The Improv

“The Improv is a 15″ archtop guitar that comes in two versions. One version has a neck pickup only and is a beautiful guitar for Jazz. The other version is a two humbucker model, which works very well for Jazz or for the Blues guitarist looking for a big sound.

Unlike my Thinline Archtops, the Improv does not have my integral sound posts or cavities to house the pickups and reduce feedback. The Improv is a fullblown archtop, with a true acoustic voice.”

-Chuck Thornton

Starting at $5,350, scroll down for options, specs and details.

Hollowbody Through-Neck Guitar
Master Grade Sitka Spruce Top
Ivoroid Binding with B/W/B Top Purfling
Quartersawn Mahogany Neck
Ebony Headplate, Fretboard, Pickguard, Tailpiece
Mother of Pearl Trapezoid Fretboard Markers
Choice of 1 1/16″ or 1 3/4″ Nut Width
12″ Fingerboard Radius (10″ or 16″ optional)
Custom Alligator Hardshell Case
Nitrocellulose Finish

The Improv	$5,350
Sunburst Finish	$300
Two Humbuckers	$150

Prices and specifications may change without notice.

Fingerboard	Ebony
Frets	Dunlop 6150
Headstock	Ebony
Bridge	Faber 4mm ABM
Tailpiece	Ebony
Pickup	Shadow AZ49, Lollar Imperial Low Wind, or Wolfetone Mk. II
Tuners	Gotoh 510 with 1:21 ratio
Strap Buttons	Oversize
Nut Material	Bone
Case	Custom Alligator Hard Case

Fingerboard Radius	12″
Upper Bout	10 5/8″
Lower Bout	15″
Side Thickness	1 3/4″ to 2 1/8″
Overall Length	40 5/8″
Scale Length	25″
Headstock Angle	13°
Neck Thickness @ 1st fret	0.830″
Neck Thickness @ 10th fret	0.890″
Nut Width	1 11/16″ or 1 3/4″
String Spacing @ nut	1.435″
String Spacing @ bridge	2.025″

Sample Guitar and Image Gallery

View a sample Improv below, or visit The Improv gallery for additional images showing multiple finishes and options.