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Brand New Altman A-D2, Madagascar Rosewood/Carpathian Spruce
Brand new Altman D-2—our first flattop offering from Altman in quite some time. This powerhouse features a Carpathian Spruce top and Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, with abalone appointments throughout, wide saddle spacing, and a full V-profile neck.
This guitar truly captures the classic bluegrass ideal of a “cannon”—it has everything you’re looking for, and it has it in abundance. One of those rare instruments that simply speaks for itself.
Other Keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, blue grass, trad, evo frets
$10,775 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
Brand New Altman F5LS, Maple/Adirondack Spruce
Altman just dropped off this brand new MF5 LS (Lloyd Series). Red Spruce top over Figured Maple body (ditto for the neck), all finished in varnish for a velvety, hand-rubbed feel in hand. 1 3/32″ nut and a hard V profile makes for an easy and familiar experience for the left hand. Setup is also easy peasy. We got our own Drew Matulich to put it through its paces, and we’re sure glad we did–he let’s this Altman MF5LS sing out! Give us a shout if you want to learn more or take it out for a spin yourself.
Other keywords/misspellings – blue grass, f-5, mando, monroe, lonesome moonlight waltz, june apple.
$17,630 Add to cartScale Length 13.875 in Nut Width 1.1 in String Spacing 1.5 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple 
2016 American Archtop Elite Custom, Tiger Maple/Alpine Spruce
2016 American Archtop Elite Custom, decked out in ridiculously beautiful Tiger Striped Maple with Alpine Spruce on top. This guitar is cavernous, expansive, and enveloping, all while being direct too. Custom-made floating humbucker pickup, ebony floating pickguard—these are the classic elements you expect from a top-of-the-line archtop guitar, while still thriving in modernity, from the f-hole profile to the use of spalted maple in the three-piece maple neck. If you want a modern jazz box that doesn’t sacrifice any tradition, look no further.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, handmade, 239-2017
$10,400 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Maple - Flamed 
2009 Applegate SJ, Ziricote/Cedar
Sixteen years old at the time of publication, this 2009 Ziricote and Cedar SJ from Brian Applegate is a beast—full of power, clarity, and precision. It has everything one could love about the pairing of Cedar and a glassy set of Ziricote for the back and sides. An earlier example from Brian, it’s had plenty of time to open up and has been exceptionally well cared for.
With a 25.4″ scale, 1 3/4″ nut, and 2 1/4″ saddle spacing, it features classic fingerstyle specs and delivers that rich, sonorous tone we associate with fine Cedar-topped guitars. It’s also equipped with a K&K Trinity pickup system (preamp not included).
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, handmade, mn, olson, calton, 29
Brand New Applegate SJ, Cocobolo/Western Red Cedar
Brand new and brimming with character, this 2025 Applegate SJ in Cocobolo & Cedar is a singular voice in the modern fingerstyle world. The Cedar top offers a wealth of warmth and sonority, while the Cocobolo back and sides provide bold clarity and projection—an uncommon pairing, but one that delivers a remarkably expressive and powerful response.
Featuring a Venetian cutaway, luminous abalone appointments, and a striking five-piece neck, this guitar is as visually captivating as it is tonally rich. Standard fingerstyle dimensions ensure effortless playability and articulation, but it’s the voice—deeply resonant, articulate, and unmistakably refined—that truly sets this instrument apart.
This is a lot of guitar, with a lot to say. Please check it out for yourself—you won’t hear another quite like it.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, handmade, mn, brain, small jumbo, ameritage, 232
$11,180 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2011 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 
2015 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 
2017 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
$9,360 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Myrtlewood 
2009 Batson Grand Concert, Maple/Spruce
From the innovative workshop of Cory Batson, this 2009 Grand Concert demonstrates Batson’s forward-thinking approach to acoustic design. Built with Maple back and sides and a Spruce top, it delivers a clear, articulate voice with impressive headroom and balance—perfect for fingerstyle or light flatpicking.
Batson’s hallmark features are all here: the offset soundhole that frees up the top for greater resonance, the cantilevered fingerboard that enhances sustain and clarity, and the 25.4″ scale length that provides both tension and dynamic response. The result is a guitar that feels effortlessly alive under the hands, with that distinctive Batson openness and shimmer.
Elegant, responsive, and beautifully crafted, this Grand Concert is a fine example of Batson’s unique blend of innovation and musicality—an inspiring modern instrument with a timeless voice.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, handmade, nashville,
$5,200 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce, Maple 
Brand New Beard Legacy E Model RN Cutaway, Japanese Chestnut
This mighty fine and fancy round-neck 2025 Beard Legacy Model E is built with Curly Japanese Horse Chestnut, stained in a custom silver finish. Equipped with a Fishman Nashville Spider Bridge pickup and featuring pearl propeller inlays, it’s a 12-fret-to-the-body powerhouse. There’s so much tone and elegance here—if you’re after cutting-edge modernity in a resonator guitar, look no further.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, maryland, bluegrass, folk, flame,
$7,280 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Japanese Horse Chestnut, Japanese Horse Chestnut 
2012 Tom Bills Natura Deluxe 17″ Archtop, Maple/Spruce
A 17″ archtop masterpiece, this 2012 Natura from Tom Bills is a beast of a guitar. Maple back, sides, and neck paired with a Spruce top, a 25″ scale, and smooth playability deliver the kind of big, full sound you’d expect—especially when plugged in. The leaf inlays add a refined touch and a sense of uniqueness, and in a world of maple-bodied archtops, this one stands out in both sight and sound. With a custom-made humbucking pickup and strong acoustic presence, this Tom Bills beauty is equally suited for the collector or the professional, and deserves a place in any serious collection.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, handmade, jazz, arch, hoffee, 1762
$18,720 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.065 in Woods Spruce, Maple 
1995 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 
1999 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 
Brand 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 
2008 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