Some Background
Mayes guitars are quality instruments handcrafted by luthier John Mayes in his home state of Oklahoma. His instruments have found their way into the hands of artists like Matt Odmark, and Steve Mason of Jars of Clay and Andrew Peterson.
John apprenticed with Dana Bourgeois at Pantheon Guitars. He also worked with John Slobad, Cary Clements, Mike Onofrio, and Chuck Thorton there. In September of 2001 he left Pantheon Guitars and moved back to his home state of Oklahoma, moved into a shop in Norman and started Mayes Guitars.
MODELS
- Small Jumbo:
Small Jumbo The new Small Jumbo is based off a old Gibson J-185. The SJ has become one of the most popular guitars today, and for good reason. It is a very versitle guitar that can handle flatpicking through fingerpicking. Although the guitar is on the larger side with a 16 inch lower bout it feels like a smaller guitar due to the tight waist. For a guitar that does it all look no further.
SPECS: 15 1/2" Lower Bout
10 3/4ths Upper bout
20 inch length
4 5/8ths Depth at Lower Bout
- Jumbo Parlor:
The jumbo parlor gives you the look and feel of the OM, but with a bigger sound. While not as balanced as the OM the JP can produce Dreadnaught like tones. The JP is well suited for flatpicking, and strumming.
SPECS: 15 1/4" Lower Bout
10 3/4ths Upper Bout
19 7/8" Length
4 1/4ths Depth at lower bout
- Parlor:
This beautiful Guitar is a fingerpickers delight! With is body style that is slightly smaller than a OM it delivers pure tone. With its warm crisp sound and sparkling highs and mids this guitar is made for fingerpicking and light strumming.
SPECS: 14 3/4 " Lower Bout
10 1/2ths Upper Bout
19 3/8" Length
4 1/4ths Depth at lower bout
- Orchestra Model OM:
This slightly smaller body style offers crisp definition and wonderful tone without sacrificing much volume. It is well suited for fingerpicking, light strumming, and accompaniment.
SPECS: 15 " Lower Bout
11 1/4ths Upper Bout
19 3/8" Length
4 1/4ths Depth at lower bout
- Slope D:
This wonderfully designed guitar offers you the rich full sound of a Dreadnaught but gives the feel of a slightly smaller bodied guitar. Versatile guitar suited for flatpicking, accompaniment, and light-hard strumming.
SPECS: 16 " Lower Bout
11 3/8ths Upper Bout
20 1/8" Length
4 5/8ths Depth at lower bout
- Dreadnaught: With the Dreadnaught you will experience booming low ends and sparkling highs. This Guitar is well suited for flat picking and accompaniment styles.
SPECS: 15 1/2" Lower bout
11 1/4ths Upper bout
20" Length
4 5/8ths Depth at lower bout
IN STOCK
Regrettably ~ nothing at this time...Previously Sold
- Mayes SJ cutaway: What a stunning specimen! Exotic African Blackwood back and sides with a mega-figured Bearclaw Sitka top. Sharp cutaway. 5 piece laminated neck. Green heart Abalone rosette & back center strip. Macassar Ebony fingerboard and bridge. "42" style abalone fingerboard inlay. African Blackwood headstock overlay with an abalone "M" logo. Gold Gotoh super tuners with Ebony style buttons. 1 3/4" nut width with 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. Macassar Ebony binding too. Clean lines, very elegant looking guitar. The sound is gutsy and full, well balanced. TKL case included in our unbelievable price (for African Blackwood!) of SOLD. Front... Closer... Back... Headstock... Fingerboard... Rosette... Down Front... Down Back... Side.
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