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Erlewine Guitars

Based in Austin Texas, Erlewine Guitars have been in business since 1969.

In addition to repairing guitars for over 40 years, they also make a couple of their own models as well as producing custom guitars made to order.

One of their guitars – Chiquita Travel Guitar – was designed by Mark Erlewine in conjunction with Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top.

Some of the artists they have built custom guitars for include:

  • Dusty Hill
  • Mark Knopfler
  • Johnny Winter
  • Don Felder
  • Joe Walsh
  • Paul McCartney

16 thoughts on “Erlewine Guitars”

  1. chiquita origonal travel guitar/27" long
    harry molloy

    Dear Mark,
    Please send me infor on the above guitar, plus price and package costs to the U.K.?
    Thank you,
    Harry Molloy.

    P.S. Also delivery time etc.

    1. Re: chiquita origonal travel guitar/27
      steven marchand

      : Dear Mark,
      : Please send me infor on the above guitar, plus price and package costs to the U.K.?
      : Thank you,
      : Harry Molloy.

      : P.S. Also delivery time etc.

    2. Re: chiquita origonal travel guitar/27" long
      Simon

      : Dear Mark,
      : Please send me infor on the above guitar, plus price and package costs to the U.K.?
      : Thank you,
      : Harry Molloy.

      : P.S. Also delivery time etc.

      Hello Harry, I’m considering selling my Chiquita. Would you be interested? It’s in mint condition with it’s original hardcase and mini fender amp. Let me know if you do. I havn’t thought about cost yet. I’m in north
      Manchester, UK, where are you? Look forward to hearing from you, Simon.

  2. The Chiquita
    manuel trevino

    The Chiquita that Mark Erlewine sold me a few years back,
    reminds me of all of the great Mexican Fighters that do it
    all.She never backs down to any guitar,and proves once again
    that size dosen’t matter…especially with that humbuckler and
    the feminine shape it shows up with. My Chiquita is finished in
    Candy Apple,and I will never sell or trade that honey.

  3. informations
    hermes

    hi, i`m very interested in the erlewine model used by mark knopfler, guitarist of dire straits, cause i don`t know the model, the only thing i know is that he used it for the brothers in arms tour, manly to play a song called "ride across the river". If you got any news about, please let me know!! thank you!!

    1. Re: Chiquita Guitar
      Bruno Rascão

      I had one Chiquita but I lost it and I’m very sad.
      Liked very much to buy one.
      If you know somebody where I can buy it, please tell me.
      I live in Portugal; Lisbon

      Thanks

      Bruno Rascão

      1. Re: Chiquita Guitar
        Simon

        : I had one Chiquita but I lost it and I’m very sad.
        : Liked very much to buy one.
        : If you know somebody where I can buy it, please tell me.
        : I live in Portugal; Lisbon

        : Thanks

        : Bruno Rascão

        Hello Bruno, I just found your old message and since I’m considering selling, reluctantly, my Chiquita wondered whether you’d be interested? It’s in mint condition with it’s original amp and hardcase. Look forward to hearing from you. Simon.

    2. Re: Chiquita Guitar
      SMC

      I am love with the Chiquita, and I haven’t even played it yet. I keep searching eBay for one that looks like it’s in great condition (see them for about $150-$200, usually, but sometimes listed as "Hondo Chiquita Travel Guitar(?)"). I think I’ll end up buying straight from Erlewine, though.

      1. Re: Chiquita Guitar
        Simon

        : I am love with the Chiquita, and I haven’t even played it yet. I keep searching eBay for one that looks like it’s in great condition (see them for about $150-$200, usually, but sometimes listed as "Hondo Chiquita Travel Guitar(?)"). I think I’ll end up buying straight from Erlewine, though.
        Hello Paul, wondering whether you managed to get hold of that cherished Chiquita? I’m thinking of selling mine, reluctantly. It’s in mint condition with it’s original amp and hardcase. Let me know if you are still interested. I’m in Manchester, UK. Simon.

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Paul Driscoll
      Paul Driscoll

      The Chiquita Guitar is such a beutiful guitar I think everyone should own this instument ,if your a guitar player or want to buy a guitar I would suguest the Chiquita, not only for it`s looks or it`s sound but because it`s quality, solid body top of the line hard ware.This guitar could last a life time.It`s has a great history as well.I have been in many guitars stores and if you can`t afford the 25 hundred dollar guitar I`am really telling you that the Chiquita is in that department as one of the greats of all the time .Erlewine guitars should be really proud.God Bless

  4. Chiquita Guitar
    Paul Driscoll

    The Chiquita Guitar is such a beutiful guitar I think everyone should own this instument ,if your a guitar player or want to buy a guitar I would suguest the Chiquita, not only for it`s looks or it`s sound but because it`s quality, solid body top of the line hard ware.This guitar could last a life time.It`s has a great history as well.

  5. Chiquita Guitar
    Paul Driscoll

    The Chiquita Guitar is such a beutiful guitar I think everyone should own this instument ,if your a guitar player or want to buy a guitar I would suguest the Chiquita, not only for iy`s looks or it`s sound but because it`s quality, solid body top of the line hard ware.This guitar could last a life time.It`s has a great history as well.

    1. Re: Chiquita Guitar
      Matisse

      The chiquita is a great guitar. It will keep you happy for many years. This guitar has great tone, and an amazing apearence that everyone especially you very happy.

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