Handmade Guitars by Bob Gramann


The York
The York is about the size and shape of a classical guitar.  These guitars are much louder than you would expect from a small-bodied instrument.  Unless otherwise specified, these have a 24.9" scale length and 1 3/4" nut width.  The body is 19 1/8" long and 14 1/2" wide at the lower bout.  I like playing these guitars.  They are responsive, easy to play, and the size is easy on my shoulders.  This model sells quickly.

The York
  






159- All North American Woods:  Engelmann Spruce top.  Persimmon back and sides, fingerboard, bridge.  Walnut neck and trim.

1 13/16" nut

$2850


170 - All North American Woods:  Sitka Spruce top, Osage Orange back, sides, fingerboard, and bridge, Black Walnut neck. Sycamore trim, Alaska Sitka spruce bracing, persimmon pins.
1 3/4" nut

$4050

171 - All North American Woods:  Western Red Cedar top, Osage Orange back, sides, fingerboard, and bridge, Black Walnut neck. Sycamore trim, Alaska Sitka spruce bracing, persimmon pins.
1 13/16" nut


This is like one I built or myself.  It has a wide neck (for my big hands), high frets for easy bar chords, and was built to support and exploit only extra light strings.  It is very easy to play, tremendously loud for such a small guitar, and has a very nice tone.

$4050
 

















Here's a video of Christopher Cavaliere playing one of his originals "Stole the Tongue" on his York guitar.

Bob Gramann
122 Laurel Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22408

(540) 898-0611
bob@bobgramann.com


2/20/26