Padanaram Guitars are all custom and made to the customer’s specifications. Paul keeps several different models on hand for potential customers to play and hear for themselves what makes a Padanaram Guitar so exceptional.

Padanaram Guitars are re-interpretations of classic Martin and Gibson designs. Our versions of pre-war designs from the thirties seem to be of particular interest to most customers. Our most popular models are the 12 fret Dreadnoughts – big powerful instruments that have a highly balanced voice and sparkling ring to the resonance.

 

If you would like to experience for yourself the luthier’s art made real, please call or text for an appointment —– 928-300-2620

 

Here is the list of current offerings:

12 Fret Vintage Dreadnought – slope shoulder

14 Fret Traditional Dreadnought – square shoulder

12 Fret Slope Shoulder Dreadnought Baritone

12 Fret Slope Shoulder Dreadnought 12 string

14 Fret Square Shoulder Dreadnought 12 String

OM – 14 Fret OOO “Orchestra Model”

OOO – Vintage 12 Fret “Auditorium” Model – similar in size and shape to a classical

OO – Vintage 12 Fret “Grand Concert” Model – slightly smaller than a classical

O – Vintage 12 Fret “Parlor” Model – smallest full-scale model

B – 14 Fret classical size and shape

All of these models can be made with your choice of woods and appointments. Typical choices include:

Tops: Sitka, Adirondack or Engleman Spruce, Cedar, Redwood, Mahogany

Back & Sides: Indian or Madagascar Rosewood, Mahogany, Sapele, Cocobolo, Monkeypod, Koa, Walnut, Black Limba

Fretboards: Indian Rosewood, Ebony, Wenge, Ovangikol

Necks: Mahogany, Spanish Cedar, Sapele

Bridge: Ebony, Rosewood

Nut and Saddle: Bone, Fossil Ivory, Staghorn

Please note, I do not build with Brazilian Rosewood.

Trim levels can vary from simple functionality to highly elaborate, including purflings, bindings, rosettes and inlays.

Prices start at $4,000 and go up to about $8,000, depending upon the degree of complexity and cost of materials.