Welcome
Luthier Brian Hawkins has been building handmade guitars, with rich colorful depth and sound, since 1997. Brian also served the luthier community, for many years, as a premium wood supplier to many of the most recognized names in the industry. Located in Virginia Beach of the Tidewater Hampton Roads area of Virginia, his understanding of tonewood properties and his relentless attention to detail is evident in every fine hand crafted guitar that he produces. When you buy a Hawkins Guitar you get hand selected aged wood that has been set aside for only the finest guitars, a customized guitar built for you and your playing style as well as the infusion of some of the best kept secrets in the guitar building community. Feel free to email or call Brian at (757) 717-8225
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Fine Hand Crafted Acoustic Guitars
When choosing a guitar that is right for you, we suggest a number of factors that should weigh into your decision. Naturally sound is important, but the size of the guitar and the right neck are both criical to the relatioship that you have with your guitar. Every Hawkins Guitar, including the neck, is hand made to fit you. If you are tired of buying guitar after guitar determined to find the right combination of sound, beauty and playability, Give us a call and together we can figure out what is right for you. (757) 717-8225
DIMENTIONS
Lower Bout.........15 1/8"
Upper Bout..........11 3/8"
Waiste....................9 1/8"
Body Length........19 1/4"
Scale Length..........25.4
The Orchestra Model Hawkins Guitar is our most popular series. It plays very loud and balanced and can be built for just about any style of guitar player. It's medium to small size makes it feel like a part of you.
The H-OMC is the cutaway version of the H-OM model. The crisp highs, clear attack and striking bass of the H-OM and the H-OMC Guitar make this a great choice for those with variety of playing styles. These models are designed to be loud and well balanced. Players and guitar builders alike are surprised by the volume and depth that these medium size guitars produce.
Lower Bout.........15"
Upper Bout..........11 1/8"
Waiste....................10 1/8"
Body Length........19 3/8"
The H-SD and the H-SDC models are both the same dreadnought style of guitar, with exception to the H-SDC being a cutaway model. Like the H-OM series, these guitars are also loud but with a slightly warmer tone, even though they are built for light strings. With a broad range of sound and a size that just simply feels natural, this is one guitar that is hard to walk by without picking it up.
Lower Bout.............16"
Upper Bout............11 1/2"
Waiste...................10 1/2"
Body Length..........20 1/4"
Scale Length.........25.4"
The Slope D Series is new to the Hawkins Guitar line up. It is a big sounding instrument with good depth and warmth. Although I am more of a "get a big sound from a smaller bodied guitar" luthier, I couldn't help but put this one in my line up. If you are looking for a smooth yet robust sounding drednought style guitar, the Hawkins Slope D series is a great choice.
The HSD model and the HSDC are the two models in this series. The difference between the two being that the HSDC is the cutaway version.
Lower Bout.........12 1/8"
Upper Bout..........8 1/2"
Waiste....................7"
Body Length........18 1/4"
Scale Length.......25.4
The H-PG (parlor guitar) has a body shape based on a 1909 Martin Parlor guitar model (the one in the pictures). Beyond shape it is all Hawkins guitar from there. If playing the blues is your passion then this louder than usual small size six string ax may be the right match for you.
Lower Bout.........15 5/8"
Upper Bout..........11 5/8"
Waiste....................9 3/4"
Body Length........19 7/8"
The H-TB is a thin body electric acoustic guitar that defies conventional thinking. It feels like an electric guitar but sounds like a full bodied acoustic guitar when plugged in. Unplugged it makes a great practice guitar as it (like all Hawkins guitars) tend to be loud. This cool 6 string eliminates the bulkiness of a traditional acoustic and is a favorite among plug and play professionals.
There is alot of flexability when it comes to electric guitars, so if you have a design in mind then give us a call and we can talk about it. Naturally, the traditional shapes (Stratocaster, Telecaster, Les Paul, SG ect.) are all available with the added Hawkins touch (the part that makes it a keeper). All Hawkins Guitars are built and shaped by hand, and by that I mean we do not use a CNC machine to carve or shape the fine hand crafted guitars that we build.
The H-UKE Tenor Ukulele is the latest in the Hawkins line of fine stringed instruments. With the infusion of "big" guitar building technique and some traditional secrets, these Ukulele's are sure to become a permanent addition to any serious players line up.
Parts not included unless specified
Set-up is not included in repair prices
Bench Rate $50.00 per hour
Minimum Charge $25.00
Repair Estimate N/C
Major Repair/Restoration Estimate N/C
Set Up and Maintenance
Acoustic Guitar $45.00
Electric Guitar $55.00
12 String Guitar $75.00
Re-Fret (Plus Set-up)
Re-Fret $200.00
Partial Re-Fret (3 to 12 Frets) $125.00 - $185.00
Re-Fret - Bound Fingerboard $255.00
Re-Fret - Maple Fingerboard $285.00
(clear lacquer satin finish)
(tint lacquer gloss finish)
Often I am asked if I do guitar repairs followed by something like "I would rather have a Professional Luthier work on my instrument than a repair shop". If you live in the Hampton Roads area or Tidewater Virginia area ( Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News or Suffolk) and are looking to have your guitar repaired or modified to improve the sound of your guitar, then shoot us an email or call Brian at (757) 717-8225.
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The pricing of Hawkins Guitars are based upon several factors. Everything from wood choice to inlay to tuners and the case that you choose can have an impact on the final price. I will work to build for you the custom Guitar of your dreams, and will do everything reasonable to make that dream an affordable reality. You can spend from $1800 to $3500 or more for a Hawkins Guitar, but in any case the money will be well spent. Your complete satisfaction is my objective and my promise. If you would like a quote for your Custom Built Hawkins Guitar please EMAIL me or call me at (757) 717-8225. The Base Price of a Hawkins Acoustic Guitar (or Ukulele) is the starting price for a Mahogany Guitar with a Sitka Spruce top, Ebony fingerboard, bridge and headplate and plastic binding. Gotoh 503 series tuners are standard for the base model guitars as well as a lifetime warranty for the original owner.
Acoustic Guitar Base Model Price.......$1800
Electric Guitar Base Model Price........$1700
Tenor Ukulele Base Model Price............$900
Custom Nut Work (Does NOT Include Set-up)
New Guitar and Bass Nut $45.00
New 12 string Guitar Nut $75.00
Custom Saddle Work (Plus Set-up)
New Saddle $35.00
New Saddle – Intonated profile $65.00 - $95.00
Fill and Re-Cut Bridge Slot $125.00
Install Tuning Machines
Re-Tro Fit Tuners $25.00
Different Style (incl. fill and touch up) $50.00 - $75.00
Structural Repairs:
Cracked Headstock $145.00 and up (With Minimum Touch-Up)
Head-Splice $700.00 and Up (With Re-Finishing as Necessary)
Top, Rim and Back Cracks $75.00 Each and Up
New Top $800.00 and up
Re-Glue Loose Braces $25.00 Each and Up
Re-Glue Martin Style Pick-guard $30.00 and up
Tone Shaping
Tone Shaping is the process of evaluating a guitar and making modifications to improve the overall sound and tone of the instrument. Very often the internal bracing will need to be scalloped, and nuts, saddles and bridge pins need to be replaced with better quality products.
PRICE - $250 and up.
If you would like to commission Brian Hawkins to build you a Hawkins Guitar, or you would just like to talk about it, then give him a call at (757) 717-8225. Our waiting list is about 6 months currently.
From time to time we will have a Guitar for Sale on this page so check back or shoot us an email for what might be on it's way.
Comming Soon (January 2012) I will be selling a H-OM guitar with a genuine White Spruce top, maple binding, hard curly maple neck, Brazilian Rosewood (fingerboard and Headplate), Cocobolo Rosewood Bridge, Koa bound fretboard and headplate, open back Grover Tuning Machines and Curly Maple Binding on the body.
PRICE $3200 With Hardshell Case
Learn to build an acoustic guitar One on One with Luthier Brian Hawkins. DIve in head firtst to a 10 day course while you build side by side with your instructor, Brian. With a mix of traditional technique and modern technology, you will build a guitar that you will always be proud of. With specific one on one instruction you will learn more in 10 days than you would have ever thought possible. You will learn about wood properties, bending techniques, bracing the top and back, fretting and neck set up and all aspects of building a fine hand made guitar. Tuition is $4000 including the basic materials that you will build your guitar with. The guitar case is not included. A $500 deposit is required. If you are not from the Virginia Beach area then you will also need to book a place to stay. Hawkins Guitar is only about 5 miles from the Virginia Beach ocean front and we can help you find the place that is right for you. If you would like to discuss this further or if you have any questions then email Brian or Call him at (757) 717-8225
Below is a short list of some of the tonewoods that we have available
200 (+) Year Old Curly Koa * 200 (+) Year Old Brazilian Rosewood
200 (+) Year Old Red Spruce / Adirondack Spruce * 40 (+) Year Old Sitka Spruce
38 (+) Year Old Figured Black Walnut *Curly Koa * Madagascar Rosewood
Honduras Rosewood * Cocobolo Rosewood * Figured Honduras Mahogany
Figured African Sapele *Brazilian Rosewood * Red Spruce / Adirondack Spruce
Sitka Spruce * European Spruce * White Spruce * Yellow Cedar
Red Cedar * Malaysian Blackwood / Asian Ebony * African Mahogany
Curly Maple * Indian Rosewood
**Many More Varieties Available**
The tonewoods that you select for your guitar are the foundation for a great sounding guitar, especially when it relates to the guitar top. Whether you choose Sitka Spruce, Adirondack Spruce, European Spruce, Engleman Spruce, Mahogany or one of the many other species of wood that can be used for a guitar top, then one thing that you can count on is that the top you choose is as important as the speakers that you would choose for a premium sound system, since the top produces 80 to 90 percent of the sound. Furthermore, two tops of the same species (even cut from the same billet) will not necessarily produce the same sounding instrument, one can be great while the other one useless. Having sold guitar wood (for many years) to some of the most prolific and well known luthiers in the world, I have set aside some of the nicest sounding tops that you will find anywhere. Not only will I help you choose the right top, I will also help you choose the right Back and Side set. It is important that the Back and Sides are a good match to compliment the top. Hardness of wood as well as the tap tone all play into matching the box wood for full and balanced sounding guitar. From there it has to built right. Whether you choose Koa, Brazilian Rosewood, Honduras Mahogany, Indian Rosewood, Curly Maple, Walnut, Cherry or one of the many other species that can be used for building guitars, it is critical to the sound of the guitar that you choose your wood wisely.
Acoustic Guitar Pick Up Systems
Here at Hawkins Guitar we have tested, built and evaluated nearly every acoustic pick up system on the market. Everything from the type of film used to the placement of the pick up in the instrument will have a dramatic impact on the amplification of an acoustic guitar. Pick Up The World pick ups have more than exceeded our highest standards for sound quality, consistancy and overall performance. At Hawkins Guitar we install Pick Up The World pick ups in our own Guitars as well as other makes and models.
This Acoustic Guitar Soundboard Pickup comes pre-wired to a high quality endpin jack, and uses a proprietary film pickup mounted with adhesive tape to the bridgeplate. The tone is rich, full and produces little to no feedback. This system can be installed with the only modification being an enlarged endpin hole for the output jack. This system will work best when used with a good preamp system.
Price $125.00ea.
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Coming Soon will be some of the jigs and tools that I have either designed or re-designed......the cool part is that they actually work!
Check back soon for the Hawkins Binding Jig-it works for real!
If you are looking for guitar lessons for you or your child and you live in the Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk, or Suffolk area of Hampton Roads (Tidewater) then you have landed in the right place. Whether you are just starting out or have some playing experience we can help you become the player you never thought you could be. If you would like to discuss this further then give us a call at (757) 802-5929 or you can shoot us an email.
Darrell Hawkins has been teaching guitar for 4 years. Trained in music theory and a well experienced guitar player, Darrell understands the art of making learning guitar easy, educational, and surprisingly fun. You’ll learn you’re favorite songs, and the music theory behind them.
As a community leader Darrell serves in the National Guard and recently returned from a tour in Iraq. You can call and talk directly to Darrell at (757) 802-5929 or you can email him with the link below.
For more than 35 years I have been picking and strumming guitar strings and during the course of that time I began to notice that finding the right guitar (the one that sounded right, felt right, looked right and I couldn't stop thinking about) was all but impossible to find no matter how much money I forked over. Sure, I have owned some nice guitars but only a couple of them made me feel like I wasn't having to settle for less than what I really wanted, and they were both hand made.
I began building guitars in 1997 and shortly after began resawing and selling guitar wood to other guitar builders. Learning the secrets of wood has been critical in my development as a guitar maker and I could never have come this far without the years of friendship and help of my good friend Steve Roberson (www.colonialtonewoods.com), who has shared the depth of his knowlege as a wood expert and luthier. I also have to credit another good friend Doug Myers , his countless hours of input have helped me to become the builder that I am today. These two gentlemen are friends and mentors of the highest caliber and I am thankful and proud to have them as friends.
I am Brian Hawkins and I build the Hawkins Guitar. Hawkins Guitars are hand crafted, custom built guitars, sure to bring out the best you have to offer. Located in Virginia Beach Virginia, Hawkins guitars are now the prefered choice of Lewis McGehee.
Colonial Tonewoods
Brian Hawkins
Lewis McGehee
PHONE: (757) 717-8225
ADRESS: 2108 Milan Ct.
Virginia Beach, Va. 23456
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