Preston Thompson Guitars Size 2 BA Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce Parlor Guitar with Calton Case - Natural

The Preston Thompson Size 2 BA Parlor Guitar is a masterfully handcrafted instrument that brings 19th-century charm into the modern era with unmatched tonewoods and exquisite craftsmanship. Built in Bend, Oregon by the renowned luthiers at Preston Thompson Guitars, this parlor-size beauty features a rare and stunning set of Brazilian rosewood back and sides paired with a premium Adirondack spruce top—a combination known for rich, articulate tone with warmth, clarity, and exceptional responsiveness.

Inspired by vintage 1800s parlor guitars, the Size 2 BA offers a comfortable smaller body, delicate appointments, and timeless elegance. The guitar’s hand-carved X-bracing, ebony fingerboard, and slotted headstock pay homage to traditional design while delivering world-class tone and playability for fingerstyle, light strumming, or vocal accompaniment.

Included is a custom Calton flight case for ultimate protection, making this an heirloom-quality instrument ready for the stage, studio, or collection. For discerning players and collectors who demand rare tonewoods, boutique craftsmanship, and vintage-inspired design, the Preston Thompson Size 2 BA is an extraordinary choice.

This guitar completely knocked us out.  It has a beautiful voice that has no business coming out of a guitar of its size.  The guitar sucks you in.  It is so comfortable and easy to play, and it sounds so good that you can't put it down.

The original owner played it some, but beyond some very light fret wear it is hard to tell.

This is just a beautiful guitar - you're going to love it!  The Calton case is a nice $1000 add-on.

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• Color: Natural
• Weight: 3lbs 7.5oz
• Top: Adirondack Spruce
• Body: Brazilian Rosewood
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fretboard: Ebony
• Inlays: Slotted Diamonds & Squares 
• Frets: EVO - Copper Alloy
• Fret count: 18
• Nut: Original Bone
• Nut width: 1-7/8"
• Scale: 24.9"
• Radius: 12"
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .84"
• Neck thickness at 8th Fret: .95"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
• Overall length: 36-7/8"
• Body length: 18-1/2"
• Lower bout: 12-1/4"
• Waist: 7-1/4"
• Upper bout: 8-7/8"
• Body depth/thickness: 3-7/8"
• String gauge: 12-53
• Pickguard: Original
• Bridge: Original Ebony Pyramid
• Tuners: Original Waverly
• Case: Calton HSC
• Notes: 

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