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New Traphagen MP-S D’Aquisto Style Crossover Maple/Spruce
In 1982, world-renowned luthier Jimmy D’Aquisto built a rare and exceptional nylon string guitar. Thought to be only 1 of 3 in existence, and the only fully functional example, this extraordinary instrument was exquisite in tone, playability, and design. All who played it at Dream Guitars were in agreement that it was one of the finest crossover guitars in existence. Sadly, as with most treasures, the D’Aquisto nylon string was well beyond the means of the average player. So when our friend and luthier James Condino blueprinted the D’Aquisto nylon for the Guild of American Luthiershttp://www.luth.org/plans/pl65.jpg, we struck upon the idea of commissioning a guitar built on the plans by another celebrated luthier � Dake Traphagen. The idea was to build a no-compromise representation of the D’Aquisto original, but at an affordable price. What resulted is even beyond our highest expectations! With Maple back and sides, and a superb Spruce top, the MP-s D’Aquisto 101 has a strong, lively tone sure to cut through the mix. It also offers superb clarity, and excellent note separation when playing complex chord voicings. This fine guitar is a superb choice for jazz, pop � and other contemporary music � and for steel string players seeking a comfortable easy to play neck. A winner!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5900 in Nut Width 1.7200 in String Spacing 2.1300 in Woods Spruce, Maple 
2008 Renaissance Nylon ES Walnut/Sitka
Here’s a custom built Renaissance Nylon ES model, RS-6. This one features premium figured Walnut back and sides with a Cedar top, High Gloss Finish and the optional RMC pickup system with a MIDI output as well as the standard 1/4″ output. So this is a very versatile stage Nylon string suitable for any style of music from Rock to Classical to New Age and Brazilian. Excellent tone and feel and zero feedback.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5900 in Nut Width 1.9300 in String Spacing 2.2400 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Walnut 
2007-2008 Wechter Florentine Nylon Elite, Quilted Maple/Cedar
Dynamic is the name of the game when it comes to our Wechter Florentine crossover. Among Abraham Wechter’s myriad designs over the years, his Florentine is one of the most well-known, in particular for the ease with which these guitars can be played in a wide range of settings. The spacious body cavity lends extra projection and clarity, while the shallow C profile neck feels much more like your favorite steel string than a classical. The 25.5 inch scale shines for fingerstyle compositions, but has enough tension for use with a pick; the Barbera Soloist pickup amplified both modes handsomely.
Quilted Maple make up the back and sides, Red Cedar the top, and the rosette partitions up the natural Cedar grain with sparkling Abalone that has an extra three-dimenionsionality that quickly catches the eye. Of course this model comes with a Florentine Cutaway, and this crossover guitar also features a strap button so you can easily play while standing—no more relegated to squeaky chairs on stage! In incredible condition, this Wechter Florentine was built between 2005 and 2008 and has opened up sweetly, and combines the punchy drive of its Maple with Cedar warmth and overtones for a well-balanced voice, both acoustic and amplified.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.8750 in String Spacing 2.09 in Woods Cedar, Maple - Quilted 
2008 Andrew White Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
A Classical guitar for the modern-minded player: our 2008 Andrew White Classical. Spruce over Brazilian Rosewood, with a slim nut (1 7/8”) and radiused fretboard, this Andrew White plays handsomely and effortlessly, and the previous owner installed an L.R. Baggs pickup with volume and tone control knobs recessed beneath the lip of the soundhole. An oval soundport in the upper bout keeps you in touch with your tone, and the weight comes in at a trim four pounds, four ounces. This Classical comes to us from 2008, and is one of Andrew’s handbuilt guitars, not production line Andrew White Guitars. Andrew keeps quality, fit and finish, and tone at the forefront with his personal builds, and this Classical is no exception.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, andrew white guitars, handmade, boutique guitar, crossover guitar, nylon string, classical music, fingerstyle, jazz
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.2500 in Nut Width 1.8750 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2011 Laurie Williams Classical, Ancient Kauri/Paraoanui
New Zealand’s Laurie Williams utilizes gorgeous and unique tonewoods from his native land to build exquisite modern instruments like this Classical from 2011. The top is Sinker Paraoanui, specifically from a log uncovered by a flood near Laurie’s shop which he believes is nearly 100 years old; the body is a set of Ancient Kauri harvested from peat swamps in New Zealand’s North Island estimated to be between 3,000 and 45,000 years old! The neck is salvaged Totara, another NZ domestic.
This Classical comes with a bevy of modern innovations for playability: Ryan-style arm bevel plus venetian cutaway, EVO frets, and a gently radiused fretboard to boot.Other keywords: andy jurik, fingerstyle, nylon string, exotic wood, tone wood, 11154
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 2.06 in String Spacing 2.3750 in Woods Paraoanui, Kauri