Murphy Guitars
Finding your perfect guitar can be stressful.
It shouldn’t have to be.
Welcome!
Thanks for stopping by! Murphy Guitars are proudly built in southern Indiana by Nate Murphy, a luthier for over a decade with extensive experience in acoustic steel-string contruction. My goal is simple: to make your dream guitar into a reality. With countless customization options and an interactive process you can be involved in the design and details of your instrument from start to finish. Because you’re building a legacy instrument.
Testimonials
Pleasing customers around the country.
“Just wanted to wish you a merry Christmas and thank you again for this amazing instrument! This is one of the loveliest sounding guitars I’ve ever heard. People compliment the sound all the time. You do excellent work.”
Mason G.
Brazilian Rosewood OM with custom inlay
“I was at Carter’s Vintage last night and played a $15k Collings and a $5k Santa Cruz and I told my friend. who was with me that I’d take one of your guitars over those two.”
Tyler B.
Cherry OM
Chasing tone
Holes and More
Every guitar that I build is an exercise in producing an ideal tone, maximizing every part of the wood being used to craft an instrument that is balanced, open, and responsive. I utilize side sound ports, variations on the famous Martin X-bracing and tone bars, careful attention to wood strength and grain orientation; and a constant drive to create a guitar that responds to every touch of its owner.
Visuals
The Look
A guitar has to sound great, but that’s not enough. Every instrument from Murphy Guitars is crafted with an eye toward visual appeal. Each and every instrument is built to catch your eye and keep you coming back looking for more. Through careful attention to grain detail, back-strapping headstocks, custom inlay options and the occasional surprise tucked inside there’s always more to explore with a Murphy Guitar.
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