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GH2 Koa

$5,300.00

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The GH2 expands our Guitar Heads series with a bold offset design that blends boutique craftsmanship with modern playability. Hand-carved by our master luthiers, it features a carved arch top and back, precision bracing, and your choice of Koa or Walnut with Flame Maple tonewoods. Its sleek, tapered 14” radius neck delivers fast, effortless performance—combining a shredder’s feel with the rich resonance of a true archtop.

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Introducing the Maxey Archtops GH2, the newest addition to our acclaimed Guitar Heads series. Ever since the launch of the GH1, one of the most frequent questions we’ve heard has been: “Will there be an offset GH1?” The GH2 is our resounding “yes.”

Building on everything players loved about the GH1, the GH2 brings that same boutique craftsmanship and tonal excellence to a sleek offset design. Every detail is meticulously hand-carved by our expert luthiers, using only the finest tonewoods and premium materials. From the hand-sculpted arch on the top and back to the precision parallel vertical bracing paired with a single horizontal brace, the GH2 resonates with the same rich, dynamic voice that defines our GH1 model.

Choose between two stunning tonewood combinations:

  • Koa body – offering warmth, depth, and a natural visual allure.
  • Walnut back and sides with a flame maple top – for a punchy, articulate tone and striking contrast.

The neck is designed for speed and comfort—thin but substantial, tapered with a 14” radius that delivers effortless playability. True to the Guitar Heads philosophy, the GH2 offers a shredder’s neck married to a state-of-the-art archtop body, creating a guitar that’s as inspiring to play as it is to behold.

Whether you’re a modern player seeking fast, fluid performance or a tone purist drawn to hand-carved resonance, the GH2 embodies the perfect harmony of tradition, innovation, and artistry.

Body
Body Style Archtop Hollow Body
Body Top Wood Koa
Body Side Wood Koa
Body Rear Wood Koa
Body Binding Mahogany
Neck
Scale Length 25 1/2"
Frets 24 Medium Jumbo
Neck Wood Maple with Center Lamination
Neck Binding Mahogany
Fretboard Wood Ebony
Fretboard Inlays Mother of Pearl
Fretboard Radius 14 inch
Neck Stabilization Double-Expanding Truss Rod
Nut Width 1 11/16" (43mm)
Nut Material Bone
Headstock
Headstock Binding Mahogany
Tuning Machines Graphtech RATIO 6-inline Locking Tuners
Pickups
Neck Pickup Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1n
Neck Pickup Color Chrome
Bridge Pickup Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1b
Bridge Pickup Color Chrome
Hardware
Bridge Style GraphTech Archtop Bridge
Stop Tailpiece Style Ebony Tailpiece with Brass String Retainer
Control Knobs and Toggles
Volume Knob(s) 1 Main Volume Knob
Tone Knob(s) 1 Tone Knob
Pickup Toggle 3-way Pickup Toggle
Neck Pickup Toggle Switch Mini Toggle (Series/Split/Parallel)
Bridge Pickup Toggle Switch Mini Toggle (Series/Split/Parallel)
Electronics and Wiring
Electronics and Wiring Notes Shielded Wiring Harness (Made in the USA) with Bournes pots, Switchcraft 3-way Pickup Toggle, and Orange Drop Capacitors
Output
Output Jack(s) 1 Standard Mono Guitar Output Jack
Output Jack(s) Notes Switchcraft Output Jack
Other Specs
Guitar Strings D'Addario EXL 110 Nickel Wound 10-46
Guitar Dimensions TBD
Guitar Weight Approx 6-7 pounds
Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer

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  • On a small body archtop, this comparison is really about color versus clarity, and how the guitar responds to the player’s touch.

    All-koa: top, back, and sides
    An all-koa small archtop tends to sound cohesive and blended, with a strong midrange personality. The attack is quick but slightly rounded, and there is a natural sweetness to the note that makes single-note lines feel smooth and vocal. Chords lean toward warmth rather than sparkle, and the guitar often has a gentle, built-in compression that keeps the sound even when you dig in. Sustain is moderate, and the decay feels soft and musical rather than abrupt. Over time, koa typically opens up and gains complexity, especially in the mids.

    Flame maple top with walnut back and sides
    This combination shifts the focus toward definition and immediacy. The maple top brings a fast, clear attack and strong projection, while the walnut back and sides add warmth and body without blurring the note. On a small archtop, the result is a very articulate voice with excellent note separation. The low end stays tight, the mids are honest and present, and the highs are clean without being sharp. There is less natural compression than all-koa, so the guitar responds very directly to changes in pick attack and dynamics.

    In practical terms

    • All-koa feels warmer, more blended, and slightly forgiving.
    • Maple with walnut feels clearer, more dynamic, and more precise.

    Both voices suit a small body archtop beautifully. The choice usually comes down to whether you want a guitar that adds a bit of its own color and warmth, or one that delivers a more transparent, immediate response.

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