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Add to Compare2024 Aboudib 00, East Indian Rosewood/Austrian Moonspruce
Our very first from Michel Aboudib, this 00 from 2024, serial number 26, is decked out in Austrian Spruce and East Indian Rosewood and has a lot going on. Michel’s signature style of rosette carving clearly reflects an original continuation of his time working with the one and only Ervin Somogyi. The satin neck feel, in contrast to the gloss body, is always a favorite combo for us here at the shop, and the feel of this neck, in particular, is quite comfortable. The detail in the bridge carving is incredibly stunning. So much work and detail are present in the appearance of this instrument—not to mention the sound. But we’ll let you hear and see that for yourself!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, calton, 26, michael
$8,840 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - East Indian 
Add to CompareBrand New Alliance FS000, Indian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
A brand new Alliance FS000 with Indian Rosewood and Italian Spruce—this time with no cutaway! The neck profile is fuller, with a wider nut width at 1 3/4″ on this model. It’s a fantastic modern fingerstyle guitar at an even better price. This guitar proves that, in the right hands, Indian Rosewood is nothing to turn your nose up at.
$7,800 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2011 Artinger Chambered Solidbody, Mahogany/English Sycamore
This 2011 Artinger looks great, feels great, and sounds fantastic. What more is there could you want? Seymour Duncan P90s with volume-volume-tone knobs and three-way switch is straightforward, but still offers a ton of options for your tonal palette. The body is chambered for a slim 7lb playing weight, and comes wrapped up in a striking Cedar Creek alligator skin(ish) hardshell case.
Other keywords/misspellings – duane simpson, semi-hollow, semihollow, p-90
$3,645 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.04 in Woods Sycamore - English, Mahogany 
Add to Compare2015 Åstrand Å-OM, Madagascar Rosewood/European Spruce
From 2015, we have an A-OM from the one and only Ted Åstrand. Madagascar Rosewood for the back and sides, European Spruce on top. Minimalistic appointments that allow the natural beauty of this fingerstyle machine to shine through — an excellent example of modern lutherie. It’s no wonder that greats such as Alan Gogol use Ted’s instruments. Easy to play, and a very inspiring instrument. Comes wrapped up in a Hoffee case!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, bespoke, handmade, scandi, hoffee, 26
$13,525 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to Compare2020 Åstrand Å-OM, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
Hands down, every time an Åstrand comes to our shop it’s a good day. And with this particular Å-OM from 2020, it’s an exceptional day. Such a powerful, balanced, responsive OM! Ted is one of our alltime favorite builders for all these reasons, plus his instruments are flawlessly executed with his master craftsperson’s attention to detail. No detail is skimped, from the dramatically colorful Brazilian Rosewood body and European Spruce top to the contemporary fretboard inlays compliments of Magnus Ramel and half satin neck for effortless playability. Every aspect of this 2020 Å-OM works together in harmony. Please, take this one home to find out for yourself! And do it before we have to take it home for ourselves instead.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerpicking, fingerstyle, 482020Additional Demo :https://youtu.be/kEIs-Z-339Y
$22,360 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2017 Bashkin SJ, Oregon Myrtle/Italian Spruce
Such a delight to visit with this beauty. Michael Bashkin builds premium grade modern fingerstyle instruments, just like this 2017 SJ with Myrtlewood back and sides plus Italian Spruce on top.The voice is characterized by clarity, balance, and smoothness, equally at home in Standard tuning as it is in DADGAD and some C tunings (thanks to the 26-25.4″ multiscale fingerboard). Frets are dressed with semi-hemispherical fret ends, making for a very smooth playing experience under your fingertips. At the headstock you’ll find a delicate inlay scheme with micro purflings looping across the headplate veneer and between the Waverly tuners. All of this comes wrapped in a Hoffee flight case with an added layer of Thinsulate for maximum protection.
And when you aren’t playing this slice of sweet lutherie from Michael, check out his Luthier On Luthier podcast for extensive, in-depth interviews with some of our favorite builders on the scene today!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerpicking, 145
$10,400 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Myrtlewood 
Add to Compare2008-2011 Beauregard MB Nylon, East Indian Rosewood/Spruce
Mario Beauregard’s crossover guitars are perfect, if you’re looking for a lightweight, responsive, stage ready instrument that practically plays itself. This beauty was built between 2008 and 2011 with a carved Indian Rosewood back, Spruce top, and a dual source K&K pickup system (combining a Pure Classic with a FanTaStick UST). This Beauregard MB Nylon Jazz weighs in right at four pounds, has a slightly radiused fingerboard and semi-hemispherical fret ends (plus side dots) for ergonomics, and a smart venetian cutaway to maximize fretboard access to the highest notes. This guitar is for the serious gigging musician, or frankly anyone who just wants an effortless nylon string playing experience.
Other keywords: lutherie, beauregard guitars, fingerstyle, andy jurik
Additional demo: https://youtu.be/xbeum-X2l38
$10,400 Add to cartScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.9 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare1989 Benedetto Custom Archtop, Flamed Maple/Spruce
1989 Benedetto Custom Archtop, Flamed Maple and Spruce, with a Bartolini Humbucker. This guitar has opened up with 36 years (at the time of publication) of playtime. Gorgeous sunburst stain, three-piece maple neck with a comfortable profile—not too full, not too slender. 16″ across the lower bout.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, florida, jazz, hollowbody, 18889
$16,640 Add to cartScale Length 25.125 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Maple 
Add to Compare1995 Blanchard Classical, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
Mark Blanchard is widely renowned for his steel-string guitars, but here we have an early example of one of his classical guitars — this one from 1995, in Cedar and Indian Rosewood. Featuring a classic mosaic rosette, this instrument has been well cared for and sounds lovely, having had 30 years to open up.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, california, boblen,
$4,160 Add to cartScale Length 25.875 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.5 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare1999 Blanchard Classical, Indian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
Here we have another example of Mark Blanchard’s work from the ’90s — this time, a 1999 classical in Indian Rosewood and Engelmann Spruce. A slimmer neck profile makes this a great “crossover-ish” instrument for steel-string players.
1999 was still fairly early in Mark’s career, but we’re already seeing the beginnings of design elements that remain present in his builds to this day. For instance, the rosette: it features Honduran Rosewood surrounding a band of abalone. Honduran Rosewood appointments appear throughout this piece.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, handmade, california,
$4,160 Add to cartScale Length 25.875 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.438 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to CompareBrand New Blanchard Sequoia 12 Fret, Honduran Mahogany/Carpathian Spruce
Elegant, powerful, and unique are but a few superlatives describing this 2023 Blanchard Sequoia, dressed in Carpathian Spruce and Honduran Mahogany this 12 fret beast is not only powerful and comfortable but also a very inspiring guitar. All of the qualities of mahogany that we love, coupled with ergonomic features that make this instrument feel as though it plays itself. It certainly doesn’t feel like large guitar but it’s undeniable once you hear it. Evo frets, soundport, arm bevel. What more creature comforts could one want? Listen and allow your ears to be the judge.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, mark, hoffee, 139,
$15,395 Add to cartScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Mahogany 
Add to Compare2008 Blanchard Bristlecone, Mahogany/Carpathian Spruce
Mark Blanchard’s Bristlecone is one of those models that always feels comfortable, and always sounds great. This 2008 Bristlecone is no less than any of that! Carpathian Spruce top with Mahogany back and sides offers a crisp voice with great transparancy and clarity across the registers; ergonomics include a venetian cutaway and a Manzer body wedge. A K&K Pure Mini pickup has been installed (sounds fantastic), ditto for gold EVO frets and a strap button.
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, blanchard guitars, 10-07
$6,760 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.281 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Mahogany 
Add to Compare2022 Blazer & Henkes D-45, Reserve Mastergrade Brazilian Rosewood/Old Growth Adirondack Spruce
2022 Blazer & Henkes D-45
This guitar is built from Reserve Master Grade Brazilian Rosewood and Old Growth Adirondack Spruce, bringing these exceptional materials to their highest potential. Dressed in classic 45-style fashion, but make no mistake—this is not just about flash and looks. Sonically, it’s every bit as impressive as it is visually.
It comes with a full neck profile, a tortoise-style headplate with a torch inlay, ivoroid bindings, and 45-style abalone trim and appointments throughout.
But truly, this guitar speaks for itself. A magical creation from the workshop of Blazer & Henkes—one we will surely miss when it finds its next home.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, pre-war, dread, europe, adi, braz, 665
$23,400 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2011 Borges 000-12 Fret, Madagascar Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Julius Borges knows how to utilize every square inch. This 000 form 2011 has an expansive voice that belies its petite proportions, with the perfect amount of balance and definition between the registers to make fingerstyle work absolutely sing. This gorgeous Borges is upgraded with arrow-striaght Madagascar Rosewood back and sides (looks strikingly like the best prewar BRW Martin stock) and Adirondack Spruce on top, fine herringbone trim, plus pyramid bridge for the classic flattop aesthetic. The setup is silky smooth and easy on the hands, with a 12-fret body join for extra warmth and a medium thick neck carve.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, jules borges, fingerpicking, om, ooo, 1101
Additional Demo: https://youtu.be/zECqfxuONzc
$10,400 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to Compare2020 Bourgeois 00-12 “The Coupe”, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
From 2020, we have a superb example of what the workshop of Dana Bourgeois is capable of. This compact 00-12, nicknamed “The Coupe,” showcases premium tonewoods and masterful craftsmanship.
It features master grade Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, paired with an Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top. Koa bindings and tasteful abalone appointments complete the aesthetic with elegance.
Built with wider specs ideal for fingerstyle playing, and a slender, comfortable profile, this guitar offers effortless playability without sacrificing tone or visual appeal.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, maine, adi
$11,440 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian