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Brand 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 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 Add to Compare2012 Petros Yellow Rose Parlor, Ceylon Satinwood/Yellow Cedar
Sometimes, small packages come in big voices. This 2012 Petros Yellow Rose is sweet all the way down. Very smooth response, all glassy note definition and round, bell-like trebles. The overtone portfolio comes with deep pockets. Aesthetically, this Yellow Rose Parlor is dressed as only Bruce and Matt Petros can do it, with the best tonewoods around and extensive flower and vine inlays throughout. The back and sides are coveted Ceylon Satinwood, while the top is, of course, Yellow Cedar. The neck is also Yellow Cedar. The Yellow Rose motif is most present at the fingerboard extension, but you’ll find floral-and-vine work along the top trim, rosette, bridge pins and tuner knobs, even the truss rod cover and inside the guitar along the back center seam reinforcement strip.
An instrument designed for delighting every sense, this 2012 Petros Yellow Rose is waiting to be plucked and placed at the center of your collection.
Check out this additional video featuring our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/ksfmyX-y0HU
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, 32393, cey lon, satin wood, parlour, 00, tkl
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.5 in Nut Width 1.656 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Yellow, Satinwood - Ceylon Add to Compare2006 Petros FS Cutaway, Pau Ferro/Engelmann Spruce
Livewire! We just took in a pair of Petros guitars that complement each other to a T: matching woods, but one comes in steel and the other in nylon. This here is the 2006 steel string FS Cutaway, in Pau Ferro Rosewood and Engelmann Spruce. The slightly wider neck is an absolute breeze to play, especially if you’re a fingerstylist who likes a roomy fretboard. 12 frets to the body, combined with a Venetian Cutaway, gives the tone added warmth and color in the mids without compromising the player’s access to those upper frets. An excellent candidate for altered tunings! We loved DADGAD and C# especially. And gorgeous Amboyna Burl appointments (and bridge!) to round out the package in elegance.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bruce petros, matt petros, petros guitars, fingerpicking, twin guitars, bolivian rosewood, tkl, slot head, slotted head
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Bolivian (Pau Ferro) Add to Compare2010 Petros Yellow Rose FS Cutaway Ceylon Satinwood/Engelmann
As breathtaking as the first morning of spring with its promise of the coming warmth of sunlight, our 2010 Petros Yellow Rose FS is a work of art fit to breathe new life into your compositions–and your collection. Plucked harmonics yield haunting overtones, and the trebles shimmer with a focused edge, but don’t overpower the balance between the bass and middle registers, which are themselves expressive and rich. And how could the voice be any less resplendent? Petros blessed the Yellow Rose with gorgeous and rare Ceylon Satinwood for the back and sides, whose bee’s wing figure gives the guitar a sun-kissed golden hue, and an Engelmann Spruce top to ensure the tone of this guitar is comprehensive, articulate, and inspirational. With an Alaskan Yellow Cedar neck, the rich warmth is amplified further, and when the creamy ochre color helps showcase Petros‘ complex rose inlays across the fretboard, rosette, truss rod cover, and tuner knobs.
Designed with the fingerstylist in mind, this FS Yellow Rose excels in lowered tunings, maintaining that elusive crispness despite the lowered string tension–thanks no doubt to that Engelmann Spruce top and the unflagging craftsmanship of Petros Guitars. If you’re looking for a guitar that inspires as much for its appearance as its voice, your search is over: this rose is plucked for you.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.77 in String Spacing 2.22 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Satinwood - Ceylon Add to Compare2008 Poling Drifter, The Tree Mahogany/Lucky Strike Redwood
The Poling Drifter brings petite dimensions together with primo tonewoods for a powerhouse player that’s easy on the hands and the eyes. This beauty comes to us from 2008 with The Tree Mahogany back and sides, Lucky Strike Redwood top, and Brazilian Rosewood appointments throughout. 12 frets to the body and 24.9” scale for warm, fat trebles; Waverly tuners; Ameritage case. Weighing in at a slim 3lbs 7oz, this Poling Drifter is an effortless playing experience, especially for those of us (read: all of us) with shoulder issues.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, quilted mahogany, mahagany, ls redwood, 0807
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood - Lucky Strike, Mahogany - The Tree Add to Compare2014 Preston Thompson 000-BRA 12-Fret, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Ah, a 000 that’s not afraid of a pick. This powerhouse 12-fretter from Preston Thompson comes to us with striking Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top, and 25.4” scale for power and drive—two attributes this 2014 000 has in spades.
We loved to put this one through its paces on flatpicked fiddle tunes à la Norman Blake or Julian Lage, where the bass and mids really warmed up the voice before tuning down to Open D for a spin with fingertips. There we weren’t disappointed, either: played lightly, the Thompson 000-BRA has a sweet and mellow response.
The combination of a 12-fret body join and 25.4” scale makes for a dynamic 000 that’s at home in a variety of settings; this Thompson won’t collect dust in its case.Other keywords: PKT, brazilain, 000-12, 12 fret, fingerstyle, superior, waverly, herringbone
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2006 R.E. Phillips Tricone Cutaway, German Silver
We feel pretty confident saying that Ron Phillips has mastered his craft. These boutique-built resonators are well polished diamonds, every one, and this 2006 Tricone with a cutaway shines so bright. German Silver construction throughout with Flame Koa bindings over a Flame Maple neck; Waverly tuners; art deco-inspired aesthetics throughout the build. 12 frets to the body with a tricone resonator setup makes for a sweet, warm, intimate voice that’s a far cry from the shrill, smack-in-the-face tone of other metalbody resos. This beauty has gears. This is the first R.E. Phillips we’ve had in the shop featuring a cutaway—and we’re glad to have it! Not only does the Florentine point look great, it really affords the player uncompromised access for work at the top of the fretboard. This one is currently set up for slide work.
Other keywords: slide guitar, blues, dobro, reso guitar, fingerpicking, trycone,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Silver - German, Silver - German Add to Compare2007 Phillips Large Parlor German Silver
Resonators just don’t come as slick as this. Ron Phillips’ hands have crafted numerous powerhouse resonator guitars, but this large-bodied Parlor has got to be one of the cleanest, most angelic voices we’ve had the pleasure of hearing in the shop. Slide players, in particular, will love the setup, and that extra peppering of smooth, silky tone that only the German Silver body Phillips’ hand-spun aluminum resonator cone can provide. The predominant aesthetic in Ron’s work is influenced by the Art Deco movement–which this Resonator Guitar exhibits in the elongated and asymmetrical F-holes and the dashed arrows encircling the bridge.With a voice so moving and sustained, it’s no wonder Phillips’ large-bodied Parlor model is so successful: thanks to that custom resonator cone, the guitar has crystalline clarity and a clean energy to the setup.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.5 in Nut Width 1.719 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Silver - German, Silver - German Add to CompareBrand New Rainsong V-PA1100NS, Carbon Fiber/Spruce
The Vintage Series embodies understated elegance. The traditional aesthetics of a spruce top fused with a robust unidirectional carbon soundboard is finished with an amber tint and supplemented with simple appointments.
A little guitar that packs a full, bright sound and a rich depth of tone typical of RainSongs.
The Parlor body combines the traditional compact shape with a modern Venetian cutaway for a perfectly proportioned intimate guitar with excellent access to the upper frets. A lower bout of 13-1/3” and depth of 4-1/8” makes it RainSong’s smallest body. The small size of the Parlor belies full and rich sound.SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Carbon Fiber/Spruce, Carbon Fiber Add to Compare2018 Rasmussen Model O, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
We’ve got a special treat of Lars Rasmussen’s in the shop today: a Model O in Brazilian Rosewood and Italian Spruce. Built in 2015 but shining like a freshly minted penny, this Rasmussen is a phenomenal fingerstyle instrument: the voice is that sweet blend between dark, voluminous bass response and smooth trebles. 12 frets to the body and a short scale fretboard make for an imminently playable guitar, and the slim dimensions of Lars’ Model O strike a fine balance between the weight of the neck and the weight of the body—the whole package is a featherweight 3lbs 12oz. Fit and finish are superb, and premium appointments like Brazilian Rosewood bindings and Alessi tuners make this one really stand out. Comes wrapped up in a custom Hoffee flight case.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, parlor guitar, 0 guitar, fingerpicking, brazilain, evo
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian