Debuting next week at NAMM, and now for the first time here online:

The Alpha line of guitars is now available with "M" (magnetic) and "P" (piezo) electronics packages.

The Alphas are our most affordable instruments, and deliver lots of high-end features and handmade quality in a very attractive price range.

The Alpha "P" guitars feature the same wooden bridge and D-Tar pickup/preamp as our Journeyman and Acoustic lines. These are anchored by a stop tailpiece into the solid mahogany body.

Still handmade in the same shop by the same people as all Veillettes - and now, available in both acoustic and electric tonalities.

We at Veillette Guitars hope that everyone had a great holiday!

We'd like to thank everyone for checking out our Newsletter. There's been a lot of great response already, and we're really gratified to learn that people are as excited by the new guitars as we are.

The 'Specials' page has also been a big hit, and some of the guitars are already finding new homes. The list of available instruments will be changing pretty quickly, so stay tuned, and don't wait too long if you've got your eye on something!

In other news...

Slated to debut at Winter NAMM in January, this is our latest addition to our line of Jazz guitars - the Jazz Nylon!

Based on the same outside shape as our Jazz 14" guitar, this combines the adjustable-height nylon bridge with the extensive chambering and "full-size" feel of its steel-string counterpart.

The Jazz Nylon also sports a radiused' top, which gives it a clean, modern look and a comfortably curved front surface.

Lightweight and responsive, this guitar is ideal for jazz, bossa nova, latin, or any other style that calls for beautiful, acoustic-like nylon-string tone in a feedback-proof and sleek instrument.

We are really happy with this guitar!
 

There's so much new here at Veillette Guitars, that this "Shop News" page couldn't begin to cover it all.

Instead, we've come up with a whole new page, full of pictures and descriptions of all the new and fun things we've been designing, building, and planning in the last few months.

Check it out at: /newsletter/home.shtml

Amidst the other news in the Newsletter, there's a preview of our new Acoustic sizes, the 14" Parlor and 15" Studio guitars. These will be debuting at the NAMM show this January, and will be showing up here on the site at the beginning of 2009.

Until then, here's a sneak peek at the range of sizes we are now offering, in their template form. Along with them are some very pretty backs in progress, in Pau Ferro, Indian Rosewood, and the classic Mahogany.

Stay tuned, and check out the Newsletter for more!
 

We are excited to announce the latest addition to our webpage:

Our "Specials" page showcases available instruments, for sale at reduced prices.

These instruments include demo instruments, prototypes, and other guitars that play and sound great, but don't qualify as 'brand-new'.

Occasionally, this page will also include some unfinished instruments, that can be finished in your choice of color and set up to your spec.

This is a great way to get a killer deal on a handmade Veillette! These instruments are all 100% functional, and we stand behind them just like all of our new instruments.

We're really excited to be offering these guitars, so we can get them out into the world making music where they belong.

Check out the "Specials" link on the left to see the first round of special offers.
 

The new models just keep coming! Our latest: the Jazz 14

The name refers to the wider body (14" at the lower bout), making it more familiar feeling to the archtop guitarist.

The body is also very extensively chambered, allowing for dual soundholes and some real weight reduction. The tone coming from this body construction is very clear and articulate, with great note separation and an airy, open high-end.

As on our prior Jazz model, this also features our adjustable-height wooden bridge and tailpiece system, which also contribute warmth and depth to the tonal picture.

But enough words - here's the guitar!

It's been a long time since our last "What's New", so we'll have a few overdue updates in the next week or two.

First up - our new generation of nylon-string guitars is here!

The most exciting new feature is the height-adjustable wooden bridge, which allows the player to easily fine-tune the action without even loosening the strings.

The chambered body and soundhole further push the acoustic vibe.

Finally, these new nylons now feature the 'radiused' curved top that also graces our Swift, Paris, and Centaur instruments.

All in all - the feel and sound of these instruments has never been better!