McPherson Guitars
"Sonically mesmerizing..."
Discover the beauty and balance of McPherson’s wood guitars - delivering unsurpassed sustain and brilliance. Available in the original MG body style, and the slightly smaller Camrielle. Each crafted with the signature Offset Soundhole, Cantilevered Neck, High-modulus Carbon Core Neck, and Overpass/Underpass Bracing System.
Meticulously engineered, luxuriously appointed, and unmistakably McPherson.
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MCPHERSON GUITARS
SIGNATURE INNOVATIONS
Explore the key innovations Matt McPherson implemented, that make the McPherson unlike any guitar you have every played.
OFFSET SOUND HOLE
Believing that traditional acoustics could be innovated, McPherson introduced a revolutionary Offset Soundhole Technology. The placement of the sound hole allows for a lengthened and uninterrupted soundboard, amplifying vibration in the center of the guitar top. This also produces more volume and clarity in the ears of the player.
CANTILEVERED NECK
Every McPherson guitar features a Cantilevered Neck, which is not glued or connected to the top of the guitar, but instead floats above it. This design allows the soundboard area underneath the fretboard to vibrate freely, which increases the sustain of the guitar.
OVERPASS / UNDERPASS BRACING
McPherson’s unique Overpass/Underpass Bracing System creates a larger, more even space for the top to vibrate. The soundboard’s braces cross each other but never touch each other, and are not glued together. This frees the braces to vibrate independently while still lending structural support and maximizing soundboard vibration.
CARBON REINFORCED NECK
The McPherson Carbon Reinforced Neck is praised for its incredible strength and stability and is built around the largest ans stiffest carbon fiber truss rod ever used on a guitar. Attached to the body with a triangulated heel design, it stabilizes the neck and virtually eliminates the need for neck adjustments.
THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
Every McPherson guitar is hand-built in the U.S.A. with meticulous attention to detail.
From the cantilevered neck to the offset soundhole and proprietary bracing, each feature serves one purpose — to let the tonewood sing with purity and power.
Body Style Comparison
| Body Style | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scale |
25 - 1/2" |
25 - 1/2" |
| Overall Length |
41 - 1/2" |
41 - 1/4" |
| Upper Bout |
11 - 1/8" |
10 - 3/4" |
| Waist |
10 - 1/8" |
9 - 3/8" |
| Lower Bout |
16" |
15" |
| Frets to the Body |
14 |
14 |
| Total Frets |
20 |
20 |
| Fretboard Radius |
14" |
14" |
| Parabolic Top Radius |
14' |
14' |
| Nut Width |
1 - 3/4" |
1 - 3/4" |
| String Spacing at Bridge |
2 - 3/16" |
2 - 3/16" |
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.
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The Camrielle is slightly smaller, offering a balanced, focused mid-range tone and exceptional comfort - ideal for live situations and players or those who prefer a compact body. The MG has a larger body with a deep, resonant voice, the original McPherson.
Yes. Every McPherson guitar - including the Camrielle and MG - is handcrafted in our shop in Sparta, Wisconsin, using carefully selected tonewoods and precision craftsmanship.
Both guitars are available in a variety of top, back, and side wood combinations. More information can be found on the Custom Build page.
If you prefer a more intimate feel and articulate response, the Camrielle might be your match. If you want maximum resonance, power, and projection, the MG will likely suit your playing style best.
You can experience McPherson guitars through our network of authorized dealers or contact us directly for a personal consultation. Visit our Dealer Locator to find one near you.