Schaefer Guitars has changed locations and have a new shop! The shop is twice the size of the old shop, has 2 bathrooms for our customers, and has both a retail side as well as the workshop side. The shop is located at 130 Ralph Ablanedo Drive, Suite C, Bldg. A, Austin, TX 78748.

Additionally, we are now taking new consignments of high end guitars. Call 512-786-8036 for more info!

We hope to see you at the new shop soon!

The latest guitar from Schaefer Guitars is "The Big Easy" customed made for expert guitarist Steve Blailock. This 23 1/2" Byrdland scale guitar features a gorgeous black walnut back and the reviews have been outstanding! Steve can be found playing at the legendary Preservation Hall in New Orleans. Check him out, and be sure to stay tuned for more info about this fantastic guitar! In the meantime, check out these pics of Steve's guitar:

The Schaefer 7 is featured on a full-page spread on page 218 in the new book "Electrified: The Art of the Contemporary Electric Guitar" by Robert Shaw. This book "offers a visually stunning selection of guitars by the finest builders at work today, showcasing instruments by 125 master artisans and custom shops from fifteen different countries."

For more information on ordering the book, go to http://www.roberteshaw.com/Guitars.html

Dear Friends,

It is very unfortunate, but as a result of my raw materials price increases, I am forced to have a 10% across-the-board price increase on my guitars. The cost of lacquer is up 100% over the last couple years due to the price of cotton going up. Yes, cotton is used in the production of lacquer! Shipping costs have risen due to fuel costs going up. Wood has gone up considerably....especially ebony. Pickups have gone up....magnets are very costly. I am sure most of you realize all of this, but I just wanted to give a few examples.

I will honor any quotes I have given up to 3/1/11. After this date, all of my models will sell for list price and I will be unable to extend any discounts except to my dealers. Dealers will still receive their discounts based on the new list prices.

If you are on the fence, now is the time to order your new "Schaefer"!!! I am backed up about six months at this time.

I am very sorry for the news, however, we all have to eat! I am not getting rich building guitars....it is a work of love. I want to keep building guitars as long as I can walk to the bench!! I hope everyone understands. Blessings to all!! Ed

Nicolai Schneekloth, the founder and CEO of the website Vintage & Rare, came all the way from Denmark and stopped by the Schaefer Guitars booth at the Arlington Guitar Show. Be sure to check out his interview with Ed in the video below (Ed is at minute 7:33).

The website Vintage & Rare is "a gateway to vintage, rare and hand & custom built musical equipment, an easy-to-use tool and internet resource for dealers, builders, buyers and enthusiasts." Check out the Schaefer Guitars' page at http://www.vintageandrare.com/schaefer-guitars (which includes prices in Euros for our European friends!)

Thanks to Nicolai for visiting!

I am excited to introduce two new Schaefer Guitars models: the Fred Hamilton Signature Model and the Schaefer 16. (Click on the names to check them out!)

The Schaefer Guitars Shop is located in Austin, Texas. In addition to taking commissions, I will also offer guitar repairs as well as a luthier school where you come in and watch me build a guitar every step of the way. Call for more info.

Address:
2415 E. 5th St. Building C1
Austin, TX 78702

Phone:
512-786-8036

Hours:
Tue-Sat: 10am-6pm