Often viewed as a transition instrument between Dixieland banjo and swing
guitar, the tenor guitar really has a sound and style of its own. It can be
heard in country music, western swing, and jazz. Today, it is also finding a
place in contemporary folk and pop music, as well as Celtic and other ethnic
styles. The electric tenor guitar is nothing new, but the TENORCASTER is a
new combination of two classic American guitars, the tenor and the Tele. The
standard Kent Armstrong Hot Tele pickups favor the low and mid range harmonics giving
the guitar a big, fat tone, with plenty of twang if needed. The TENORCASTER
has a 23″ scale that works well for standard tenor tuning (CGDA), octave
mandolin tuning (GDAE), as well as guitar and other open tunings (26.25″ plectrum scale available at no extra cost). Available
in ash or butternut, with a clear, tinted, or opaque finish.
| w/clear satin finish –$1500 |
| w/clear gloss finish –$1550 |
| w/tinted or opaque colors –$1600 |
| w/sunburst –$1650 |
| Total Length | Width-Upper Bout | Width-Lower Bout | Maximum Depth of Body | Body Length | Scale Length |
| 34″ | 10″ | 12 3/8″ | 13/4″ | 16″ | 23″ |
Custom 5 String
Tenorcaster