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1996 Dudenbostel 000-45, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
An earlier build from Lynn Dudenbostel that’s had a few decades to open up—and open up, it has. This 000-45 (long scale) was built in 1996 with Brazilian Rosewood body and Adirondack Spruce on top, plus a well executed Abalone 45-style appointment package and 1 13/16” nut spacing. It’s a very comfortable fingerstyle guitar, and with the longscale setup it handles flatpickiing well to boot. It’s been well cared for and looks great for its age, and is more than ready for action. Plus this beauty comes wrapped up in a Calton flight case for maximum safety on those rare moments you won’t be playing it.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerstyle, 45-style, 45 style, orchestra model, 014, calton, adriondack, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.3123 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2018 Dudenbostel OM, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
The Dudenbostel abides. We’ve landed a powerhouse 2018 OM from Lynn Dudenbostel that’s a bombshell to the eyes, and a cannon to the ears. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides are paired with an Adirondack Spruce top, herringbone trim, and a vintage-style V neck that’s glossy smooth to the touch. This beauty weighs in at a scant 4lbs, and has a sweet dynamic range that works well for both flatpicking and fingerstyle. Ivoroid bindings, Waverly tuners, and a classic bone through saddle round out the image of the classic OM—and this Dudenbostel has an expressive and lively voice to make it oh so hard to put down.
Other keywords: fingerpicking, orchestra model, karura
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
1996 Dudenbostel D-18S Mahogany/Adirondack
Delightfully opened up, this 1996 D-18S from Lynn Dudenbostel lends weight to the argument that older equals better. The voice speaks to the hundreds of hours of tunes that have already gone into these fine tonewoods: dry, cracklin’ bass from the Mahogany back and sides and a crisp set of treble strings with a toothy bite (a la Adirondack Spruce). With the 12-fret neck and Slope Dreadnought body, this Dudenbostel has an extra dose of warmth and sweetness that smooths the edges between respective registers, and the 1 25/32″ nut pffers a spacious left hand experience.
Want to fingerpick Appalachian-style in dropped tunings? This D-18S turns into a fingerpicking cannon at the turn of a few tuner knobs, responding as easily to a lighter touch as an aggressive flatpick. Have we mentioned that this Dudenbostel has opened up beautifully?
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
2007 Dupont Prelude East Indian/Engelmann Spruce
Here we have a Maurice Dupont Prelude model in East Indian Rosewood and Engelman Spruce. This classical has everything we look for in a good guitar, strong trebles warm mids and full but not muddy basses, and to top all that off it is a beautifully built instrument that invites you to play and practice for hours. Students and professionals alike will find plenty to love here, and at a fantatstic price!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian 
1912 Dyer Type 2 Style 5 Mahogany/Spruce
This Dyer (Larson Brothers) style 5 Harp guitar is a testament to their legend. In the early twentieth century the Larsons were at the forefront of harp guitar construction. Till this day their instruments are still sending ripples through the guitar world. At over a century old the Spruce top, and Mahogony back and sides are just raring to sing. As a standard six string it has an extraordinarily warm, well balanced voice. Throw in the sub bass though, and you have something truly special. Those five extra bass strings lend a full sonorous sound, and it’s magical. The playability of this guitar is superb. The V shaped neck and low action make it a joy play.
2012 EJ Henderson OM-18, White Oak/Carpathian Spruce
Jayne Henderson is a good friend of the shop, we love her work. The apple didn’t fall too far from the tree. Speaking of trees, this guitar used to be a White Oak, or well at least the back and sides of the instrument were. This is an uncommon tonewood, but in the right hands it is every bit as incredible as any of your standard “dry” tonewoods. This OM-18 is dressed in Carpathian Spruce on top– Donning the name “DOC” on the heel cap is an homage to the late great Doc Watson. Need we say more? If you’re looking to get into an incredible and unique OM that can do practically everything? Look no further.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, wayne henderson, fingerstyle, flatpicking, bluegrass, 31
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.74 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Oak 
2015 E.J. Henderson Slope D, Oak/Carpathian Spruce
We hear this one loud and clear. E.J. Henderson’s building powerhouse traditional guitars in the spirit of her father, Wayne, but with her particular style and approach to alternative tonewoods. This 2015 Slope D features Oak back and sides and a Carpathian Spruce top, 12 fret neck, and a 1 25/32” nut for a touch roomier lefthand experience. The voice is crisp and quick! Notes fire right out of the soundhole with an even decay that keeps the voice clear rather than lush. The fretboard is decked out with southwest-style inlays, and elsewhere the guitar is trimmed out with Abalone.
Other Keywords: ej henderson, jayne, allen s hadd, 12-fret, 25.4, waverly
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Oak 
2017 E.J. Henderson 00, Mahogany/Sitka Spruce
E.J. Henderson is making a name for herself in the traditional flattop world, here with a powerful 00 Shade Top in Mahogany and Sitka Spruce. Tortoise-style bindings and tuner knobs with a dark burst on top and handmade pickguard. Trim punching weight of 3lbs 9oz, and a lively voice to match. This 00 was built in 2017, has opened up handsomely already in but three years, and we’re here to tell you that it’s ready for a lot more.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, henderosn, fingerpicking, waverly, guardian
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 17.2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany 
2016 E.J. Henderson 0-42K, All Koa
A lovely (and lively) little gem from E.J. Henderson! This 2016 0-42K is a firecracker of an O guitar, decked out with highly flamed Koa for the back, sides, top, and headstock veneer. 42-style Abalone trim rings in the top and soundhole, and Jayne added an arcing MOP inlay too the headstock as a minimalist vine. 12 frets to the body, short scale, with a 1 25/32” nut for a smidge extra finger room. Weighing in at a scant 3lbs 7oz, it’s a miracle this E.J. Henderson doesn’t float away at the first pluck of the strings.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, wayne henderson, henderosn, fingerpicking, all-koa, slotted headstock, waverly, guardian
2015 E.J. Henderson Nick Lucas, Maple/Adirondack Spruce
Lots of volume for a little package—our 2015 E.J. Henderson Nick Lucas. Across the neck and body, a lovely dark sunburst. Celtic inlays sprawling along the fretboard. Waverly tuners, bone nut and saddle, 24 3/4” scale on 14-fret neck. Maple + Adirondack Spruce = crisp and loud.
This is the sort of guitar that really sings if you dig in a bit, but the crunchy bass response can be just as easily accessed with a lighter touch. The V neck has vintage written all over it. If you’re looking for an extra dose of warmth in the mids, this guitar fits the bill, and adds focused, bright trebles to the mix for an excellent balance.
The waiting list for these guitars is already pretty steep; this is a great opportunity to snag one ahead of the curve!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.32 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple 
2021 Eastman Cabaret, Maple/Spruce
Now here’s an incredible deal. Always wanted a Buscarino Cabaret but couldn’t afford it? Try on this 2021 Eastman Cabaret for size. John worked directly with Eastman to design an affordable Crossover guitar, and they nailed it. 12 fret neck with a radiused fretboard, slimmer nut at 1 15/16”, plus subtle cutaway and soundport? Yes, please! And this beauty has a James May Ultra Tonic pickup with soundhole-mounted volume control—and this pickup sounds oh so incredible. Figured Maple body with Spruce on top.
Other keywords: john buscarino, fingerstyle, x over, modern classical, jame may, james mays, m2115931
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.94 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce, Maple - Figured 
2010 Ebata D Madagascar/European
Hiro Ebata, like Michi Matsuda and Mario Beauregard, apprenticed in the shop of the great master Luthier Ervin Somogyi. Hiro is now building from his own shop in Japan and carrying his teachers work proudly within his own. This Ebata D guitar is a fingerstyle Dreadnought modeled on the Somogyi Modified D design. The Madagascar Rosewood and European Spruce body is more curvey than a standard D, so it’s easier to hold when sitting and will also suit player that hold the guitar on the left leg. The deep cutaway provides easy access to the entire fingerboard. The voice is angelic, big and open, a modern fingerstyle guitar in every way. Hiro also includes elegant touches like the fine perflings on every surface including the sides and a perfectly compensated saddle.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Madagascar 
New Ebata OM Indian/Adirondack (Red)
Here we have a tremendously versatile OM from Luthier Hiro Ebata of Japan. Hiro is known for having studied with Ervin Somogyi and the lineage is easy to see and to hear. This OM is superb, we all really love it. The voice is very strong and full with sincere trebles that really sing out. Hiro’s OM shape, like Somogyi’s, is slightly oversized so the bass response is slightly enhance compared to typical Martin size OM guitars. The shorter 25″ scale and fingerstyle nut and saddle make it a joy to play. Hiro’s craftsmenship is nothing short of spectacular, clean lines and perfect joints. The Adirondack Top adds power and headroom to the clarity and sparkle of the Indian Rosewood box. Super guitar in every way. If you’ve longed for a Somogyi here is a direct descendant of that wonderful family.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Indian 
New Ebata J Madagascar/European
Hiro Ebata spent several years in the shop of Ervin Somogyi at the same time as Michi Matsuda and Mario Beauregard. Three young makers that show the value of old world apprenticeship and how important study of the craft is. Ervin is one of our very favorite luthiers and regarded as a true Master in the world of Lutherie. This J is perfectly crafted with lovely details including Madagascar Rosewood, European Spruce, bound and bordered fingerboard, multi-layered headplate and perflings around top, back and sides. The voice is huge, with beautiful dread-like bass and authoritative trebles that make melodies soar. This guitar is truly satisfying played fingerstyle, flatpicked or strummed. This is a soulful and expressive instrument that we are extremely proud to offer to you.
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SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Madagascar 
2006 Ebata Modified Dreadnought, Madagascar Rosewood/German Spruce
Hiro Ebata, like Michi Matsuda and Mario Beauregard, apprenticed in the shop of the great master Luthier Ervin Somogyi. Hiro is now building from his own shop in Japan and carrying his teachers work proudly within his own. This Modified D style guitar has a gorgeous voice with abundant might, poignant bass and singing trebles. The French polished German Spruce top is very aptly paired with premium Madagascar Rosewood to produce an extremely complete guitar. The Mod D size was pioneered by Ervin Somogyi to be a big, powerful guitar that was balanced enough for fingerstyle and Hiro designs is just that.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Madagascar