Popular Models
Sharp Custom Grand Auditorium (SC)
Once called GA (for Grand Auditorium), the Sharp Custom is Don Sharp's most popular model because it's his most versatile.
Strum. Flatpick. Fingerstyle. If you're a player who wants a guitar for all occasions and seasons, then this guitar is for you.
This guitar is called the Sharp Custom because this is the signature voice his guitars are known for: well-balanced, great resonance, warm overtones, and great clarity. No matter what you're playing on it, the Sharp Custom model is up for the challenge!
Traditional Dreadnought (D)
In 1931, Martin Guitars introduced what would be arguably the most popular steel string guitar model since it's introduction: the 14-fret Dreadnought(the original Dreadnought was a 12-fret guitar originally made in 1916 in collaboration with the Oliver Ditson Company).
Traditionally it's known for its thunderous bass and in all genres of music, especially bluegrass music. Its sound is also popular with singer/songwriters because of its availability and its sound.
The Sharp Traditional Dreadnought is the perfect guitar for strumming and flatpicking. What sets apart the Sharp Traditional Dreadnought from other Dreadnoughts is the unique "Sharp Guitars" voicing, which provides great balance and responsiveness throughout the fretboard.
17" Jumbo (J)
If you want your guitars to sound "huge", then this is the perfect model for you! The Sharp J-17 is a true jumbo guitar that'll make you think that you're playing a baritone guitar!
Yet, it's still has the signature balance that Don Sharp's guitars are known for. The depth and resonance of this guitar goes from the lowest to the highest notes!
Small Jumbo (SJ)
This shape is popular among fingerstyle players for its focused and balanced sound. The round curves of this guitar reflect the smooth and intimate sound this model is popular for.
The Sharp SJ still has the great resonance and warm overtones known from Don's guitars. The main difference is the focus of each note.