MAGNUM OPUS GUITARS – Fine Luthier Handcrafted Acoustic Guitars

Guitar Aficionados proclaim: Magnum Opus Guitar Company in a class by itself. Magnum Opus Guitars are meticulously handmade by World Class Luthiers and each model is a triumphant work of functional art. Contact your local Authorized MO Dealer and unleash your Magnum Opus today.Your Flash Player must be updated in order to properly view this site.
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New Magnum Opus 12 string
LOS ANGELES - Inspired by Eagles guitarist Steuart Smith, Magnum Opus has added a new limited edition medium jumbo 12 string to it's lineup. Acoustic 12 strings are predominately available in jumbo an... full story

Magnum Opus Guitar Company Welcomes Eagles' Guitarist
LOS ANGELES, CA - Magnum Opus Guitar Company is proud to announce Eagles guitarist Steuart Smith as an official MO Artist. We couldn't be happier to have Steuar... full story

Magnum Opus Dealer Network
LOS ANGELES - Magnum Opus currently has a wait list of over 1 year to place a custom build order. Once an order has been placed, current build times are running approx 6 months. Due to production back... full story

MO Custom Shop Unveils New Opus X at NAMM Show
MARINA DEL REY, CA - The MO Custom Shop unveiled their jaw-dropping, show stopping, solid Mother of Pearl fingerboard Opus X series at the 2006 NAMM... full story

MO Limited Edition Southeast Asian Rosewood
LOS ANGELES, CA - Magnum Opus Guitar Co is building a dozen or so very limited edition dreadnoughts with very rare Southeast Asian Rosewood. Few woods... full story

What Tonewood options does Magnum Opus offer?

This may vary from time to time based on current inventory build demands, air-drying time and market availability. Magnum Opus Buyers search worldwide for traditional and exotic Master Grade Tonewoods. When we discover quality tonewoods which meet our standards we load up. With prices constantly rising and dwindling availability of Master Grade tonewoods (especially those cut from old-growth forest), it's a must investment for a high-end builder.

Tonewoods currently available include: Engelmann Spruce, Sitka Spruce, Western Red Cedar, East Indian Rosewood, Cocobolo, Hawaiian Koa, Claro Walnut, African Blackwood, Ovangkol, Macassar Ebony, African Mahogany, South East Asian Rosewood, Maple and Ziricote.

Do you use plastic or synthetic binding on your guitars?

Absolutely not. All of our handmade acoustics (regardless of price point) use genuine Wood binding. Current Wood binding options include: Ebony, Koa, Maple, Padouk, Walnut and Whitewood.

Can I custom call my own tonewoods, bindings, etc. on an existing Magnum Opus model?

Absolutely. Since every guitar we build is made 100% by hand (without the aid of CNC machines) we are ready, willing and able to custom build your dream guitar. Please contact your local Magnum Opus Retailer or give us a call and we will be happy to answer all your questions.

What's the turn-around time for custom orders?

Every MO guitar is 100% hand-made without the aid of CNC machines. We even make our Ebony, Koa or Bone bridge pins and our tuning machine buttons by hand. Therefore, one might accurately say that "every guitar is a custom shop one-off" as each goes through the same "labor of love" and given the same attention to detail and quality. Turn-around time for all MO guitars is 6 months.

What strings do you recommend for my MO guitar?

Elixir Nanoweb or Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb Lights.