The Loretta - front  
The Loretta - headstock

The Loretta is my interpretation of the many different ladder-braced parlor sized guitars that were built in Chicago during the early 1900s. Guitars like Washburns, Lakesides, Marquettes and Thornwards that graced the pages of the early mail order catalogs and were favored by blues greats like Blind Lemon Jefferson. The Loretta has a full, focused tone and is a joy to play.

Sound Sketches

  • Under Construction

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Specifications
Lower bout: 12 3/4"
Upper bout: 9 1/4"
Body length: 18 1/4"
Body depth: 3 5/8" (radiused)
Frets to the body: 12
Scale length: 24 5/8"
The Loretta - back  
The Loretta - rosette  
Loretta