Barley Guitars

Authentic and Handcrafted

To purchase gear or to request a custom built piece, feel free to contact me. I would love to talk about your needs!

 

Barley Guitars and Gear On Sale Now on My Reverb Store!

 

 

This is a quote from Dan Palmer of the Band Talking Ear about the Barley S-57  http://talkingear.net/ 

"The S-57 is one of the most versatile guitars I have ever played. The 5 way pickup selector allows the player to go from a mellow jazz tone, to a sharp “chicken-pickin” sound and everywhere in between. All of the tones are reminiscent of the 57 that it is modeled after. Jim’s attention to detail, and genuine love for these instruments shines through uninhibited. From the wood selection, to the hardware and electronics, the careful crafting of the neck, and the assembly of guitar, this instrument is a must have for musicians of any genre. I can’t wait to try the one of your T Style!"

See Dan Playing a S-57B 

 

A 50’s spec Blond T-32

Style & Quality

Each Barley Guitar is unique and crafted with the highest quality woods and components including some of the following:

Bodies:

  • Sculpted from N. MI Tonewoods

  • N. MI Ash

  • Red Alder

  • Old Growth Pine

  • Finished in Thin Nitro Lacquer

  • Other woods/ finishes available upon customer request.

  • Paulowina and other sustainable woods, water based finishes etc.

Electronics:

  • Barley Custom Pickup Sets - Spec to order

  • CTS Matched Pots

  • Switchcraft toggle Switches and Jacks

  • CTL 5 or 3 way switches

  • Sprague Orange Drop Caps

  • Custom wiring, parts and pickup sets based on customer request.

  • Recently representing Bartolini Professional pickups -Bartolini Pickups

  • Others: Klein, Loller, Bare Knuckle, Sullivan, Seymore Duncan etc.

Hardware:

  • Fender Vintage Tremolo w/ Steel Saddles and High Mass Block, 2 1/16'  or 2 7/32 String Spacing.

  • Kluson Tuners

  • Nickel Jack Plate.

  • 4 hole Neck Plate.

  • Vintage correct Nickel  Screws.

  • Other hardware based on customer request.

  • Callahan, Wilkinson, Schaller, Sperzels etc.

Neck:

  • F-Style - 25.5 scale

  • Solid N. MI Hard Maple

  • Walnut Skunk stripe

  • Vintage 10/32 truss rod

  • Heel adjust

  • Solid, Maple cap or Indian Rosewood fingerboards

  • Medium tall/ wide Fret - Stew Mac 152

  • Cherry or Clay Fret Markers

  • Truss rod type and adjustment location, Frets, Pearloid Markers based on customer request.