Description

The McPherson Carbon Touring Standard is not just a guitar—it’s a fearless companion built for those who refuse to be tethered. Designed for the road, the mountains, the desert, the sea—wherever the music takes you—this carbon fiber powerhouse shrugs off the elements and delivers pure, unshakable tone in any environment. Whether in the sweltering heat of the deep South or the bone-dry air of the Rockies, its voice remains unwavering: crisp, balanced, and endlessly expressive. At just 4 lbs 2 oz, it is featherlight yet brimming with power, a guitar that sings with clarity and depth far beyond its 3/4-size body.

McPherson’s signature offset soundhole and cantilevered neck design set this instrument apart, maximizing resonance and sustain in a way traditional builds can only dream of. Every note leaps from the strings with precision, carried by the L.R. Baggs Element active system, which ensures a plugged-in tone that is as dynamic and organic as its acoustic voice. The C-neck profile makes for an effortless playing experience, and with a 22 3/4" scale and 14 frets to the body, it strikes the perfect balance between portability and playability. The Gotoh 510 tuning machines, wrapped in sleek black hardware, provide rock-solid stability, keeping the Elixir Nanoweb medium gauge strings locked in perfect harmony no matter where your journey takes you.

From its composite nut and saddle to its perfectly calculated 2 3/16" string spacing at the bridge, every inch of this guitar is built for pure performance. There’s no need for a truss rod adjustment—the carbon fiber construction laughs in the face of humidity and temperature swings, standing firm where wood would waver. With a custom-fit Reunion Blues travel case, a McPherson cleaning cloth, and even a feedback buster included, this guitar is ready for anything, anytime, anywhere.

The McPherson Carbon Touring Standard isn’t just an instrument—it’s an unstoppable force, a road warrior, a sonic weapon forged for those who demand reliability without compromise. Take it, play it, push it to the limits—it will never let you down.

Other specifications include:

Offset soundhole
Cantilevered neck
C-neck profile
Composite nut and saddle
Gotoh 510 Tuning Machines
Elixir Nanoweb medium gauge strings included
L.R. Baggs Element active system with volume control
Non-adjustable truss rod (adjustment is not needed because carbon fiber does not move like wood does)
3/4 size body
22 3/4″ scale
36 1/4″ overall length
9 1/4″ width at upper bout
8 1/2″ width at waist
13″ width at lower bout
4″ body depth
14 frets to the body
19 frets overall
1 3/4” nut width
2 3/16″ string spacing at bridge
Feedback buster
McPherson cleaning cloth
Custom fit Travel Case by Reunion Blues
4 lb 2 oz