Mark Swanson is a member of the Guild of American Luthiers and the American Federation of Musicians Local 56
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Fatboy of Rosewood and Redwood
 Fatboy of Mahogany and Spruce
Photos of a few other Fatboy Guitars
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I call this guitar the "Fatboy" guitar, simply because it is short and wide. It's a unique guitar, it is my own design but its basic shape is taken from an old guitar that was made in Chicago in the '40's. I really loved the original old guitar so I decided to design one of my own around its lines.
The Fatboy has a short scale at 24.25 and the body is a full 16 inches across. I have built them with many different features, from a standard vintage style to Fatboys with dual soundholes, adjustable neck joints with access panels, and various bracing schemes.
Take a look at the photo galleries below, and please contact me with your thoughts and questions.