Iris BB Black Adirondack Mahogany

Iris Guitars, based in Burlington, Vermont, was founded in 2018 under the auspices of Circle Strings. Iris works with a team of passionate guitar enthusiasts who, under the guidance of experienced luthiers Adam Buchwald and Dale Fairbanks, build modern guitars with a vintage sound and look.

Iris guitars benefit from the vast knowledge of the luthiers who have worked on high-end instruments from brands like Circle Strings, Froggy Bottom Guitars, and Fairbanks Guitars, giving them incredible value for money. These guitars feel like a faithful companion you've played for years, and sound truly fabulous.

Small but mighty, the BB is officially the smallest-bodied guitar in Iris's lineup. During the folk boom of the 1950s and 1960s, when interest in acoustic music resurged, the need for smaller guitars for younger, aspiring players led the industry to develop something more tailored to those of a smaller stature. These 3/4-sized guitars, or student models, are praised for their playability and unique sound. The result is a parlor guitar that's punchy, punchy, and downright brutal. The BB is based on the AB model's body, but has been scaled down, retaining a 24.75-inch scale. It's not only comfortable to play but also truly shines in any setting.

To enhance the authentic feel of these guitars from their heyday, Iris Guitars goes a step further with a matte finish that gives them a vintage feel. The black finish is complemented by ivoroid binding and a pickguard for added decorative appeal. The back, sides, and neck of this guitar are also finished in a matte lacquer. And to top it all off, Iris now offers the option of having the signature logo placed on the headstock in a more understated version, thanks in part to our very own Coen!

The guitar comes with a TFOA passport and comes in a TKL hardshell case.