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2004 Ryan MGC Indian/Cedar
The Ryan Mission Grand Concert has long been a best seller for Kevin Ryan due to it’s wonderful versatility. It’s mid-sized body and powerful voice allow it to move between beautiful and powerful pieces with ease. This one in Rosewood and Cedar has a full, rich voice, but also plenty of headroom. A venetian cutaway, flamed Koa bindings, inlaid truss cover and a gorgeous flamed Koa backplate adorn this Ryan MGC in elegant fashion.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 1997 Ryan Mission Grand Concert Brazilian/Red Cedar Belonged To Al Petteway
This very Ryan used to belong to our own Al Petteway, Grammy Winning guitarist and the artist you hear recording most of our sound clips. In fact he recorded it on his famous ‘Shades of Blue’ record. Needless to say it is an OUTSTANDING RYAN GUITAR. They don’t come any better for materials, tone and downright mojo. Years at Al’s fingertips would make any guitar sound great, but a Brazilian/Cedar Ryan with top notch woods, Abalone upgrades, pickup and Calton case…. lookout!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Brazilian 1998 Ryan Mission Grand Concert Indian/Cedar
We are often asked for a player Ryan guitar by those seeking Kevin’s wonderful voice but in a more affordable price point. Well here you go. This one is structurally perfect but does have some play wear from it’s 11 years. The Indian and Cedar body has a classic sound that is strong and powerful for fingerstyle guitar with rich notes that gain warmth from the Cedar top. There’s also a cutaway and a Baggs Dual Source pickup so it’s ready to be in your rotation on stage. Don’t miss this rare Ryan under $5600…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Indian Ryan Nightingale Signature Series #038 Brazilian/Swiss Spruce
In the world of Ryan Guitars the Signature Series is as good as it gets. If you are seeking a Ryan beyond comprimise, this is it! For the Signature Series it all starts with the quality of the tonewood, you get Kevin’s private stash of the finest Brazilian Rosewood along with his select tops. The set of Brazilian here has succulent figure that comes through in the voice. The armrest bevel makes this Nightingale easy to hold while you get power to spare. This is a special Ryan indeed, this 38th Signature ever made by Kevin Ryan.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 2008 Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist Signature Series #72 Brazilian/Swiss
Kevin Ryan has outdone himself on this Signature Nightingale. You can help but stare at this one and just enjoy it’s beauty. Then you lay hands on it and find perfect playability, rich tone and shimmering brilliance. This is a masterpiece guitar crafted from Kevin’s reserve stash of his finest materials including a striking set of Brazilian Rosewood and a Master Grade set of Swiss Spruce. Kevin made this guitar for the Miami-Newport Festival in 2008 and enhanced it with his fluted Bevel Soundports and wonderful micro-pearl touches and custom fingerboard inlay. This is an extremely collectible Ryan that you can enjoy every day.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Rosewood - Brazilian 2002 Ryan MGC Mission Grand Concert Madagascar RW/German
Here we have an elegant and subdued Ryan Mission Grand custom ordered to have premium woods and understated beauty. The body features awesome Madagascar Rosewood and silky German Spruce. The Madagacasar is echoed in the Headplate and Rosette with dark Ebony bindings and backplate to frame it beautifully. It’s completed with a Cutaway and a premium AVS case.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Madagascar 2006 Ryan Nightingale Signature Series #39 Brazilian/Engelmann
The Signature Series represents Kevin Ryan’s ultimate model. The centerpiece of this model is Signature-grade Brazilian rosewood. This Brazilian is from a stash of wood sets that have been collected over many years. These sets are extremely rare and represent the finest color, figure and grain. Because tonewood sets of this quality are the rarest and the finest, it is in extreme demand and available only in infinitesimally small amounts. This Signature Series #39 is truly magical, it’s proof of what can be attained when you take the very finest materials and a great design and put them in the hands of a master…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian Ryan Cathedral Jumbo Cocobolo/Cedar
Kevin Ryan has secured his spot as one of the very finest lutiers in America with a long list of worldclass players to his credit. His Cathedral design is an extraordinary update to the Jumbo body, with a tighter waist, armrest bevel and smaller upper bout you get tremendous power and full low end from a guitar that is surprisingly easy to hold. This one in Cocobolo and Cedar with all the right appointments is astonishing.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Cocobolo 1999 Ryan Mission Grand Concert Brazilian/German
This is a custom Ryan Mission Grand Concert with premium Brazilian and a stunning inlay theme showcasing the Planets that makes this a one-of-a-kind Ryan guitar. If you’ve longed for one of Kevin’s true masterpieces, this is one. It is visually striking and tonally as compelling as any Ryan that we’ve heard.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 2007 Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist African Blackwood/Swiss
This dazzling Ryan Nightingale was custom ordered with rare African Blackwood, Swiss Spruce and is gilded with elegant touches of Abalone. The custom trim work included a luscious border of Abalone on the fingerboard that even follows the curve of the custom fingerboard terminus. But look close and you’ll see it’s actually 3 pieces of Abalone, not one and it’s magnificent. The same trim adorns the headstock and surrounds the stunning truss cover that is itself bordered in Abalone with a MOP/Abalone design in the center. The 12th fret showcases another custom inlay crafted from 8 separate pieces of shell. The top is also trimmed in Abalone and the Blackwood body is bound in Ebony for wonderful continuity. The tone is majestic and complete with high-end shimmer, thunderous bass and the haunting midrange that only African Blackwood produces. This is truly unique and mesmerizing Ryan Guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Blackwood - African 1998 Ryan Mission Grand Concert Indian/Red Cedar
Here we have a classic Ryan Mission Grand in Indian Rosewood and Red Cedar, a well acquainted pair of tonewoods proven to be harmonious. This is a wood combination Kevin does very well, in fact he gets tremendous power from his Cedar guitars. Just watch Pat Donahue pound away on his Cedar top Ryan and you’ll see what I mean. This Ryan MGC also has a cutaway, Koa Bindings, Abalone top border and a B-Band pickup so it’s ready for whatever you wish to throw at it and the condition is excellent.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Indian 2005 Ryan Nightingale Soloist Indian/Engelmann
Here we have a like new condition Nightingale crafted from Rosewood and Engelmann spruce. It is outfitted with the now famous armrest bevel, venetian cutaway, abalone top trim, 12th fret floral, custom fingerboard terminis and gold Gotoh tuners. The Nightingale is a superb large body fingerstyle guitar that also strums and flatpicks. It’s a versatile design, at once elegant and powerful. The Engelmann top here lends warmth and a clear fundamental note resulting in a sweet voice with just the right amount of sparkle.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian 2005 Ryan Nightingale Brazilian/Red Cedar
This is a rare Ryan crafted from 500 year old ‘El Milagro’ Brazilian rosewood. You can look at the photos and appreciate this rosewood but you really have to hear it to believe it. This is very special wood indeed. The Nightingale model is immensely popular for it’s big sound and comfortable shape. This one includes an armrest bevel, venetian cutaway, abalone and a Calton for the complete Ryan experience. See why Petteway, Bensusan and others choose Ryan guitars for their music.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Brazilian 2005 Ryan Nightingale Soloist Cocobolo/Adirondack Red
What a set of Cocobolo! and this guitar may as well be new, it’s absolutely perfect. Kevin gets a great tone from Cocobolo, a close relative to Brazilian Rosewood. This instrument has all the Ryan clarity and separation with a little extra punch and quickness. The Adirondack top has perfect grain and adds lots of headroom and a nice sparkle to the treble strings. A Ryan tone machine…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Cocobolo 2003 Ryan Nightingale Soloist Amazon/Bosnian
Here we have a like new Nightingale from Kevin. This one features upgraded tonewoods throughout. The back & sides are Amazon Rosewood, long used by Martin for some it’s premiere guitars. The top is Bosnian Spruce, which adds its warm clarity to the mix. The result is a lush sounding Ryan with more warmth then usual from a Spruce version. And every note is round and full, a special one for sure.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Bosnian, Rosewood - Amazon