Foster Guitars From J Hale Music

Foster Guitars remains in full swing and is completely unconstrained by the after effects of hurricane Katrina. Give Jimmy a Call - Now is a great time to get a Foster Guitar!

Who Plays Guitars Built By Jimmy Foster?  Check Out This List
Ed Benson, Rob Block, Alan Damause, Todd Duke, Ron Eschete, Dan Estrem, Fred Fried, Gary Hullette, Jim Lichens, Teddy Ludwig, Hank Mackie, Steve Masakowski, David Mooney, Howard Morgen, Pat Pratico, Paul Simon, Bill Soley, And More!!
Jimmy Foster has been practicing the luthiers' art for over 30 years. Just as importantly, he's been playing guitar for over 35 years - a rarity among guitar builders. It's this players' perspective, plus his commitment to perfection, that defines the character of each and every Foster Guitar.
Jimmy’s early musical idols were artists such as Chet Atkins, Les Paul, and Tony Mottola. As his talents developed, Jimmy’s taste turned toward the jazz influences of players like Howard Roberts, Johnny Smith, and George Van Eps.
An "everyday man", Jimmy loves to talk to his customers and welcomes their input into the building of their custom instrument. Click here for more information about Jimmy. Check out Jimmy's website at www.fosterguitars.com.

NEW "Avalon" Archtop from Foster!
Same construction as the Foster Crescent City series with carved flamed maple back and sides, carved spruce top, single piece maple neck, ebony fingerboard and tailpiece, fancy abalone inlays in tailpiece, headstock, and fingerboard at fret 12. Rim depth is 3.0", nut measures 1 11/16", 25 1/2" scale length. Fitted with Kent Armstrong Humbucker. The Avalon is available exclusively from J Hale Music. J Hale Price $5,595.00, includes hardshell case and certificate of authenticity.
- 100% Solid Wood Construction, No Laminates!!
- 100% Hand Made in Covington LA by Master Luthier Jimmy Foster
- Hand carved book matched flame maple body and sides
- Hand carved spruce top with single black wood binding
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Leadtime 4-6 months

Basin Street Same body style as the 7 string being played by Jimmy at the top of this page but configured exclusively for J Hale Music. These instruments are fitted as follows;
- 100% Solid Wood Construction, No Laminates!!
-100% Hand Made in Covington LA by Master Luthier Jimmy Foster
- Single piece carved mahogany body and sides with exceptional grain and figure
- Carved cedar top with single black wood binding
- Stunning Honey Burst Finish
- Ebony headstock, fingerboard, pickguard, tone/volume control knobs, truss cover and tailpiece.
- Fancy abalony inlays on headstock and tailpiece
- Dot side markers on neck binding (white on black)
- Custom Kent Armstrong Humbucker Pickup with Individual Pole Pieces
- Single coil/humbucker push/pull control provides both Humbucker and Single Coil output!
- Full 25 1/2" scale, 25" also available
- 6 String Neck measures 1 3/4" at nut, also available at 1 11/16", 7 String Neck measures 1 15/16" at the nut, also available at 2 1/16".
- Deluxe Gotoh tuners
- TKL deluxe hardshell case
A variety of finishes, binding, and inlay features are available. Please call for special pricing information.
Basin Street Model 615: 6 String with 15", $4,200.00, Same description as above with mahogany back and sides and carved c edar top. Neck width measures 1 11/16" at the Nut. New "Cremona Sunburst"Finish! Leadtime 4-6 Months , Click on thumbnails below for a full size picture
Basin Street Model 715 7 String with 15" body, This instrument has been constructed with a carved spruce top.  J Hale Price: $4,200.00. Lead time is 4-6 months.
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Basin Street Model 617:  6 String with 17" body, $4,695.00,  Lead time is 4-6 months.
Basin Street Model 717:  7 String with 17" body,  $4,695.00,  Lead time is 4-6 months