New Era Masterbuilt Rounded Shoulder Dreadnought

Honduras Mahogany Top or Val di Fiemme Alpine Spruce Top | Honduras Mahogany or Madagascar Rosewood Back and Sides | Mahogany Neck (Oil or Satin Finish) | Ebony Fingerboard with Inlays | Herringbone or Mother of Pearl Rosette | Nitrocellulose Lacquer, High Gloss Finish | 44.5 mm Nut Width | 647 mm Scale Length

  • New Era Masterbuilt Rounded Shoulder Dreadnought - Larson Brothers Guitars
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The New Era Masterbuilt Round Shoulder Dreadnought reflects a refined interpretation of the classic slope-shoulder form, combining Larson construction principles with a warmer, more open tonal character.

Built around the Larson-style arched top, the instrument delivers strong fundamental presence, rounded low-end, and smooth projection, with a more relaxed attack than square-shouldered designs. Paired with solid Moonspruce bracing, this creates a responsive soundboard with balanced dynamics and a cohesive, full-spectrum voice.

Two distinct configurations define its character. The Honduras Mahogany version offers a dry, woody response with strong midrange focus, while the Val di Fiemme Alpine spruce with Madagascar Rosewood introduces greater depth, sustain, and harmonic richness.

Shared appointments include a Mahogany neck, Ebony fingerboard and bridge, Polished Vintage Bone nut and bridge inlay, and a satin or oil neck finish for a smooth playing feel. The Larson historic peghead with M.O.P. logo and Ebony overlay completes the instrument’s refined, heritage-driven aesthetic.


Available Configurations

Mahogany

Top: Val di Fiemme Alpine Spruce
Back & Sides: Honduras Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony with inlays
Rosette: Mother of pearl
Bridge Wings: MOP inlays
Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer, high gloss
Neck width at nut: 44.5 mm
Scale length: 647 mm

Madagascar Rosewood

Top: Val di Fiemme Alpine Spruce
Back & Sides: Madagascar Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony with inlays
Rosette: Mother of pearl
Bridge Wings: MOP inlays
Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer, high gloss
Neck width at nut: 44.5 mm
Scale length: 647 mm

Who is Klaus Eilken?

Klaus is a precision-driven luthier whose work within the Larson Masterbuilt Series reflects a deep commitment to structural integrity and tonal clarity. His approach is grounded in the disciplined execution of historic Larson principles, particularly laminated bracing and “built under tension” construction.

Each instrument is individually voiced, with careful attention to stiffness, responsiveness, and balance across the full frequency range. He prioritises consistency under real playing conditions, producing guitars with fast attack, strong note separation, and controlled projection.

The result is a focused, reliable instrument where function leads and tone remains precise, balanced, and authoritative.

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Faithful recreations of the iconic 1930s Larson Brothers guitars, revived for today’s players.

Each guitar is hand-built by expert luthiers with meticulous attention to vintage detail and tone.

Each guitar is hand-built with meticulous attention to vintage detail.