This well may be a final update before the website goes black for a few days. When the lights are turned back on there’s going to be a lot for you to see and I’m sure, something to grab your attention. The Shari Ulrich Artisan Signature Songbird has evolved from a grab and go friend…

February feels like an extended month due to the vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations. By the 25th of February, all artisans have resumed their work and are fully immersed in their craft. With 8 models vying for production, I take pride in offering a glimpse into the intricate process each one undergoes before becoming available…

I’ve always likened managing all my guitar projects to the skillful plate juggler on the Ed Sullivan show from years ago. Every plate suspended on the end of poles requires attention, but not all at the same time; rather, each one needs to be tended to individually as required. When I emphasize that I build…

I will not release a Craven Tenor Guitar that does not meet my exact specifications. Unfortunately, the Prototype 1919 Parlor Queen did not live up to my standards, so it will be another 3 months until the corrected version is ready for inspection. I sincerely apologize for the delay, but I am committed to only…

“Wizards are never late, they appear exactly when they mean to,”Gandalf the Grey.~~~ The Parlor Queen arrives in the same fashion on February 5th, exuding confidence and grace. The first of our Premier Series Tenor Guitar, Model 1919 has already captivated players seeking a robust instrument of superior quality. Crafted from hand-selected Solid Spruce and…

A new year of creativity awaits both us and our incredible patrons. With the culmination of seven new models nearing the finish line, it’s impossible to predict which will launch first, but my bet is on the Parlor Queen. Two years ago, we initiated pre-orders for 10 big Jake Archtop guitars, and since then over…

It’s hard to imagine really.What started out as an idea over breakfast on February 2nd, 2022, had progressed from drawings to vetting partners who shared my vision of creating a true archtop Tenor guitar. By February 13th, I had gathered enough skilled people to pull things together, or so it seemed. Covid isolation had taken…

“Music is humans at their best” — Shari Ulrich I am truly honored to announce the joint collaboration between Ms. Shari Ulrich and Craven Tenor Guitars and creation of the Shari Ulrich Songbird O body Tenor Guitar, Model 265. From the time Ms. Ulrich received her 327R, she has been the driving force behind the…