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 Orchestra Model guitar
with a Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce top, solid Indian Rosewood back and sides,
Adirondack Spruce bracing, a Sunburst finish 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 OO
SOUNDBOARD Solid Torrefied Sitka
Spruce
BACK & SIDES Solid
Indian Rosewood
ROSETTE Mother of Pearl
BINDING Maple
PURFLING Herringbone
LINING Reversed Kerfing
BRACING Traditional X Brace
BRACING MATERIAL Quarter-Sawn
Adirondack 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 Sunburst
SETUP PLEK Setup
CASE Premium Wooden Hardcase
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