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 Traditional Series OO guitar with a Adirondack
Spruce top, solid Indian Rosewood back and sides and a slotted headstock.
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 12-Fret 00
SOUNDBOARD Solid Adirondack
Spruce
BACK & SIDES Solid
Indian Rosewood
ROSETTE Abalone
BINDING Maple
PURFLING Abalone
LINING Reversed Kerfing
BRACING Traditional X Brace
BRACING MATERIAL Quarter-Sawn
Sitka Spruce
NECK Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Khaya Mahogany
NECK JOINT Dovetail
FINGERBOARD Ebony
FINGERBOARD BINDING Maple
BRIDGE Ebony
NUT & SADDLE MATERIAL Unbleached
Bone
BRIDGE PINS Ebony
HEADSTOCK STYLE Slotted
Headstock
MACHINE HEADS Grover
Open-Gear 18:1
STRINGS Elixir Phosphor Bronze
Nanoweb Light .012 – .053
FINISH Polyurethane Super High
Gloss
SETUP PLEK Setup
CASE Premium Wooden Hardcase
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH 995 mm
BODY LENGTH 515 mm
LOWER BOUT 382 mm
WAIST 230 mm
DEPTH 112 mm
SCALE LENGTH 640 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
