Each instrument in the Norman Blake Collection features a label and a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Norman. A serial numbered hologram inside the guitar corresponds with a matching hologram on the Certificate, establishing the authenticity of each instrument. A photograph of Norman signing the documents will also be included as a keepsake, as well as to establish firm provenance of the signatures. All the labels and certificates are printed on archival permanent acid-free paper, signed with acid-free ink. The documents will be protected in an archival permanent envelope. Each guitar comes in a Calton case. 

• $24,995 - Premium Brazilian Rosewood with traditional herringbone trim and features.

• Only 6 will ever be made. The first 6 deposits paid reserve the purchase.

• The interior label and a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Norman.

• A serial numbered hologram inside the guitar corresponds with a matching hologram on the Certificate, establishing the authenticity of each instrument.

• Bar frets*

• Scale length: 25.4”

• Honduran Mahogany neck with Ebony reinforcement rod.

• Standard 1937 "C" to "V" neck shape.

• Slotted headstock.

• Headcap material: Brazilian Rosewood.

• Top material: Torrefied Adirondack Spruce

• Fretboard and bridge material: Ebony

• Neck width at nut: Vintage spec, 1 7/8”

• Neck width at body joint/bridge spacing: Vintage spec, 2 5/16”

• Nut and saddle: Bone

• Calton Case

• Limited Lifetime Warranty

*These guitars are compression fretted, with a non-adjustable ebony reinforcement rod. As a result, they will be light, responsive, period-correct, and will not be able to have the neck relief adjusted. They will sometimes require a more generous attitude about what constitutes an acceptable setup, and/or a different saddle for different seasons to account for movement of the wood due to changing conditions.

• $19,995 - Mahogany with traditional trim and features.

• Only 6 will ever be made. The first 6 deposits paid reserve the purchase.

• The interior label and a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Norman.

• A serial numbered hologram inside the guitar corresponds with a matching hologram on the Certificate, establishing the authenticity of each instrument.

• Bar frets*

• Scale length: 25.4”

• Honduran Mahogany neck with Ebony reinforcement rod.

• Standard 1937 "C" to "V" neck shape.

• Slotted headstock.

• Headcap material: Brazilian Rosewood.

• Top material: Torrefied Adirondack Spruce

• Fretboard and bridge material: Ebony

• Neck width at nut: Vintage spec, 1 7/8”

• Neck width at body joint/bridge spacing: Vintage spec, 2 5/16”

• Nut and saddle: Bone

• Calton Case

• Limited Lifetime Warranty

*These guitars are compression fretted, with a non-adjustable ebony reinforcement rod. As a result, they will be light, responsive, period-correct, and will not be able to have the neck relief adjusted. They will sometimes require a more generous attitude about what constitutes an acceptable setup, and/or a different saddle for different seasons to account for movement of the wood due to changing conditions.

When the opportunity to work with Norman came along, it only made sense to go all the way- taking what we had learned with our standard 12-fret models, and adding bar frets, and an ebony rod to the equation, along with some very specific notes and observations Norman made about those two particular guitars. To be honest, we were both surprised at the results. These guitars are responsive, incredibly lightweight, and dynamic in a way that is totally different. We truly feel like we’ve captured something special. It isn’t very often you get to build something for one of your heroes (although we’ve somehow gotten to do it more than once). Presenting our work to the wizard was an experience for the ages. The man is a living legend, and an inspiration to us both, so it was a little daunting, to say the least. Norman loved these guitars and was happy to get behind them. It is our distinct honor to bring you the Norman Blake Collection.” -Ben and Wes