Wm. B. Tilton

This Bay State model is named after an early pioneer in the development and sale of parlour type guitars, William Tilton. Parlour guitars were extremely popular at the close of the 19th century and Bay State was the leader in producing these types of instruments. Although this modern instrument is small and extremely comfortable to play its' sound is much more "in the present" and it can hold its' own playing alongside any type of guitar that is sold today. For another example of this model go here.

Wm. B. Tilton Specifications

Scale 24.9”
Sitka Spruce top
Pre-War Scalloped Bracing
Hide Glue Construction
Indian Rosewood back and sides
Fully bound Ebony fingerboard with old style inlays
Multiple old style purfling inlay
Multiple old style rosette inlay
Fully bound Slot Head Mahogany neck
Micro-Adjusted bone nut and compensated saddle for perfect intonation
Scalloped old style ebony bridge
Lacquer Finish

Modern Improvements:

Fully adjustable truss rod
Semi-hemispherical frets
Partial domed top
Double Tenon neck joint
Reverse kerf linings
LIghtweight neck and end blocks
Tone Enhancer® Technology
72 Hour Tonerite® De-damping Treatment