Story
Having evolved as a natural extension of the tenor banjo in the 1920s (read more about their fascinating history here), the tenor guitar quickly found its own identity, prized for its compact feel and effortless playability. Inspired by those sought-after vintage instruments, the Ezra Traditional Tenor brings that unmistakable experience into the modern era.
Sharing the same premium all-solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, ebony fretboard, and comfortable Grand Auditorium body as the Ezra Tenor Deluxe, the Traditional simply offers a different playing experience. Its slimmer neck with a 1¼" nut width, narrower 1⅜" bridge string spacing, and standard CGDA tuning recreate the compact feel that banjo players embraced as they made the transition to tenor guitar, and that generations of tenor enthusiasts have continued to love ever since.
A premium onboard pickup system delivers a natural amplified voice, with discreet soundhole-mounted controls for volume, EQ, and phase that preserve the instrument's clean acoustic appearance. Complete with a custom-fitted hardshell case, the Ezra Traditional Tenor pairs vintage-inspired ergonomics with the craftsmanship, reliability, and performance expected from a modern professional instrument.
Features & Specs
- Top Wood - Bound Solid Spruce, with Ebony Forearm Carve
- Back & Sides Wood - Bound Solid Mahogany
- Neck Wood - Mahogany
- Fretboard Wood - Bound Ebony
- Scale - 23”
- Nut Width - 1 1/4" (32mm)
- Pickups - Piezo
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Wiring - 2-Band EQ, Master Volume & Phase
- Bridge - Ebony w/ Bone Saddle
- Strings - C-32, G-24, D-14, A-10
- Fitted Hardshell Case INCLUDED
TECHNICAL SPECS
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Body Wood |
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Top Wood |
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Back Wood |
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Body Construction |
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Body Binding |
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Body Finish |
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Body Carve |
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Neck Shape |
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Neck Wood |
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Neck Joint |
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Neck Finish |
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Fretboard Wood |
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Fretboard Radius |
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Fretboard Binding |
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Inlays |
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Frets |
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Nut Material |
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Nut Width |
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Neck Width (Twelfth Fret) |
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Neck Depth (First Fret) |
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Neck Depth (Twelfth Fret) |
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Truss Rod Nut |
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Scale Length |
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Average Weight Listed weights are averages. Natural variations in wood mean individual instruments can differ by a pound or more. If you need a specific weight range, contact us and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
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Total Length |
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Body Length |
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Upper Bout |
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Lower Bout |
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Body Depth |
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Overall Depth |
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Bridge Pickup |
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Bridge Pickup Type |
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Bridge Pickup Resistance |
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Switch Controls |
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Knob Controls |
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| HARDWARE | |
Hardware Finish |
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Bridge |
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String Spacing |
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Tuners |
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| STRINGS | |
Number of Strings |
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Factory Tuning |
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String Gauges |
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