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Greven 000 Herringbone Brazilian/Engelmann
Here we have an outstanding Brazilian Rosewood 000 from luthier John Greven who is one of the very best at creating modern guitars with a true vintage voice. No surprise with his experience in the guitar world. This one sports dark Brazilian and a proud voice that commands attention as much as its beautiful French Polish finish.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2007 Greven 00-12 Custom Madagascar/Lutz
John Greven is one of the masters at creating a vintage sound in a new instrument. This 00 recalls the Martin 00’s of the 1930’s. The sunburst is gorgeous and the sound open and responsive.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.88 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Rosewood - Madagascar Add to Compare2005 Greven 000 Brazilian/Adirondack Red
John Greven is well known as one of the premiere Luthiers with an uncanny knack for building new instruments that sound and feel 100 years old. This 000 is a prime example of his white magic. The Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce body, like that of the famed pre-war Martin guitars, is powerful, resonant and rich. Every fret on this guitar sings out proudly thanks to the short 24.9″ scale. It’s especially adept at Blues but is happy to move to Celtic, traditional and many other styles. The beautiful 000 has a Brazilian Fingerboard and custom inlay on the headstock as well. A sweetheart Greven Guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2003 Greven Prairie State Figured Mahogany/European
The Prairie State name marked a number of wonderful guitar models built by the Larson Brothers in the 1920s and 30s. These instruments are heralded for their great blues tone and coveted by players. Prairie State style instruments have been used by Jessie Fuller, Stefan Grossman and other greats. John Greven is one of the master luthiers who’s version of the Prairie State Guitar is considered one of the finest. John’s take is inspired by the Jumbo size Prairie State Guitarsbuilt by the Larson Brothers and has a massive bass response and strong trebles. Alternate thumb tunes never sounded so good. This one is crafted from gorgeous ‘Plum Pudding’ Mahogany and European Spruce for power and clarity.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - European, Mahogany
For the past 50 years, I have been creating custom instruments for a select group of musicians from around the world. They have come to appreciate the superior sound quality and ease of playing characteristic of my guitars. Where did it all begin?
Working for George Gruhn at Gruhn Guitars in the late 60’s through the mid-70’s repairing and restoring exceptional vintage instruments taught me what was possible. The experience gave me a direct measure of how the best of the vintage instruments compare to their modern counterparts and was the primary impetus for me to go into full time guitar making. I knew it was up to the small shop builder to bring back the big pre-war sounds. This has been and still is my life’s goal as a guitar maker. I believe it possible to recreate not only the look and feel of the originals, but the sound as well.