Bow Down to the Royal Couple – Introducing Monarch Series

Designed for players who demand both beauty and performance, the Monarch Series lets your music reign with clarity, depth, and unmistakable character. This regal duo of premium acoustic guitars crafted for players who demand both expressive tone and timeless elegance. This line was born from a desire to blend traditional craftsmanship with modern playability, delivering instruments that look majestic, feel luxurious, and sound unforgettable.

The Story Behind Monarch

The Monarch Series is the top-tier line of acoustic guitars from Henry’s Music. Each guitar is the result of our dedication to sound, aesthetics, and smooth playability. Using carefully selected solid tonewoods, high-end materials, and elegant design, the Monarch Series is made for players who want both performance and style.

Every Monarch guitar is built to offer the perfect balance of what guitarists care about most: feel, comfort, sound, and visual appeal. We spent years testing different guitar body shapes, tonewood combinations, and construction techniques from the world of acoustic guitars.

The result? A premium line of guitars that brings together the best of acoustic traditions – from the strong, deep sound of the American dreadnought in the shape of the D-24 Emperor to the clear, balanced tone of the OM-24 Empress.

Monarch Series Shared Features

Solid tonewoods: Both guitars are made of 100% solid woods – no laminates – to ensure richer tone, greater resonance, and aging that enhances your sound. The guitars simply get better with age (just like you!).

Scalloped X-bracing: Enhances sound projection and provides balance in tonal response.

Bone nut & saddle: Better string vibration transfer means better tone and sustain.

Ebony fingerboard: Durable, smooth, and visually striking.

Vintage-inspired details: Every detail reflects our dedication to craftsmanship, such as gold-coloured tuners, ornate rosette or pyramid headstock.

Natural gloss finish: UV-protected gloss that enhances resonance while showcasing the natural grain of premium woods.

Premium gig bag: Every Monarch guitar ships with a deluxe gig bag in Vintage Brown for safe transport and classy presentation.

The Empress: Grace with Every Note

The Monarch OM24 Empress is a refined acoustic that fits perfectly in the hands of fingerstylists, songwriters, and discerning players. The solid Sitka spruce top and rosewood back and sides delivers warmth, articulation, and beautiful sustain. With smooth ebony fingerboard and vintage gold hardware enhancing its classic appeal, the Empress is the kind of guitar that feels just as inspiring as it sounds.

The Empress features an OM body (abbreviation for Orchestra Model). This body style offers a more balanced and articulate tonal response. With a tighter waist and shallower depth than a dreadnought, the OM body delivers perfect midrange tones, sharp articulation and comfortable ergonomics for long playing sessions. Go for the Empress if you’re looking for warm, articulate sound in fingerpicking or strumming. quieter than dreadnought, best for folk, blues, and Americana.

The Emperor: Acoustic Power with Royal Presence

Command the stage with the Monarch D24 Emperor. This dreadnought acoustic is built for players who want volume, richness, and bold prominent bass sound. The Emperor delivers a warm, resonant voice that fills any room. A mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard offer buttery smooth playability, while the intricate rosette, vintage gold tuners, and natural finish lend a regal touch to its timeless design.

Opposed to the Empress, the Emperor comes in the Dreadnought shape. This type is ideal for guitarists looking for a powerful sound full of prominent bass tones. It is louder than OM and its resonant sound fills any room. The Dreadnought guitar shape is commonly associated with genres like country, bluegrass, folk, and rock. The Dreadnought’s ability to cut through a mix with its booming bass and articulate treble frequencies makes it ideal for driving the rhythm of a song or accompanying vocals.