guitar models
best custom acoustic guitars
I currently offer 4 body styles. The SJ, (small jumbo), the SP, (signature parlor), the SD (signature dreadnought) and the SB (or signature baby). A very special project is also featured here; the SEAN HALL Signature Series SJ.
Irvin SJ
The Irvin Small Jumbo model is designed to be an explosive and versatile instrument. It has the fingerstyle player in mind, yet gives them the capability to let the full sound of a sweet strum hang in the air for as long as they want it to.
SPECS:
upper bout - 11
lower bout - 15 1/2
waist - 9 1/2
body length - 19 1/2
depth at the heel 3 1/2
depth at the tail 4 1/2
body length 19 1/2
string spacing 1 3/4 at the nut - 2 1/4 at the saddle
scale length 25.5
Irvin SP
The Irvin Signature Parlor is a 12-fret to the body, small body guitar. An incredibly comfortable guitar to play, designed for tremendous clarity on every note up and down the entire fretboard. Lots of volume and beautiful sustain.
SPECS:
upper bout 9 7/8
waist 8 1/2
lower bout 13 7/8
depth at the heel 3 1/4
depth at the tail 4 1/4
body length 19 1/2
string spacing 1 3/4 at the nut - 2 1/4 at the saddle
scale length 24.9
Irvin SD
The Irvin signature dreadnought is designed to be the bluegrass picker's dream as well as for those who love the dreadnought size and power. Designed to produce great presence of rhythm with ability to really dig into the lead riffs when needed. Its a big guitar with big sound.
SPECS:
upper bout 11 3/8
waist 10 1/2
lower bout 16
depth at the heel 4
depth at the tail 5
body length 20 1/2
string spacing 1 3/4 at the nut - 2 1/4 at the saddle
scale length 25.4
Irvin Baby
The Irvin Baby, my smallest model to date, could be called the ‘mini-jumbo’ as it retains the same shape as the Irvin SJ but is reduced in its overall size by about 25%. The intent was to create a remarkable option for those players looking for a world class guitar that is unbelievably comfortable to play. Don’t let the size fool you, it is a little cannon, with the signature Irvin clarity, balance, sustain, resonance, and stunning volume.
SPECS:
upper bout 9 15/16
waist 8 5/8
lower bout 14
depth at heel 3
depth at tail 4
body length 17 1/2
string spacing 1 3/4 at the nut, 2 1/4 at the saddle
scale 24.9
Sean Hall Signature Series SJ
Sean Hall signature series SJ
This very special project when Trevor Gordon Hall (no relation) introduced me to Sean. After a wonderful conversation and once he spent some time playing a couple of Irvin guitars, Sean collaborated with me to build him his own dream guitar with specs and design features he wanted, including a special logo inlayed on the 12th fret by Larry Robinson. Sean is an amazing percussion, fingerstyle guitarist and I built his guitar with all those things in mind. This is the result. Click here to go to the gallery section for more.
SPECS:
upper bout - 11
lower bout - 15 1/2
waist - 9 1/2
body length - 19 1/2
depth at the heel 4
depth at the tail 5
body length 19 1/2
string spacing 1 3/4 at the nut - 2 1/4 at the saddle
scale length 25.5
Check out, 'what others are saying' about Irvin guitars.
"My new Irvin guitar just keeps opening up as I play it. Great dynamic range. It holds the passion of songs together when I surge then rings true and clear in my most intimate moments. It helps me push beyond my capabilities. What a gift!" - Eric Stephen Bocks
what others are saying
"The first time I picked up an Irvin guitar, I knew I was holding something special. The attention to detail, the solid craftsmanship and stunning tone captured me immediately. I feel like I am creating art with a piece of art in my hands. It is truly inspiring." after a recent concert, "It sounded AMAZING! Much better than any acoustic I have played on a live stage!" - Stephen Leiweke - Yackland Studio - Nashville, TN
"My signature series with Irvin is mesmerizing. The deep lows, tonal balance and crystal clear harmonics make it such an inspiring instrument to write and perform on. It feels solid and holds up well to the beating I give it with my percussive style of playing. Sustain for days. I swear it's still ringing in the other room. I can't recommend it enough!" - Sean Hall
"It doesn't get any better than this. I have no critique for this guitar." - Daniel Kohavi - Check out his band; "Wildeyes band"
“I’ve watched Wayne craft these amazing guitars for his customers for the past two years through his website and social media. After seeing the hard work and passion that went into every guitar, I knew he was the one that was going to build a very special guitar for me that would be passed down to my daughter and hopefully her children. I was right! It plays just as beautiful as it looks! Very grateful!” Brian Irvin - guitarist/songwriter, Florida
"In addition to being visually beautiful, what I love about Irvin Guitars is their sheer playability. Acoustic feel with the ease of an electric. Luthier, Wayne Johnson has a keen eye for detail without complicating things. He knows when to let the beauty of the wood shine through." - Grant Ferris - Nashville based guitarist and composer.
"In a world where acoustic guitar builders are typically rehashing designs of yersteryear, Wayne brings something new and interesting. Functional necks and super balanced response across the fretboard makes his guitars really stand out." - Austin Fields, Nashville musician
Here is a simple little sound clip recorded in my shop using just my iphone.