JONATHAN PAYNE GUITARS
Some Background
Johnathan Payne has studied with some of the world's finest luthiers. Accepting the best that each
had to offer, he has merged his ideas and theirs to create his own techniques and style of building.
Each handbuilt instrument is an original. Beginning wtih hand selected exotic and domestic woods,
he builds by integrating knowledge and experience with an ever expanding vision of acoustic theory and harmonic
balance. Hours are spent on attention to detail, structural integrity and tonal purity. . . allowing the
instrument to perform as a unit and not a collection of parts. His years of devotion to the art of luthery reflect
a profound involvement with the fundamental properties of music, its roots, and how it is made today.
The end result is not only an aesthetically pleasing work of art, but an instrument that may be enjoyed indefinitely.
Jonathan's workmanship is impeccable. He utilizes wood bindings, bone or fossilized ivory nuts & saddles,
ebony fingerboards, and wooden bridges. Absolutely no plastic or artificial materials are used in the creation
of a Payne instrument. Standard appointments include:
- Bound headstocks and Tapestry or Pinline purfling
- Bound fretboards with a 14" radius
- 25 11/32" scale length
- 1 3/4" to 2 1/8" fretboard taper
- Tapered French dovetail neck to body joint
- High gloss Nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- Double acting adjustable truss rod
- Schaller tuners
- Limited lifetime warranty to the original owner
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MODELS
C1
Small Body:
10 1/2" upper bout; 15" lower bout; 9 1/4" waist; 19" body length.
D1
Dreadnought:
11 1/2" upper bout; 16 1/4" lower bout; 10 3/4" waist; 20 1/4" body length.
P6
Midsize:
11 1/2" upper bout; 15 1/2" lower bout; 9" waist; 20" body length.
J1
Jumbo:
11 1/2" upper bout; 16 1/4" lower bout; 9 1/4" waist; 20 1/2" body length.
MJ1
Large Jumbo:
11 1/2" upper bout; 17" lower bout; 9" waist; 21 1/4" body length.
17-A
Archtop:
12 3/4" upper bout; 17" lower bout; 10 1/2" waist; 20 3/4" body length.
IN STOCK
regrettably ~ nothing at this time.....
PREVIOUSLY SOLD
- DOOR HARPS: Jonathan Payne is ONE CRAFTY GUY! Not only does he build one of a kind
guitars, he is also an avid wild life photographer. He also enjoys building DOOR HARPS. No kidding. These are
handcrafted from solid wood, and sound way cool. Tuned like a guitar ~ sort of ! Several wood combinations to choose from.
Mahogany/Spruce Front... Back. $99.00. While Supplies last.....
- P6: New. Indian Rosewood back and sides with a fine Sitka spruce top. Beautiful wooden rosette comprised
of Bubinga and Ind. Rosewood. 5 piece Mahogany neck. Attractive marquetry on the guitar sides and heel. Rosewood binding on the body, headstock and fingerboard.
Ebony fingerboard and bridge. Clear pickguard. Bubinga headstock overlay. Gold Schaller tuners with ebony buttons. Triangle fingerboard
inlays of Bubinga, Maple, and Walnut. Fingerboard purfling lines as well that continue around the headstock. The back of the
headstock is overlayed in flamed Maple. Well defined sound. Jonathan's guitars have an appeal all their own.
One minor "love mark" on the back... sort of a swirl in the finish that some might call a cosmetic flaw... we think
it just means it is a hand-crafted rather than production line guitar. Some folks would never see it, but you know us...
full disclosure!
Our price on this fine guitar... Sold! Front... Closer...
Back... Headstock... Back of headstock...
Side... More detail.
On Order
- P6: Indian Rosewood / Sitka spruce. Maple binding. Gold/ebony diamond fingerboard inlays.
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