Back when acoustic guitars were completely hand made by craftsman working their passion into each guitar, they had a certain beauty and character that has definitely spanned the test of time. Many of these beauties remain today as legends of tone and value. The prospect of offering a guitar that is totally built in the old school, hand made tradition, excites T.J. Baden who is very pleased to announce just such a guitar. T.J. Baden, who formerly headed sales and marketing for Taylor guitars, has introduced a distinctive new line of acoustic guitars under the Baden brand. Everything about the new Baden guitars, from their design and ornamentation to their country of origin, is distinctive. All of the instruments are solid wood and boast a spare, elegant design characterized by subtle wood binding and rosettes. The new Baden guitars are handcrafted at the Ayers factory in Viet Nam. At the core of the operation are six French-trained master luthiers. While most high-end acoustic guitars made in the U.S. are the product of automation and handwork, instruments coming out of the Ayers plant are hand built from start to finish. Every instrument has its own soul and is unique.