The Tatalias Philosophy
Tatalias Guitars exists at the intersection of vintage soul and modern precision. Mass manufacturing has decreased the quality of guitars throughout the decades while our instruments go beyond the hierarchy in quality of materials.
"Tatalias revives the importance of craftsmanship"
The Custom Process
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Our neck profiles and top carves are sculpted to provide a natural, ergonomic feel that connects the player seamlessly to the instrument. 'Hand Crafted' eliminates any confusion between an engineer/manufacturer team - In our case, the engineer is the manufacter an vice versa.
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Every piece of wood is hand-selected for weight, resonance, and stability. Chris's knowledge about woodworking ensures that the foundation of the instrument is flawless before a single cut is made.
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Our knowledge as experienced luthiers & repair techs give us perspective on what makes guitars in to real instruments. From wood selection, to accurate fretwork, we're highly qualified in building the best guitar you own.
The Tatalias guitars woodshop
The Builder's Perspective
With decades of experience in repair and restoration, the Tatalias workshop has seen exactly what makes vintage guitars succeed and where they fail. This deep well of knowledge influences every decision we make, ensuring that a Tatalias guitar captures the magic of the past without inheriting its limitations.
Hand-Refined Playability
Tatalias guitars are engineered to be played live. Every aspect of the neck is refined by hand, from the hand-cut bone nut to the meticulously dressed fret ends. The frets are hand-crowned and polished for glass-smooth playability, ensuring the instrument performs night after night.