Veillette Guitars handcrafted in Woodstock, NY

Instruments Available

While most Veillette instruments are built to custom order, we try to maintain a limited stock. These are available immediately.

Want to check out one of these instruments? Make an appointment to visit our shop between 10 am – 4 pm. Contact us to schedule.

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    #1213 Tobacco Burst Merlin octave High 12

This Sitka/mahogany Merlin is loud and sweet. Tuned an octave above standard tuning. This model has become a real favorite for studio players, working musicians, and anyone looking for a real alternative to mandolins without the learning curve or the tight fingerboard spacing.

• Acoustic - 12-string Tuned 1 Octave to E
• Unison Tuned Courses
• Tobacco Burst Finish
• Sitka Spruce Top
• Mahogany Back and Sides
• Mahogany Neck
• Ebony Fingerboard and Bridge
• 16-3/4” Scale Length
• 28-3/4" Overall Length
• 14" Fingerboard Radius
• 1-15/16" Neck Width at Nut
• 22 Frets
• 11” Wide at Lower Bout
• 3-1/4” Deep at end block
• Seymour Duncan DTAR Wavelength Pickup/preamp
• Master Volume and Tone Controls in Soundhole
• Hipshot Tuners
• Black Hardware
• 3 lbs, 7 oz.

$3,895   Contact us


    #1206 Super Standard-Tuned 12-string

A really special 12-string with a perfect scale length and compensated zero fret that makes it play easier than most 6-strings. It's a big-sounding 12 with a beautiful dark burst and our super-convenient and resonant pinless bridge.

• Sitka Spruce Top
• Tobacco Burst
• Pinless Bridge
• Mahogany Back and Sides
• Mahogany Neck
• Ebony bridge and fingerboard


• 24.1" Scale Length
• 14" Fingerboard Radius
• 1-15/16” Neck Width at Nut
• 22 Frets
• 15” Lower Bout
• Fishman Matrix Infinity Pickup/Preamp
• Volume and Tone Controls in Sound hole
• Hipshot Tuners
• Weight 4 lbs, 14 oz

Gator Soft Case included

$3,650   Contact us


    #1216 Shark Electric Baritone 6

Sleek and lightweight, this baritone is the perfect baritone platform. Well balanced and easy to play with an articulate voice, the Shark works for a wide variety of styles from quiet to killer.

Baritone Shark customers include James Taylor, Steve Miller, Eddie Van Halen, Rory Gallagher and Kaki King.

• Solidbody
• Deep Transparent Black
• Quilted Maple Drop Top
• Black Limba body
• Mahogany Neck
• Ebony Fingerboard
• 27.6" Scale Length
• 14" Radius
• 1.74" Neck Width at Nut
• 22 Frets
• Seymour Duncan Vintage Rail Humbucking Pickups
• Master Volume and Tone Controls
• Three Way pickup Selector Switch
• Hipshot Tuners
• Black/Chrome Hardware
• 12-1/8” wide at lower bout
• 6 bs, 1 oz.

$3,495   Contact us


Avante Gryphon Natural
Avante Gryphon Natural
    #R2234 Avante Gryphon 12-string Natural

Tuned D to D, almost an octave above standard tuning, the unison pairs provide a sweet, ringing tone that works as a solo instrument, for accompanying vocals, and as a great layering tool. A capo on the second fret and it is a full octave above standard tuning and all the familiar fingerings work.

Includes soft case and shipping to Continental US.

• Acoustic 12-string tuned up to D (10 frets high)
• Unison Tuned Courses
• Clear finish
• Spruce Top
• Mahogany Back and Sides
• Mahogany Neck
• Rosewood Fingerboard, Bridge and Binding
• 18-1/8" Scale Length
• 14" Fingerboard Radius
• 1-15/16" Neck Width at Nut
• 21 Frets
• 12-5/8"” Wide at Lower Bout
• 31-3/4” Overall Length
• Piezo Pickup/preamp
• Volume and Tone Controls in Soundhole
• Hipshot Tuners
• Black Hardware
• Weight: Under 4 lbs
• Handcrafted in China


$1,449   Add to Cart   Questions? Contact Us.


    #R2259 Avante Gryphon 12-string Burst

Tuned D to D, almost an octave above standard tuning, the unison pairs provide a sweet, ringing tone that works as a solo instrument, for accompanying vocals, and as a great layering tool. A capo on the second fret puts it at a full octave above standard tuning and all the familiar fingerings work.

Includes soft case and shipping to Continental US.

• Acoustic 12-string tuned up to D (10 frets high)
• Unison Tuned Courses
• Burst finish
• Spruce Top
• Mahogany Back and Sides
• Mahogany Neck
• Rosewood Fingerboard, Bridge and Binding
• 18-1/8" Scale Length
• 14" Fingerboard Radius
• 1-15/16" Neck Width at Nut
• 21 Frets
• 12-5/8"” Wide at Lower Bout
• 31-3/4” Overall Length
• Piezo Pickup/preamp
• Volume and Tone Controls in Soundhole
• Hipshot Tuners
• Black Hardware
• Weight: Under 4 lbs
• Handcrafted in China

$1,449   Add to Cart   Questions? Contact Us.


    #710 Archtop Fretless 5-string

A terrific-sounding Archtop 5-string lined fretless. Made in 2010, The Citron magnetic pickup pairs beautifully with the Seymour Duncan DTAR piezo. it's a well cared for classic Veillette bass.



• Lined Fretless (24 “frets”)
• Honey Finish
• Spruce Top
• Poplar Body
• Mahogany Neck
• Pau Ferro Fingerboard
• 34" Scale Length
• 14" Radius
• 19mm string spacing
• 1.86" Neck Width at Nut
• 24 Frets
• 1 Citron Soapbar and Wavelength Piezo/Dtar 18v Pre-amp
• Master Volume, and Master Tone and Piezo/Mag Blend Controls
• Gotoh Tuners
• Black Hardware
• Weight 7 lbs, 14 oz.

Price includes gig bag



$3,200   Contact us


    #736 Journeyman Standard-tuned 6-string

Here's a beautiful sounding standard-tuned 6-string guitar, powered by a Seymour Duncan Wavelength piezo system. Completed in march 2011 and beautifully cared for.



• Chambered Solidbody piezo Std 6-string
• Honey Walnut
• Spruce Top
• Poplar Body
• Mahogany Neck
• Wenge Fingerboard
• 25" Scale Length
• 14" Radius
• 1-3/4" Neck Width at Nut
• 22 Frets
• Seymour Duncan DTAR Piezo pickup
• Master Volume and Tone Controls
• Hipshot Tuners
• Black Hardware
• 12-1/4” wide at lower bout
• 6 lbs, 11 oz.

$2600   Contact us


    #510 Killer Koa Standard-tuned 6

Another rare Veillette standard 6. Beautiful killer koa, built in 2008. A really special instrument. No electronics – (could be added)


• Sitka Spruce Top
• Figured Koa Back and Sides
• Mahogany Neck
• Ebony bridge and fingerboard
• 25.5" Scale Length
• 14" Fingerboard Radius
• 1.79” Neck Width at Nut
• 22 Frets
• 16” Lower Bout
• No electronics – (could be added)
• Black Gotoh Tuners
• Weight 4 lbs, 7 oz

Hardshell Case included

$3,200   Contact us


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