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Add to Compare$18,540 Add to cartScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2003 Ryan Abbey Grand Parlor, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Kevin Ryan’s Abbey model takes the usual Parlor proportions and fills them out just enough to make it a Grand Parlor instead—domed back, 14 inches across the lower bout, and a 25 inch scale come together for warmth and power in equal measure. Add to that a gorgeous set of Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, and a Sitka Spruce top, and the result is an even richer, enveloping little guitar. Fingerstyle is the name of the game; the setup is silky smooth for effortless playing. Kevin’s slim neck profile fits comfortably in the hand, and it’s easy to lose track of time playing this one. This beauty from 2003 has been very well maintained—hardly a mark on it—and comes wrapped in a Calton flight case for maximum safety.
Other keywords: lutherie, ryan guitars, abby, fingerstyle, parlour, small guitar, 0, 00, abalone
Additional Demo:https://youtu.be/4WGemHWd94M
$14,420 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2003 Ryan Nightingale Soloist, Brazilian Rosewood/Bosnian Spruce
If Al Petteway owned it, you know it’s had mojo since day one. This gorgeous Ryan Nightingale Soloist was built for him in 2003 with premium Brazilian Rosewood (available only on Kevin’s Signature Models these days) and Bosnian Spruce on top, plus Kevin’s ubiquitous arm bevel and a McIntyre Feather pickup system. The voice is powerful and expansive, and it really opens up after a few minutes’ playtime—this Ryan becomes a whole ‘nother beast.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, Kevin ryan guitar, 357-459W, fingerpicking, modern guitar, signature guitar
$18,540 Add to cartScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Bosnian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2008 Ryan Signature Series Mission Grand Concert, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Kevin Ryan’s Signature Series guitars pull out all the stops, come with Kevin’s best tonewoods, and are appointed as heirloom instruments. This 2008 Mission Grand Concert SS has gorgeous, dramatically figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, paired up with a stiff Adirondack Spruce top for added power and projection, plus Kevin’s trademark slim neck profile and slinky playability. The voice is very round, with great dynamic range for a wide range of styles and attacks. The MGC body fits the midsize niche perfectly, making this a flattop that holds up well for both fingertips and flatpicks. The top, headplate, fingerboard, and rosette are upgraded with Select Blue Paua Abalone throughout, and at the nut, saddle, and bridge pins you’ll find Fossilized Walrus Ivory. Under the hood, this Ryan Signature Series is equipped with an L.R. Baggs iBeam pickup system, and outside this signature beauty is wrapped up in a custom Calton flight case.
Here’s a video performance with Al Petteway playing his tune “Lake Isle” on this 2008 Ryan Sig Series Grand Concert: https://youtu.be/QludN13OvzI
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, ryan guitars, 627-63
$19,265 Add to cartScale Length 25.57 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2002 Ryan Mission Grand Concert, Brazilian/Bosnian Spruce, Owned By Laurence Juber
2002 must have been a particularly good year for Kevin Ryan, because this Mission Grand Concert is nothing short of incredible. Brazilian Rosewood body with Bosnian Spruce top, Abalone appointments, and the glassy setups and play feel that Kevin is so well known for–plus this beauty has the added benefit of having been Laurence Juber’s personal Ryan. Needless to say, the mojo is there. Great note separation across the registers, and an extra meaty midrange really makes for a lively and fun playing experience. Great headroom on those glassy trebles, very tasty indeed.
Check out this additional video featuring Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/ag8PPAhmDYE
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, wings, m28958v, brazilain, abolone, calton
$19,055 Add to cartScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Bosnian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2002 Ryan Cathedral Grand, Madagascar Rosewood/Italian Spruce
The riches run deep in this one. The only way to make Kevin Ryan’s Cathedral Grand model even better is to add time, which this lovely number from 2002 has in spades. Two decades of music have opened up the Italian Spruce top and Madagascar Rosewood body for a voice that’s butter smooth and round, with great note separation and dynamic range. In a word, expansive. The setup is silk-smooth with a 25.7″ scale and 1.75″ nut, arm bevel, and florentine cutaway. All wrapped up in a custom Calton case, this Ryan Cathedral Grand is ready for another 20 years.
Here’s an additional video of Al Petteway playing this Ryan Cathedral Grand: https://youtu.be/_rOd77IUtLU
Here’s an additional video with Paul and this Ryan Cathedral Grand: https://youtu.be/WVbKYZzIAhg
Other keywords: ryan guitar, fingerstyle, al petteway, modern guitar, gotoh, fingerpicking, 331.358a
$10,300 Add to cartScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to Compare2011 Ryan Abbey Grand Parlor Signature Series, African Blackwood/Sinker Redwood
Only the finest materials for Kevin Ryan’s Signature Series guitars. This 2011 Abbey Grand Parlor is the proof in the pudding: flawlessly constructed, gorgeous from tuners to tail, and boasting heirloom tonewoods. African Blackwood back and sides plus SInker Redwood top, set off by Kevin’s “diamente” appointments, plus squared off Arts and Crafts headstock and bridge. Arm bevel with acoustic flutes; venetian cutaway; all wrapped in a custom Calton flight case.
Other keywords: fingestyle, fingerpicking, parlour, abw, 731.32.67
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Sinker Redwood, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2012 Ryan Nightingale Signature Series 12-String, Brazilian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
Ah, such a delight. For his Signature Series, Kevin Ryan pulls out the stops to make the best possible instrument–and here we have one of the best possible 12 strings. Dramatic Brazilian Rosewood body plus Carpathian Spruce top, all of Kevin’s design innovations including the arm bevel with acoustic flutes. Extensive pearl trim throughout, even along the fingerboard and bridge–and then there are the exciting, dynamic crashing waves inlaid by Larry Robinson along the fingerboard. A work of art from two of the industry’s finest. We have the 6-string twin to this sweet dream as well, check it out here: Both were built in 2012, and come with McIntyre Feather pickups and custom Mainstage flight cases.
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SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.406 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2012 Ryan Nightingale Signature Series, Brazilian Rosewood/Carpathian Spruce
Ah, such a delight. For his Signature Series, Kevin Ryan pulls out the stops to make the best possible instrument–and this 2012 Nightingale SS is precisely that. Dramatic Brazilian Rosewood body plus Carpathian Spruce top, all of Kevin’s design innovations including the arm bevel with acoustic flutes. Extensive pearl trim throughout, even along the fingerboard and bridge–and then there are the exciting, dynamic crashing waves inlaid by Larry Robinson along the fingerboard. A work of art from two of the industry’s finest. We have the 12-string twin to this sweet dream as well, check it out here: Both come with McIntyre Feather pickups and custom Mainstage flight cases.
Other keywords: lutherie, ryan guitars, 756.211.68, fingerpicking, bespoke, brazilain, capathian,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2010 Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Spruce
This is a completely custom, one-of-a-kind Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist, built in 2010 and wide awake today in 2023. Kevin Ryan crafted this guitar with a set of his finest dark Brazilian Rosewood, topped it with Swiss Spruce and added a long list of custom options. There is an arm bevel with acoustic flutes, Blue Paua Abalone top border, backstrip, rosette and headplate surround. Then to make it truly unique it has Kevin’s dragonfly inlay theme that includes two large dragonflies on the fingerboard and headplate and around the rosette as well. Furthermore the back, sides and neck have a satin finish that feels amazing to the touch. The top is gloss so all the Paua really shines. To complete the package it comes with a Calton Deluxe Flight Case to keep this treasure safe!
Other keywords: ryan guitars, fingerstyle, al petteway, 697.186.44
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1998 Ryan Mission Grand Concert, African Blackwood/Sitka Spruce
We’ve got another powerful offering from the golden past of Kevin Ryan’s workshop today: a custom Mission Grand Concert from 1998 in African Blackwood and Sitka Spruce. The warmth and color imparted by this dynamite pair suits the GC body perfectly for a voice at ease with flatpicked solos or lush fingerstyle arrangements. We’re talking about an extremely versatile instrument, folks, driven hard or with a gentler touch this Ryan sings!
Ringing in the rosette is something unexpected for Ryan guitars; not the usual Abalone but rare and glittering Brown Lip Pearl! In DADGAD, DADFAD, Open G or Standard, this Mission Grand Concert delivers rich bass notes and round, shimmery trebles that envelop the player. And when not in use this Ryan is supremely protected by its Calton flight case.
Here’s an additional demo of this beautiful Ryan Mission GC, played by our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/s6DWZgb9gUc
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitar building, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2016 Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
Now here’s a Ryan with extra headroom for a range of attacks. This 2016 Nightingale Grand Soloist comes with Indian Rosewood back and sides, Cedar top (one which has great warmth and clarity, even for a heavier right hand), and Kevin’s suite of ergonomic and design features like the arm bevel-acoustic flutes combo, venetian cutaway, and titanium bridge pins. The voice has a strong, punchy bass and midrange to complement the classic Ryan treble sparkle, which further makes this beauty stand out to us from other Ryans. Looking for a do-it-all (and do-it-all well) flattop? The Ryan Nightingale is ready to sing.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, kevin ryan guitars, 865.274.71
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2015 Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist Signature, Brazilian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
There are Ryans, and then there are Ryans. For this 2015 build, Kevin upped the ante to astonishing heights as part of his Signature Series line. Only the topmost shelf tonewoods and appointments, including chocolatey Brazilian Rosewood for the body, Engelmann Spruce top, and the incredibly ornate and sprawling pearl appointments that put this Nightingale in a class all its own. There’s an ocean of Black Tahitian Pearl at work here, delicately and intricately inlaid in looping knot work and trimming out the neck, top, sides, back, headstock, bridge, rosette, even the endgraft wedge. It beggars the imagination to consider just how many hours went into every square inch of inlay.
Here’s an additional video demo of this Ryan with Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/qI-94WRpXUU
Other keywords: lutherie, ryan guitars, fingerstyle, 817-243-69, bespoke, signature guitar
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2019 Ryan Signature Series Nightingale, Brazilian Rosewood/Sinker Redwood
Pure velvet. A Kevin Ryan is always glassy, but this 2019 Nightingale Soloist takes that to a new level with its combination of Sinker Redwood and Brazilian Rosewood. Very rich and expressive, with an added blooming quality in the bass response that’s particularly sweet to experience. Kevin’s 25.7″ scale keeps the voice crisp and defined as well, and enables you to tune down into DADGAD or beyond without loss of projection and definition. Being one of his rare Signature Series guitars, this Nightingale is dressed for the red carpet with art deco appointments, an arm bevel & acoustic flutes, titanium bridge pins, and silk-smooth setup.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, signature guitar, 800.235.69, hoffee, fingerstyle, modern guitar, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2001 Ryan Mission Grand Concert, Mahogany/Cedar
The sweets of time are strong in this one. We love a guitar that’s opened up; love it so much more when it’s a Kevin Ryan Mission Grand Concert from 2001. Cedar top plus Mahogany body, wide awake and singing, makes for a very responsive and engaging voice. Trebles have the classic Ryan shimmer, but there’s also a lively and organic quality to the bass and mids to really fill out the voice. Tune it to DADGAD and hold onto your picks, folx. With a fresh refret to the tune of Gold EVO frets, this Ryan MGC is raring to go for another 20 years.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, Kevin ryan guitar, M23857A, fingerpicking, modern guitar, calton, gc