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CONTENTS
A MESSAGE BY HOZEN
OUR JOURNEY
THE PATH TO A GREAT GUITAR
ALL ABOUT SHAPES
TONE AND WOOD
STEEL-STRING ACOUSTICS
CLASSICALS
UKULELES
CUSTOM SHOP
DOUBLE-TOP SOUNDBOARD

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As a luthier, it has been my passion to build guitars and ukuleles

that are worth playing. Over the years, I have interacted with
various players, helping me realize that though their preferences
differ, they are actually looking for three common things in an
instrument; rich tone, superb playability, and finest craftsmanship.
This understanding shaped me on how I design and build
instruments, instruments that players would love playing. I hope
that you will enjoy playing my instruments as much as I have
adored building them.

Hozen
Owner & Founder
Maestro Guitars

OUR JOURNEY

We started handcrafting guitars and ukuleles since 2004. Driven by our passion
to make handcrafted quality instruments accessible, we opened the first Maestro
store in Singapore displaying only 12 guitars. Now, we are offering vast number of
instruments across a vast tonal palette, ensuring that there is a perfect Maestro
for every player.
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THE PATH TO A GREAT GUITAR

ITS ALL ABOUT THE WOOD
As a builder, we believe that it is only through
handcrafting that one can make an instrument
to its fullest potential. Every Maestro is carefully
handcrafted in a humidity-controlled facility by
experienced luthiers. Built from hand-selected
tonewoods that are rich in tap tones, each carries
our legacy of rich tone, striking projection, superb
playability, and finest craftsmanship.

Maestro Ambassador

GABRIEL

LYNCH
www.thegabriellynchband.com
with his

RAFFLES IR

ALL ABOUT SHAPES

Jumbo

This large-bodied shape produces great power in the

lower ranges, as well as great sustain and volume.
Best used for strumming yet its incomparable bass
response makes it popular for fingerstyle players.
Available in : Elite Series [EJ-3]

Singa

Slightly smaller as compared to the Jumbo, this

shape makes it easier to handle yet still presents the
same volume and projection with improved clarity on
trebles and mids, making it ideal for both strumming
and fingerstyle players.
Available in : Elite Series [EM-2, EM-3], Custom Series [Singa]

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Raffles

Victoria

Sized in between the 000 and the popular

Dreadnought, Raffles offers a very different boxy and
airy tone that emphasizes on mids over lows and
trebles, making it ideal for those who want a uniquesounding guitar.

Victoria is a slightly smaller-bodied shape that some

find easier to handle, with a sound that emphasizes
the mid and treble ranges. It is recommended for
fingerpicking, though it has a unique characteristic
when strummed.

Available in : Custom Series [Raffles]

Available in : Elite Series [EO-1, EO-3, Omega], Custom Series

[Victoria]
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Rosetta

The most popular body, producing booming lower

and mid-range tones, as well as great sustain and
volume. Its popularity is attributed to its versatility.
Widely used both for strumming and fingerpicking.
Available in : Elite Series [ED-1, 2 & 3, Beta], Custom Series
[Rosetta]
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Slope-Shoulder
Dreadnought
The Slope Shoulder Dreadnought is very similar to
the standard dreadnought only with a more rounded
shoulder and wider lower bout that makes the lows
and mids more pronounced; producing a much
warmer yet traditional sound.
Available in : Elite Series [ED-3]

Petite

Meridian

Petite is Maestros answer to those that love the

traditional Dreadnought shape yet prefer a smaller
body. The Petite is a 7/8 version of a Dreadnought
that provides playing comfort without compromising
on the traditional tone and level of projection.

Meridian scales things down without skimping on

sound, packing a ton of tone into a comfortable travel
size and giving you a full-voiced, portable guitar.
Although measuring only 14 1/2 inches in width, the
Meridian has a tone and volume that will surprise you.

Available in : Elite Series [EP-1]

Available in : Elite Series [ET-1], Custom Series [Meridian]

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TONE AND WOOD

With our emphasis on tone, we only use hand-selected traditional and exotic tonewoods that are
rich in tap tones. Each instrument is built to its full potential, highlighting the tonal characteristics
of each wood while maintaining the optimal projection and responsiveness of which Maestro is
recognized for.

Sitka Spruce
The hardest of the woods used in the
manufacture of soundboards, Sitka spruce
produces a loud, bright tone, accentuating
the basses and trebles.

German Spruce
Produces a slightly louder and more projective
open sound than Sitka Spruce. Extremely
clear and bell-like, it creates exceptional
sound for light to very firm techniques.

Adirondack Spruce

Khaya Mahogany

Adirondack Spruce is an iconic wood

heralded as a foremost amongst top woods.
It has more overall resonance than Sitka,
and sounds loud & powerful with a focused,
punchy bass.

Mahogany is a hard, bright sounding wood

with a tendency to accentuate the mid-range.
With its large dynamic range, it responds
very well to both sensitive playing and louder,
percussive styles.

Western Red Cedar

Pacific Redwood

A softer wood than spruce, this wood

produces a warm, mellow, earthy tone.
Used for many years on the soundboards
of classical guitars, but recently becoming
popular with steel string players.

A great choice for the fingerstylist with

somewhat more richness in the bass than
cedar. Redwood responds to subtle playing
with a crisp, balanced sound.

Port Orford Cedar

Acacia Koa

Highly sought after for the bold, robust,

responsive tone that it imparts on an
instrument. It is an excellent choice for both
classical and steel stringed instruments.

Koa is a beautifully figured wood, dark brown

in appearance with wide grain patten blonde
streaks. Tonally, it combines the clear voicing
of maple with deeper, rosewood-like qualities,
and sensitivity of mahogany.

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Australian Blackwood

Bocote

Cocobolo

An unusual timber, similar in appearance to

Koa with its slightly wavy grain, but with tonal
properties more akin to those of mahogany,
being bright sounding and rich in the mid range.

Bocote features a tobacco-brown colour with

distinct parallel black lines and multicoloured
strips. It is known for its deep sounding basses
and an overall big sound.

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change colour after
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power, sustain and volume, along with its beauty
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Bloodwood

Brazilian Rosewood

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Bloodwood is an attractive highly figured wood

that is naturally red in colour. Known for its
clarity especially on the high registers, it sounds
somewhere in between of a Rosewood and
Zebrawood.

The moust sought-after tonewood revered for its

deep basses, mature mid-range and balanced
trebles. Now in increasingly short supply,
Brazilian Rosewood is generally reserved for the
highest models.

Maple has a very light

ight colouration, and produces
a sound with a very fast attack, particularly
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ussive styles of play. Tonally,
maple tends to enhance
nhance the mid-range and
trebles, and is best combined with a spruce top.

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Flamed Walnut

Indian Rosewood

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Macassar Ebony

Madagascar Rosewood

Khaya Mahogany

Macassar Ebony is valued for its striking

chocolate and light brown colouration. It has
strong bass and lower mids coupled with clear
and transparent highs, and is very responsive,
clear and loud.

Madagascar Rosewood has risen in popularity

because of its similar properties to Brazilian
Rosewood; warm, with well defined basses and
rich trebles.

Khaya Mahogany is a hard, bright sounding

wood with a tendency to accentuate the midrange. With its large dynamic range, it responds
very well to both sensitive playing and louder,
percussive styles.

Monkey Pod

Santos Rosewood

African Zebrawood

Monkey Pod has a golden amber colour with

dark streams sometimes resembling Koa or
Black Acacia. It produces a woody, pulsing tone
without losing the clear high frequencies that is
very close to a Mahogany.

Santos Rosewood has a finer texture than most

rosewood. It has the same tonal characteristic
as the Indian Rosewood only mellower and more
balanced.

Zebrawood is an extremely attractive wood with

about the same density, resonance and tone as
Indian Rosewood, with slightly lower registers
and a boost on the mids.

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Maestro Ambassador
www.thisisjulianne.com
with her

VICTORIA SR

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Steel-string Acoustics
Our acoustic guitars embodies what we can do best. From Solid Tops to Full Solids, each guitar is built
with players
playe in mind, offering variety of tonewood combinations across 8 body shapes, assuring that
there is a perfe
perfect acoustic guitar for every player. All of our acoustic guitars are equipped with Carbon
Fiber Rods and car
carries Maestros legacy of rich tone, striking projection, and superb playability.

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Elite Series

Custom Series

Other

1 Series
2 Series
3 Series
Beta & Omega

Meridian
Victoria
Rosetta
Raffles
Singa

ED-12-1
EB-1

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1 SERIES
1 Series is Maestros entry level guitar. Using the classic combination of Spruce
top and Mahogany back and sides, it possesses qualities of a good solid top
guitar; nice projection, great volume, crystal clear tone and rich overtones.
Available in 4 body shapes, Travel, 000, Petite, and Dreadnought, there is
definitely a 1 Series guitar for players who want the traditional yet biting sound.

Travel
ET1

Dreadnought
ED-1

Petite
EP-1

OPTIONS

SHAPES

Top - Solid Sitka Spruce | Back & Sides - Khaya Mahogany / Sapele

B-Band T35 Pickup

Venetian Cutaway

Left-Handed

000
EO1

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2 SERIES
Dubbed as our All Rounder, 2 Series guitars are our all time
me bestbest-selling
t-selling
model. Featuring African Ovangkol, Zebrawood, or the seasonal Bubinga
Bubing
nga for
wood binding,
b
its back and sides, partnered with a solid Spruce top, with all-wood
lable in 2 body
these guitars are known for its mid-mellow tonal character. Available
ch to offer
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for
shapes, Dreadnought, and Medium Jumbo, 2 Series has much
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players who desires an ideal strumming and fingerpicking guitar.

Dreadnought
ED-2

Medium Jumbo
EM-2

OPTIONS

SHAPES

Top - Solid Sitka Spruce A | Back & Sides - Ovangkol / Bubinga / Zebrawood
B-Band T35 Pickup

Venetian Cutaway
y

Left-Handed

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3 SERIES
Known for its strong warm character, big sound and sweet overtones, our
3 Series guitars are perfect companion for standalone artists. With its solid
asses
Cedar top and Rosewood back and sides combination, it has rich basses
lopeand mids that contributes to its overall strong projection. Available in Slopetars
Shouldered Dreadnought, 000, Medium Jumbo, and Jumbo, 3 Series guitars
will give players a good thump on stage.

Triple 000
EO-3

Slope Shoulder
Dreadnought
ED-3

Medium Jumbo
EM-3

OPTIONS

SHAPES

Top - Solid Canadian Cedar | Back & Sides - Indian Rosewood

B-Band T35 Pickup

Venetian Cutaway

Left-Handed

Jumbo
EJ-3

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BETA & OMEGA

Traditional sound fused with the Maestro Signature projection is what the
e Beta
& Omega is all about. Constructed from the ever dependable combination
nation of
et and
Spruce and Mahogany, these Full Solid guitars offers the classic sweet
woody Mahogany sound, with good volume, projection, and depth of which
ou will
Maestro instruments are known for. Available in Dreadnought and 000, you
never go wrong with a Beta & Omega

Triple 000
Omega

Dreadnought
Beta

OPTIONS

SHAPES

Top - Solid Engelmann / Sitka Spruce A | Back & Sides - Solid Khaya Mahogany / Sapele
B-Band T35 Pickup

Venetian Cutaway

Left-Handed

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CUSTOM SERIES
The Custom Series is every acoustic players dream guitar.
Featuring only the finest traditional and exotic tonewoods
that are hand-selected and tap-tuned to perfection,
bonded together using 100% Hide Glue, ensuring
optimal sound in terms of tonal character, projection, and
responsiveness.
Available in five basic shapes, Meridian, Victoria, Rosetta,
Raffles, and Singa, each carrying a distinct character
in terms of depth and volume. With exclusive custom
options such as Soundport, Beveled Armrest, Florentine
Cutaway, and Ultra-Bracing System, Custom Series
guitars fuses functionality, playing comfort, aesthetics,
and incomparable tone in one instrument.

Meridian
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Raffles

Rosetta

Singa

Victoria

Tone Woods Available

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10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

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2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
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Australian Blackwood
Bloodwood
Bocote
Brazilian Rosewood
Cocobolo
Flamed Maple
Indian Rosewood
Acacia Koa
Macassar Ebony
Malaysian Blackwood

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12
13
14
15
16
17
18

Madagascar Rosewood
Khaya Mahogany
Mango
Monkey Pod
Ovangkol
Santos Rosewood
Zebrawood
Ziricote

Custom & Pickup Option

Beveled Armrest

Florentine Cutaway

Left-Handed

Sound Port

Ultra-Bracing System

L.R Baggs Anthem

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MERIDIAN
Built with the constant traveller in mind, the Meridian scales things
down without compromising tone and projection. Measuring only
14 1/2 inches in width, it carries Maestro signature sound in a
small package; one that has rich overtones, striking projection
and is responsive.

Overall Length
Body Height
Body Depth
Lower Bout
Scale Length

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37 1/2
17 1/2
3 3/4
14 1/2
597mm

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RAFFLES
Currently our most-adored guitar, Raffles highlights our signature
sound. With its Small Jumbo body, it provides a unique airy
and boxy tone with well defined mids and lows than trebles.
Recognized for its volume, good balance of presence and depth,
sustain, and rich overtones, Raffles is perfect for both the studio
and the big stage.

Overall Length
Body Height
Body Depth
Lower Bout
Scale Length

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41
19 3/4
4 1/4
15 1/2
647mm

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VICTORIA
The lovely Victoria surprises everyone with its true beauty. Built
in the traditional 000 shape, its small size and shallow body
possesses a sound that is larger than its size. Known for its strong
presence, crystal clear trebles and increased mids, Victoria is a
perfect plucking guitar that has a very distinct character when
strummed.

Overall Length
Body Height
Body Depth
Lower Bout
Scale Length

36

40
19 1/4
4 1/8
15 1/2
647mm

The Victoria provides a strong and brilliant tone that

goes well with my fingerstyle compositions.

Solofo | Maestro Ambassador

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ROSETTA
The ever dependable Rosetta answers to every players needs.
Made in the popular Dreadnought shape, Rosetta is known for its
versatility across playing styles and genres. Ideal for strummers
and fingerpickers for its booming lower and mid-range tones,
hall-like depth, well blended volume, and sustain, Rosetta is
definitely a must have for every player.

Overall Length
Body Height
Body Depth
Lower Bout
Scale Length

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19 7/8
4 5/8
15 3/4
647mm

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SINGA
Robust yet clear sounding is what differentiates Singa from other
big-bodied guitars. Smaller than the traditional Jumbo shape, its
Medium Jumbo body accentuates lows and trebles, eliminating
the usual muddy and middish character of bigger guitars. Due to
its clear and defined tone, prominent depth and volume, Singa is
a great all-rounder guitar.

Overall Length
Body Height
Body Depth
Lower Bout
Scale Length

41
19 7/8
4 3/4
16 1/4
647mm

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Classicals
Our classical guitars exhibits Maestros flexibility and competence in building instruments. From traditional
to modern sounding, each of our classical guitar line supplements every desire and want. Constructed
with a Carbon Fiber Reinforced neck and featuring variety of bracing, these classicals assures years of
playing stability while offering wide tonal palette, whether for a budding classical player or to a seasoned
concert artist.

Conservatory Series

Fusion Series

Masterclass Series
Mastercla

C-1
C-3
C-5

C-2CE
Artista

Nova
Barbero

Artista
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CONSERVATORY

Top
- Solid Red Cedar A
Back & Sides - Mahogany

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Top
- Solid Red Cedar A
Back & Sides - Indian Rosewood

C-5

C3
C-3

C1
C-1

Designed after discerning classical students and players, our Conservatory Series classical guitars brings forth traditional
sound with Maestro improvements. With its Carbon Fiber Reinforced Neck, often exclusive in boutique level instruments, and
7-strut fan bracing, these guitars assure players of consistent neck angle, solid projection, and responsiveness, giving even
new players a concert-like playing experience.

Top
- Solid Engelmann Spruce A
Back & Sides - Khaya Mahogany

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FUSION
Bridging the gap between traditional and modern, Fusion Series takes nylon stringed instruments to new heights. Constructed
in thin-line body, has narrower neck, and preinstalled with stage worthy pickups, it provides players the unique amplified
sweet sound of a classical and playing comfort of an acoustic guitar.

C-2CE

ARTISTA

Patterned after our Legacy Model C-2, C-2CE is a thin-line bodied classical
guitar with solid Cedar top and exotic Bubinga back and sides. Aside from
the comfortable body depth, it has 48mm wide carbon fiber reinforced
neck, making it very playable even to acoustic players. With the 12-hole
bridge that provides consistent string angle and the B-band T35, it assures
players of balanced sound either unplugged or amplified.

Designed for the stage, Artista enthrall both players and audience. The
tap-tuned solid Cedar top and curved Rosewood back and sides produces
strong accentuated basses and clear trebles that is only common with
the standard classical depth. Preinstalled with B-Band A6TX, it provides
a wide sound palette making it an ideal instrument both for the studio and
the stage.

Top - Solid Red Cedar A | Back & Sides - Bubinga

Top - Solid Red Cedar A | Back & Sides - Indian Rosewood

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MASTERCLASS
Inspired from the works of influential classical guitar builders, Masterclass Series emulates the basic characteristics of these
instruments while fusing it with Maestro signature tone and projection. Built from hand-selected tonewoods, that are bonded
using 100% Hide Glue, and quality components, each guitar in this series signifies our undying commitment in handcrafting
fine instruments.

NOVA

Built for the concert hall, Nova will mesmerize everyone with its
incomparable volume and projection. Its increased bass response
and sweet trebles can be attributed from its tap-tuned solid Western
Red Cedar soundboard that is braced with Maestro Floating Bracing
System using Adirondack Spruce. Available in various tonewoods such
as Indian Rosewood and Pau Ferro, Nova can aid in bringing out the
expressiveness to any discerning player.
Top - Solid German Spruce / Solid Western Red Cedar
Back & Sides - Solid Indian Rosewood / Solid Santos Rosewood [Pau Ferro]

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BARBERO

Specifically made for Flamenco players, the Barbero is known for its
aggressive attack, rich airy overtones, and percussiveness. Made from
a solid Spruce top and solid Sycamore back and sides, people can
immediately notice its striking beauty.
Top - Solid German Spruce A | Back & Sides - Solid Sycamore / Solid Cypress

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UKULELE

10

40

20

45

CONCERT

30

50

TENOR

35

55

SOPRANO

SERIES

SHAPES

Even before the world, or maybe the rest of the world excluding the island of Hawaii, reintroduced to the beauty of Ukulele,
Maestro started exploring the art of building one just for fun. When we realized that by applying our knowledge of guitars to
ukulele building, we are able to come up with instruments that are small yet impactful. Ranging from full mahogany to traditional
and exotic tonewood combinations, Maestro ukuleles carries the Maestro signature sound; one that is responsive, clear, and
loud, even in a small package.

PINEAPPLE

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10 Series

20 Series

The entry level of our ukulele range features 4 sizes (soprano, concert,
tenor, pineapple) with laminated mahogany top, back and sides, real
binding, and open-gear machine heads, it has strong projection and clear
tone, inspiring anyone to pick up the instrument.

Full body projection with crystal like tone is what makes 20 Series outshine
the rest. Made from full solid Khaya Mahogany with Rosewood binding,
these ukuleles serve as an epitome of how a good ukulele should look,
feel, and sound.

Top - Laminated Mahogany | Back & Sides - Laminated Mahogany

Top - Solid Khaya Mahogany | Back & Sides - Solid Khaya Mahogany

300 Series
Series

35 Series

Traditional in looks but modern in sound is what 30 Series Ukuleles are.

Built from a full solid Acacia Koa with Abalone purfling, it only promises the
sweet and percussive tone with Maestro signature sustain and projection.

Striking in beauty, 35 Series features solid Flamed Maple back and Sides.
Partnered with either a solid Cedar or a Spruce top, these ukuleles are
known for its sweet crystal clear tone and boxy depth.

Top - Solid Acacia Koa | Back & Sides - Solid Acacia Koa

Top - Engelmann Spruce / Red Cedar | Back & Sides - Solid Flame Maple

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40 Series

Inspired by the popular guitar wood combination of Spruce and Rosewood,

40 Series offers a new tonal character for ukuleles. These full solid ukuleles
boasts of its rich basses and increase mids while maintaining the clear-cut
trebles.

45 Series

A ukulele above its class, 45 Series features the exotic combination of

Cedar and Granadillo. Known for its rich bassy warm tone and stunning
wood grain, it is perfect for those who desire to own a boutique-level ukulele.
Top - Red Cedar | Back & Sides - Solid Granadillo

Top - Solid Engelmann Spruce | Back & Sides - Solid Java Rosewood

50 Series

55 Series

Known for its tone and looks that is closely associated to Brazilian
Rosewoods, the solid Cocobolo back and sides is the highlight of the 50
Series. With its rich basses, crystal-like tone, depth, and projection, none
can match the beauty of this ukulele.

With our desire to offer something that is one of a kind, 55 Series ukuleles
are made from the highly regarded Maccasar Ebony. With its tone that has
rich basses and clear transparent highs, this ukulele sings with great body
and projection.

Top - Solid Red Cedar | Back & Sides - Solid Cocobolo

Top - Solid Engelmann Spruce / Red Cedar | Back & Sides - Solid Macassar Ebony

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ISLAND SERIES
Striking both in tone and beauty, Island Series Ukuleles features only top-grade tonewoods, from the traditional Indian
Rosewood and Acacia Koa to exotic wood such as Spalted Mango, Pheasant Wood, Monkey Pod, and Cocobolo. Available in 6
different tonewood combinations, each has its own unique voice and is furnished with signature inlays. Completed with Maestro
Custom Options such as Beveled Cutaway, Soundport, and Ultra-Bracing System, Maestro provides again ukulele players all
that they can ask for.

Acacia Koa

Indian Rosewood

In honor of the traditional Hawaiian makers, these ukuleles are made

from Solid Acacia Koa, a beautifully figured wood that is a relative of the
highly-acclaimed Hawaiian Koa. Tonally, it has woody characteristics of a
mahogany and increased mids of a maple.

With the trusted combination of Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood, these
ukuleles boasts of sparkling highs and rich lows. Furnished with full abalone
purflings and pearl headstock and fingerboard inlays, these ukuleles are
outstanding both in looks and sound.

Top - Solid Acacia Koa | Back & Sides - Solid Acacia Koa
Available in Soprano, Concert & Tenor

Top - Solid Sitka Spruce | Back & Sides - Solid Indian Rosewood
Available in Soprano, Concert & Tenor

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Cocobolo

With its Cocobolo back and sides, which is comparable to the famous
Brazilian Rosewood, this ukulele sings with clear and transparent trebles
and basses. Known for its projection and responsiveness, our Cocobolo
ukuleles is a must have for any serious ukulele player.

Built from solid Spalted Mango, it presents a perfectly balanced warm tone
as a koa and is tonally close to mahogany. With its highly-figured wood and
mother of pearl inlay and rosettes, it highlights what should be a boutiquelevel ukulele both in aesthetics and tone.

Top - Solid Western Red Cedar | Back & Sides - Solid Cocobolo
Available in Soprano, Concert & Tenor

Top - Solid Spalted Mango | Back & Sides - Solid Spalted Mango
Available in Soprano, Concert & Tenor

Pheasant Wood

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Mango

Monkey Pod

One of the densest wood, this rare wood is closely associated with
ebony family in appearance and tone which has responsive deep lows
and accentuated mids. Furnished with exquisite rosette and inlays, these
ukuleles are a rarity of its class.

Paying homage to our beloved island, these ukuleles are made from solid
Monkey Pod or Rain Tree which is common in Singapore and Malaysian
peninsula. Known for its dramatic grain, our Monkey Pod ukuleles are known
for its responsiveness and projection which makes any player standout.

Top - Solid Western Red Cedar | Back & Sides - Solid Pheasant Wood
Available in Soprano, Concert & Tenor

Top - Solid Monkey Pod | Back & Sides - Solid Monkey Pod
Available in Soprano, Concert & Tenor

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CUSTOM SHOP

Armed with our years of handcrafting knowledge,

experienced Luthiers, and our constant hunger in
developing and improving our instruments, we are capable
of producing what you truly want. In the Maestro Custom
Shop, just tell us how you want it and well do the rest.
Choose from our wide array of standard and exotic
tonewoods and soundboards, various body shapes,
and custom options such as Double-Top Soundboard,
Soundport, Beveled Armrest, Florentine Cutaway,
Scalloped Fingerboard and Maestro exclusive bracing
systems such as Ultra-Brace and Floating Bracing
along with the option of custom inlays.
Visit www.maestroguitars.com for more information on
how to order your very own custom-built instrument.
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DOUBLE-TOP SOUNDBOARD
Double Top Soundboards are made of two extremely thin top
plates that are separated by a Nomex honeycomb core, a
material made from Aramid paper that is extremely light. This
makes the soundboard 30% lighter than the usual solid tops
yet extremely stiff that it requires less brace mass; increasing
its responsiveness, volume and sustain, and providing complex overtones and intensified harmonics.
Available in Limited Edition Custom and Masterclass Series
Guitars & Custom Shop orders.
Guitars with this insignia in the 12th fret have Double-Top
Soundboards.

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Address:
9 Kaki Bukit Road 2
#04-34 Gordon Warehouse
Singapore,417842
Tel: +65 6844 6030
Email: [email protected]
www.maestroguitars.com

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9 Kaki Bukit Road 2, #04-34 Gordon Warehouse, Singapore,417842 | Tel: +65 6844 6030 | www.maestroguitars.com