• Builder: Brian Applegate
• Model: SJ
• Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
  [recorded naturally, close pair, no EQ]
• View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
• Year: 2008
• Serial #: 85
• Back/Sides Wood: Brazilian Rosewood
• Top Wood: Master Grade German Spruce
• Neck Wood: Mahogany, Peru Walnut, Maple 5-piece
• Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
• Headstock Inlay: Abalone Celtic Knot, Builder Logo
• Headstock Bindings:None
• Fingerboard: Ebony with Stainless Steel Frets
• Fingerboard Bindings:Ebony
• Fret Markers: None
• Frets to body: 14
• Cutaway: None
• Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
• Pickguard: none
• Body Bindings: Snakewood
• Top Trim: Violin Lines
• Back Strip: None
• Rosette: Snakewood with Abalone Celtic Knot Motif
• Tuners: Gold Gotoh 510 tuners with Black Buttons
• Case: Cedar Creek
• Pickup: none
• Condition: New
• Body Length: 19 5/8 n.
• Upper Bout: 11 1/8 in.
• Lower Bout: 15 1/4 in.
• Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/4 in.
• Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 5/8 in.
• Scale Length: 25.4 in.
• Nut Width: 1 3/4 in.
• Strings Spacing: 2 1/4 in.
• Comments: "I love this guitar. It's simple, but features beautiful inlaid Celtic knots and a Celtic knot soundport. The sound matches the looks 100%, beautiful." - Al Petteway
  
  "Make sure you don't just look at the photos of this beautiful guitar, you owe it to yourself to listen to the audio. It's a wonderful sounding instrument, balanced and clear, yet warm and full. I could play this one for hours and you can bet it will get some porch time with me before it goes out the door! Well done Brian." - Paul Heumiller
  

Snakewood and Abalone Rosette

Carved Soundport

Brazilian Headplate with Abalone Celtic Knot and Builder logo in Brazilian

Gotoh 510 Tuners With Black Buttons
Gorgeous Backplate

• Builder: Brian Applegate Guitars
• Model: SJ
• Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
  [recorded naturally, close pair, no EQ]
• View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
• Year: 2008
• Serial #: 83
• Back/Sides Wood: Indian Rosewood
• Top Wood: Port Orford Cedar
• Neck Wood: Mahogany, Peru Walnut, Port Orford Cedar, Paduak, 7-piece
• Headplate: Cocobolo.
• Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
• Headstock Bindings:None
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Bindings:Ebony
• Fret Markers: None
• Frets to body: 14
• Cutaway: None
• Bridge: Ebony
• Pickguard: none
• Body Bindings: Cocobolo
• Top Trim: Violin Lines
• Back Strip: None
• Rosette: Cocobolo and Abalone with "twist"
• Tuners: Gotoh 510 Delta Series tuners, Vintage Gold
• Case: Cedar Creek
• Pickup: none
• Condition: New
• Body Length: 19 5/8 n.
• Upper Bout: 11 1/8 in.
• Lower Bout: 15 1/4 in.
• Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/4 in.
• Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 3/4 in.
• Scale Length: 25.4 in.
• Nut Width: 1 3/4 in.
• Strings Spacing: 2 1/4 in.
• Comments: "Elegantly simple and beautiful. I had never played a guitar with this kind of wood for a top. It sounds awesome. Somewhere between red cedar and spruce to my ear." - Al Petteway
  
  "I really love this guitar, it has Brian's gorgeous voice which strikes me as complete. As I play it I'm not longing for anything, it's all there. I'm a sucker for rich, full trebles and this guitar has them. It's also surprisingly loud and responsive. The great thing about Cedar is you get all the tone day one, no break-in required. I also love the understated beauty of this guitar, there are wonerful details like the rosette and headstock, but overall it's simple and elegant. You can't beat this tone in this price range." - Paul Heumiller
  

Cocobolo and Abalone Rosette

Bound Cocobolo Headplate

Gotoh 510 Delta Series Tuners in Vintage Gold

Ebony Bridge and Bridge Pins

• Builder: Applegate
• Model: C, Nylon Crossover, Concert, Hybrid
• Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
  [recorded naturally, close pair, no EQ]
• View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
• Year: 2008
• Serial #: 84
• Back/Sides Wood: Myrtlewood
• Top Wood: Engelmann Spruce
• Neck Wood: Spanish Cedar, Port Orford Cedar, Bloodwood, 5-piece
• Headplate: Amboina Headplate and Backplate .
• Headstock Inlay: None
• Headstock Bindings:None
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Bindings:None
• Fret Markers: None
• Frets to body: 12
• Cutaway: None
• Bridge: Brazilian with Carved Ivory Tieblock
• Pickguard: none
• Body Bindings: Cocobolo
• Top Trim: Wood Lines
• Back Strip: None
• Rosette: Custom Wood Design
• Tuners: Gotoh Brushed Gold Hauser Style Tuners with Ivory buttons
• Case: Cedar Creek Faux Alligator Case
• Pickup: none
• Condition: New
• Body Length: 19 1/4 n.
• Upper Bout: 10 3/4 in.
• Lower Bout: 14 1/4 in.
• Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/2 in.
• Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 in.
• Scale Length: 660 mm
• Nut Width: 50 mm
• Strings Spacing: 60 mm
• Comments: "I really like Brian's classical guitars. They are clear and have a well balanced midrange, this one plays beautifully. " - Al Petteway
  
  "Brian is now applying his wonderful talents to Nylon strings guitars as well as Steel strings. He has a passion for Nylon stringed instruments that is clearly evident in guitars like this one. His quality is second to none and this guitar show off both his eye and his hands, just look at the rosette and the etched tie block. The wood choices are wonderful, Myrtlewood bring clarity and power while the Engelmann top adds warmth and fullness. This is a strong guitar with great projection and rich trebles that seem dipped in honey. The slightly slimmer neck profile will appeal to many players of many styles." - Paul Heumiller
  

Beautiful Custom Wood Rosette

Amboyna Headplate

Gotoh Premium Brushed Gold Hauser Style Tuners
with Ivoroid Buttons

Brazilian Rosewood Bridge with Carved Bone Tieblock