Stephen Strahm EROSc - Italian Spruce & Honduran Rosewood

The Stephen Strahm EROSc – Italian Spruce & Honduran Rosewood – is an exquisite example of contemporary lutherie at its absolute peak, a concert-grade instrument built by one of the most respected hands in the custom guitar world. With decades of experience as a repair tech, tonewood expert, and master luthier, Stephen Strahm has earned his place among the elite ranks of modern acoustic guitar builders. His guitars are celebrated for their remarkable responsiveness, stunning clarity, and refined musicality—hallmarks of a builder whose technical knowledge is equaled only by his artistic intuition. Strahm's deep background includes time spent under the tutelage of industry legends and years dedicated to mastering every aspect of tone production, from material selection to voicing and final setup.

The EROSc (Ergonomic, Responsive, Orchestral, Small concert, Cutaway) is a guitar that lives up to its name in every regard. Despite its comfortable, compact frame, this instrument is built to deliver a bold, nuanced voice with exceptional clarity and control. The top is a rare, air-dried Italian spruce—sourced from the renowned Rivolta stockpile and seasoned for over 20 years—offering immediate response, complex overtones, and a high ceiling for dynamic expression. Paired with exceptional Honduran rosewood back and sides, the guitar offers lush, sonorous lows, articulate mids, and singing trebles—balanced yet emotionally rich.

Internally, Strahm’s use of Sitka spruce braces and a Traugott-style floating back brace system provides a structural and tonal sophistication rarely seen in instruments of any era. This floating back design enhances projection and sustain while allowing the entire body to vibrate with remarkable efficiency. These are the kinds of subtle but profound innovations that mark Strahm’s place at the cutting edge of guitar design.

Visually, the EROSc is equally arresting. The understated elegance of its Honduran rosewood headstock veneer and rosette is complemented by West African ebony binding with fine maple purfling—a restrained yet luxurious aesthetic that highlights the guitar’s natural materials. The ebony fingerboard and bridge offer tactile smoothness and tonal focus, while the Honduran mahogany neck ensures both structural integrity and warm resonance. Every detail reflects precision and taste, from the gold MOP side dots that shimmer with just the right amount of sophistication to the Jescar medium nickel silver frets that offer effortless playability.

Gotoh 510 tuning machines in Cosmo Black, paired with black granite buttons, provide smooth, stable tuning and a sleek modern flair. The guitar is finished in a thin nitrocellulose lacquer that allows the wood to breathe and mature, promising tonal evolution over time. With a scale length of 25.375", a nut width of 1 3/4", and bridge spacing of 2 1/4", the EROSc provides optimal comfort for both intricate fingerstyle and articulate strumming. At 4 lb 8 oz, it is light enough to feel intimate, yet substantial enough to resonate deeply with every note played.

Protected in a custom Calton flight case, the Stephen Strahm EROSc is more than a high-end guitar—it’s a culmination of deep expertise, refined artistry, and tonal philosophy. Each instrument reflects Stephen’s quiet brilliance and deep understanding of what makes a guitar not only sound great, but feel deeply personal. This is not just an instrument—it’s a companion for the player seeking a lifelong musical relationship built on inspiration, refinement, and trust.

Other specifications include:

• Italian Spruce Top (Rivolta Air-Dried for 20+ Years)
• Honduran Rosewood Back & Sides
• Sitka Spruce Braces
• Traugott Style Floating Back Brace
• Honduran Rosewood Headstock Veneer
• Honduran Rosewood Rosette
• West African Ebony Binding with Maple Purfling
• West African Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge
• Honduran Mahogany Neck
• Gold MOP Fingerboard Side Dots
• Gotoh 510 Cosmo Black Tuning Machines with Black Granite Buttons
• Unbleached Bone Nut & 1/8" Compensated Saddle
• Jescar Medium 18% Nickel Silver Frets
• Thin Nitrocellulose Finish
• Calton Custom Flight Case
• 25.375" Scale Length
• 1 3/4" Nut Width
• 2 1/4" Bridge Spacing
• 4 lb 8 oz
• #5449519

For more information about the Stephen Strahm EROSc, please contact us.

Product Images