Eberhardt
Hand-Crafted Guitars
Devotion
Tim Eberhardt's passion for the guitar stretches back to his early teens when he purchased his first instrument from Sears
Artistry
Tim's craftsmanship and love of acoustic music combine to produce the artistry of an Eberhardt Guitar
Experience
More than twelve year career in luthiery dedicated to the mastery of hand-crafting fine acoustic guitars
Quality
The simple beauty of an Eberhardt guitar is found in its rich sound and ease of play
Clients
Tim fine-tunes his instruments both visually and acoustically to his client's satisfaction
Contribution
Through his guitars, Tim and his client become partners in bringing fine music to the world
Tim Eberhardt
Tim Eberhardt has been in love since he saved and bought his first guitar from Sears as a teenager. He honed his musicianship through hours of practice on favorite songs by popular artists, folk music, and church music. He appreciated the guitar for its ability to bring people together in song, and to accompany his own developing voice. Eventually, and after much research, Tim bought his first Martin guitar, choosing it particularly for its sound and ease of play.
Fast forward a number of years, and Tim has developed a critical eye for hardwoods and fine workmanship in old furniture. He began refinishing items he found in garage sales and front porches, filling his home with rejuvenated buffets, tables, chests and even a grand piano. His growing knowledge of woods and finishing materials dovetailed with his developing expertise at repairing old and building new furniture. His regard for the beauty, function and construction of fine wood furniture naturally extended to acoustic instruments, and particularly to the instrument he played. He became interested in the possibility of building a guitar. A "kit" of materials and blueprints from Martin became his segue into the world of luthiery, with a local college class providing initial guidance. Thus began a 20 year career dedicated to the mastery of crafting fine acoustic guitars.
An Eberhardt guitar looks beautiful, has exceptional sound quality, and is easy to play. Tim works to fine-tune his instruments both visually and acoustically to his own and his client's satisfaction. Through his guitars, Tim and his client become partners in bringing fine music to the world.
Eberhardt Guitar Models
Eberhardt Guitars come in four basic 6 string models all fashioned after familiar popular sizes in the industry.
Tim has focused the Orchestra, Small Jumbo, Jumbo, and Dreadnaught sizes best established over many years by great guitar makers and players in the industry. All basic models can be customized to your desires (see options).
Eberhardt Guitar Craftmanship
Tim has a private workshop in San Juan Capistrano California where he focuses on hand-crafting one guitar at a time.
Eberhardt Guitars
For Sale
Own your own Eberhardt Guitar today!
Jumbo – Flame Maple
$3195
Jumbo size model with matching Flame Maple back and sides, and Sitka Spruce top. Guitar is accented with rosewood binding, chevron purfling, and abalone rosette.
This Flame Maple guitar has an incredibly balanced sound for a guitar this size with plenty of volume, unlike some maple guitars. It is beautiful to look at and easy to play.
Serial #028
SJ – Florentine
$3349
This model SJ comes with Indian Rosewood back and sides, and Sitka Spruce top. Guitar has a unique Florentine cutaway for easy access to the upper frets and attractive style without loosing tone. Chevron purfling and back spine, and abalone rosette enhance this guitar.
The SJ has a rich sound that is lighter than a Jumbo or Dreadnaught and stronger than an orchestra model giving it a “not too big, not too small” size and tone. The body depth is also between a deep dreadnaught and a thinner parlor. Forward X bracing on the top helps enhance the tone which is very pleasant; great for a finger stylist.
As with most of Eberhardt guitars, the neck is slightly wider and thinner than most factory guitars.
Serial #033
Dreadnaught
SOLD (but I can make more)
This Dreadnaught model comes with matching Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top, and inlaid abalone rosette.
This guitar has a wonderful big sound but not too much low end. It will challenge other instruments to keep up. It has an auditorium sound but also a tonal quality that is great for finger stylist. Low profile string action and neck thickness make this very easy to play.
Serial #031
SJ – Western Red Cedar
$3199
Small Jumbo guitar with Indian Rosewood back and sides and Western Red Cedar soundboard. You can see `the “sister” guitar like this played by David Wilcox, a well known singer-songwriter. He has one just like it and is very complimentary of his Eberhardt guitar.
Western Red Cedar top gives this guitar a warm sound with plenty strength. It is ideally suited for finger styling on stage, backyard, or in the living room. The deep cedar color sets it apart from many spruce top guitars and enhances the sense of rich warmth of this guitar.
Serial #032
SJ – Engleman
$3199
“Small Jumbo” guitar with matching Indian Rosewood back and sides and clear Engleman Spruce top, including chevron purfling and back strip, and inlaid abalone rosette.
Wonderful bright balanced tone from this mid-sized guitar. Forward X bracing on the soundboard and scalloped tone bars add in this guitar’s excellent voice for all styles of play; bright highs and rich middle and low ends. Two styles of pickguard.
Serial #034
Jumbo with beveled armrest
SOLD
This Jumbo guitar has a unique beveled armrest for more comfortable strumming or fingerpicking for a long period of time. The guitar is made with Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top, abalone inlaid rosette, and maple binding.
This Jumbo is Tim’s first foray into beveled armrest design. It has been met with enthusiasm and a very popular trend in guitar making. And, additionally, the bevel does not diminish the big sweet sound of this guitar. It can be played in any venue or just plucking away on the couch. It has plenty of balanced volume with easy level tone. More like this in the future!
Serial #036