John is also a guitar builder, and he plays his own guitars in all his concerts and recordings.  He began experimenting with guitar design in the 1970’s, with the goal of achieving better resonance and projection.  Since 2001 he has focused more seriously on guitar making.  He refined his unique design and he now produces guitars with great volume and richness.

Guitars in Stock

Guitar #6- Series B

  • Redwood soundboard
  • Indian Rosewood body
  • Ebony fingerboard, 20 frets
  • Mahogany neck with ebony lamination
  • Gold frets
  • Schaller gold tuners
  • Mother-of-pearl nut and saddle block overlay
  • Florentine cut-away
  • Used- in excellent condition
  • $1000 plus shipping.  Case not included.
Fleta body style, with modified Fleta nine strut top bracing.

This guitar has a rich, vibrant tone with lots of body and great projection.

Sound samples of this guitar


All recordings were done using a TASCAM DR-05 hand
held recorder from 8" directly in front of the sound hole. A
slight reverb was added, exactly the same for each guitar.


Guitar #8 - Series B

  • Cedar soundboard
  • Bloodwood body
  • Ebony fingerboard, 20 frets
  • Mahogany neck
  • Schaller nickel tuners
  • $800 plus shipping.  Case not included
Fleta body style, with modified Fleta nine strut top bracing.

This guitar is very alive, with an immediate attack and bright, robust tone.

Sound samples of this guitar


All recordings were done using a TASCAM DR-05 hand
held recorder from 8" directly in front of the sound hole. A
slight reverb was added, exactly the same for each guitar.


Guitar #14 - Series B

  • Cedar soundboard
  • Bolivian Rosewood body
  • Three piece back
  • Mahogany neck
  • Bolivian Rosewood fingerboard
  • 20 frets
  • Schaller nickel tuners
  • Sound port in upper bout
  • $900 plus shipping.  Case not included.
Fleta body style, with original Jarvie bracing system using interlocking arcs.

This guitar is very alive, with an immediate attack and bright, robust tone.




Sound samples of this guitar


All recordings were done using a TASCAM DR-05 hand
held recorder from 8" directly in front of the sound hole. A
slight reverb was added, exactly the same for each guitar.



Custom-made Guitars

John Jarvie

Concert Grade Classical Guitar- base price: $2500 USD


Specifications

Ordering Policy and Procedure

A $250 non-refundable deposit is required for me to begin work. I will guarantee your place on the waiting list when I receive your deposit.

These costs must be paid in full before delivery:
Try the instrument for 14 days. If you are not fully satisfied, return it at your expense. I will refund the base price, plus the case price, minus the deposit, after I receive the undamaged instrument in its original case. Cost of any needed repairs will be deducted from the refund.

*Cutaway styles or other non-standard features will alter the return policy, since non-standard instruments are more difficult to resell. The same applies if you order a case costing over $300 USD.

We will consult and agree on all details before you commit.