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2010 Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Spruce
This is a completely custom, one-of-a-kind Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist, built in 2010 and wide awake today in 2023. Kevin Ryan crafted this guitar with a set of his finest dark Brazilian Rosewood, topped it with Swiss Spruce and added a long list of custom options. There is an arm bevel with acoustic flutes, Blue Paua Abalone top border, backstrip, rosette and headplate surround. Then to make it truly unique it has Kevin’s dragonfly inlay theme that includes two large dragonflies on the fingerboard and headplate and around the rosette as well. Furthermore the back, sides and neck have a satin finish that feels amazing to the touch. The top is gloss so all the Paua really shines. To complete the package it comes with a Calton Deluxe Flight Case to keep this treasure safe!
Other keywords: ryan guitars, fingerstyle, al petteway, 697.186.44
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1998 Ryan Mission Grand Concert, African Blackwood/Sitka Spruce
We’ve got another powerful offering from the golden past of Kevin Ryan’s workshop today: a custom Mission Grand Concert from 1998 in African Blackwood and Sitka Spruce. The warmth and color imparted by this dynamite pair suits the GC body perfectly for a voice at ease with flatpicked solos or lush fingerstyle arrangements. We’re talking about an extremely versatile instrument, folks, driven hard or with a gentler touch this Ryan sings!
Ringing in the rosette is something unexpected for Ryan guitars; not the usual Abalone but rare and glittering Brown Lip Pearl! In DADGAD, DADFAD, Open G or Standard, this Mission Grand Concert delivers rich bass notes and round, shimmery trebles that envelop the player. And when not in use this Ryan is supremely protected by its Calton flight case.
Here’s an additional demo of this beautiful Ryan Mission GC, played by our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/s6DWZgb9gUc
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitar building, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Blackwood - African 
2016 Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
Now here’s a Ryan with extra headroom for a range of attacks. This 2016 Nightingale Grand Soloist comes with Indian Rosewood back and sides, Cedar top (one which has great warmth and clarity, even for a heavier right hand), and Kevin’s suite of ergonomic and design features like the arm bevel-acoustic flutes combo, venetian cutaway, and titanium bridge pins. The voice has a strong, punchy bass and midrange to complement the classic Ryan treble sparkle, which further makes this beauty stand out to us from other Ryans. Looking for a do-it-all (and do-it-all well) flattop? The Ryan Nightingale is ready to sing.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, kevin ryan guitars, 865.274.71
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
2015 Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist Signature, Brazilian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
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
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2002 Ryan Mission Grand Concert, Brazilian/Bosnian Spruce, Owned By Laurence Juber
2002 must have been a particularly good year for Kevin Ryan, because this Mission Grand Concert is nothing short of incredible. Brazilian Rosewood body with Bosnian Spruce top, Abalone appointments, and the glassy setups and play feel that Kevin is so well known for–plus this beauty has the added benefit of having been Laurence Juber’s personal Ryan. Needless to say, the mojo is there. Great note separation across the registers, and an extra meaty midrange really makes for a lively and fun playing experience. Great headroom on those glassy trebles, very tasty indeed.
Check out this additional video featuring Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/ag8PPAhmDYE
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, wings, m28958v, brazilain, abolone, calton
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Bosnian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2019 Ryan Signature Series Nightingale, Brazilian Rosewood/Sinker Redwood
Pure velvet. A Kevin Ryan is always glassy, but this 2019 Nightingale Soloist takes that to a new level with its combination of Sinker Redwood and Brazilian Rosewood. Very rich and expressive, with an added blooming quality in the bass response that’s particularly sweet to experience. Kevin’s 25.7″ scale keeps the voice crisp and defined as well, and enables you to tune down into DADGAD or beyond without loss of projection and definition. Being one of his rare Signature Series guitars, this Nightingale is dressed for the red carpet with art deco appointments, an arm bevel & acoustic flutes, titanium bridge pins, and silk-smooth setup.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, signature guitar, 800.235.69, hoffee, fingerstyle, modern guitar, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2001 Ryan Mission Grand Concert, Mahogany/Cedar
The sweets of time are strong in this one. We love a guitar that’s opened up; love it so much more when it’s a Kevin Ryan Mission Grand Concert from 2001. Cedar top plus Mahogany body, wide awake and singing, makes for a very responsive and engaging voice. Trebles have the classic Ryan shimmer, but there’s also a lively and organic quality to the bass and mids to really fill out the voice. Tune it to DADGAD and hold onto your picks, folx. With a fresh refret to the tune of Gold EVO frets, this Ryan MGC is raring to go for another 20 years.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, Kevin ryan guitar, M23857A, fingerpicking, modern guitar, calton, gc
2004 Ryan Signature Series Nightingale, “El Milagro” Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Spruce
We’ve had many, many guitar from Kevin Ryan pass through our shop, and we’ve been consistently impressed by their consistent tone, balance, and particular excellence for fingerstyle music. But this beautiful 2004 Nightingale Signature may be one of the most incredible. Not only are Kevin’s aesthetics on point (Ebony bindings, arm bevel, sparkling Abalone trim, fossilized nut & saddle, Lapis Lazuli-inlaid bridge pins), but the set of “El Milagro” Brazilian Rosewood he chose for the back and sides is jaw-dropping for both its grain lines and its acoustic properties. Tied with Swiss Spruce on top, this Nightingale Signature has a voice that is simultaneously voluminous and bell-like. It’s a huge, room-filling voice that also manages to make individual notes sound intimate as a whispered word.
Larry Robinson adorned the fretboard extension with a Celtic horse, and capped the heel block with a matching Celtic dog. The effect sets off the beauty of the surrounding woods without stealing the show; like everything else about this guitar, the Robinson inlays operate smoothly as part of the harmonious whole. As an added bonus, this is the first Signature Series guitar that Kevin adorned with his signature on the headstock!
One final touch: the satin neck and velvet setup are a dream in your hands. This is easily one of the finest Ryans we’ve ever seen.
Here’s an additional video with our own Billy Presnell playing this stunning ’04 Ryan Nightingale Signature!: https://youtu.be/ZnqZjvF24dM
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2020 Ryan Paradiso Grand Concert, Mahogany/Engelmann Spruce
A nearly new Ryan Paradiso, get it before it’s gone! This lovely number comes to us from 2020 with lightweight Mahogany body and Engelmann Spruce on top, plus Kevin’s full suite of Design Innovations to meet the needs of virtually any guitar player. The GC body has a heavily arched back for added resonance and projection without being a big guitar (the lower bout is only 15 1/4” across), and the addition of the bevel with acoustic flutes and florentine cutaway make for an effortless playing experience to boot. The voice is glassy and clear, with sweet trebles pairing with a juicy, juicy midrange. It’s a fingerstyle powerhouse that’s equally at home with picks and strumming.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, Kevin ryan guitar, 1032, fingerpicking, modern guitar, calton, gc
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Mahogany - Honduran Figured 
2001 Ryan Mission Grand Concert, Indian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Kevin’s Mission Grand is well known by fingerstyle players the world over. It is the design that really put Ryan guitars on the map. We’ve long been fans of the balance and clarity of the MGC; here in Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce. This one is well played and wide open from professional use. It’s got a few marks to prove it, and has been perfectly maintained and plays like a dream. Complete with McIntyre Feather pickup and Calton, ready for the stage!
Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/FSKhUgITEbw.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, Kevin ryan guitar, m183574, stika, fingerpicking, modern guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
2010 Ryan Nightingale, Madagascar Rosewood/European Spruce
An exercise in smoothness, that’s what you get with this Ryan Nightingale in Madagascar Rosewood & Spruce. The play feel, smooth; bass register, velvety; trebles, round and full. Right down to Kevin’s fit-n-finish, this 2010 Nightingale operates like a well-oiled machine. It’s easy to lose track of time when you tune this beauty up to Standard (or down to C9) and get into it with your fingerstyle repertoire. The note separation is exquisite, such that individual notes are clearly defined and distinct but work together harmoniously to create a rich voice. The visual presentation is equally flawless; we love Kevin’s integrated acoustic flutes arm bevel, and tasteful Abalone appointments.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerpicking, kevin ryan guitars, paua, gotoh, 713.194.44
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Madagascar 
2006 Ryan Nightingale Signature Grand Soloist, Brazilian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
Kevin Ryan has been at it a long time, honing his craft and bringing us some of our favorite fingerstyle guitars this century. At the top of line we find his signature models, like this Signature Nightingale Grand Soloist from 2006. Premium plus Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with dramatic figure fanning out from the Abalone center strip, paired with an amber Engelmann Spruce top, Ebony bindings, and of course Ryan’s ubiquitous arm bevel. Fossil Mammoth Ivory saddle pairs with a Fossil Walrus Ivory nut and dark Select Blue Paua Abalone appointments.
Fifteen years of music have passed through this box, and left their mark on the incredibly precise and wide open voice of the Nightingale. Note to note clarity is superb, allowing for big chords to ring out clear and perfectly defined from bottom to top. And the color and dynamism with that perfect definition! This Ryan is enveloping at the first note.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerpicking, grand auditorium, brazilain, florentine cutaway, 25.7, calton, #570.62
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2018 Ryan Abbey Grand Parlor, Indian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
The petite powerhouse: Kevin Ryan’s Abbey Grand Parlor. This full-throated, small-bodied 2018 model is dressed up with Indian Rosewood back and sides, an Italian Spruce top, and Kevin’s acoustic flutes-style arm bevel. The neck was custom commissioned with a wider spacing ( 1 7/8” at the nut) for a spacious lefthand experience, as well as no position markers. Gotoh 510 tuners, Calton flight case, 12 frets to the body an weighing in at four and a half pounds, this 2018 Ryan Abbey is a grand parlor, indeed.
Other keywords: lutherie, ryan guitars, abby, fingerstyle, parlour, small guitar, 0, 00, abalone
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Indian 
2014 Ryan Abbey Grand Parlor Signature, Brazilian Rosewood/Sinker Redwood
Kevin Ryan pulls out all the stops for his Signature guitars—and brother, Kevin has a lot of stops to pull. This 2014 Abbey Grand Parlor is dressed to the nines and sings twice as sweet! Highly figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides (as well as headplate, backplate, bindings, and bevel), rich and dark Sinker Redwood on top; and everywhere Kevin’s art deco inspired MOP and Abalone appointments. Diamonds bedeck the bridge wings and rosette, as well as the fretboard and body trim. You’ll even find a delicate smattering of them down the center of the headstock.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerpicking, brazilian, kevin ryan guitars, paua, abalone
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2003 Ryan Nightingale Soloist, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
There are few greater pleasures around the shop than getting in a Kevin Ryan guitar. Without doubt or question we know that we will be getting a spectacular instrument in everytime. Such is the case with this 2003 Nightingale. Built from the legendary combination of German Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood, this Nightingale has a rich tonal palette, with soaring trebles and low down basses, it is like having an orchestra sitting on your lap. Playing it soft and smooth, one is reminded of the sweet string section, play a single note lead and the horn section comes to mind, dig in and the full ensemble comes rushing out of the soundhole. This is a once in a lifetime guitar, don’t miss it.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/HG7VaWsNqmI
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian