Chartwell Guitar

2023 Turkowiak solid top

Woods: Ebony sapwood back and sides, laminated, and Tirolian spruce top. Sycamore maple neck. Oil finish, which resists moisture but does not restrict the sound.

Specs: 650mm scale, 52mm nut, 43mm string spacing at nut, 58mm at saddle.  Just under 4mm bass string height at 12th fret. Hard shell case, beveled arm rest, hollow neck with sound ports, 12 hole tie block.

Condition:  new

Comment: A client had me custom order a Turkowiak guitar with these woods and a solid top; when it arrived I was so impressed I ordered one for the shop.  Here it is, and just as bright and open as the first. Very light with a quick note bloom but also impressive  sustain. As with all Turkowiak guitars, this is a breeze to play and offers a punchy, warm voice with plenty of bass. I challenge anyone to find a luthier built guitar for under $6,000. that can top it.

Here is a comment from the custom built buyer: “I love it! It sounds as good as it looks.. 😎Thanks for your help.”

Another Turkowiak buyer wrote: “I just wanted to let you know that after playing this thing for several hours a day since I returned, I love it even more!  I’m absolutely in love with the sound.  It really doesn’t require much force at all to play.  I liked all the guitars you showed me particularly the spruce Rouse, but this was the most playable of the bunch.  And now that I’ve actually looked at it, it’s pretty good looking too! Thanks again for your assistance and hospitality.  I couldn’t be happier with this guitar. Jerry