Kraus guitars introduction

[Bill Kraus]

Because I am new to the forum, I thought I should introduce myself to the forum members and give a little background about Kraus Guitars. I am a 2003 graduate of the Roberto-Venn school of Lutherie, and started Kraus Guitars in 2004. My guitars are based on the traditional body styles of the classics (Dread, OM, 00, L-00) but with somewhat different bracing. I am a one man, No CNC shop.
Since 2010 Kraus Guitars have been selling through Mandolin Brothers in Staten Island NY as well as Lefty Vintage Guitars in Sarasota Florida.
I invite the forum members to visit my website, check out Kraus Guitars Facebook page, and to see my previous posts on the "Custom Shop" section of the Acoustic Guitar Forum for more information.
Thanks to all,
Bill Kraus.

[SFCRetired]

Thanks

That's a nice looking guitar.

[FrankR]

Very beautiful.

[Goat Mick]

Sure is purty!! If they sound as good as they look then they're amazing.

[Bill Kraus]

Originally Posted by Elmicko

Sure is purty!! If they sound as good as they look then they're amazing.

Here's a few things my dealers say about my guitars Elmicko,
regarding an Indian Laurel D at Mandolin Brothers LTD;

"This guitar is made from Indian Laurel for the back and sides. We have admired it, we have played it, and it is an extremely fine sounding, visually appealing, easy playing instrument. It is absolutely gorgeous. Guitars by modern makers at this level of perfection are few and far between"

and;

"This is a beautiful and extremely fine sounding guitar, rich and flavorful, bursting with billowing bass and surprising clarity, pouring forth the timbre and tone that we greatly admire about Kraus guitars"

A Honduran rosewood OM at Lefty Vintage Guitars;

" It has a very musical tone, with a particular sweet spot in the upper end. The bluegrass G chord in the 1st position with G/6th string, D/5th strings sounds tremendous on this guitar. Both fingerpicking and strumming are effortless, and jazz chords are well articulated. The volume of the guitar is Loud, and should only increase over time as the top opens up.

and from a mahogany D at Mandolin Brothers;

"the sound of this way-under priced hand made mahogany and spruce topped dreadnought is fine, full and flavorful, bursting with woody complexity and string-to-string articulation. It will please even the most jaded practitioner of the acquired acoustical arts".
This last one being a quote from the great Stan Jay.

[Steve Kinnaird]

Welcome aboard, Bill. Nice looking guitars, and great photos!
Look forward to more from your shop.

Steve

[mikealpine]

Hi Bill, and welcome! Lovely instruments!! Can you explain what you mean by saying you use slightly different bracing, and what advantages your bracing provide? Thanks!