Model T

Model-T, one-pickup, Jet Black

They used to say "any color you like - as long as it's black," so I figured I ought to do a black Model T, and here it is! It has an Ebony fingerboard to continue the black theme up the neck, and the whole thing is offset by the Tortoise Shell pick-guard and binding. The Wolfetone P90 has that true "vintage crunch" and with the TonePros bridge it actually plays in tune....!

This is an amazing sounding guitar!

Basic 1-pickup model

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Model T, Black Limba, Caramel finish

My sweet tooth got the better of me with this Black Limba T, with a Caramel finish and cream parts. Tasty!
This particular guitar has a Madagascar Rosewood fingerboard which looks a lot like Brazilian. The pickups are Lindy Fralin standard vintage P90s, which do sound really good. It has a TonePros bridge and Gotoh tuners. Very nice looking guitar!

Basic 2-pickup model

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Model-T, one-pickup, Sonic Blue finish

Here is another new color option for the Model T - a rather nice vintage style Sonic blue. This particular guitar has the optional dot fingerboard inlays. It has a Voodoo P90 and a Wilkinson bridge. The body is very light Philippine Mahogany which is a very resonant and vibrant wood. A great sounding, and practical guitar!

(This color would also look rather good with an off-white pickguard and black pickup cover.)

Basic 1-pickup model

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Basic 1-pickup model

Model T, Black Limba (original)

The Model T offers a fully hand-built guitar at an entry-level price. Simple but functional.
While Black Limba is still readily available, I will offer this as an option to Mahogany. It has very good tonal characteristics and lends itself very well to this style of guitar.
I've used a TonePros wraparound bridge and a Razor P90 which has plenty of "bite."

The Model T is a great, basic rock-and-roll guitar

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Model-T, two-pickup, Black Limba,

With the addition of a second P90 pickup, the tone-range of the T is suddenly increased. Rather than using two soap -bar P90s, as is more traditional, I kept the original dog-ear bridge pickup so that I could still use the sculpted pickguard shape. The Black Limba is a very interesting looking wood - I've taken some new pictures here to try and show the unique grain patterns that this wood contains. A great sounding guitar!

Basic 2-pickup model

Model-T, TV Yellow finish

This Model-T takes a giant step back in time with a classic 50's finish. It has an ultra-light Philippine body that gives it the most amazing sustain. The P90 pickup sounds truly vintage. It has a Rosewood fingerboard with a neck joining the body at the 22nd fret for total access. Plug this guitar in, turn it up and play, and you'll understand why "simple" definitely works!

Basic 1-pickup model

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Model T, Cherry Red

Here is a new version of the Model T in a traditional Cherry Red finish. This is a two-pickup version, but can, of course, be made as easily with one pickup. The P90s on this guitar are Voodoos - sounds pretty amazing!

                             Basic 2-pickup model

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Basic 1-pickup model

Model T, Metallic blue

Here is a Model T with a very sharp looking metallic blue finish - as a variation from the regular wood grain finishes. Apart from this, it's a regular single pickup T using a Kent Armstrong pickup, a Badass bridge and Gotoh tuners.
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	*Examples of Model T Deluxe, Drop-tops*
	(Flame Maple top)	(Flame Maple top)
	The T Deluxe is a logical extension to the Giffin T range. It places this line between the Model Ts and the Standards. The main difference is, of course, the figured tops. It allowes me to produce an entry level hand-made guitar with the look of a more expensive instrument. The Maple tops on the Drop-tops seen above are bent around the arm contour which is a comfort feature preferred by some people. The Maple is out of necessity fairly thin (about 1/8 of an inch), and it doesn't make a lot of difference to the tone of the T. These guitars are available with humbuckers or P90s, pickguards or no pickguards. They come in any of the regular range of woods that I use on the other Model Ts.

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	*Examples Model-T Deluxe, Flat-tops*
	(Very old Douglas Fir top)			(Walnut cluster burl top)

Here are two examples of the Flat-top Deluxe T. The main difference between these and the Drop-tops are the absence of the arm contour and the much thicker wood on the front (about 1/4 -3/8 inch) This does make a difference to the overall tone of the instrument making it sound a little "closer" to a Standard. These guitars are also available in the regular range of woods used for the T. Pickup and hardware choices are the same as those available for the Standard 6-strings and the other Model Ts as shown below in the spec. boxes. (The tops on these two guitars were one-offs - very unusual pieces)

General specifications for all Model T:

(Suggested dealer retail price for basic 1 pickup model:   $2,100)
Price for Custom order, basic 1 pickup model, direct from Giffin Guitars: $2,200

(Suggested dealer retail price for basic 2 pickup model: $2,300)
Price for Custom order, basic 2 pickup model, direct from Giffin Guitars: $2,400

(Suggested dealer retail price for Model T Deluxe (drop-top):   $2,550)
Price for Custom order, Model T Deluxe (drop-top), direct from Giffin Guitars: $2,650

(Suggested dealer retail price for Model T Special (flat-top):   $2,550)
Price for Custom order, Model T Special (flat-top), direct from Giffin Guitars: $2,650

(All instruments ordered directly from me are "custom orders" even if they fit within the basic model specs.)

Any custom guitar ordered using parts and materials from this light blue box section should fall within the basic model price (will not add to the price). Any custom option from the dark blue box below will add to the price by the amount shown.

Materials used for basic models:
Wood:                                                                                             The Wood Pile
Body: Philippine Mahogany, Honduras Mahogany or Black Limba
Neck: Laminated Honduras Mahogany or Black Limba
Top wood: (Drop-tops and Flat-tops only), Figured Maple (please check "The Wood Pile" for examples of available wood)
Fingerboards: Indian Rosewood
Hardware:
Tuners:   Gotoh, Kluson or Grover
Bridge: Wilkinson, TonePros, ABM or Pigtail
Pickups: Single or double P90. Kent Armstrong, Razor, Wolfetone, Gibson, Voodoo or Lindy Fralin
Guitar controls: 1-volume, 1-tone (CTS pots) Switchcraft selector on 2-pickup models

Neck dimensions:
Scale Length: 24 3/4 inches
Width at nut: 1 11/16 inches, width at 22nd fret: 2 1/4 inches.
Neck thickness at first fret: .890 inches to .910 inches. Thickness at 12th fret: .990 inches to 1.000 inches.
General neck shape is based on a 50's Gibson which is a 'C' shape at the body end tapering down to a slight
'V' shape at the nut end.
Neck/body joint: Neck joins body at 21st fret. Heel is cut away to an unobtrusive but safe minimum.

Additional options for Custom orders:
Top Wood: (For Drop-tops or Flat-tops only) UG (upgrade) and UG+ (upgrade plus) Maple - curly, quilt or Bird's eye, Redwood curl, Figured Walnut, Curly Bubinga, Curly Koa - Add $125 - $450 - please call for quote
(please check "The Wood Pile" for examples of available wood)
Optional Fingerboards: Madagascar Rosewood, Macassar Ebony - Add $50,
Brazilian Rosewood - Add $300
Other scale lengths available: 25 1/2 inch

For any other custom details - please call/write for quote

Hardware: For hardware options other than standard, please call for quote.

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