GC STUDIO

Introducing the GC Studio - a magnificent guitar that blends classic acoustic tones with a fresh, contemporary design. Expertly crafted to perfection, this guitar boasts a quick and woody response with exceptional playability. The GC Studio is built with the stunning Mastergrade Figured Yellow Birch back and sides and a deep carve European Spruce soundboard that delivers clear, bell-like tones without any harshness.

Designed in collaboration with the talented Bay Area guitarist George Cole, this guitar offers a vintage feel with a modern touch. George wanted a guitar that exudes the breathy age of a classic Cremonese instrument while delivering a resounding punch and time-tested buoyancy. The result is the GC Studio - a guitar that feels old the moment you open the case, yet plays like a dream.

With a 15-inch lower bout, the GC Studio is available in both short and long scales. The sleek ebony fretboard and appointments add a touch of elegance to this guitar, while the hide glue dovetail neck and grained ivoroid binding ensure durability and longevity. The slim C-carve neck and 12” radius make playing a breeze, making it the perfect choice for fingerstyle or plectrum playing.

The GC Studio is truly a masterpiece, meticulously designed around the beauty of figured eastern yellow birch. Discover the beauty and power of this guitar today - check out our pricing page for more specs and details.

GEORGE COLE

Georges extensive history traversing genres, and has kept him at the cutting edge of his instrument since his "BAMMIE" award winning days with pop rock band Beatnik Beatch. He has performed with Warren Zevon, Buster Poindexter, Joe, Walsh, Ringo Starr, and Queen producer Roy Thomas Baker among others. Cole has always had a second life in gypsy jazz however. He is the co-founder and director, and curator of guitar and violin for the Annual Esprit de Django et Stephane Festival at the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley California. As of 2013 he performs with the David Grisman quartet along with his own fresh and must hear hybrid acoustic Americana projects. He is currenty working with an exciting new band Bixou Bixou.