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Furch Guitars

The Furch logo

The first guitar with the Furch name on its headstock was built in 1981, the product of a small, secret 'garage' company in what was then Czechoslovakia. (At that time the communist regime prohibited all private enterprise, so founder Frantisek Furch pursued his passion underground.) He quickly became known throughout the Czech music scene as a premium guitar builder and his instruments were the choice of many top Czech musicians.

In 1989, the Velvet Revolution and the fall of communism created today's Czech Republic and allowed Frantisek to realize his dreams without fear of government persecution.

By the year 2000, growing demand led Frantisek to acquire a 16th century mill complex in the village of Velke Nemcice, where he set about transforming the property into a modern factory facility. In 2011 that old mill complex held the 30th anniversary party of Furch Guitars.

The Furch offices
The Furch workshop

Today, Furch Guitars is led by Frantisek's son Petr who has brought a new generation of technology into the workshop to continue the firm's focus on quality and consistency. Under Petr's guidance, Furch instruments are now built with the optimum combination of technology and hand craftmanship.

Carl (owner of The Minor Chord) was privileged to visit the Furch workshops in 2016. The photos above and to the left were taken by Carl during his visit.

The Minor Chord is proud to be an authorized Furch Guitars dealer. These are extraordinary instruments at a very reasonable price, representing excellent value.

Most models in the Furch lineup are organized by colors of the rainbow. The Violet models are the most affordable, with appointments (and price) increasing through Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and finally Red models. There are also 'Vintage' models with more traditional body shapes, as well as travel guitars with removable necks.

We usually stock Furch instruments up through the Yellow level, but if you are looking for a truly remarkable guitar we can order Orange and Red models. Here is the stunning cocobolo back of a Red-level Gc-LC that a customer ordered through us.

The back of a Furch Red Gc-LC

For more information about the Furch workshops and their complete line of instruments please visit the Furch Guitars website.

Current Inventory

As of December 12, 2022 we have the following Furch instruments in stock. Click on a model or just scroll down to see descriptions andmm photos of each instrument.

Custom orders are also possible. Contact us if you are interested.

Green D-SM SB

Furch's Green series guitars get you into an excellent all-solid mahogany or rosewood guitar for under 2K. Our latest one to arrive is this Green D-SM SB featuring a lighter shade sunburst finish over the Sitka spruce. Right out of the box it displays excellent projection and we're big fans of the smooth-slide satin finish neck. It feels somewhere in between a typical satin and a gloss. Once this guitar breaks in a bit , it's sure to be a beast of sound! Come down and see why Furch is gaining huge momentum in America, asking $1,849.00 in a quality Hiscox hardshell case.

Here is a recording of this guitar:

Compare the sound of this guitar with our other selections HERE.

The specs:

  • Made in the Czech Republic
  • Dreadnaught body shape
  • Solid Sitka spruce top in sunburst finish
  • Solid mahogany back and sides
  • High gloss finish back and sides
  • Clear pickguard
  • Tortoise binding
  • Black walnut rosette
  • Black/white purfling
  • Mahogany neck with soft V profile
  • Ebony bridge and fretboard
  • White dot inlays
  • Smooth-slide satin finish neck
  • Chrome tuning machines
  • 25-9/16 inch scale
  • 1-3/4 inch nut width
  • Tusq nut and compensated saddle
  • Hiscox case included


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