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2006 Ebata D Ziricote/European
The body wood of this guitar sets the tone with it’s sapwood center and side purfling created by mother nature. Hiro added an elegantly bound fingerboard and his stunning headstock which incorporates and front and back plate with mitered ‘frames’ on the sides. He clearly learned from Ervin Somogyi how to make special instruments. You really hear the lineage when you play this guitar, huge Somogyi-style bass response and absolute bell-like trebles. This is special…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Ziricote New Echizen R3 Ziricote/Bearclaw European
Ryohei Echizen is quickly becoming one of our favorite builders, because his guitars are uniformly spectacular in tone, build, and aesthetics. This is the Echizen R3 model in Ziricote back and sides and a stunning Bearclaw European Spruce top. As we have come to expect from Ryohei, the build quality is top notch, with well designed and executed motifs. Apart from the beautiful looks, this R3 has the tone to knock out almost any thing you put up against it. This guitar is truly inspiring. The bass is proud and present, rumbling at the slightest touch, while the trebles sing with a distinct crispness and choral sound. Ryohei is one to keep an eye on, and surely before long it will be hard to get your hands on an Echizen guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - European, Ziricote New Echizen R2 Madagascar/Bearclaw European
Playing one of Ryohei Echizen’s guitars is like picking up your favorite book: each time, you feel the same rush of excitement you felt when you first opened the cover. These guitars sing with an almost elemental force, all lightning-strike response with a muscular fundamental and a silk-smooth setup. Here we have a new R2 with Madagascar Rosewood and Bearclaw European Spruce, and folks, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a finer example of either tonewood. Bent into the elegant and timeless curves of his R2, their song is precision-balanced and ferociously articulate; a fingerstylist’s dream.
Further, Echizen’s craftsmanship is almost as astounding as the quality of his voicing: French Polished body, understated Madasgascar Rosewood rosette, Boblen tuners Jescar EVO frets, hide glue, you name it, he’s done it. Despite the fact that he’s only been building by himself for a short period of time after his apprenticeship with Sergei de Jonge in Chelsea, Canada, Echizen’s guitars already possess the presence and confidence of our contemporary masters’ instruments.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Madagascar New Echizen R1 Madagascar/European
Ryohei Echizen is a name that’s already turning heads, and there’s no doubt that his renown will only continue to grow. And it’s easy to see why: his technique is astounding. This is the second Echizen we’ve gotten in the shop, and if we could get our hands on more, we would do so in an instant. This new R1 redefines the word “impressive.” With a flatpick, the R1 is nuanced and expressive. With fingertips, orchestral. The combination of European Spruce and Madagascar Rosewood ensure rich trebles and an even bass response, with a delicate, angelic overtone palette. Its voice is controlled, elegant–the R1 has poise–and with Ryohei’s inclusion of a soundport that clear and present bass flows unimpeded to the player’s ear. With flawless balance across strings and registers, this guitar will breathe new life into your fingerstyle arrangements. Ryohei’s craftsmanship is top shelf, every motif executed perfectly–and not surprising, given his apprenticeship with Sergei de Jonge in Chelsea Canada. What is surprising, though, is Ryohei has achieved this level of mastery in only his tenth guitar after striking out on his own, following his apprenticeship. Think of it this way: if Ryohei’s already this good, imagine how much richer the guitar world will be for his knowledge and skill in the years to come!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Madagascar New Echizen R1 Cutaway Ziricote/European
Ryohei Echizen is an exceptionally talented new builder from Yamanashi, Japan, who recently completed an apprenticeship with famed Canadian Master Luthier, Sergei de Jonge. Sergei obviously taught him well, because this gorgeous R1 cutaway model in Bearclaw European Spruce and stunning Ziricote is superb in every way. His attention to detail and level of craftsmanship are off the charts, and belies the length of his young career. This guitar truly checks all the boxes with several custom options such as an elevated fingerboard, soundport, arm bevel and ribrest, and flush cutaway. Upon even closer inspection, we’re treated to fine standard touches rarely found on many instruments, such as hemispherical fret ends, french polish finish, and durable Evo gold fret wire. What’s more, Ryohei has put even more energy into nailing down a remarkable voice in this guitar, with a beautifully balanced response across the strings, that’s rich in sparkling overtones and tight bass response. A perfect fingerstyle guitar that’s sure to go up in value.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - European, Ziricote 1972 Edgar Mönch Concert Brazilian/German
Here we have a wonderful guitar from German luthier Edgar Mönch, built in 1972 in his Frieburg, Germany shop. Later Mönch moved from from Munich to Toronto, Canada in 1965. There, he trained such guitar luminaries as Jean Larrivee who in turn taught Sergei de Jonge. John Williams played a Edgar Monch guitar early in his career. It isn’t very often that these outstanding instruments come up on the market, and when they do, they are usually snatched up quickly.
This fine guitar was built in 1972, and overall is in great shape. The body is Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce and together the woods combine for a strong projection and clear ‘German’ tone. It’s easy to be articulate and accurate on this guitar. See what John Williams discovered in the magnificent voice of this suberb guitar from Edgar Monch!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.2 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 2004 EV Dick Hybrid Indian/European
With the slightly narrower neck and the addition of a cutaway, this is the perfect crossover guitar for steel string players or for classical players with smaller hands or a desire for more comfort. It has lattice bracing and French polish finish adding up to a strong voice with lots of character. This projection is excellent.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.2 in Nut Width 1.97 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Indian New Eggle Skyland Indian/Adirondack Red
Here’s a classic dread design from English Luthier Patrick James Eggle. This Skyland model is named for a town near us here in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Where the Blue Ridge and Blue Grass are part of the culture. The Adirondack top is lovely with wide grain at the edges and the Indian Rosewood body is framed out in beautiful curly Koa trim. The voice is traditional with clarity and punch.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Indian 2002 Ehlers Model 15, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
Rob Ehlers has left behind a handsome body of work, and we’re proud to offer this primo Model 15 from 2002. Brick-red Brazilian Rosewood back and sides here paired with an amber German Spruce top and Abalone appointments, an L.R. Baggs Anthem SL pickup system, and a sweetly opened up and dynamic voice. We found this Ehlers Model 15 to hold up well for both flatpicking and fingerstyle work; even keeled and well balanced from bass to treble, fret one to 20. Under closer scrutiny, the details help make this guitar shine. The bridge is a laminate of Rosewood and Ebony, Rob used richly colored Abalone for trim and rosette—the heelcap is the same striking Brazilian Rosewood as the back and sides.
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SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 2006 Ehlers Prototype, Claro Walnut/Adirondack Spruce
We love getting unique pieces in like this 2006 prototype model from the late, great Rob Ehlers. 16 inches across the lower bout makes this a full-grown guitar, and the voice has matured nicely over the past decade or so. Claro Walnut back and sides are paired with master grade Adirondack Spruce on top and a chunky, soft V neck.
With the added space of its lower bout, this Ehlers prototype has a big bass response that’s anything but boomy. We found fingerstyle and flatpicking both worked equally well, which isn’t something we find too often. Rob’s attention to detail is something to see. Fit and finish is excellent, right down to the micro ledge routed along the perimeter of the bridge. That’s the kind of painstaking detail we love: tasteful, well-executed, not distracting. The instrument is in incredible shape, especially when you consider its age.
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SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.35 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Walnut - Claro Ehlers Model 16, Brazilian/German
It’s hard not to fall for a guitar like this on the spot. The Ehlers Model 16 is a study in curvaceous lines and fingerstyle dynamism. Brazilian back and sides, paired with a German Spruce top, give the voice a smooth, glossy texture that lends itself to lush, expansive overtones. Play an open chord, and the strings will ring, ring, and keep on ringing right on into tomorrow. The 25.5” scale gives a smidgeon of extra string tension, making dropped tunings like DADGAD crisp and responsive, and with the slightly wider nut and curved C neck profile the left hand has an easy time of it, especially with those particularly nasty complex chords.
Darkly glittering Abalone adorns the headstock, fretboard, and rosette. Take a close look at our photos of the bridge and you’ll see where Rob carved a minute ledge around the perimeter. That little touch strikes us on two levels: one, that it must have required excellent precision to engineer and two, that it imparted a subtle note of elegance to this already eye-catching beauty. 16 inches at the lower bout puts it in the SJ category; dig in with a more aggressive attack and this Ehlers drinks it up without bottoming out.
A fantastic instrument from one of lutherie’s late greats: the Ehlers Model 16.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 1998 Ehlers 16J European Maple/Engelmann
We have a great fingerpicker here for you, an Ehlers 16J in Flammed European Maple and Engelmann Spruce. There isn’t much you can throw at this Ehlers that it can’t take, blues? It will play that just fine. Jazz? oh yes it can do that. How about some more modern pieces or even classical? Don’t even worry about it, you are covered. This guitars has tone to spare, and we think that is what makes it so versatile. Play it lightly or really get into it, the dynamic range is huge. We dare you not to enjoy this one.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.22 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Maple - European 2006 Eichelbaum OM Madagascar/German
Here’s a beautiful Eichelbaum OM. It has all the grace you’d expect in a small-bodied guitar, but enough authority for days when you’re not in a mood to take prisoners. The Madagascar sides and back display beautiful reddish hues, the German spruce top provides a wonderful contrast. While this is a great all-round guitar that any player would enjoy, fingerstylists will fall in love straight away.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Madagascar 2003 Eichelbaum GC Brazilian/Adirondack
We were just marveling at the consistency of these Eichelbaum’s, and here’s another fine instrument from David’s shop. Once again he strikes a wonderful balance between classically elegant aesthetics, first-rate playability, and a large but well balanced sound. You could play just about any style on this guitar and its lovely quartersawn Brazilian rosewood and Adirondack red spruce would give you something nice in return.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 2006 Eichelbaum GC Brazilian/European
Here’s a lovely Grand Concert model from David Eichelbaum. Its aesthetics are graceful and understated, its sound is rich and big. Its Brazilian rosewood and European spruce combination will reward the fingerstylist with warmth, the strummer with rich overtones and good sparkle, and the soloist with an emphatic midrange. It’s power emanates largely from the bottom and mids, and its wide dynamic range invites you tease it softly or dig in as hard as you need to.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian