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2018 Lowden F-32C, Indian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Lowden Guitars

Lowden’s F body does it all exceedingly well–this 2018 F-32C is here to prove it. Great string balance across the registers, trebles with good depth but also some added shimmer, and of course Lowden’s gorgeous satin finish and top shelf build quality throughout. Sitka Spruce on top pairs with Indian Rosewood back and sides, and a K&K Pure Mini pickup to carry you into amplified territory. All wrapped up in an Ameritage case!

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, george lowden, 22462, stika, eir, k & k

July 4, 2023/by

Brand New Caton Carolina, Macassar Ebony/Carpathian Spruce

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Caton, Kevin

Kevin Caton’s Carolina model packs a wallop. With a 16 inch lower bout, this Carolina has lots of real estate for tone generation, which the Macassar Ebony body and Carpathian Spruce top take immediate advantage of. Great headroom allows for a heavier attack, with a strong fundamental in the bass register and some sparkling overtones on the top end. Kevin’s asymmetrical upper bout design allows for easy fingerboard access without compromising the amount of air the body can move, and looks fresh and modern to boot. When you factor in the geometric motifs at the endgraft, rosette, heelcap, and headplate, this Caton Carolina stands out from the crowd in all the right ways.

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, 60, tkl

July 4, 2023/by Greg Sipes

2009-2011 Bishline CF-5, Walnut

Banjos, Bluegrass Banjos, Instruments, Other Instruments Bishline Banjos

Traditional feel pairs with a modern voice–this Bishline CF-5 is a work of art. Rob Bishline tells us these are exceptionally difficult to build, and it’s such a joy to have #002 in the shop. Walnut resonator plsu neck, Abalone trim, and then there’s the extensive carbon fiber work at the tailpiece, flange, and hoop. Add to that a tunneled 5th string and the fifth tuner at the center of the headstock. The resonator is X braced! You very much feel it while playing. Built between 2009 and 2011, this Bishline is in premium shape.

Other keywords: billy presnell, bluegrass,

July 4, 2023/by KIM (not Walker)

2008 Stelling Virginian, Maple

Banjos, Bluegrass Banjos, Instruments, Other Instruments Stelling Banjos

2008 Stelling Virginian comes upgraded with a Tony Pass Old Wood rim, Maple resonator and flame neck, a slim neck profile, and extensive bird-and-flower inlays rendered in MOP and Abalone.

Other keywords: billy presnell, bluegrass, claw, 6544

July 4, 2023/by

2011 Nechville Phantom XXV, Maple

Banjos, Bluegrass Banjos, Instruments, Other Instruments Nechville Musical Products

Settle in for a wild modern ride with this 2011 Nechville Phanntom XXV. Ready for everything from traditional Bluegrass to new, also classical and jazz–and it plays like butter. Tunneled 5th string, Curly Maple resonator, Renaissance head, plus bronze flange and Cocobolo fingerboard for a dressed up, contemporary look.

Other keywords: billy presnell, bluegrass, 1404,

July 4, 2023/by

2012 Nechville Phantom “Athena,” Walnut

Banjos, Bluegrass Banjos, Instruments, Other Instruments Nechville Musical Products

Here’s an intriguing piece. This 2012 Nechville combines Phantom elements with Athena designations, and the result is gorgeous and modern. Tunneled 5th string plus Burl Walnut peghead and resonator. Blue torquise position markers, upgraded gold hardware, an exceedingly trim eight pound playing weight.

Other keywords: billy presnell, bluegrass, 1652, newgrass

July 4, 2023/by

2022 Wilborn Luthiers For A Cause Baritone, Maple/Sitka Spruce

Baritone, Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Wilborn Guitars

Here we have Ben’s baritone build on the Sidewinder body from his Comma Series guitars. Offset soundhole, arm bevel, elevated fingerboard, 27.5″ scale–this monster sings sweetly, plays easily. The body is Flame Maple with Sitka Spruce on top, supplied by Steve Grimes. This guitar was originally crafted for LFAC, please see the additional demo for more info.

Other keywords: lutherie, auction, donation guitar, fingerstyle, 206

Additional demo: https://youtu.be/2_KOxIAQa8I

July 4, 2023/by KIM (not Walker)

2010 Benedetto 16-B One-Off, Birdseye Maple/Spruce

Acoustic, Archtop Guitars, Electric, Guitars, Instruments Benedetto Guitars

The name of the game is quick, when it comes to this 2010 Benedetoo 16-B One Off. Slim body and a slim neck make for a very comfortable playing experience, as well as a quick and easy setup with a 25″ scale. Benedetto humbucker with volume and tone sound juicy and fat, even on this narrow-depth body. Finely figured Birdseye Maple back and sides (and neck) plus Spruce on top.

Other keywords: lutherie, bob benedetto, bendedeto, s1985, duane simpson

July 4, 2023/by

Brand New Galloup G.6CAM, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Multiscale, Steel String Guitars Galloup, Bryan

Our latest client commission from Bryan Galloup has arrived–and it does not disappoint. In typical fashion, this G.6CAM has a huge voice but remains clean and balanced across the registers, is upgraded with highly figured Brazilian Rosewood and Italian Spruce on top, plus the added benefits of an arm bevel and a multiscale fingerboard setup for added power on the bottom end. Take this Galloup to C tuning territory, and it retains every ounce of fluency.

Other keywords: fingerstyle, petteway, robbins, 2207, brazilain, bespoke guitar

July 4, 2023/by

1999 Goodall BRSC, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Goodall Guitars

This Goodall BRSC has the added benefits of age to complement it’s gorgeous tonewoods and easy playability. From 1999, it’s got over 20 years under its belt. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with Sitka Spruce top, 25.5″ scale and 14 fret Mahogany neck, and some lovely Abalone dove inlays along the fingerboard.

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerstyle, cutaway

July 4, 2023/by

Brand New Bil Mitchell L-00, Flame Maple/Adirondack Spruce

Instruments, Guitars, Steel String Guitars, Flattop, 12 Fret Mitchell Guitars

Bil Mitchell is here to offer us a brand new L-00 12 fretter from his shop that’s wide awake and crooning. This one features Flame Maple plus Adirondack Spruce. Lovely sunburst throughout which lets the grain come through, and Flame Maple bindings to really make it pop. The voice is quick and lively, and oh so easy to play with a short scale, 24.75″ setup.

Here’s an additional demo on the Mitchell L-00, played by Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/ZQUm1k0k5eA
Here’s an additional demo with Mary Flower playing this Bil Mitchell L-00: https://youtu.be/8U7qtdUm7RU

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, l00, fingerpicking, 439, 2022, abalone

July 4, 2023/by Greg Sipes

Brand New Robson Luthiers For A Cause OM, Maple/Sitka

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Luthiers for a Cause, Steel String Guitars Robson

We are excited to be partnering with the Ukulele Kids Club Inc., along with four outstanding luthiers: Steve Grimes, Jay Lichty, Peter Robson, and Ben Wilborn, as the platform that will sell four one-of-a-kind guitars to help bring the healing power of music to medically fragile children. It is our honor to support the efforts of these altruistic luthiers who have chosen to donate these fine instruments to benefit so many children in need. All partners and luthiers are proud to share that 100% of the proceeds from the sale will benefit the Ukulele Kids Club Inc.

The OM body does it all, and Peter Robson’s OM more than meets the challenge! This midsize flattop handles a range of attacks and styles very well indeed, with some added depth and presence in the lower mids that’s very lovely when tuned down to DADGAD. As with all four LFAC guitars, the body is Flame Maple with Sitka Spruce on top, supplied by Steve Grimes.

Here’s a link to the Luthiers for a Cause website: https://www.luthiersforacause.org/.

Here you can go to the Ukulele Kids Club website to donate directly as well: https://theukc.org/.

Other keywords: lutherie, auction, donation guitar, fingerstyle, 206

July 4, 2023/by

Brand New Steve Grimes Luthiers For A Cause Parlor, Maple/Sitka Spruce

12 Fret, Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Luthiers for a Cause, Steel String Guitars Grimes, Steve

We originally sold this guitar as part of the LFAC auction, and now we are reselling it as like new to benefit the Ukulele Kids Club a second time!

We are excited to be partnering with the Ukulele Kids Club Inc., along with four outstanding luthiers: Steve Grimes, Jay Lichty, Peter Robson, and Ben Wilborn, as the platform that will sell four one-of-a-kind guitars to help bring the healing power of music to medically fragile children. It is our honor to support the efforts of these altruistic luthiers who have chosen to donate these fine instruments to benefit so many children in need. All partners and luthiers are proud to share that 100% of the proceeds from the sale will benefit the Ukulele Kids Club Inc.

Here we’ve got Steve Grimes’ FHP-33 parlor guitar with some asymmetrical curves. As with all four LFAC guitars, the body is Flame Maple with Sitka Spruce on top, supplied by Steve. In addition to asymmetrical proportions, Steve also includes a carved back like you’d find on an archtop guitar. Here that comes together in a slim package that nonetheless has a sizeable voice under the hood. Great string energy and quick, snappy decay makes for a solid blues guitar, but there’s also a touch of sweetness and roundness in the trebles that works well for a range of styles.

Here is Al Petteway with an additional demo on this beautiful Grimes Parlor: https://youtu.be/GYo79zPug00

Here’s a link to the Luthiers for a Cause website: https://www.luthiersforacause.org/.

Here you can go to the Ukulele Kids Club website to donate directly as well: https://theukc.org/.

Other keywords: lutherie, auction, donation guitar, fingerstyle, 206

July 4, 2023/by KIM (not Walker)

Brand New Lichty Luthiers For A Cause SJ, Maple/Sitka

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Luthiers for a Cause, Steel String Guitars Lichty, Jay

We are excited to be partnering with the Ukulele Kids Club Inc., along with four outstanding luthiers: Steve Grimes, Jay Lichty, Peter Robson, and Ben Wilborn, as the platform that will sell four one-of-a-kind guitars to help bring the healing power of music to medically fragile children. It is our honor to support the efforts of these altruistic luthiers who have chosen to donate these fine instruments to benefit so many children in need. All partners and luthiers are proud to share that 100% of the proceeds from the sale will benefit the Ukulele Kids Club Inc.

Jay Lichty is a local North Carolina builder who’s been active on the scene for many years. Not only does he build great flattops, he also has a great reputation for his ukuleles. This SJ model has a quick and energetic voice with lovely trebles. Lean in, and it’s got the headroom. Lighter attack? String energy remains crisp and defined. As with all four LFAC guitars, the body is Flame Maple with Sitka Spruce on top, supplied by Steve Grimes.

Here’s a link to the Luthiers for a Cause website: https://www.luthiersforacause.org/.

Here you can go to the Ukulele Kids Club website to donate directly as well: https://theukc.org/.

Other keywords: lutherie, auction, donation guitar, fingerstyle

July 4, 2023/by

2020 PRS Private Stock Modern Eagle V “Zombie Sky,” Black Limba/Quilted Maple

Electric Guitars, Guitars, Instruments, Solid Body Paul Reed Smith

Tones for a lifetime. This 2020 PRS Private Stock Modern Eagle V features a humbucker, single-coil, humbucker pickup configuration, five-way switch, twin mini toggles to separate the slug-side coils; a third mini toggle to change the volume pot value from 500k to 250k–then the tone knob has a push/pull to activate both humbuckers in order to run all three pickups. The body is Black Limba, plus Brazilian Rosewood for the neck and fingerboard, and the Flame Maple top has been finished with a custom “Zombie Sky” green finish.

Here’s an additional video with Duane Simpson on this instrument: https://youtu.be/uXehdyq0ROk

Other keywords: lutherie, paul reed smith, duane simpson, solidbody, 8617

July 4, 2023/by

2020 Olson JT Clone, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Olson, James

Slice of heaven. It’s always a pleasure to have an Olson in the shop, but this 2020 JT Clone takes the cake for wide open, sweet mids, and the classic top end sparkle that Jim’s known for. Additionally, being a JT Clone this model has been seriously upgraded with chocolate-dark Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides with Cedar on top, BRW rosette and bindings, extensive Abalone trim and dove inlays along the fingerboard, plus an L.R. Baggs LB6 pickup.

This is more than a collector’s piece. It’s more than a great-sounding guitar. It’s a lifetime instrument.

Other keywords: lutherie, james olson, james taylor, 1618, mainstage, fingerstyle, brazilain

July 4, 2023/by Larry Dolamore

2012 Galloup G-9CE 17″ Archtop, Hard Maple/Sitka Spruce

Acoustic, Archtop Guitars, Electric, Guitars, Instruments Galloup, Bryan

Smooth sailing across the fretboard, slick playability and juicy amplified tone–this 2012 G-9CE from Bryan Galloup is a dream machine for the archtop player. Figured Maple back and sides with carved Sitka Spruce top, custom Kent Armstrong humbucker with volume at the pickguard, and a slim play weight of five pounds makes for an easy-playing experience and sharp-dressed aesthetic. Especially considering it’s a full size 17 inch lower bout.

Here’s an additional video with Duane Simpson playing this beautiful Galloup archtop: https://youtu.be/4yDYWAQiiuo

Other keywords: galloup studios, 1211, ken armstrong, gotoh, flame maple, visesnut

July 4, 2023/by Integritive

2007 Greenfield 15″ Archtop, Bigleaf Maple/European Spruce

Acoustic, Archtop Guitars, Electric, Guitars, Instruments Greenfield, Michael

Bigleaf Maple body, European Spruce top, 15 inches across the lower bout and rigged with a Kent Armstrong humbucker–this 2007 Greenfield Archtop is a sight to see. In hand, the smaller body feels extra comfortable; you can really snug up with this one in your arms. Ebony pickguard, bridge, and tailpiece provide some dark contrast to the honey amber hues present elsewhere. Michael has only ever offered a small handful of archtops–this is only the third we’ve ever seen–and we’re proud to offer this one to you now.

Other keywords: duane simpson, arched top, aaa, gotoh, 109

Additional demo: https://youtu.be/efi0x5tqKUU

July 4, 2023/by KIM (not Walker)

2022 Thorell Red Sky Deluxe, All-Port Orford Cedar

Acoustic, Archtop Guitars, Electric, Guitars, Instruments Thorell Guitars

From tuners to tail, this 2022 Thorell Red Sky Deluxe is gorgeously appointed, smoothly set up, and powerfully voiced for both articulation and warmth. The body is all Port Orford Cedar–a first for us–and elsewhere Ryan Thorell employs English Walnut for the neck and bindings. Along the fingerboard you’ll find his “Z” block inlays, hand cut and hand inlaid. The pickup is custom from Ryan in a Dearmond-style configuration, stylishly encased in Ebony and affixed to the fingerboard. Like new, this Red Sky Deluxe is ready for more action.

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, thorell guitars, 21-175, po cedar, calton

July 4, 2023/by

1998 Traugott BK, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Traugott

The sweets of time, good wood, and a master’s touch. This Traugott BK comes to us from 1998 and has opened up handsomely, the result of which is a set of Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce that are responsive to a T and built with a wide dynamic range for a variety of attacks and styles. Jeff’s BK body is a generous 16 inches across the lower bout, adding power and bass response to his trademark well-balanced sound. The Brazilian Rosewood is really something else: rich red hues throughout, very straight-grained and quarter sawn–and such a tightly grained German Spruce top! Jeff’s wood game has always been a cut above the rest, and this 1998 BK is proof of that.

Check out this additional video featuring Al Petteway on this amazing Traugott BK: https://youtu.be/SkSltYnYVso

Other keywords: fingerstyle, lutherie, luthier, bk.00954.098, brazilain, brw

July 4, 2023/by Connor

1996 Olson SJ, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Olson, James

Several years back we had the pleasure of having David Wilcox’s personal Olson in the shop–and this 1996 SJ we have in today is just two serial numbers away from that one! Also appointed with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Adirondack Spruce on top. The Brazilian even appears to be a sequential set from David’s. This one, #659, has a quick and crisp voice that’s wide open after almost three decades of music have passed through its fibers.

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, james taylor, small jumbo, fingerstyle, adriondack, brazilain

July 4, 2023/by

2013 Olson JT Signature, Indian Rosewood/Cedar

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Olson, James

A chance to own a particularly desirable and collectable Olson! This 2013 James Taylor Signature Series 1 model is one of only 80 such instruments built by Jim, based on Taylor’s personal Olson with dove inlays, Abalone trime and rosette, and here featuring a tight-grained Indian Rosewood body plus Cedar top. Very well cared for, this guitar is very minty and plays like butter. The voice has a great mix of sweetness, power, and definition across the registers. The kind of guitar that makes even wrong notes sound good.

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, james olson, fingerstyle, 1429, signature guitar

July 4, 2023/by

2015 Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist Signature, Brazilian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce

Flattop, Guitars, Instruments, Steel String Guitars Ryan, Kevin

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

July 4, 2023/by Greg Sipes

Brand New Beauregard MB, Bigleaf Maple/Spruce

Electric Guitars, Guitars, Hollow Body, Instruments Beauregard, Mario

A smooth operator from tuners to tail. This brand new MB model from Mario Beauregard is our first new build in a while, and it’s so good to be working together! The MB is a curvaceous, effortless, gorgeous approach to modern electric guitarbuilding, from the über curved sides to the carved Maple back and Spruce top, minimalist F holes, and Duneland Labs humbucker. Gold EVO frets ensure the setup will be smooth and clear for a long time to come; weighing under six pounds, you hardly tell it’s there. The back and sdies are carved from solid master grade Bigleaf Maple, and blends perfectly with the solid Spruce top and Maple neck thanks to a light amber honeyed finish. The pickup features a custom hammered cover that adds excitement to the svelte aesthetics, here mated with an Ebony pickguard/finger rest with included volume and tone knobs underneath.

Other keywords: duane simpson, fingerstyle, semi-hollow, f-hole, archtop, 2022

July 4, 2023/by Greg Sipes

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2018 Lowden F-32C, Indian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce

Brand New Caton Carolina, Macassar Ebony/Carpathian Spruce

2009-2011 Bishline CF-5, Walnut

2008 Stelling Virginian, Maple

2011 Nechville Phantom XXV, Maple

2012 Nechville Phantom “Athena,” Walnut

2022 Wilborn Luthiers For A Cause Baritone, Maple/Sitka Spruce

2010 Benedetto 16-B One-Off, Birdseye Maple/Spruce

Brand New Galloup G.6CAM, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce

1999 Goodall BRSC, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce

Brand New Bil Mitchell L-00, Flame Maple/Adirondack Spruce

Brand New Robson Luthiers For A Cause OM, Maple/Sitka

Brand New Steve Grimes Luthiers For A Cause Parlor, Maple/Sitka Spruce

Brand New Lichty Luthiers For A Cause SJ, Maple/Sitka

2020 PRS Private Stock Modern Eagle V “Zombie Sky,” Black Limba/Quilted Maple

2020 Olson JT Clone, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar

2012 Galloup G-9CE 17″ Archtop, Hard Maple/Sitka Spruce

2007 Greenfield 15″ Archtop, Bigleaf Maple/European Spruce

2022 Thorell Red Sky Deluxe, All-Port Orford Cedar

1998 Traugott BK, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce

1996 Olson SJ, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce

2013 Olson JT Signature, Indian Rosewood/Cedar

2015 Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist Signature, Brazilian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce

Brand New Beauregard MB, Bigleaf Maple/Spruce

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