You probably have never seen Birdseye Brazilian so be sure to check this one out. It is a very rare set of Brazilian that is truly birdseye figure. It’s also tight grained and produces a bell-like tone with bass notes like a piano. Bill’s Crescendo design is a slightly oversized 000 but given a full 14 frets so you have no limitations. This is also a wonderfully collectible Tippin, but trust us, you’ll want to play it everyday…

When you play this guitar you can almost see luthier Bill Tippin sitting in his shop dreaming of what he might create for the biggest custom guitar show in the country. It’s clear that he pulled one his best sets of Brazilian Rosewood and topped it with a rare and beautiful Bearclaw European Spruce from his special stash. The tone is nothing short of majestic, you get cavernous, deep bass response and the trademark Tippin strong trebles. The Bravado/SJ, body shape is versatile offering fingerstyle balance and flatpicking energy. You’ll need to look at every picture to enjoy all the many elegant details Bill put into this guitar, handmade MOP Sparkle purflings, Koa Bindings, wooden inlay and the stunning butt wedge.

The first of our Dream Series from Bill Tippin never even made it to our website. That’s no surprise considering that this Series features extremely rare “old growth” Brazilian and gem quality Opal inlay, but it’s the tone that sets it apart. Built upon Bill’s Crescendo body shape, it boasts a voice that’s strong and clear. As its name implies, it’s a very loud guitar, but each note is full of rich character. The appointments are breath-taking and include “gem quality” Opal inlay, Bloodwood bindings, hand-made Koa top trim and a custom Brazilian bridge. This guitar is the perfect mix of power and beauty.

The Tippin Crescendo design has become a huge favorite among players seeking a voice that is at once beautiful and powerful. This custom Crescendo features the rare Santa Maria, Cuban Mahogany which is revered for its density which adds sustain and control to the mahogany tone. It’s an amazing tonewood that seems to possess the best quality of Mahogany but with articulation and clarity more like a rosewood. The crescendo has the snappy, powerful bass that Tippin is regarded for. This is a guitar that has the power of a 000 but more versatility and 14 frets for full access.

This is a beautifully voiced guitar custom made for recording artist Larry Pattis. He and Bill selected premium Asian Rosewood and a figured Alpine top for clarity and substance. Bill’s shallow Jumbo design has excellent bottom end but remains clear with great separation. Big and balanced This one is complete with a cutaway and with Tippin prices rising…

Players, like our own Al Petteway, have chosen Tippin Guitars for their strong tone, perfect playability and impeccable craftsmanship. This is one of the early Crescendos, Bill wonderful design of a 14 fret 000. The goal was retain the power and punch of a 000 but give it more balance and of course a longer 14 fret board. Bill’s Crescendo has become his most popular model. This gorgeous Santa Maria Mahogany body Crescendo offers a strong voice with clarity and power to spare, but pull back and you get shimmering beauty as well.