Havn Guitars
A Full Service Luthier Since 2002
Havn Guitars is pleased to offer high-end, hand crafted guitars built to the specifications of the musician. Guitar styles include several models of steel string guitars, electric and lap steel guitars. Havn Guitars offer a rich and balanced voice with appealing design features. Hand building guitars at this scale allows for a lighter, more vibrant sounding instruments.
Quality of sound is the guiding principle of our designs. Each piece of wood used in the building process is chosen specifically to find the balance between bass, mid-range and treble. Special attention is paid to the responsiveness to touch and the clarity of sound of each instrument. We look forward to working closely with our customers to create the instrument that fits the musician.
Hand Crafted Guitars
Medium Jumbo
Medium Jumbo with wood bound fret board and head stock
Body length: 19 3/4"
Lower Bout: 15 3/4"
Upper bout: 11 1/2"
Waist: 9 5/8"
Standard scale Length: 25.43
Other scale lengths are optional help turn potential customers into loyal ones.
Parlor Guitar
Parlor Guitar
Body length: 17 7/8"
Lower Bout: 13 3/8"
Upper Bout: 9 1/2"
Waist: 8"
Standard scale length: 24 3/4"
14 fret body is standard for this guitar but can built with a 12 fret body if requested.
Standard on all Havn Guitars
Standard features
Quality grade Spruce Top, Red or Sitka
Variety of hardwood back and sides to select
Solid mahogany neck with two-way adjustable trussrod
Ebony fingerboard, bridge and headstock plate
All wood binding
Bone nut and saddle
Features such as cutaways, special woods, and custom inlays and rosettes will alter the final price of the instrument. Email or call with your specific needs and we can give you an accurate price on your dream instrument.
Electric
Electric
Erik S. Baker - Woodworker and Luthier
Erik has been building and repairing guitars in Canterbury, New Hampshire for more than 25 years. He attended Vermont Instrument School in Post Mills, Vermont in 2003 under the direction of George Morris. Erik is a member of The Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers.
Repairs and Tune Ups
Havn guitars also provides a repair service on guitars ranging from simple set-ups to repairing damaged parts. All repairs require an inspection of the instrument before an estimate can be furnished. Please contact our shop by email or phone or click the link below to contact us. Refrets and set-ups are flat rate work as long as there is no damage to the neck, bridge or head stock. The more severe repairs fall under shop rates and will be estimated per hour.
Puncture Repair
A puncture repair to a Martin D-14 prior to finish.
Refretting
This classic 1970 Stratocaster got a full overhaul including a complete refret
Rebuilds
We can replace or rebuild any part of your guitar in our shop.
See the Photo Gallery on the HOME page for more projects.
