Pasadena, MD

TIM BRAM

Fans of jazz guitar have no doubt noticed more and more players moving towards smaller, easier to manage guitars, specifically the Fender Telecaster. Enter the brilliant work of Tim Bram who is making remarkable archtops in a Telecaster form.

Meet The Models

Tribute Archtop
  • Curly Maple back, sides, and neck
  • European Spruce top
  • 14.5" Lower Bout
  • 25" Scale
  • 12" Radius Fretboard
  • 1-11/16" Nut
  • 2 1/2" deep body
  • Vintage Amber Nitro Cellulose Lacquer Finish
  • Mother of Pearl fretboard inlays
  • Floating Lollar Gold Foil pickup
  • Ebony Fretboard, tail piece, bridge, and finger rest
  • Martin Retro strings, 12-54
Tribute Archtop Thinline
  • Curly Maple back, sides, and neck
  • European Spruce top
  • 14.5" Lower Bout
  • 25" Scale
  • 12" Radius Fretboard
  • 1-11/16" Nut
  • 2" deep body
  • Vintage Amber Nitro Cellulose Lacquer Finish
  • Hand-wound Kent Armstrong PAF-style pickup
  • Ebony Fretboard, tail piece, bridge, and finger rest
  • Martin Retro strings, 12-54

Bram Artists

Brent Mason

Nashville Guitar Legend | Musician's Hall of Fame Inductee

"Tim's craftsmanhip on my archtop is just breathtaking. Not only aesthetically beautiful, but the playability and tone are just like magic. I'll enjoy this instrument for years to come."

Tim Lerch

"Tim guitars are unique and visionary. He takes the shape that I love (the Amercian Telecaster) and crafts a beautiful handcarved archtop. The craftsmanship, woodworking and designs are rather remarkable. A joy to play and a beauty to behold."

Tom Lagana

"Tim creates guitars for both the professional musician and the collector alike. Upon first glance, the physical beauty and craftsmanhip are apparent. It is only upon playing the instrument that the true beauty is revealed. There is a layer of both electric and acoustic quality present in every note. The fretboard is balanced and responsive across all the strings. There is a beautifully balanced mid-range that compliments both the high and low register. Played with a pick or just fingers, Tim's guitars offer a world of color and sound to the player."

Tim Bram

Tribute Archtop Thinline Demo