1 “The attention to detail and love we put into each guitar, gives Parkwood that feel you can only get in a handmade solid wood instrument.” Welcome to Parkwood Guitars Home of the finest acoustic guitars, built with pride, Solid and reliable instruments that will last a lifetime. Acoustic electric models use state of the art Contents integrity and a pure love for the art of guitar making. Tone for days and playability like it was custom made Fishman preamps with a combination of inner body for your hands. microphones and under saddle piezo pickups. Intuitive, 2-3 About Parkwood / Table of Contents Our skilled craftsmen have over 50 years of easy to use features that accurately reproduce the 4-5 Features experience hand making the finest in tone-rich Parkwood uses the finest select, solid Spruce tops voice of each instrument. 6-7 P800 Series guitars that present high end features with with a variety of high quality tone woods for the sides 8-9 Parkwood Artist - Greg Howe exceptional value and integrity. and back. Hand scalloped bracing provides strength Each Parkwood guitar goes thru several inspection Parkwood Artist - Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal to the spruce top and helps shape the vocal quality of and set up processes before they are sent to you. 10-11 P600 Series Our mission is to offer great sounding instruments the instrument. Hand selected spruce tone wood is Detailed inspection and set up at the factory checks 12-13 Parkwood Artist - Priscilla Ahn that deliver the features of an expensive handmade chosen for its sound and beauty. Tone tapped for the for any anomalies in workmanship. A final thorough Parkwood Artist - Thomas Leeb guitar that’s affordable, with no compromises in ideal timbre and volume. inspection and set up process at the Parkwood 14-15 S60 Series materials, tone or playability. workshop by seasoned technicians insures an easy 16 Parkwood Artist - Toshi Yanagi Our Parkwood necks are machined from select playing guitar with the right set up and perfect tone. 17 S40 Series The attention to detail and love we put into each mahogany, with final shaping by experienced hands. Effortless playability, with perfect tone, is our goal. 18 S20 Series guitar gives Parkwood that feel you can only get in This creates a neck with the feeling of a custom made Delivering solid workmanship and value without 19 Specifications Chart a handmade, solid wood instrument. World class instrument. Just the right size for good tone, shaped compromise, is what we strive for. craftsmanship combined with timeless designs is for effortless playability, and providing the stability to what we strive for with each guitar. last a lifetime. 2 3 4 5 P800 SERIES Deluxe appointments such as Fishman electronics, gold Grover Rotomatic tuners, genuine bone nut & saddle round out the hardware package. The P800 Series represents the pinnacle of Parkwood’s marriage of world class craftsmanship with elegance & great design. P810 P820 P860 P870 Dreadnought Grand Concert Dreadnought Cutaway Grand Concert Cutaway The P800 Series Represents the Pinnacle of Craftsmanship & Design P800 Series guitars represent the utmost in quality instrument of beauty, outstanding sonics character and pride that Parkwood is known for. Starting and playability. Luxurious maple binding throughout, with Premium Grade Sitka Spruce tops, only the coupled with hand cut, inlaid Paua Abalone purfling top percentage of Sitka Spruce is selected for its around the Premium Sitka Spruce top give it a chic, beautiful grain and tonal character. The solid Indian yet classic look and feel. Rosewood sides and backs are carefully selected for their striking grain and tone. A natural gloss finish enhances the instruments inherent beauty and protects the precious tone Our World-Class craftsmen hand select and join woods for years to come. these premium materials together to form an Solid Premium Solid Indian Rosewood Maple Binding Hand Scalloped Rosewood “Scoop” Sitka Spruce Top Back & Sides Neck & Body X-Bracing Bridge 6 7 Greg Howe R on “Bumblefoot” Thal As the guitarist for artists such as Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Whether it’s in the studio crafting sonic bliss, or on the road shredding Christina Aguilera, and Rihanna, virtuoso Greg Howe relies on his with hard rock icons Guns N’ Roses, Bumblefoot goes to his Parkwood versatile Parkwood Acoustics both on stage and in the studio. Acoustic to deliver the tone and feel that you expect from a guitarist performing at the top of his game! www.greghowe.com www.bumblefoot.com 8 9 P600 SERIES Solid select Premium Grade Sitka Spruce tops are chosen for their beauty, tone and projection. The solid Mahogany sides and back are carefully bent into shape and joined to the top with the utmost care. Herringbone trim is inlaid on the top for an elegant look that recalls the classic vintage guitars of the past. P610 P620 P660 P670 Dreadnought Grand Concert Dreadnought Cutaway Grand Concert Cutaway The P600 Series Delivers Focused, Even Tones, with Classic Appeal The rosette is carefully inlaid and features abalone For studio or live settings, the evenly focused tones and bloodwood materials. Upscale components, are never boomy and always sound just right in front carefully hand selected materials and world class of a mic or casual strumming in your living room. craftsmanship make the P600 Series a serious contender for professionals everywhere. Deluxe appointments such as Fishman electronics, Grover Rotomatic tuners, genuine bone nut & The combination of Premium Grade Sitka Spruce with saddle round out the hardware package. The P600 solid Mahogany sides and back yields an open, airy, yet Series represents Parkwood’s marriage of great direct sound with a strong fundamental tone that is design and world class craftsmanship. perfect for recording or live performances. Solid Premium Solid Mahogany Herringbone Binding Hand Scalloped Rosewood “Scoop” Sitka Spruce Top Back & Sides Body X-Bracing Bridge 10 11 Priscilla Ahn Thomas Leeb Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Priscilla Ahn and her Parkwood Thomas Leeb, master virtuoso fingerstyle acoustic guitarist , is a frequent Acoustic have delighted audiences around the world. With her newest CD performer at concerts and festivals in Asia, the Americas and Europe release, “When You Grow Up” on Blue Note Records, Priscilla has toured and has been featured in numerous guitar magazines worldwide. His with Willie Nelson, Amos Lee, and Joshua Radin, and performed on The Parkwood Acoustic logs many a mile with him on his musical journey Tonight Show, Dancing with the Stars, and Later… with Jools Holland. around the world. www.priscillaahn.com www.thomasleeb.com 12 13 S60 SERIES The S60 Series, Deluxe Appointments at an Affordable Price S60 Series instruments represent a breakthrough in combining deluxe materials, world class craftsmanship within a reasonably priced instrument that delivers on solid playability, tone and value. Carefully selected Solid Sitka Spruce tops are paired with a Solid Mahogany back and laminate sides for a strong, rigid soulful sounding body. Abalone rosette & fingerboard inlays add a touch of class & elegance. The classic combo of these tone woods yields a strong fundamental tone which is perfect for the guitarist who is looking for deluxe appointments at an attractive price. Acoustic electric models use Fishman’s Sonitone Preamp & Sonicore Piezo pickups for a natural, balanced amplified sound. S67 Grand Concert Cutaway S61 S62 S66 Dreadnought Grand Concert Dreadnought Cutaway Solid Sitka Solid Mahogany Ivory Binding Hand Scalloped Rosewood “Scoop” 14 Spruce Top Back Neck & Body X-Bracing Bridge 15 16 S40 SERIES The S40 Series Offers Gorgeous Sound with Serious Value Spruce and rosewood is a classic combination that just can’t be beat. A big, open tone that projects and has plenty of shimmer, top end and presence. The Parkwood S40 Series uses Solid Sitka Spruce Top with Rosewood laminate sides & back for a gorgeous sounding instrument that has serious value. Construction features include, dove tail neck joint, hand scalloped x-bracing, dual adjustable truss rod, die cast tuners, genuine bone saddle & nut and the trademark Parkwood “Scoop” bridge. The S40 Series offers top quality materials, and a great sound with no compromises. S41 S46 Dreadnought Dreadnought Concert Toshi Yanagi Touring, recording, and performing with such acts as Sheryl Crow, Earth Fishman Sonitone Preamp with Sonicore Piezo pickup are featured on Wind & Fire, and Bryan Adams, Toshi Yanagi currently holds residence S46 for natural, warm amplified tones. as the in-house guitarist on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Whether it is recording, performing or just relaxing, Toshi and his Parkwood Acoustic are never far from each other! www.funkysoda.com Solid Sitka Rosewood Laminate Ivory Binding Hand Scalloped Rosewood “Scoop” Spruce Top Back & Sides Neck & Body X-Bracing Bridge 16 17 S20 SERIES Specifications P800 SERIES P600 SERIES S 60 SERIES S 40 SERIES S 20 SERIES BODY STYLE P810 DreaDnought P610 DreaDnought s61 DreaDnought s41 DreaDnought s21 DreaDnought P820 granD ConCert P620 granD ConCert s62 granD ConCert s46 DreaDnought Cutaway s22 granD ConCert P860 DreaDnought Cutaway P660 DreaDnought Cutaway s66 DreaDnought Cutaway s26 DreaDnought Cutaway P870 granD ConCert Cutaway P670 granD ConCert Cutaway s67 granD ConCert Cutaway s27 granD ConCert Cutaway CUTAWAY Venetian P860, P870 Venetian P660, P670 Venetian s66, s67 Venetian s46 Venetian s26, s27 CONSTRUCTION DoVetaiL NECK Joint DoVetaiL NECK Joint DoVetaiL NECK Joint DoVetaiL