Iris JB – Premium Engelmann Spruce – Premium Padauk

Iris Guitar Company is a small team of highly skilled and seasoned luthiers who are dedicated to building a modern instrument that captures vintage-inspired tone and aesthetics. Iris guitars are handmade in South Burlington, Vermont using a combination of state of the art techniques and old world craftsmanship. 

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The JB is the Iris interpretation of an OM style guitar with a modern original design. This extremely versatile guitar features the clarity and balance you’d expect in a smaller bodied instrument. Due to its proportions though, the JB has the ability to produce tone with exceptional vigor and volume. The slender depth and narrow waist married with a 16 inch lower bout provides fundamental low-end response, a clean mid-range, and rotund treble.

The JB is aptly named after our equally versatile and reliable Plant Manager, Jason Brown. Jay has been instrumental in our growth and development as a guitar company since joining the team in 2021. There are many parallels between Jason Brown and the JB. Both are multifaceted and accommodating. They are genuine and dependable. And always warm and responsive!

dimensions

Body Length: 19-3/4”

Total Length: 39-1/2”

Lower Bout: 16”

Upper Bout: 11-3/4”

Waist: 9-3/4”

Depth: 3-1/2” – 4-1/4”

standard specs

Scalloped Adirondack Spruce Bracing

Bolt-on Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint

1-11/16” Nut Width

16" radius

2-7/32” Bridge Spacing

25” Scale Length

Indian Rosewood Fingerboard & Bar Bridge

Blk/W/Blk Top Purfling & Rosette

Tortoise Binding & Pickguard

Open Pore, Natural Satin Nitrocellulose Finish

Plastic Fingerboard Markers

Bone Nut & Saddle

Off-white Plastic Bridge Pins

Vintage Style Brass Open-Back Tuners w/ Cream Knobs

D’Addario XS Coated Strings – Light Gauge

Hardshell TKL Case

Included upgrades in this guitar are:

Premium Padauk Back & Sides

Premium Engelman Spruce Top