link to guitar slideshow, serial number s16-05

Models

I now offer three guitar models, the S14, S15 and the S16. All of my guitars emphasize clarity, sustain and tonal balance up and down the fingerboard and across the strings. Of particular importance to me is that my guitars possess a powerful well defined bass, a nuanced midrange and clear sweet trebles.

The Model S14 is the smallest guitar I offer and is similar in size to the Grand Concert. This guitar has a more nuanced tone that is especially suited for fingerpicking. Yet, the low end is surprisingly strong and punchy and is well balanced with the sweet highs and midgrage.

link to guitar slideshow, serial number 08014

Dimensions (inches)

  • Lower Bout
  • Upper Bout
  • Waist
  • Body Length
  • Depth (tail)
  • Scale Length
  • 14
  • 10
  • 8 5⁄8
  • 19
  • 3 7⁄8
  • 25.4


The Model S15 is similar in size to the Martin OM, but with a more organic shape. Tonal balance defines this guitar with pronounced clarity and surprising volume. It is ideally suited for fingerpicking, but with the proper soundboard can easily function as a flatpicking guitar.

link to guitar slideshow, serial number s15-07

Dimensions (inches)

  • Lower Bout
  • Upper Bout
  • Waist
  • Body Length
  • Depth (tail)
  • Scale Length
  • 15
  • 103⁄4
  • 9 1⁄4
  • 19 1⁄2
  • 4 1⁄8
  • 25.4


The Model S16 is my version of the small jumbo and fills the needs of those who want a bigger sound, a more pronounced bass and increased dynamic headroom, along with my signature clarity and sustain. This is an all around guitar equally suited for fingerpicking and flatpicking.

link to guitar slideshow, serial number 08016

Dimensions (inches)

  • Lower Bout
  • Upper Bout
  • Waist
  • Body Length
  • Depth (tail)
  • Scale Length
  • 16
  • 11 3⁄8
  • 97⁄8
  • 20
  • 4 3⁄8
  • 25.4

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Standard Features

For more information about these features and how I build guitars, please check out the “About” page.

Body

  • Individually tuned soundboard & back
  • Carbon fiber/spruce bridgeplate
  • Carbon fiber reinforced upper face & back brace
  • Headblock with mortised Spanish foot
  • Fully compensated saddle

Neck

  • Spanish V-joint headstock with hand carved volute
  • Double carbon fiber rod neck reinforcement
  • Double action truss rod
  • Bound fingerboard

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Price

The base price of an RS Muth Guitar is $3500

This price includes the following:

  • Quartersawn mahogany neck or vertically laminated neck
  • Western Red Cedar, Sitka, Lutz or Italian (+ $75) spruce top (master or AAA grade)
  • Mahogany or East Indian rosewood back and sides
  • Ebony or East Indian rosewood fingerboard and bridges
  • Bone nut and saddle
  • Gotoh tuners
  • Ameritage “Gold Series” case

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Options


The following options are available at no extra charge:

  • Left handed build
  • Custom neck profile
  • Custom fingerboard width & taper
  • Veneer backplate on headstock
  • Standard fret markers
  • RS Muth Logo
  • Strap button

Build Options

  • Venetian cutaway
  • Compound Venetian cutaway
  • Soundport
  • Mitered side purfling
  • Custom scale length
  • Custom inlay
  • $400
  • $600
  • $75
  • $250
  • $150
  • Inquire

Material Options

Since these options are priced primarily on the cost of materials, please inquire as to current prices for these options:

  • Alternative woods
  • Exotic materials
  • Customer selected tuners
  • Pickups

Cases

Included in the price of a guitar is an Ameritage “Gold Series” case with a built in humidity control system. These are top quality cases that fit my guitars very well to offer the best possible protection. However, if you are going to be doing a lot of traveling with the guitar, you may wish to upgrade to a Calton flight case.^top