Pearl River Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Bass & Ukuleles

EXPERIENCE THE EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP OF PEARL RIVER GUITARS

the mike lawson signature line guitars

“I asked Pearl River to build an all-pro level guitar for me, and they really exceeded my expectations. The more I play them, the better they sound.” ~ Mike Lawson

Mike Lawson is a legend among professional guitarists who owns over 80 guitars. When we told him his Signature guitars would be hand-made by master luthiers, with locking Grover tuners, a bone nut and saddle, Stringjoy Foxwoods strings, kiln-dried solid rosewood back and sides, a spruce top, and a one-piece mahogany neck, all from our own wood mill, he said, “Sold!”

With more than half a century of perfecting the design and production of the world’s best-selling pianos, the luthiers at Pearl River sought to create a series of guitars and string instruments worthy of their name.

Pearl River guitars have been receiving outstanding reviews from some of Nashville’s most noted players and songwriters. As Keith Burns, a founding member of the platinum-selling group Trick Pony commented:

“The moment I picked up a Pearl River guitar, I knew that it was going out on the road with me! Amazing tone, perfect feel, and extremely easy on the eyes! Pearl River will be on the stage with me from now on!”

The creation of a Pearl River guitar is a meticulous and intricate process that begins with the careful selection of woods chosen for their unique tonal qualities, resonance, and aesthetic appeal. The top is carefully crafted to achieve the perfect balance between strength and flexibility, allowing it to vibrate and resonate harmoniously. Inside, the bracing is meticulously positioned to enhance the instrument’s response and projection.

The assembly of the guitar’s body is a labor-intensive task in which the back and sides are expertly bent and shaped, ensuring optimal sound projection and playability. The neck is crafted with precision, and the fretboard is meticulously leveled and fitted to ensure accurate intonation across the entire instrument.

The finishing touches are crucial in both the aesthetic appeal and sound quality. The body is meticulously sanded and polished to bring out the natural beauty of the wood. Throughout the entire process, each Pearl River guitar is continually tested and adjusted to achieve the perfect balance of tone, playability, and responsiveness. The result is an exquisite instrument that captivates the senses, producing rich, resonant tones that inspire musicians and enchant their listeners.

MIKE LAWSON SIGNATURE LINE

“These guitars stand toe-to-toe with the best instruments in my collection.”

The Mike Lawson Signature Line Handmade Guitars. Created by and for the working guitarist.

With over 40 years of experience recording and performing with countless legends like Merl Saunders, Bob Welch, and Jorma Kaukonen, Mike Lawson knows guitars. So, when Pearl River approached him to develop a series of top-of-the-line guitars affordable for the working guitarist, Mike said, “Only if they’re ready to play flawlessly right out of the case.”

Now, the demanding specifications of this guitarist extraordinaire have resulted in the Mike Lawson Signature Line of handmade guitars. The brand new ML8000-GCB and ML800-D guitars feature Fishman Sonitone pickups, Grover locking tuners, select solid spruce tops, solid rosewood backs and sides, and a nitrocellulose lacquer finish.

As Mike puts it, “It means a lot to me that working musicians can now play an amazing professional-level instrument at an awesome price that sounds equal if not better than the world’s best guitars.” Learn more about the Mike Lawson Signature Line and what Mike has to say about these guitars.

ML800-D NAS (Natural Satin)

ML800-D VSS (Vintage Sunburst Satin)

ML800-D • Acoustic / Electric

Detail	Specification
Scale Length	25.5″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Dreadnought
Top	Selected Solid European Spruce
Back / Side	Solid Indian Rosewood
Neck	One Piece Mahogany
Fingerboard / Bridge	Rosewood with Inlay
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	Wood
Soundhole Inlay	Rosewood with Mother of Pearl
Body Finish	Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Tuners	Grover Locking Tuners
Pickup	Fishman Sonitone GT-2
Strings	Stringjoy Foxwoods Light Gauge (12-54) Coated Phosphor Bronze
Colors	Natural Satin (NAS), Vintage Sunburst Satin (VSS)
Case	Fiberglass Molded Hard Shell Case

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ML8000-GCB NAS (Natural Satin)

ML8000-GCB NAG (Natural High Gloss)

ML8000-GCB VSS (Vintage Sunburst Satin)

ML8000-GCB VSG (Vintage Sunburst High Gloss)

ML8000-GCB • Acoustic / Electric

Detail	Specification
Scale Length	25.5″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Grand Auditorium Cutaway
Top	Selected Air-Dried Solid Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Selected Air-Dried Solid Rosewood
Neck	One Piece Mahogany
Front	Beveled Rosewood Armrest
Fingerboard / Bridge	Ebony with Inlay
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	Wood
Soundhole Inlay	Ebony with Mother of Pearl
Body Finish	Satin & Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Tuners	Grover Locking Tuners
Pickup	Fishman Sonitone GT-2
Strings	Stringjoy Foxwoods Light Gauge (12-54) Coated Phosphor Bronze
Colors	Natural Satin (NAS), Vintage Sunburst Satin (VSS), Natural High Gloss (NAG), Vintage Sunburst High Gloss (VSG)
Case	Fiberglass Molded Hard Shell Case

ACOUSTIC GUITARS

L16-DC • Basic Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	41″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Dreadnought Cutaway
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Agathis
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	HPL/Rosewood
Nut	PPS
Body Binding	ABS
Soundhole Inlay	Decal
Body Finish	Natural Matte
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Coated Phosphor Bronze

L16-G36 • Basic Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	36″ / 596mm
Body Shape	Grand Auditorium
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Agathis
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	HPL/Rosewood
Nut	PPS
Body Binding	ABS
Soundhole Inlay	Decal
Body Finish	Natural Matte
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Coated Phosphor Bronze

L21-DC • Basic Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	41″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Dreadnought Cutaway
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Mahogany
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	HPL/Rosewood
Nut	PPS
Body Binding	ABS
Soundhole Inlay	Decal
Body Finish	Matte
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Coated Phosphor Bronze
Color	Natural, Sunburst

L21-G36 • Basic Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	36″ / 596mm
Body Shape	Grand Auditorium
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Mahogany
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	HPL/Rosewood
Nut	PPS
Body Binding	ABS
Soundhole Inlay	Decal
Body Finish	Natural Matte
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Coated Phosphor Bronze

L21-DCEQ • Basic Series (Acoustic Electric)

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	41″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Dreadnought Cutaway
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Mahogany
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	HPL/Rosewood
Nut	PPS
Body Binding	ABS
Soundhole Inlay	Decal
Body Finish	Matte
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Coated Phosphor Bronze
Pickup	4-band EQ, Built-in tuner
Color	Natural, Sunburst

S26-DC • Solid Top Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	41″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Dreadnought Cutaway
Top	Solid Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Mahogany
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	HPL/Rosewood
Nut	PPS
Body Binding	ABS
Soundhole Inlay	Decal
Body Finish	Natural Matte
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Coated Phosphor Bronze

S26-G36 • Solid Top Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	36″ / 596mm
Body Shape	Grand Auditorium
Top	Solid Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Mahogany
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	HPL/Rosewood
Nut	PPS
Body Binding	ABS
Soundhole Inlay	Decal
Body Finish	Natural Matte
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Coated Phosphor Bronze

S35-GC • Solid Top Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	41″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Grand Auditorium Cutaway
Top	Solid Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Mahogany
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	HPL/Rosewood
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	ABS
Soundhole Inlay	Decal
Body Finish	Natural Matte
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Coated Phosphor Bronze

S36-JC • Solid Top Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	41″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Jumbo Cutaway
Top	Solid Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Mahogany
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	HPL/Rosewood
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	ABS
Soundhole Inlay	Decal
Body Finish	Natural Gloss
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Coated Phosphor Bronze

S50-DC • Solid Top Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	41″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Dreadnought Cutaway
Top	Solid Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Mahogany
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	Rosewood
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	ABS
Soundhole Inlay	Decal
Body Finish	Gradient Cherry Gloss
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Nano Coated Phosphor Bronze

S60-G36 • Solid Top Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	36″ / 596mm
Body Shape	Grand Auditorium
Top	Solid Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Mahogany
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	HPL/Rosewood
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	Wood Binding
Soundhole Inlay	Wood, Abalone Inlay
Body Finish	Natural Gloss
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Nano Coated Phosphor Bronze

S61-GC • Solid Top Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	41″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Grand Auditorium Cutaway
Top	Solid European Spruce
Back / Side	Mahogany
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	HPL/Rosewood
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	Wood Binding
Soundhole Inlay	Wood, Mother Pearl Inlay
Body Finish	Natural Gloss
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Nano Coated Phosphor Bronze

S80-DC • Solid Top Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	41″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Dreadnought Cutaway
Top	Solid European Spruce
Back / Side	Rosewood
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	HPL/Rosewood
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	Wood Binding
Soundhole Inlay	Wood, Mother Pearl Inlay
Body Finish	Natural Gloss
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	D’Addario Phosphor Bronze EXP16

S1CO-JCB • Solid Top Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	41″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Jumbo Cutaway
Top	Solid European Spruce
Back / Side	Cocobolo
Neck	Mahogany
Front	Beveled Maple Armrest
Fingerboard / Bridge	HPL/Rosewood
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	Wood Binding
Soundhole Inlay	Wood, Mother Pearl Inlay
Body Finish	Natural Gloss
Tuners	Brass
Strings	D’Addario Phosphor Bronze EXP16

S1GY-J • Solid Top Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	41″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Jumbo
Top	Solid European Spruce
Back / Side	Ovangkol
Neck	Mahogany
Fingerboard / Bridge	HPL/Rosewood
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	Wood Binding
Soundhole Inlay	Wood, Abalone Inlay
Body Finish	Natural Gloss
Tuners	Brass
Strings	D’Addario Phosphor Bronze EXP16

A650-JCB • All Solid Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	41″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Jumbo Cutaway
Top	Selected Solid European Spruce
Back / Side	Solid African Mahogany
Neck	Mahogany
Front	Beveled Mahogany Armrest
Fingerboard / Bridge	HPL/Rosewood
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	Wood, Abalone Binding
Soundhole Inlay	Wood, Abalone Inlay
Body Finish	Natural Gloss
Tuners	Premium Brass
Strings	D’Addario Phosphor Bronze EXP16

A800N-D • All Solid Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	41″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Dreadnought
Top	Selected Solid European Spruce
Back / Side	Solid Indian Rosewood
Neck	Mahogany
Fingerboard / Bridge	Ebony
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	Wood Binding
Soundhole Inlay	Wood, Mother Pearl Inlay
Body Finish	Natural Gloss
Tuners	Premium Brass
Strings	D’Addario Phosphor Bronze EXP16

A900N-JCB • All Solid Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	41″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Jumbo Cutaway
Top	Selected Solid European Spruce
Back / Side	Solid Cocobolo
Neck	Mahogany
Front	Beveled Cocobolo Armrest
Fingerboard / Bridge	Ebony
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	Wood Binding
Soundhole Inlay	Wood, Mother Pearl Inlay
Body Finish	Natural Gloss
Tuners	Premium Brass
Strings	D’Addario Phosphor Bronze EXP16

A900N-GCB • All Solid Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	41″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Grand Auditorium Cutaway
Top	Selected Solid European Spruce
Back / Side	Solid Cocobolo
Neck	Mahogany
Front	Beveled Cocobolo Armrest
Fingerboard / Bridge	Ebony
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	Wood Binding
Soundhole Inlay	Wood, Mother Pearl Inlay
Body Finish	Natural Gloss
Tuners	Premium Brass
Strings	D’Addario Phosphor Bronze EXP16

HA8000-GCB • Handcrafted All Solid Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	41″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Grand Auditorium Cutaway
Top	Selected Air-Dried Solid Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Selected Air-Dried Solid Rosewood
Neck	Mahogany
Front	Beveled Rosewood Armrest
Fingerboard / Bridge	Ebony
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	Wood Binding
Soundhole Inlay	Wood, Abalone Inlay
Body Finish	Natural Gloss
Tuners	Premium Brass
Strings	D’Addario Phosphor Bronze EXP16

CLASSICAL GUITARS

CL20 • Basic Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	39″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Spain
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Sapele
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	Rosewood
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	ABS
Soundhole Inlay	Decal
Body Finish	Natural Matte
Tuners	Brass
Strings	Nylon Strings

CL20 3/4 • Basic Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	36″ / 580mm
Body Shape	Spain
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Sapele
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	Rosewood
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	ABS
Soundhole Inlay	Decal
Body Finish	Natural Matte
Tuners	Brass
Strings	Nylon Strings

CL20 1/2 • Basic Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	34″ / 560mm
Body Shape	Spain
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Sapele
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	Rosewood
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	ABS
Soundhole Inlay	Decal
Body Finish	Natural Matte
Tuners	Brass
Strings	Nylon Strings

CS60 • Solid Top Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	39″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Spain
Top	Solid Red Cedar
Back / Side	Mahogany
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	Rosewood
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	Wood Binding
Soundhole Inlay	Wood Inlay
Body Finish	Natural Gloss
Tuners	Brass
Strings	Savarez Nylon Winding String 500CJ

CS80 • Solid Top Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	39″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Spain
Top	Solid Red Cedar
Back / Side	Rosewood
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	Rosewood
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	Wood Binding
Soundhole Inlay	Wood Inlay
Body Finish	Natural Gloss
Tuners	Brass
Strings	Savarez Nylon Winding String 500CJ

HC8500 • Handcrafted All Solid Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	39″ / 650mm
Body Shape	Spain
Top	Selected Air-dried Solid European Spruce
Back / Side	Selected Air-dried Solid Rosewood
Neck	Mahogany
Fingerboard / Bridge	Ebony / Rosewood
Nut	Bone
Body Binding	Wood Binding
Soundhole Inlay	Wood, Mother Pearl Inlay
Body Finish	Natural Gloss
Tuners	Premium Brass
Strings	Savarez Fluorocarbon Winding String 500AJ

ELECTRIC GUITARS

GST10-IV

Detail	Specification
Body	Basswood
Neck	Maple
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Pickup	3×Single Coil
Scale Length	648mm
Fret	2.4mm, Paktong
Switching	5-Position
Controls	1×Volume, 2×Tone
Tremolo Arm	One-way
Strings	.010″-.046″
Finish	Ivory Gloss

GST10-BL

Detail	Specification
Body	Basswood
Neck	Maple
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Pickup	3×Single Coil
Scale Length	648mm
Fret	2.4mm, Paktong
Switching	5-Position
Controls	1×Volume, 2×Tone
Tremolo Arm	One-way
Strings	.010″-.046″
Finish	Sky Blue Gloss

GST10-SB

Detail	Specification
Body	Basswood
Neck	Maple
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Pickup	3×Single Coil
Scale Length	648mm
Fret	2.4mm, Paktong
Switching	5-Position
Controls	1×Volume, 2×Tone
Tremolo Arm	One-way
Strings	.010″-.046″
Finish	Sunburst Gloss

GS10-TBS

Detail	Specification
Body	Basswood
Neck	Maple
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Pickup	Humbucker+Single Coil+Humbucker
Scale Length	648mm
Fret	2.4mm, Paktong
Switching	5-Position
Controls	1×Volume, 1×Tone
Tremolo Arm	One-way
Strings	.010″-.046″
Finish	Transparent Bule Sunburst Gloss

GS10-TBK

Detail	Specification
Body	Basswood
Neck	Maple
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Pickup	Humbucker+Single Coil+Humbucker
Scale Length	648mm
Fret	2.4mm, Paktong
Switching	5-Position
Controls	1×Volume, 1×Tone
Tremolo Arm	One-way
Strings	.010″-.046″
Finish	Transparent Black Sunburst Gloss

GTL60-N

Detail	Specification
Body	Ash, Birdseye Maple Veneer
Neck	Maple+HPL
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Pickup	2×Humbucker, Mings
Scale Length	648mm
Fret	2.6mm, Premium Paktong
Switching	3-Position
Controls	1×Volume, 1×Tone
Tremolo Arm	One-way
Strings	D’Addario EXP110
Finish	Natural Matte

GTL20-N

Detail	Specification
Body	Okoume, Ziricote Veneer
Neck	Maple+HPL
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Pickup	2×Humbucker, Mings
Scale Length	648mm
Fret	2.6mm, Premium Paktong
Switching	3-Position
Controls	1×Volume, 1×Tone
Tremolo Arm	One-way
Strings	D’Addario EXP110
Finish	Natural Gloss

BASS GUITARS

BPJ60-N

Detail	Specification
Body	Ash
Neck	Maple+HPL
Fingerboard	Maple
Pickup	1×Split-Coil 1×Single-Coil, Mings
Scale Length	864mm
Fret	2.9mm, Premiun Paktong
Controls	2×Volume 2×Tone
Strings	D’Addario XL165
Finish	Natural Gloss

BP10-MS

Detail	Specification
Body	Basswood
Neck	Maple
Fingerboard	HPL
Pickup	1×Split-Coil
Scale Length	864mm
Fret	2.9mm, Paktong
Controls	1×Volume 1×Tone
Strings	045-105
Finish	Mercury Sunburst Gloss

BPJ60-PRS

Detail	Specification
Body	Ash
Neck	Maple+HPL
Fingerboard	Maple
Pickup	1×Split-Coil 1×Single-Coil, Mings
Scale Length	864mm
Fret	2.9mm, Premiun Paktong
Controls	2×Volume 2×Tone
Strings	D’Addario XL165
Finish	Plasma Red Sunburst Gloss

B21-SBS

Detail	Specification
Body	Okoume
Neck	Maple+Mahogany
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Pickup	2×Active Humbucker, Mings
Scale Length	864mm
Fret	2.9mm, Premiun Paktong
Controls	1×Volume 1×Balancer 3×Tone
Switching	2-Position
Strings	D’Addario XL165
Finish	Jasper Sunburst Blue Matte

B215-SBK

Detail	Specification
Body	Okoume
Neck	Maple+Mahogany
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Pickup	2×Active Humbucker, Mings
Scale Length	864mm
Fret	2.9mm, Premiun Paktong
Controls	1×Volume 1×Balancer 3×Tone
Switching	2-Position
Strings	D’Addario XL165
Finish	Translucent Black Matte

UKULELES

UL20-S • Basic Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	21″ / 345mm
Body Shape	Soprano
Top	Mahogany
Back / Side	Mahogany
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	Rosewood
Nut	PPS
Soundhole Inlay	Laser Engraving
Body Finish	Natural Matte
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Italy Aquila

UL20-C • Basic Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	23″ / 380mm
Body Shape	Concert
Top	Mahogany
Back / Side	Mahogany
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	Rosewood
Nut	PPS
Soundhole Inlay	Laser Engraving
Body Finish	Natural Matte
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Italy Aquila

UL21-T • Basic Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	26″ / 430mm
Body Shape	Tenor
Top	Mahogany
Back / Side	Mahogany
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	Rosewood
Nut	PPS
Body Binding	ABS
Soundhole Inlay	Laser Engraving
Body Finish	Natural Matte
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Italy Aquila

US30-C • Solid Top Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	23″ / 380mm
Body Shape	Concert
Top	Solid Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Mahogany
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	Rosewood
Nut	PPS
Soundhole Inlay	Mother Pearl Inlay
Body Finish	Natural Matte
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Italy Aquila

US30-T • Solid Top Series

Detail	Specification
Size / Scale Length	26″ / 430mm
Body Shape	Tenor
Top	Solid Sitka Spruce
Back / Side	Mahogany
Neck	Okoume
Fingerboard / Bridge	Rosewood
Nut	PPS
Soundhole Inlay	Mother Pearl Inlay
Body Finish	Natural Matte
Tuners	Chrome
Strings	Italy Aquila

Photo credits:
Mike Lawson: Michael Weintrob
Keith Burns and Russ Roberts: Debra Sheridan/intheRAWphotography – all images of Keith Burns and Russ Roberts.