like an Olson). Ebony headstock faceplate overlay with cool cocobolo truss rod cover. Chrome Schallers/Ebony buttons. CocoBolo body binding, ebony fingerboard binding. Rich, complex tone, great playability, this one sparkles. AVS case included in our price of Sold.
- Charis GC cutaway: Indian Rosewood back and sides with a western Red Cedar top. Sharp cutaway. Koa body binding. Ebony fingerboard (bound) that measures 1 3/4" at the nut. B-Band UST active pickup. Glorious Dove in flight inlays adorn the fingerboard. Glistening abalone rosette, back strip and top trim. 5 piece laminated low profile neck of Rosewood/Maple/Bubinga/Maple/Rosewood. Chrome Schaller tuners with Ebony buttons. MOP "C" headstock logo. Koa truss rod cover. Resonant, even, balanced, full sound. AVS case included in our price of Sold.
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