The Batch is Up and Shop News
December 18th, 2009
Rich has posted the photos from the latest batch of guitars! We have branched out a bit this time, with a glued-neck, all mahogany, Classic Jr. I think that all the guitars came out beautifully, and now that they’re gone, I can finish putting together the new shop.
We’ve taken down the spraybooth, and transferred over the heavy equipment. Now we have to finish the move (and get the new shop heater working – it’s been incredibly cold for the last 2 days).
I can’t wait to have the new shop up and running.
Chuck
December 19th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Love my Classic Jr.!!!
You hit it 100% This guitar is one BAD ASS Axe.
You are a guitar building God.
Nuff Said
Many Many Thanks!
Your friend Dan Gravano
December 19th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
A shout-out of thanks to the luther we admire so much, Chuck Thornton. Those of you who are browsing this site I invite you to call or write him if you are considering one of his instruments. I did. Now I hold #228. This beautiful Translucent Surf Green Classic was born from conversations seeking a very special t-style. Sure, she is gorgeous but she’s smart, too. This guitar, like other CPT’s I own delivers remarkable tone in a wonderfully built and easily playable instrument. Thanks to CP Thornton Guitars. My very best, Paul.
December 20th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
So great to see the photos of the new batch. Mine is #223. The photos are great but I know each guitar is even better in person.
Chuck I hope the transition to the new shop goes well. Especially beneficial will be a heater cause I can’t see you working in a spray booth at 10deg below :-). Have a good Christmas can’t wait to put my hands on my new Classic.
Best wishes Chuck,
Lou D.
December 24th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Chuck, I just wanted to say 3 things:
~ Big congrats on the new shop. I know it is going to be great to be able to work without having to leave home.
~ I’m lovin’ my Bronze/Black/Gold Blues Queen (#186) more every day. That is the hardest guitar to put down I’ve ever owned. And, oh man, does it ever sound wonderful through that old Fender Deluxe Reverb I got recently. You really outdid yourself on this guitar. I’ve owned well over 100 guitars in the last 45 years, and I still cannot believe I own something so perfect, so awesome. It is at the top of my all time list.
~ To anyone surfing this site, you can believe the raves you read here and the important magazines about Chuck’s guitars. He is building my 8th one right now. I’ve owned guitars that cost twice as much. They’re gone now because not one compared to CPTs for craftsmanship and playability combined. What a value and what an investment. One day the entire world will know…..
Stay warm, buddy.
January 9th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Hey All,
I picked up my Honey Burst Classic at Chucks and have to tell you it is just a awesome guitar.
It is better in real life then the photos and it is a dream to play.
Everything everyone applauds Chuck for is totally accurate. Not only is he a master craftsman but he is a very gracious and humble man. Great, meeting with you Chuck and can’t wait for the forth coming Blues Queen.
Chuck, the new shop is looking good though I know you have a lot to finish yet.
Take care and stay out of the snow drifts..
Lou D.
January 17th, 2010 at 7:37 am
Harvesting a community of like-minded people. Build a better mouse trap, only in this case its a guitar. We all play different styles of music, yet we all agree on one thing; Chuck builds a fine guitar. Amazing how a guitar can handle so many different approaches. I’ve had my Blues Queen a year now, and I’ve never been happier or more impressed with the way she feels and sounds, aside from being beautiful as well. The new shop looks good, and looks like it will accomodate many a-new guitar. Kudos to Chuck, Rich and crew! Keep doing it!
January 31st, 2010 at 11:24 am
Chuck and Rich: You’re doing something special….!