Joe Veillette Guitars

"I've known Joe Veillette for years and I've always had tremendous respect for his work and particularly for his willingness to push the boundaries and come up with fresh designs that result in serious tools for music. He has probably done as much as any luthier with regard to the development of the wide variety of scale lengths, numbers of strings and unique instrument configurations that are now almost common place. We are very exciting to be offering Joe's guitars including his Gryphon High 12, Baritones, Bari 12s and acoustic electric models." - Paul Heumiller

NEW 2008 Veillette Baritone 12 String Acoustic Guitar The Baritone guitar is quickly gaining in popularity as players discover the wonderous array of colors playing in the lower register offeres. From fingerstyle to accompaniament, the versatility of a Baritone can't be denied. Add a capo and you can go right back to standard pitch. The latest twist is the 12 Baritone which combines the sweet low range with the shimmer of octave strings for a new and fresh sound that is at once inspiring and practical. This sound fits in beautifully in an ensemble and also stands on it's own for solo work. Joe Veillette's Baritone 12 is super easy to play as well and comes fitted with an 18 volt pickup system from DTAR. Click here for more details, audio and video »

NEW 2008 Veillette Gryphon Hi Tuned 12 String Acoustic Guitar Over the years Joe Veillette has worked for a long list of star clients which include the likes of Dave Matthews, Jorma Kaukonen, David Lindley, Kaki King, Ani DiFranco and many others. Often his work included designing unique instruments to fit the needs of pro musicians. His newest design is this, the Gryphon High Tuned 12 string guitar. In short the Gryphon is a 18.5" scale 12 string guitar tuned up to high D, just below the octave of normal guitar tuning. This gives the Gryphon a mandolin-like sound, though much more colorful and musical, yet it can be played like a regular guitar. Our first reaction was utter amazement at the lush tone and we can see this being extremely useful in many settings from stage to recording. The audio clips say it all, so be sure to listen to this one. The new Gryphon High 12 String from Joe Veillette Guitars of Woodstock, NY. This one is the GRENADILLO version with beautiful sunburst. Click here for more details, audio and video »

NEW 2008 Veillette Gryphon Hi Tuned 12 String Acoustic Guitar Over the years Joe Veillette has worked for a long list of star clients which include the likes of Dave Matthews, Jorma Kaukonen, David Lindley, Kaki King, Ani DiFranco and many others. Often his work included designing unique instruments to fit the needs of pro musicians. His newest design is this, the Gryphon High Tuned 12 string guitar. In short the Gryphon is a 18.5" scale 12 string guitar tuned up to high D, just below the octave of normal guitar tuning. This gives the Gryphon a mandolin-like sound, though much more colorful and musical, yet it can be played like a regular guitar. Our first reaction was utter amazement at the lush tone and we can see this being extremely useful in many settings from stage to recording. The audio clips say it all, so be sure to listen to this one. The new Gryphon High 12 String from Joe Veillette Guitars of Woodstock, NY. This one is the MAHOGANY version with red finish. Click here for more details, audio and video »