Whetstone Guitars

We are very proud to introduce you to Whetstone Guitars. Scott Hausman has been building musical instruments in the Brattleboro area since 1975 when he studied guitar making with Gib Taylor and Michael Gurian at Marlboro College. Following graduation, Scott worked as a shop foreman at Gurian Guitars, and he’s also worked in various capacities as part of the team at Froggy Bottom Guitars. Scott is now Director of the Whetstone School of Lutherie where he teaches the guitar, mandolin, and ukulele building courses. Whetstone guitars, mandolins and ukuleles harken to an era past when old world hand craftsmanship was central to the construction of any fine instrument. 

Whetstone Guitars Dreadnought

2,900.00 USD

Whetstone Guitars Dreadnought

This Whetstone Guitars Dreadnought is a steal for handmade quality, attention to detail, and tone. It's a very special thing when it all comes together. This is the biggest-sounding Whetstone we've heard yet. Big and balanced bass, and round, pleasing trebles make it a really enjoyable flatpicking instrument.

2,900.00 USD

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Whetstone Guitars O-12 Fret All Mahogany

2,925.00 USD

Whetstone Guitars O-12 Fret All Mahogany

Scott Hausmann of Whetstone Instruments recently introduced a parlor guitar based on the venerable Martin “0”. Whetstone Instruments O-12 Fret. This all mahogany beauty delivers dynamic tone with incredible resonance.

2,925.00 USD

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Whetstone Guitars O-12 Fret Rosewood

2,825.00 USD

Whetstone Guitars O-12 Fret Rosewood

Scott Hausmann of Whetstone Instruments recently introduced a parlor guitar based on the venerable Martin “0”. Whetstone Instruments O-12 Fret

2,825.00 USD

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Whetstone Guitars OOO 12 Fret

2,100.00 USD

Whetstone Guitars OOO 12 Fret

This OOO 12 Fret from Scott Hausmann’s Whetstone Guitars sounded broken in right away. The tone is huge, complex, and very easy to get lost in.

2,100.00 USD

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Whetstone Guitars OOO-12 Honduran Mahogany

2,200.00 USD

Whetstone Guitars OOO-12 Honduran Mahogany

The finesse with which Scott Hausmann built this OOO 12 Fret Whetstone Guitar has resulted in a full sounding, well supported and highly differentiated tone. We are impressed.

2,200.00 USD

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Whetstone Guitars OOO-14 African Mahogany

2,200.00 USD

Whetstone Guitars OOO-14 African Mahogany

Whetstone Guitars OOO-14 African Mahogany

2,200.00 USD

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Whetstone Mandolin A Style

850.00 USD

Whetstone Mandolin A Style

Scott at Whetstone Instruments is currently building one the most affordable handmade mandolin on the market. This used A style features an all figured mahogany construction.

850.00 USD

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Whetstone Mandolin Flat Top A style

Whetstone Mandolin Flat Top A style

This Whetstone Flat Top A mandolin features a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, and has a clear, reedy tone that would be wonderfully suited to some celtic styles or old time.

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Whetstone Guitars Dreadnought Used

Whetstone Guitars Dreadnought Used

This used Indian rosewood sitka spruce Whetstone Guitars dreadnought has a full, resonant tone that can drive a country or bluegrass band.

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Whetstone Guitars Slope Shoulder Dreadnought

Whetstone Guitars Slope Shoulder Dreadnought

This Whetstone Guitars Slope Shoulder Dreadnought is another winner from Scott Hausmann. It has a punchy and crisp tone with highs that really cut through.

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Whetstone Guitars Small Jumbo

Whetstone Guitars Small Jumbo

This Whetstone Guitar Small Jumbo is built to dig into and built to be heard - a strummer’s delight. The tone is complex, with a rich bass end intersecting with the dryness of the mahogany back and sides.

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Whetstone Mandolin Flat Top A style

Whetstone Mandolin Flat Top A style

This Whetstone Flat Top A mandolin features a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, and has a clear, reedy tone that would be wonderfully suited to some celtic styles or old time.

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