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Add to Compare2014 Buendia Jumbo Cutaway, Indian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
This Leo Buendia Jumbo in East Indian Rosewood and Sitka spruce is phenomenal! The Sitka top is an incredible, 200-year-old set with insanely tight grain across its length. Leo was a Somogyi apprentice, and the tonal heritage is apparent. The whole sound pallet is full and lush from string to string each note is a pleasure to hear, it must be experienced, not just heard. Ethereal, mesmerizing, magical, all of these words don’t do this guitars justice. Hours spent playing this Buendia will just fly by, it is that engrossing. The craftsmanship is as good as we have seen just about anywhere. This is a guitar more than one person in this shop would love to keep for themselves!
Other keywords/mispellings:luthier, lutherie, hoffee,
$14,980 Add to cartScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2022 Buendia OM, African Blackwood/Swiss Moonspruce
2022 Buendia OM, decked out in African Blackwood and Swiss Moon Spruce; 25″ scale, wide spacing at the saddle. One among many guitars designed with the fingerstylist in mind, but singular in its sound and feel.
This medium-sized guitar from Leo embodies the ideal modern acoustic guitar—all the qualities of a combination like African Blackwood and Swiss Moon Spruce, and the quality you expect from a luthier such as Leo Buendia. Look and listen, for this guitar can do all the talking for itself. Absolutely the definition of a dream guitar.
Other keywords/misspelllings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, handmade, california, somogyi, 87, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2021 Buendia OMC, Brazilian Rosewood/Lucky Strike Redwood
When Leo Buendia pushes himself, the results are humbling. This OMC comes to us from 2021 with Lucky Strike Redwood top, Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, satin finish throughout–feeling oh so smooth under your fingertips–as well as a multiscale setup, florentine cutaway, and gold Rodgers tuners with red coral buttons. Along the back of the neck Leo inlaid gorgeous dyed wood; echoed along the fingerboard with Leo’s wraparound offset position markers. At both the rosette and endgraft Leo painstakingly chip carved knot motifs into Spruce that are backed by red Washi paper.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, somogyi, fingerstyle, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.125 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Redwood - Lucky Strike, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2021 Buendia 00, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Moonspruce
To borrow an overused expression, this guitar is an inspiration. Leo Buendia is one of our all-time favorite builders, one who we’ve been very fortunate to work with for a number of years now–and no surprise, his instruments continue to humble and delight us every time. This is the first time we’ve had one of his slim 00 models, and we pray that it is not the last. Excellent dynamic range, gorgeously appointed, and outfitted with some of the finest materials on the scene. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with dramatic figuring and coloration, here paired with Swiss Moonspruce on top and a series of flawlessly executed chip carvings at the rosette, endgraft, and headplate. It’s a fearsome amount of work for just one of these carvings, let alone three. The entire instrument is finished in matte, and makes the grain of the wood pop. Additional features include custom Rodgers tuners with reconstituted malachite buttons, a first for us, offset position markers in Leo’s “stick” style, and even a Brazilian Rosewood bridge. This heirloom instrument was built in 2021, and is essentially new.
other keywords/misspellings: lutherie, somogyi, brazilain, moon spruce, 083, fingerstyle, bespoke, rogers, hoffee, EVO, chip-carved
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2014 Buendia OMC, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
An early example of Leo Buendia’s prowess, this 2014 OMC has an expressive and colorful voice that grabs your attention right out the gate. Old Growth, Master Grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with Adirondack Spruce top, Figured Koa bindings to set it off, plus Wenge appointments at the rosette and offset/wraparound position markers. A slim playing weight of under five pounds makes, plus glassy string feel and short scale 25″ setup, makes for an exercise in effortlessness with this Buendia in your hands. All wrapped up in a custom Hoffee flight case to keep things safe and sound on those rare moments you aren’t playing.
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, somogyi, 007, brazilain, adriondack
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Buendia OM Cutaway, African Blackwood/Swiss Alpine Moonspruce
Leo Buendia continues to impress. This latest custom client commission combines Swiss Alpine Moonspruce with African Blackwood in an OM Cutaway package which dots every I and crosses every T in regards to responsiveness, clarity, and power. Smooth balanced across the registers, and exquisitely expressive for fingerstyle play.
Other keywords: abw, fingerpicking, bespoke guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2020 Buendia OM, Koa/Adirondack Spruce
In Leo Buendia’s hands, every tonewood sings. And with this 2020 OMC in Koa and Adirondack Spruce, the song is deep, strong, and deliciously clear. Leo originally built this beauty for himself, and experimented with lowering the air resonance several semitones; to our ears, the voice has added darkness and depth that’s really something else. On the visual side of things, Leo has appointed this OMC with a unique concoction of mesh set into resin, which creates an exciting three-dimensional effect at the headstock, rosette, and endgraft.
This Buendia OMC epitomizes many of the qualities of the modern flattop: balance, clarity, dynamic range. But it also has an ineffable quality that’s at once hometown-familiar and excitingly new.
Other keywords: lutherie, guitarbuilding, somogyi, 060, adriondack
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Koa 
Add to Compare2018 Buendia 000 Cutaway, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Alpine Moonspruce
The goods keep on coming! We originally spec’d out this Buendia 000 in 2018 with Brazilian Rosewood, Swiss Alpine Moonspruce, Brazilian bridge, Honduran Mahogany neck, 12-fret board and Florentine Cutaway. That’s only scratching the surface. Leo’s touch makes for incredibly dynamic and resonant guitars, and this one packs in incredible amount of clarity, depth, and power into an effortless-playing 000 package. Calling it impressive would be an understatement. Excellent note separation, and buttery riches from string to string. Fingerstyle heaven, much?
Here’s our original demo of this powerhouse with Paul at the wheel: https://youtu.be/Btd4UHwZSi4.
Other keywords: somogyi, contemporary, lutherie, luthier, burl wood, dyed burl, hoffee case
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2019 Buendia Nylon, Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
Leo Buendia approaches the classical guitar form with an eye for modern aesthetics, ergonomic design, and a sensitive voicing. This 2019 Nylon model boasts dark, dark Brazilian Rosewood back and sides plus tight-grained Red Cedar on top, and has further been appointed with one of his painstaking carved rosettes (plus endgraft), and green-dyed tieblock tying in with the headstock inlays. Leo has put a fearsome amount of time and effort into making every single chip and carve count; the result is intricate, and impressively clean. Rather than opt for a traditional fingerboard, Leo has adopted a subtle radius for his Nylon model, making the playing experience effortless indeed. Build weight comes in a little over four pounds, making this Buendia quite comfortable in hand. Of course, Rodgers tuners in the Hauser style and a carved Brazilian Rosewood bridge are the final additions to this study in elegance, and a french polish finish throughout.
Other keywords: bespoke, somogyi, lutherie, custom guitar, 055, fingerstyle, brazilain, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.063 in String Spacing 2.344 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Buendia OMC, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Moonspruce
A custom client commission from our very own Leo Buendia always makes for a good day—and this OMC is makes for a good week, month, years to come. Premium Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with Swiss Moonspruce on top, painstakingly executed chip-carved rosette and endgraft, spalted position markers and Rodgers tuners. Such a work of functional art.
Other keywords: bespoke, somogyi, lutherie, custom guitar, 084, fingerstyle, brazilain, swiss spruce, moon spruce
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2018 Buendia OM Cutaway, African Blackwood/Swiss Alpine Spruce
This beauty came in–and went right back out! 2018 Buendia #036 was such a bombshell we couldn’t even keep it here long enough for a recording. This OM Cutaway boasts beautiful beautiful African Blackwoood back and sides and an Alpine Spruce top for a voice that’s equal parts smooth and powerful. Interested in a Buendia of your own? We’re more than excited to help! Give us a shout and we’ll get you started.
Other keywords: lutherie, somogyi, abw, fingerstyle, moder guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Blackwood - African 
Add to CompareBrand New Buendia Jumbo Cutaway 12-String, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Brand new! And built as a client commission. Leo Buendia is one of our all-time favorite builders, and we’re so excited to have helped bring this 12 String Jumbo Cutaway into the world. Chocolate-dark Brazilian Rosewood with Adirondack Spruce on top; and beautiful red-dyed appointments at the rosette and back of neck. Interested in commissioning a build of your own? Give us a shout! We’re more than excited to help make it happen.
Other keywords: bespoke, somogyi, lutherie, custom guitar, 072, hoffee 12-string, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Buendia OM Cutaway, Brazilian Rosewood/Alpine Moon Spruce
Our latest client commission from Leo Buendia is an instrument of inspiration. Leo’s fit and finish are flawless, as is the voice of this OM: exquisitely precise from bass to treble. Gorgeous, gorgeous old-growth Brazilian Rosewood back and sides were paired with a pale Swiss Alpine Moonspruce top and Curly Koa bindings. Honduran Mahogany one-piece neck with a glass-smooth C profile; BRW bridge and headplate; EVO frets for longevity; custom white Hoffee case for safety. This OM Cutaway comes in under five pounds to boot.
We love collaborating with both you and our builders to bring about a bespoke work of functional art—give us a shout when you’re ready for yours.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, somogyi, handmade, fingerpicking, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2017 Buendia Jumbo, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
If Paul Heumiller commissions a build for himself, you know the luthier has some serious chops. This Buendia Jumbo is proof of Leo’s talent. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, french polished Adirondack Spruce top (from Randy Lucas himself), green-dyed Maple Burl rosette–this is just the start. The neck is carved from Indian Rosewood, and has a 12-fret neck join to marry warmth to Leo’s Jumbo body. Of course Paul also requested a multiscale fretboard (26.25″ to 25.5″) and a Florentine Cutaway to keep all those slant frets accessible. The bass response is expansive, but crisply defined. That clarity pairs well with a smooth upper register, and an articulate midrange for fingerstyle heaven.
Leo Buendia’s guitars are inspiration carved from wood and steel. Of instruments of this calibre, there are but a few. This one has come up for sale, and we can’t recommend it highly enough!
Other keywords: leonardo buendia, jumbo cutaway, brw, addie, addie spruce, red spruce, somogyi, lutherie
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Buendia Jumbo 12 String, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Leo Buendia’s first 12 String! It’s even better than we expected—and our expectations were quite high. Leo used his Jumbo body with a 14-fret neck to really harness the strength and power of a 12 String. Primo Brazilian Rosewood back and sides pairs with Adirondack Spruce for added projection, Rosewood neck for sustain, and dyed burl appointments in Leo’s refined style.
We love working with our clients and our builders to bring about such world class instruments as this Buendia 12-String Jumbo. Are you ready to commission your own build? We’re more than happy to help make it happen! In the meantime, this powerhouse 12-String Buendia is ready to go today.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, somogyi, gotoh, handmade, fingerpicking, 12-string, adriondack, brazilain, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.85 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian
With the perspective and experience of a performing musician, I began my career as a luthier in my hometown of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Years later, I moved to Oakland, California to specialize in the construction of high-end steel string acoustic guitars in a 40 month apprenticeship to the renowned Ervin Somogyi. Upon completion, I founded Buendia Guitars.
I build one-of-a-kind custom guitars with the depth of sound and immediate response desired by professional musicians and guitar players around the world.