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Tenor Guitar


Our second best selling instrument as played by Martyn Joseph and Show of Hands.


"The Oddy’s tenor guitar gave me a new insight and a new door into my songwriting. I found voicing’s that I would have struggled to find on a six string and textures that have inspired some of my most popular songs. Add to that the sheer beauty and quality of the craftsmanship and it has become an instrument that I greatly treasure. I take it all over the world and wouldn't dream of being on stage without it. I’m thrilled that Davids son Nick will continue to build upon his fathers legacy and create these beautiful guitars that channel so much joy into the world."         Martyn Joseph


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Tenor



Tenor Guitar

• African Mahogany back & sides ... upgrades to Indian Rosewood, Maple or other tonewoods available

• AAA grade Sitka Spruce front with soundhole decorated with Paua  Abalone contrasting veneers

• Maple binding with black/white veneer purfling

• 2-part laminated Mahogany neck

• Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge inlayed with Mother of Pearl ‘Snowflake’ fret markers  and white side dots

• Rosewood veneered peghead inlayed with David Oddy brand and ‘vine’  inlay in mother-of-pearl

   and fitted with Chrome mini Gotoh tuners

• Zero fret, Bone Nut (32mm / 1¼”) & Saddle

• Chrome plated strap button under the neck heel


Also available as the Martyn Joseph Signature model styled the same as his instrument. Contact us for details

Prices start from £1820


                            Contact us for more information about our standard build, the Martyn Joseph Signature or maybe a custom build instrument



Tenor Guitar !
Rosewood Back
Mahogany Instrument with laminated neck. We always laminate instrument necks for strength but sometimes get carried away with decorative sections
African Mahogany front
Martin style peghead shape. Not our standard one of many alternatives
Standard instrument build
soundhole of Martyn Josephs all Mahogany instrument. Ask us about out MJ Signature instrument
Tenor Guitar !
Rosewood Back
Mahogany Instrument with laminated neck. We always laminate instrument necks for strength but sometimes get carried away with decorative sections
African Mahogany front
Martin style peghead shape. Not our standard one of many alternatives
Standard instrument build
soundhole of Martyn Josephs all Mahogany instrument. Ask us about out MJ Signature instrument
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"I've played many hand-made instruments over the years, and David and Nick's combination of construction and high quality materials is among the best in the business. There's also nothing that can touch their cello-mandolin in terms of unique sound, depth and songwriting inspiration!"    Ian Cleverdon of The Huer

 

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Martyn Joseph with his tenor
Martyn with Nick after show at a gig in Pinhoe, Exeter
Dont adjust your set !! Cat themed Tenor guitar with fan frets
"crazy paving" style soundhole decoration and purfling
Nick with one of his creations. An instrument that went into a raffle at one of Show of Hands Abbotsbury festivals
Ian Cleverdon of The Huers collecting his Tenor
Maggie Kenny making her cat themed Tenor 'purr' !
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Martyn Joseph with his tenor
Martyn Joseph with his tenor
Martyn with Nick after show at a gig in Pinhoe, Exeter
Dont adjust your set !! Cat themed Tenor guitar with fan frets
"crazy paving" style soundhole decoration and purfling
Nick with one of his creations. An instrument that went into a raffle at one of Show of Hands Abbotsbury festivals
Ian Cleverdon of The Huers collecting his Tenor
Maggie Kenny making her cat themed Tenor 'purr' !
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