Jeremy Cooper is an American classical guitar maker who has built guitars by hand in his studio in Tucson, Arizona, since 2002. He is best known for his Nomex-core double tops, inspired by the pioneering work of Matthias Dammann and Gernot Wagner, and his instruments have attracted top players – most notably Sergio and Odair Assad.
At a Glance
- Nationality: American
- Workshop: Tucson, Arizona – building since 2002
- Known for: Nomex-core double tops; soundports; elevated fingerboards
- Played by: Sergio and Odair Assad
Double Tops from Tucson
Jeremy builds each guitar by hand, one at a time, and remains committed to highly responsive concert instruments that combine power with a rich and colorful musical voice. His double tops sandwich a lightweight Nomex honeycomb core between thin skins of wood – often Western red cedar outside and Engelmann spruce inside – giving the soundboard a very high stiffness-to-weight ratio, and so the quick response, dynamic range and projection for which the best double-top guitars are known.
Power and Sweetness
Jeremy's aim is the immediacy and carrying power of a modern double top without losing the warmth and complexity expected from a fine classical guitar. Players of his instruments often comment on their combination of power, sweetness, balance and unusually broad tonal palette. Features such as a soundport in the upper bass bout and an elevated fingerboard reflect his emphasis on efficiency and playability.
Jeremy Cooper Guitars at GSI
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jeremy Cooper?
An American classical guitar maker in Tucson, Arizona, building since 2002 and known for his Nomex double-top guitars.
What is a Nomex double top?
A soundboard made of two thin wood skins glued to a lightweight Nomex honeycomb core, giving high stiffness for very little weight.
Who plays Jeremy Cooper guitars?
Most notably Sergio and Odair Assad.
