The Shari Ulrich Acacia Wood Grande Concert Songbird
Grand Concert Series  ·  Artisan Edition
~ Available in Two Different Sized Necks For Preferential Playing~

“Where the warmth of old-growth Acacia meets the voice of a seasoned storyteller
— every note a conversation between wood, art, and soul.”

The Craven Tenor Guitar is a rare instrument that bridges the intimacy of traditional craft with the voice of a master luthier’s vision. Conceived for the discerning player who demands both beauty and substance, this Grand Concert body brings full, resonant projection in a refined silhouette — equally at home on the stage or in the quiet of a fireside session. From its sculpted solid acacia top to its hand-inlaid abalone appointments, the Craven Tenor is not merely played — it is inhabited.

The tonal architecture of this instrument begins at the wood selection. A solid acacia top, painstakingly chosen for grain consistency, provides the brightness and clarity that defines the tenor voice — crisp on attack, with a lush, sustaining mid-range warmth underneath. The mahogany neck contributes natural harmonic complexity, lending the lower register a velvety depth while keeping the treble strings articulate and present. Solid acacia back and sides mirror the top’s projection, creating a coherent, room-filling resonance that rewards both fingerpicking and strummed chord work. The bone nut and bridge — rather than synthetic substitutes — ensure maximum vibrational transfer directly from string to top, producing a tonal clarity and dynamic range that cannot be replicated by lesser materials.

Every surface of the Craven Tenor speaks to a commitment to excellence that transcends the ordinary. The herringbone purfling — applied to both top and back — is a mark historically reserved for the finest steel-string instruments. This intricate interlocking pattern, rendered in bold contrast, announces that this guitar was built to a higher standard before a single note is played. Cream binding adorns the neck and headstock, unifying the visual language of the instrument across its full length. The Salish Cedar Hue finish celebrates the warm amber tones of the local cedar tradition, honouring a Pacific Northwest heritage of fine woodworking and transforms the Solid Acacia Wood into wondrous magic. The coloured abalone headstock logo and signature complete a picture of an instrument that is as much an art object as a musical tool.

Craven instruments are built on the belief that a handcrafted guitar should outlast its maker and grow richer with age, That’s Legacy Crafting.

Each instrument leaves the workshop only when it meets the exacting standards of its builder — no compromises in tonewoods, no shortcuts in joinery, no substitutions in hardware. The coloured abalone signature on the headstock is not merely decorative; it is a mark of personal accountability, representing the luthier’s pride in every instrument that carries the Craven name. The correct-fitting black case is included as standard — because an instrument of this calibre deserves protection built with the same attention to purpose that shaped the guitar itself.

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~ Optional Tunings Available
~ Optional Double Big Pre Amp Sound hole Pick Up Available- as  Accessory (you install)  or Professionally Permanently installed.

Shipping Date: December 15-20th from Vernon B.C.
The first ten will arrive, be fully inspected and shipped UPS immediately.
U.S. Tariffs and UPS fees estimated to be $120.00 U.S. as of 30/09/2026 (state taxes apply).
You will be updated often between Oct. 1st and shipping date.