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ACOUSTIC

Grimes' models include several models. The Beamer, a double soundhole flattop acoustic that is constructed with highly figured wood (list $6,500, Nylon-string version is $6,900). The Hapa model is similar to the Beamer with two soundholes, but it features a cutaway body (list $6,600, nylon-string version is $7,000). The LC Model is an oval center hole flattop guitar designed for Larry Coryell introduced in 2003 (list $6,900, nylon-string version is $7,400). The Kula Rose is an archtop guitar with a single cutaway (list $10,500). The Jazz Nouveau is an archtop model with a flat back in curly maple or curly koa (list $9,000). The Montreux is an archtop model with arched and arched top and back, European spruce top, and figured German maple back and sides (list $12,800). The Jazz Laureate is a full body arch top with select aged German and Austrian tone woods (list $16,000). A nylon-string archtop lists for $10,500, and the "Tiny Grimes" mini parlor lists for $5,500.
Grimes has also produced anniversary models. The 25th Anniversary model was released in 1999 and is still available for $22,000. The 30th Anniversary model lists for $26,000, and Stephen is currently taking orders for the 35th Anniversary, which will be due for release in 2008. All guitars are custom and have many possible options. Contact Grimes directly for more information.