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Add to Compare2001 Nashville Guitar Co. Slope Shoulder Dreadnought Indian/Adirondack (Red)
Here, Marty Lanham’s done a wonderful job of blending the warm presense of a 12-fret neck with a Slope Shoulder Dreadnought body for added depth and sustain. This 2001 Dreadnought has a rich, colorful bass that rolls out of the guitar like the rumble of an old Chevy, so if you’re ready to let the top down, this guitar is ready to hit the road for the nearest Bluegrass or Old Time jam. Flatpickers will love the sheer hugeness of the voice, and all you fingerpicking songwriters can rely on the sweet warmth of the 12-fret design to lend extra color to your songs with the Adirondack Spruce top. Looking for a smooth-playing Indian Rosewood Dreadnought with the articulation and playability of a much smaller guitar? Look no further; your ride has arrived.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.38 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2003 Nashville Guitar Co. 12-Fret 000 Koa/Spruce
This Nashville Guitar Company 000 is your short track to fingerstyle heaven. The 000 body and 12-fret neck give this guitar a rich, sweet voice that’s bursting at the seams with delicate overtones and a crisp, responsive bass register. With Koa back and sides for dryness and articulation, and Spruce for powerful projection, this is the perfect storm for a solo fingerstylist. We tried this guitar in Standard, in DADGAD, in DADF#AD, in DADFAD, all the way down to Cadd9 and Open C–it handled each and every tuning we threw its way with aplomb. In particular, Open D Minor had an extra chills-up-your-spine factor, thanks to that Koa dryness.
The 12-fret neck is comfortable in the left hand, and the string-to-string separation is superb; perfect for complex fingerpicking arrangements. The fit and finish is top notch, with gold Waverly slotted tuners for easy retunings between sets, and the 000 size and shape make this guitar instantly intimate in your hands.
Add to Compare1931 National Duolian
We’ve brought this bad boy back to life with a brand new neck from National Reso-Phonic, making this 1931 National Duolian the perfect combination of vintage and contemporary: plays like fresh butter, rings out like a veteran crooner. Steel body plus single cone resonator, 12 frets to the body, and the perfect amount of patina and play wear to look the part. Clean, clear trebles really bring a lot of color to the voice, and the bass and mids fill it out the rest of the way with a delightful warmth.
Other keywords: slide guitar, nrp, national guitar, reso guitar, duolion, fingerstyle, C110
Add to Compare2012 National Reso-Phonic Cutaway T1, Brass Body
Sweet, complex tricone reso tone aaallll the way up the neck, thanks to a cutaway. That’s what this 2012 National Reso-Phonic T1 has going for it! It’s wonderful to have access to all those upper fret for those of us who don’t have gorilla hands. All brass construction with a tricone resonator for more overtones and nuance, chunky V neck with 1 25/32” nut, and a setup for both bottleneck and fingerstyle playing. This National has been well-cared for, and the metal body retains its mirror luster after eight years.
Modern Nationals lead the resonator pack with their build quality and tone, and this Cutaway T1 proves it yet again.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, slide guitar, blues, resophonic, reso guitar, tri-cone, fingerpicking
Add to Compare2003 National Reso-Phonic Style 3
The original household name when it comes to resonator guitars—National Reso-Phonic is our hands down favorite. We just landed a fantastic example of a 2003 Style 3 tricone in Polished Brass with gorgeous lily-of-the-valley engraving along the top, sides, back, and resonator plate. Basically every metal surface except the frets! The setup is slick and easy and currently dialed in for fingerstyle play rather than as a dedicated slide guitar. At about nine and a half pounds, this National is no featherweight, but we feel that girth translates into sweet, fat, juicy tone that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, slide guitar, blues, resophonic, reso guitar, tri-cone, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Brass - Nickel Plated, Brass - Nickel Plated 
Add to Compare2003 National Resophonic Style III Brass
Shining like a silver dollar, this 2003 National Resophonic Style III in Nickel-plated Brass is worth every penny. Bedecked with “Lilly of the Valley” engraving of vines and flowers twining around the soundholes, bridge, and back and set up with a tricone resonator, this Style III is the cat’s meow of resophonic guitars. Practically immaculate, this National Resophonic has a mirror reflective surface polished to a floss-your-teeth-in-it sheen, so be prepared to dazzle your audiences with both the brilliance of both your playing and your resonator.
The setup is perfect for the Blues player who wants to do both fingerpicking and slide–be it standard tuning, DADF#AD, or beyond, this National Resophonic has a rich and dynamic voice that’s equally at home for quiet tunes or rousing rags. Here, the tricone resonator is the magic bullet, offering a more complex and nuanced tone by distributing the strings’ vibrations to its three resonators before entering the body’s sound chamber. Interested? There aren’t many used National Resophonics on the market these days, let alone resos in such pristine condition and gorgeous engraving.
Add to CompareNew National NRP-B 12 Fret Steel/Steel
In the slide and fingerstyle blues realm, National Reso-Phonic guitars are the go to instruments for players worldwide. This new B-Series single cone 12 fret is sure to catch the eyes of discerning players and laymen alike! It features a hand-textured olive and charcoal finish that catches the eye like its twangy, bluesy tone will capture your ears. This reso stays true to its heritage with it’s flat cut “f” holes, a vintage-style slotted peghead, mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Add to CompareBrand New Noemi Parlor, Cocobolo/Italian Spruce
Noemi brings a fresh aesthetic to the Parlor shape with this lovely brand new number in Cocobolo and Italian Spruce. 12-fret neck with a full 25.4” scale fretboard makes for warm mids and snappy trebles, and Noemi balances the weight of the neck and the body against each other such that this Parlor sits comfortably in the player’s lap. You don’t have to fight this one to stay put! Which dovetails nicely with a glassy setup that’s easy on the hands, making this Noemi the sort of guitar you can easily lose track of time with. Wrapped up in a Hiscox case, this Parlor is safe and sound when it’s not in your hands (but we predict you won’t be putting this Noemi away too often).
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, italian, italy, fiemme, fingerstyle, fingerpicking, rosewood, sapwood, gotoh, 12 fret, 0, 00, small guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to CompareBrand New Northwood 12 Fret 000, Madagascar Rosewood/Austrian Moonspruce
Our latest and greatest from John McQuarrie of Northwood Guitars is a well-oiled machine characterized by glassy play feel and a crisp, clear, and articulate voice. It’s a brand new beauty with Madagascar Rosewood back and sides with Austrian Moonspruce on top, Koa bindings, Fossilized Mammoth Ivory nut & saddle, and a lovely bluejay inlay at the heelcap to top it all off. The Mahogany neck is finished in a delicious satin touch that’s friction free in hand, and really lends an effortless air to the setup. This 12 Fret 000 is a well-rounded workhorse for fingers and for picks, and part of that is from the 25.5” scale that adds some extra bite to the trebles to tighten up the warm 000 body response.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, 901, gotoh, macassar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to Compare1995 Olson Parlor, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
This is a special treat for all you Olson fans! Jim only ever built about 11 Parlors, and has stated several times that he won’t ever build any more—and this is the only example we know of with both a Brazilian Rosewood body and a florentine cutaway. German Spruce on top, plus the tree of life fretboard plus headplate inlays, further set it apart. This is a powerful, punch-above-its-weight Parlor with a wide, wide open voice and easy playability. 25.4” scale with a 12 fret neck for that sweet spot between power and warmth, and the right amount of round pop to the trebles in true Parlor style. This one’s been played in since 1995, originally owned by Nashville Hall of Fame singer-songwriter Pat Alger to make sure it’s opened up handsomely, and also comes with a dual source Fishman pickup plus Fishman Pocket Box external preamp which sounds gorgeous and accurate right out of the gate.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, james olson, james taylor, 5-ply, fingerpicking, 25.4, 582
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1999 Olson Parlor, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
This sweet little package was in our hands then out the door in a matter of hours! One of James Olson’s gorgeous Parlor guitars from the 1990s, it’s no surprise that someone snatched it up so quickly. The voice is strong and clear, with great separation of notes and a bell-like cadence. Considering that Olson’s SJs have such a vigorous and powerful voice, it’s not surprising that this 1999 Parlor should also have that kind of strength. The Western Red Cedar provides a rich, warm timbre to the instrument, and Olson picked a tight-grained Indian Rosewood set to complement and round out the sound. This little cannon, as a result, is a powerful and dynamic guitar, with sublime playability and tone. This guitar comes with the original Calton Flight Case.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.31 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to CompareNew Osthoff Woodstock FS Higuerilla/Cedar
Fresh from the 2015 Woodstock Invitational Guitar Showcase, we’ve got John Osthoff’s newest creation just itching to be played. Dubbed his Woodstock FS, this model features a Port Orford Cedar top and Higuerilla back and sides to create a voice with an even blend of big, warm projection and clean, balanced tones across the registers. Thanks to Osthoff’s lightweight build, the Woodstock FS has superb projection and the sort of sweet sustain that fingerstylists look for: open and passing chords ring very full and crisp, and Drop D lets the Port Orford Cedar’s warmth overflow.John’s eye-catching aesthetics help round out the image of this beautiful instrument. Featuring Sapwood bindings across the headstock, Ebony fretboard, and body and Osthoff’s handmade Japanese Maple Leaf inlay, you’ll want to play this one in a room with a mirror. Be careful with the Canary and Rosewood spiraling rosette, though–it’s easy to become hypnotized–or is that the sweet, rich tone?With deep, comprehensive articulation for fingerstylists and excellent construction for projection, this Woodstock FS from John Osthoff is ready to get down to business.
Add to CompareNew Oxwood Handmade 00 Brazilian/Lutz
The point at which contemporary design meets traditional shapes, that is where this brand new 2016 Oxwood Handmade 00 resides. The Wenge-over-Bloodwood rosette and assymetrical headstock attest to Brad Daniels’ fresh taste, lending this guitar an exciting flavor which complements the curves of the 00 body of Brazilian Rosewood and Lutz Spruce without dominating the otherall aesthetic.
Everything about this guitar works together in a smooth, harmonious flow; from looks to tone, this Oxwood is a well-oiled machine. The voice has exactly what you’d expect from a 00–a warm and buttery midrange, articulate bass, easy playability–but the treble strings set it apart from the 00 crowd. The B and E strings are crisp but not tinny, fat but not floppy, bubbling with overtones and sustain. Lesser 00s run the risk of sounding plunky and small, but this Oxwood 00 has the full-figured presense of a much larger guitar. Interested? Act fast: instruments of Daniels‘ calibre seldom linger for long.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.88 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods xx, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2014 Petros Florentine Parlor, Madagascar Rosewood/Italian Spruce
We love the small-body guitars that come out of the workshop of Petros Guitars. This 2015 Florentine Parlor, with Madagascar rosewood and Italian spruce, has a lot to offer for such a small body. With a short scale of 24 1/2″, 12 frets to the body, and EVO frets, it also features extra-wide spacing at the nut. This guitar is not only a joy to play but also a pleasure to look at.
Other keywords/misspellings:Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, 32421, karura, bruce, matt, 0
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.5 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to Compare2014 Petros Dwende Parlor, Claro Walnut/Redwood
Bruce and Matt Petros know how to build what might be the perfect modern Parlor. This 2014 Dwende Parlor model has it all: headroom, clarity, balance, plus easy playability and a lightweight build (three pounds), and detailed apointments from tuners to tail. The back and sides are Claro Walnut, here paired with a Redwood top and short scale setup for a clean, expressive voice. Fit and finish is of course top notch. Celtic-inspired inlays sprawl across the various surfaces, and highlight the fingerboard with a woman or sprite figure cradling a guitar. The Butternut neck has a wider nut of 1 13/16″, which makes for an effortless lefthand experience for chords.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, petros guitars, 32413, tkl, duende
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.5 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood, Walnut - Claro