The Maestro brand was founded by luthier Ho Zen Yong – known
simply as “Hozen” – with the vision of offering high quality boutique acoustic
instruments for the best possible value. Since then, Maestro Guitars has
evolved into one of the leading makers of premium guitars and ukuleles in the
world. Hozen’s lifelong commitment to making fine, hand-crafted instruments
more accessible began at a young age. His family were the first piano builders
in Singapore. Hungry to bring Maestro guitars to the next level, Hozen studied
under renowned luthier Ervin Somogyi and underwent PLEK training with the
legendary Joe Glaser, who was also instrumental in developing the team’s eye
for detail.
Every Maestro exudes a commitment to making fine boutique
instruments more accessible. Handmade by a small team of experienced luthiers,
all Maestro instruments are built from hand-selected tone woods and
individually voiced by Hozen, ensuring that each is exceptional in terms of
tone and craftsmanship.
This Guitar is a Maestro Original Series 00 guitar with a Solid
Adirondack Spruce top and solid Pacific Koa back and sides.
Inspired by the instruments from the 1930s, the Traditional
Series is a modern spin on the highly sought “Golden Era” steel string guitars.
Available in 5 shapes in the timeless pairing of Adirondack Spruce top and
Indian Rosewood back & sides, these guitars represent an exciting era of
innovation and inspiration. From the compact Parlor to the iconic Slope
Shoulder Dreadnought, these instruments bring nostalgia and inspiration to
today’s players.
SPECIFICATIONS
SHAPE Modern
00
SOUNDBOARD Solid Adirondack Spruce
BACK & SIDES Solid Pacific Koa
SIGNATURE OPTIONS Soundport & Beveled Armrest
ROSETTE Wood with Abalone
BINDING Mahogany
PURFLING Abalone
LINING Reversed Kerfing
BRACING Modified X Brace
BRACING MATERIAL Quarter-Sawn Sitka Spruce
NECK Carbon Fiber Reinforced Khaya Mahogany
NECK JOINT Dovetail
FINGERBOARD Ebony
FINGERBOARD BINDING Mahogany
BRIDGE Ebony
NUT & SADDLE MATERIAL Unbleached Bone
BRIDGE PINS Ebony
HEADSTOCK STYLE Modern Maestro
MACHINE HEADS Grover Rotomatic 18:1
STRINGS Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb Light .012 – .053
FINISH Polyurethane Super High Gloss
SETUP PLEK Setup
CASE Premium Polycarbonate Hardcase
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH 987
mm
BODY LENGTH 465 mm
LOWER BOUT 370 mm
WAIST 229 mm
DEPTH 102 mm
SCALE LENGTH 630 mm
NUT WIDTH 44 mm
STRING SPACING – NUT 36.5 mm
AVE. STRING SPACING – NUT 7.3 mm
STRING SPACING – SADDLE 54.4 mm
AVE. STRING SPACING – SADDLE 10.89 mm
FINGERBOARD RADIUS 14″
NECK THICKNESS – NUT 24 mm
NECK THICNKESS – 12th FRET 34 mm
