Went out to
https://www.prestigeguitars.com/ for a private tour of their new Custom Shop. Have known Mike at Prestige for a little over a year since I had my Koa Eclipse built. I have used them to set up quite a few of my guitars in the last year. Most recently had them install a Fishman Elipse Matrix Blend pickup in my Guild 12 string. Always a pleasure to meet business peers from different industries and learn and share passion.
At any rate, picked up this amazing Cocobolo/Lutz Spruce Master Class. (1 of 2 in this combination they produced this year) Same body shape as my Prestige KOA which I love. It has the addition of the Paduk armrest to go with the cutaway soft Paduk feature of the KOA.
Great people, great operation, totally dedicated to quality and the experience. They have a tone wood divison that sells a lot of tone woods (as well as fret board, neck stocks etc) to the likes of Gibson, Fender and many other major manufacturers.
Cocobolo is much like KOA in that each piece of wood has a unique color and characteristics. My guitar is even more stunning than the one in stock photos. I played it on thursday, and should have it arrive at may shop (needed final set up) on Monday or Tuesday..... I can post pics of the actual one once it arrives...
Fortunate we have the Likes of Prestige and Morgan in our back yard. Larivee was here but, long story, moved to California. Went from 100 employees here to 6 down there. They also make amazing instruments.
If you are heading to a major guitar show in your area, check to see if Prestige has a booth. Drop in, say hi, play a couple guitars.
Cheers