McPherson Guitars
MG SERIES
The original McPherson 6-string jumbo body takes the tonal qualities of a dreadnaught style guitar and enhances the richness and essence of that big, boomy sound to create a true work of auditory art.
The MG delivers an unrivaled articulated and immaculate tone and is signified by its rounded Venetian cutaway.
SPECS
- 25 – 1/2″ Scale
- 41 – 1/2″ Overall Length
- 11 – 1/8″ Upper Bout
- 10 – 1/8″ Waist
- 16″ Lower Bout
- 14 Frets To The Body
- 20 Frets Total
- 14″ Fretboard Radius
- 14′ Parabolic Top Radius
- 1 – 3/4″ Nut Width
- 2 – 3/16″ String Spacing at Bridge
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MG 12 & 9 String GUITARs
The MG is also available in 12 & 9-string configurations, offering an expanded range of tonal possibilities. Experience an even fuller, richer sound and new harmonic textures.
MG 12-STRING
The MG 12-string encompasses the best in a jumbo dreadnought style body, along with the rich and full sound of a world-class McPherson guitar. It represents the very best a 12-string guitar has to offer.
SPECS
- 25 – 1/2″ Scale
- 43″ Overall Length
- 11 – 1/8″ Upper Bout
- 10 – 1/8″ Waist
- 16″ Lower Bout
- 14 Frets To The Body
- 20 Frets Total
- 14″ Fretboard Radius
- 14′ Parabolic Top Radius
- 1 – 7/8″ Nut Width
- 2 – 7/16″ String Spacing at Bridge
MG 9-STRING
Similar to a 12-string guitar, the MG 9-string allows for a clearer articulation in the low-end strings, combined with the singing chorus of doubled strings on the high end.
SPECS
- 25 – 1/2″ Scale
- 41 – 1/2″ Overall Length
- 11 – 1/8″ Upper Bout
- 10 – 1/8″ Waist
- 16″ Lower Bout
- 14 Frets To The Body
- 20 Frets Total
- 14″ Fretboard Radius
- 14′ Parabolic Top Radius
- 1 – 7/8″ Nut Width
- 2 – 3/16″ String Spacing at Bridge
MCPHERSON GUITARS
CUSTOM Build
A McPherson is more than a guitar. It is a work of art, hand-made to order exclusively for you, by a small team of highly skilled craftsmen. Commission your next build with us!
TONEWOOD GUIDE
McPherson’s priority is to build guitars with the finest tonewood available. The Tonewood Guide describes back-and-side tone wood’s tonal characteristics and each soundboard’s dynamic qualities.
Answers to Your Questions
The MG Series features the original McPherson jumbo-/dreadnought-style body (6‐string) with a rounded Venetian cutaway. It’s also available in 9-string and 12-string builds.
For the 6‐string MG: 25½″ scale length, 41½″ overall length, 11⅛″ upper bout, 10⅛″ waist, 16″ lower bout. For the 12-string version: same body proportions but a 43″ overall length.
The MG is designed to deliver “big, boomy” dreadnought richness combined with the articulation, sustain and clarity McPherson is known for. Many players comment on the clear separation of notes, strong projection, and unrivaled sustain.
All McPherson guitars, including the MG series, are handcrafted in Sparta, Wisconsin, USA. This ensures premium materials, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.
McPherson’s MG Series comes with a Limited Lifetime warranty. Some shipping costs might apply.