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IRIS GUITARS is the new production brand manufactured by Circle Strings and Fairbanks Guitars. After many years of custom guitar building, we are proud to introduce an affordable, high-end acoustic guitar line, made in the USA, that is the perfect tool for any beginner or professional musician. Making an acoustic guitar of high-end quality at a lower price point is not an easy task at such a small level, which is why only simple, minimalistic appointments are offered allowing us to prioritize using the best materials and hone the production process. Our goal is to make the best guitars we can for the player.
‘My happy Iris Family. 12-Fret Smeck, ND-200 2021 Sarah Ryan limited edition, AND AB model with maple back & sides. Lots of love for these awesome builds. At these price points they really can't be beat. Been a player for a little over 50 years and have owned a lot of great guitars. I will say these are my favorite ones I've ever owned!” — Iris Owner Jim Miller
LATEST model: the D-WH
The newest addition to the Iris line-up, the D-WH is our first square-shouldered dreadnought. Named after our very-own Will Hylton, head of CNC, the D-WH comes with a 25.5” scale length and features a southern-plains style pickguard.
The D-WH is now available to order through any of our authorized dealers!
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flower logo
We’ve added a new option for the headstock logo for all Iris models! This new minimal design, that we refer to as the “Flower” logo, was debuted at the 2024 NAMM show, as an answer to some dealer requests, and now allows customers to pick a favored option when ordering their Iris (at no additional cost!).
While we still love our original headstock logo, and it remains the default option across all models, we’re thrilled to have an additional option that still fits with the unique Iris aesthetic.
MS-00 AWARDED ‘PREMIER GEAR’
PremierGuitar Magazine reviewed the Iris MS-00 model in their August 2024 issue and we think they liked it. In fact, it received a “Premier Gear Award” and got a great review. “The MS-00 can go strum for strum with guitars that command much higher prices because it’s designed with only the absolute essentials in mind: sound and playability.” You can check out the entire review by clicking that button.
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