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Add to Compare2012 Kolaya MJ Cocobolo/Western Red Cedar
Built as the Cedar-topped twin to Kolaya #31, a Cocobolo-and-White–Spruce MJ, this Kolaya is a powerful example of how Cedar can give a guitar extra warmth in the middle registers while simultaneously fattening the trebles and coloring the bass. Played in standard or dropped into DADGAD, the Kolaya has a pronounced and well-defined bass, and the setup strikes a perfect balance for both fingerstyle and flatpicking approaches.
Need trebles with delicious overtones that hang in the air? The Kolaya MJ is here to help. Need vigorous sustain? Got it! We love Brad Daniels’ aesthetic here, with the spalted woods inlaid into the fretboard extension, and the overall fit and finish is flawless.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.31 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods xx, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to Compare2012 Kolaya MJ Cocobolo/Engelmann
In our shop of fingerstyle guitars, this 2012 Kolaya (Brad Daniels) MJ fits perfectly. With its 16″ lower bout and Cocobolo back and sides, this guitar exhibits deep, rolling bass notes, themselves crisp and well-defined. Fleshed out with a balanced middle register and trebles with a juicy brand of clarity, thanks to the White Spruce top, this MJ is the envy of less well-balanced guitars everywhere.
Fingerstyle arrangements are lush and complex, each string present and articulate–and dropped down to DADGAD and beyond, this Kolaya MJ remains fresh and projective. The C profile neck is gracefully contoured and feels instantly familiar in your left hand, and Daniels‘ contemporary aesthetic lends this guitar a unique, understated sense of style.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.84 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods xx, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to Compare2017 Koll Super Glide Almighty, Mahogany/Maple
Saul Koll’s Super Glide Almighty feels right at home in your hands with a satin finish and Charlie Christian Vintage Vibe pickups, plus two three-way switches for a ton of tone possibilities. Bigsby tailpiece and trem adds even more versatility to the mix. The body is semi-hollow with a bass side F hole, and weighs in at a solid eight pounds, the weight of which adds sustain to the energetic CC pickups. Asymmetrical curves along the body and at the headstock, plus offset MOP position markers, rounds out the image of a modern powerhouse. This beauty comes to us from 2017 but is like new.
Other keywords: duane simpson, preston cate, fingerstyle, semihollow
Add to Compare1959 Masaru Kono, Rosewood/Spruce
Smooth to a T and balanced like a dancer. This 1959 Masaru Kono performs with precision and elegance, with a lovely balance across the registers and a bell-like clarity in the mids and trebles. We love this evenness, which makes this an excellent Classical for recording, or the artist who needs the string-to-string balance to be dialed in. Going strong since 1959, this Kono has had a few repairs and is in great playing shape. Indian Rosewood body with Spruce on top, 650mm scale with a Rosewood fingerboard, and a Spanish Cedar neck that features more of a C-shaped profile than the U shape commonly found on nylon string instruments.
Other keywords: classical guitar, classical, nylon string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, marquetry, handmade, french polished, steve newbrough, andy jurik, 805, humicase, kohno
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.94 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare1964 Masaru Kono No. 2 Classical, Rosewood/Spruce
A blast from the past which packs a wallop! Our 1964 No. 2 from Masaru Kono (later spelled Kohno) is a keen example of why we love well-preserved old guitars: the voice has opened up completely, and the projection is there in spades.
This Concert Classical is in great working shape considering its age; there’s only the usual play wear across the Indian Rosewood and Spruce typical for a five-decades-old guitar. The bass response is very lively and crisp, and pairs well with the sparkling trebles. Simply appointed, but voiced for articulation and clarity, this Kono No. 2 is a great deal for a vintage classical that’s ready to roll for many more years to come.
Common misspellings: kohno, kano, masaro, masru
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 2.02 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare1964 Kono 3 Rosewood/Spruce
Here is a a rare and historic early Kono No. 3 Model guitar crafted in 1964. At this point Masaru Kohno did not use the ‘h’ in Kohno. This vintage Kono guitar features Rosewood and Spruce for that crisp, robust tone that professionals have come to expect from Masaru’s instruments. The super playable, smooth action on the Rosewood fretboard and 51mm nut makes this early Kohno extremely playable. A testament to the quality of Kohno guitars is how well this one has stood the test of time. Nearly 50 years old and still plays perfectly with plenty of remaining saddle. This is a wonderful collectible Kono from the first years of Master Masaru Kohno’s illustrious career.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.01 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to CompareBrand New Kopp RJ, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
Another client commission gone right! Our friend Kevin Kopp worked with us to pull off a custom RJ (Robert Johnson) model for one of our clients, and we couldn’t be more impressed by the results. Petite but curvaceous, with a voice to match. The voice is characterized by a roundness and warmth that quickly fires out of the soundhole; even balance across the registers for fingerpicking goodness. We picked out one of our personal sets of Brazilian Rosewood and sent it to Kevin for the build, which he paired with European Spruce on top and a period correct sunburst, Maple bindings, and Waverly tuners. The short scale, 24 3/4” fingerboard joins the body at the 12th fret, activating the top for added warmth and playability, and the medium-thick C neck profile feels instantly familiar and easy in hand.
Ready for a custom commission of your own? Give us a shout! We love working with our builders and our players to make something special.Other keywords: montana, 0147021, fingerstyle, tkl, 2021, 12-fret, blues guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Kopp L-02T, Mahogany/Torrefied Adirondack Spruce
Our last L-02 from Kevin Kopp sold in a heartbeat, but here’s the latest one up for grabs! This beauty has the classic combo of Mahogany and torrefied Adirondack Spruce and tiger stripe pickguard. Lots of blues grumble and crack! Super fun from tuner to tail. Short scale with a chunky neck to boot; we simply love the Kopp L-02T. We’ve discounted this one for a few finish checks on top–100% Kopp tone, brand new, at an attractive price!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, gibson, kevin kopp, blues guitar, mahogany, adriondack, terrified
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red) Torrefied, Mahogany 
Add to CompareNew Kopp L-02, Mahogany/Torrefied Adirondack Spruce
Brand new Kopp L-02, anyone? This beautiful little blues machine features Mahogany back and sides, a torrefied Adirondack Spruce top, and a dark sunburst with tiger stripe pickguard for maximum mojo. We love how easily this L-02 plays; and the baked Adi top gives the voice a crisp and opened up flavor we’d expect from a proper vintage cannon, but here in a shiny new package. The short scale (24.75”) neck lends warmth and bloom, and we loved taking this one down to Open D for some country blues fingerpicking.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, gibson, kevin kopp, blues guitar, mahogany, adriondack, terrified
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red) Torrefied, Mahogany 
Add to Compare2016 Kopp K-200, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
To celebrate his 10th anniversary, Kevin Kopp pulled out all the stops (and a few neighboring stops, too) for this force-of-nature K-200. Beautiful Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce on top, and a lovely hand rubbed sunburst to make that grain pop! In remaining true to tradition, he then added a hand painted pickguard, Waverly tuners, and a rectangle bridge plus MOP block inlays. The voice is nothing short of incredible. Bass response to shake your bones, and those trebles cut right through the mix. Clean projection, and when you dig in, it digs in too. When you let up, the tone remains crisp and defined. Well, it really does it all, and it does it all really well. Our 2016 Kopp K-200 10th Anniversary is a powerhouse.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, j-200, jumbo
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareNew Kopp NL 13, Flame Maple/Engelmann Spruce
Hot off the presses! We’ve just landed a brand new Kopp Nick Lucas model, straight from Kevin’s shop to ours. Paul is a big fan of all things Nick Lucas, so we decided to commission this particular beauty with the classic 13-fret neck and Celtic fretboard inlays. Flame Maple back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top, and a lovely burst to tie it all together. Kevin’s voiced this one with a firecracker mentality that’s excellent for fingerpicking, blues, and backing up your golden vocals. The bridge is made of Madagascar Rosewood, you’ll find a Bone nut, saddle, and pins, and a thin (read: 0.004”) lacquer finish to keep things resonant as possible. Tiger stripe pickguard and Waverly tuners are the icing and cherry on the cake.
Other keywords: NL-13, 13 fret, C neck, burst guitar, fingerstyle, finger style, flamed maple, engleman spruce
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Maple 
Add to CompareKopp Trail Boss Custom Jumbo Curly Maple/Spruce
Kevin Kopp started his own business after working for ten years in the Gibson Custom Shop. His guitars are reminiscent of old Gibsons. This particular model was made famous by Leo Kottke, who still plays one in his shows. This is Kevin’s Trail Boss Jumbo model crafted in Flamed Maple and Spruce and adorned witha Cherry sunburst throughout. With full Ivoroid bindings and firestripe pickguard it has a cool vintage Gibson style. The voice is big and bad as you might guess…
Add to Compare2013 Kostal Modified Dreadnought, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
Just about everything we look for in a modern flattop guitar is here in spades. Jason Kostal has been enriching the lutherie scene for years with his powerful, yet balanced, builds. Precisely like this 2013 Modified Dreadnought—dressed to the nines with dramatic Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, German Spruce on top, and upgraded with a stained glass rosette, BRW headplate, cutaway, and Manzer-style body wedge. The combination of which makes for an effortless playing experience married with a wide dynamic range, powerful projection, and sweet balance across the strings. Just about perfect for just about every application, this Kostal MD is an obvious choice for fingerstyle play, but with the larger body it also holds up fantastically for strumming and flatpicking. All wrapped up in a Hoffee case for maximum protection, and rigged out with K&K Pure Mini pickup.
Other keywords: jason kostal guitars, luthier, 49, somogyi, finger style, fingerpicking
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2019 Kostal OMC, Amazon Rosewood/German Spruce
Here we’ve landed a Kostal OMC from 2019 which is begging for action. Amazon Rosewood body with chocolate-dark coloration like primo old-growth BRW; German Spruce on top with one of Jason’s famous stained glass rosettes. At the headstock we find his two-tone headplate design rendered with Ebony and Rosewood and outfitted with Gotoh 510 tuners, plus a scalloped nut. 14 frets to the body with a florentine cutaway and a 25” scale makes for an effortless playing experience that’s loose enough for some bends but still crisp and punchy. The trebles have a quick and lively quality that really sings out, especially in lowered tunings.
Other keywords: jason kostal guitars, lutherie, luthier, 164, hoffee, modern fingerstyle, stained glass rosette, somogyi, finger style, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Amazon 
Add to Compare2020 Kostal MDW, Figured Mahogany/German Spruce
Jason Kostal plus Michael Watts—the result is delicious indeed. These two have collaborated for a unique take on the Somogyi Modified Dreadnought body: shrink by 15%, then add a 12-fret neck and new bracing scheme, and the result is this piece of magic, the MDW. The smaller body dimensions make for an easy and effortless playing experience, as does the 12-fret neck join and 25” scale. Paired with Fiddleback Mahogany and German Spruce, the result is a combination of a quick fundamental and a sweet warmth in the overtones. It’s exquisite for fingerstyle thanks to those qualities and a crisp, easy balance from string to string and across the registers. This MDW (or MD Watts if you like) was recently finished in 2020 and is like new, but already quite wide awake and singing. Plus, that means this Kostal is only going to get better from this point forward—and it’s already so strong.
Other keywords: jason kostal guitars, lutherie, luthier, signature model, signature guitar, 12 fret neck, fiddle back mahogany, 167, hoffee, modern fingerstyle, stained glass rosette
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - German, Mahogany - Figured