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2012 Sexauer FT-0 JB2 Companion, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Bruce Sexauer’s Companion flattops manage to coax 1.5 guitars worth of presence out of 0.8 guitars worth of real estate! This single 0 FT-0 JB2 is fantastic, dressed up with added Abalone trim on top and interweaving rosette, plus Brazilian Rosewood body and Adirondack Spruce top. A subtle 25.7-25.4″ multiscale fingerboard and soundport are additional creature comforts; ditto for EVO frets and a custom Hoffee flight case.
Other keywords: lutherie, sexauer guitars, fingersyle, fan fret, multi-scale, multi scale, fanned fret, 2270912
$10,300 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in - 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2018 Somogyi Duo: 000 Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Two of three! This 000 from the one and only Ervin Somogyi is the second of three in a sequential set. Incredibly balanced and rich, this mid-sized monster has a lot going on. As its siblings this 000 is Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides along with Sitka Spruce on top. This body size showcases yet another dimension to Ervin’s prowess as a luthier, sweet mids, and powerful bass.
Please note this is being sold as apart of a duo set.
Other keywords/misspellings: Lutherie, hoffee, bespoke, 483, fingerstyle,
$113,300 Add to cartScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2018 Somogyi Duo Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
This exceptional collection showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of master luthier Ervin Somogyi, featuring two instruments that exemplify his dedication to tone, playability, and aesthetics. Each guitar is a testament to Somogyi’s expertise, a Classical, and a 000 model, all crafted from Sitka spruce and sequential sets of Brazilian rosewood. The result is a harmonious convergence of rich, resonant tones and visual elegance.
This duo of guitars represents the pinnacle of Somogyi’s lutherie skills, showcasing his mastery of form, function, and sound. They stand as a testament to his reputation as one of the world’s premier guitar makers, and a tribute to the enduring beauty and musicality of fine handcrafted instruments.
Other keywords and mispellings: hoffee, bespoke, 483,484, brazilain, lutherie, lutheir, guitarbuilding, fingerstyle, finger style
$113,300 Add to cartAdd to Compare1974 Somogyi “The First Ever” Jumbo Maple/Sitka Spruce
Here we have the genesis of Modern Lutherie, Ervin Somogyi’s #1. It is with delight and great honor for us to have this in the shop. It’s safe to say that this instrument is the catalyst that led to the development of the world of the modern fingerstlye string guitar. Recently restored by the master himself, this Jumbo from 1974 is reinvigorated are and ready to be played. Ervin tediously revoiced, refinished, and updated his #1. An updated neck profile, reshaped headstock, enlarged soundhole–essentially everything but the label was improved by Ervin. To have one of the most important steel string guitars revitalized and restored by the grandfather of modern lutherie himself is a magical thing. This Flamed Maple back and sides, and the Sitka Spruce top are original to the 1974 build. You can sense in this instrument that Ervin was developing something new, exploring uncharted territory and here marrying that with the best of his modern voicing techniques and aesthetics. This is where dream started.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, fingerstyle, bespoke, hoffee, boutique, historical, investment, stika, french polish
$77,250 Add to cartScale Length 25.125 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 1.875 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple - Flame Add to Compare2023 Spohn OM-C 12-Fret, Swiss Cherry/Swiss Moon Spruce
Where to begin? This instrument is vibrant, in every sense of the word. The choice of woods, the color of those woods, the pink appointments, and the clarity and immediate response from this are unparalleled. Not many folks do deconstructed rosettes, and absolutely no one does them like Max Spohn. It comes with Evo frets, Scheller tuners, the whole shebang. This creature also sports a Manzer-style wedge, laminated sides, and a gorgeously executed fingerboard extension. We love every detail about this guitar. If you need a guitar to cut through the mix, sonically and visually, look no further; we have what you seek.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, germany, fingerstyle, alternative woods, swiss moonspruce, swiss cherry
$15,020 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Cherry - Swiss Add to CompareBrand New Noemi OM 12-Fret Cutaway, Bubinga/Cedar
A very sonorous and sweet 12-fret OM from Noemi—we love her work. This guitar features a combination of tonewoods that isn’t so common: Bubinga and cedar. This instrument is lively and full. Being an OM, it’s perfectly comfortable, but with the voice of an instrument you would assume to be significantly larger. Listen and look for yourself. This is an incredible experience for a guitarist of any caliber and from any walk of life.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, Noami, bobinga, boobinga, hiscox, 121754, italian
Add to Compare1999 John Arnold D-42SK Deluxe, Koa/Adirondack Spruce
John Arnold needs no introduction here. If you know about John, you know how rare this instrument is. His guitars simply don’t come up for sale. It’s not only that rarity that makes this guitar exceptional–it’s also the effortless setup, the powerful voice with its clear, balanced response, the insanely figured Koa body and extra tight-grained Adirondack Spruce top. It’s the experience. Some guitars feel alive in your hands. This 1999 John Arnold D42S Deluxe does it every time you pick it up.
Other keywords: lutherie, slope shoulder, 12 fret, flame koa, 42-style, 55, dreadnought, dreadnaught
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Koa Add to Compare2017 Bashkin 00-12, Honduran Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
At the perfect intersection between form and function, that’s where you’ll find Michael Bashkin’s work. We recently snagged a like-new 2017 00 that’s got us grinning from ear to ear! Somehow Michael seems to be able to coax a few more ounces of richness out of such a small guitar than you’d think possible. Here he manages to voice Honduran Mahogany and Adirondack Spruce for maximum resonance and clarity with a delicate spray of overtones in the trebles. The bass response is crisp and cuts easily through the mix without enveloping the entire voice. Drop this 00 down into DADGAD or lower, and a new kind of creature emerges: articulate, resounding, full-sized.
Michael is one of the few luthiers working today whose voicing chops match his aesthetic execution: Bashkins are beautiful guitars. The 12-fret neck features Amber fret markers on the bass side (serving double duty as side dots and board markers), and you’ll find Michael’s “Compass Point” rosette below that in burl, and his braided “Leaf Vein” headstock above. Gossamer-smooth finish catches the light like a jewel, and Michael’s neck carve could teach a feather a thing or two about softness.
Even our guy that doesn’t like 00s was blown away! An incredible guitar, in every possible sense of the word.
Common misspellings: bashkn, baskhin, bashin, michel, mike, oo
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.875 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - Honduran Add to Compare1894 Beitel, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
When you listen carefully, a little piece of history can be heard crackling in the voice of vintage instruments such as this 1894 Parlor guitar from C.T. Beitel (1869-1916), one of the only examples existent today. Beitel, who worked with Martin at the end of the nineteenth century, has been identified by some as the first American-born apprentice at Martin. Clemence was the cousin of C.A. Zoebisch, Martin’s distributer in those days. This instrument was completed and signed by Beitel in June of 1894, and you can still see his signature on the underside of the top (“C.T. Beitel, 6/94, Easton”).
Understandably, this Parlor is similar to Martin’s instruments at the time in many ways, but it doesn’t fit neatly into any of Martin’s appointment packages. The top is X braced and features a Pearl rosette and Herringbone purflings. The body and neck is bound in actual Ivory (which was also used to make the oval-shaped tuner buttons). The Maple bridge plate is to all appearances original, as is bridge, the Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, and the Adirondack Spruce top. The tuners are original as well: German-built Jerome tuners engraved with flowers. These tuners were only found on Martin’s most decadent models from this period.
The voice is creamy smooth and tinged with warm overtones, and plays very easily. Weighing under three pounds, this Beitel is a true featherweight, but still manages to pack a lot of sound into a small package. We’d expect no less from an instrument that precedes us by over 117 years!
Here’s an additional demo with Steve Newbrough: https://youtu.be/_VCF1IEdWfE
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.56 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.41 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2008 Beneteau 00 12-Fret, Brazilian Rosewood/Western Red Cedar
If you want a big voice from a small place, this 2008 Beneteau 00 12-Fret is the dream machine that can take you there. Hearty and expansive midrange, round and articulate trebles, frankly great bass–it’s wide awake and singing sweetly. The Brazilian Rosewood body with Cedar top is part of that of course, but the rest is the alchemy of play time and Marc’s efforts during the build. The bridge is also an upgraded Brazilian Rosewood pyramid number that sets off the Cedar top and figured rosette; ditto for the bindings and headplate. The neck features a wider 1 13/16″ nut for an extra comfy lefthand experience, while the scale is 25.6″ to keep the tone crisp and defined.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, brazilain, don ross, 061005, fingerstyle, parlour, parlor
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Cedar - Western Red, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2020 Big Hollow 00-12, Honduran Mahogany/Lutz Spruce
Traditional meets modern in this 12 fret 00 from Big Hollow. Dark, tight sunburst with an oil varnish finish, Honduran Mahogany back and Lutz Spruce top, slotted headstock with Rubner tuners and a 24.9” setup that’s easy on the hands. Our latest 00 from Bevan Frost plays smoothly, and the voice is characterized by clarity and definition. This beauty weighs in at a slim 3.5lbs, comes wrapped up in a Guardian hardshell case, and is ready to get down to the business of making music!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerstyle, fingerpicking, big hollow guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.3125 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Mahogany - Honduran Add to CompareBrand New Big Hollow 00, Cocobolo/Moonspruce
Custom built for one of our clients! This 00 from Bevan Frost of Big Hollow Guitars is a beauty, dressed up with Cocobolo back and sides and a Moonspruce top. Interested in commissioning a build of your own? Give us a shout! We love working with clients and builders for custom projects.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Mahogany - Honduran Add to CompareBrand New Big Hollow 00, Honduran Mahogany/Lutz Spruce
We’ve had several of Bevan Frost’s Big Hollow guitars in the shop, and we haven’t managed to keep them for long before someone buys them up! So we’re excited that Bevan is working exclusively with us, and to commemorate the occasion we’ve got this brand new Big Hollow 00 on offer. Honduran Mahogany back and sides paired with a Lutz Spruce top and Oil Varnish finish for maximum resonance, 12 frets to the body and a Macassar Ebony arm bevel for added creature comfort. This beauty weighs in at a trim three-and-a-half pounds to boot, so there’s no chance of getting tired anytime soon when you’re in the thick of it. Fit and finish are top notch, and we love Bevan’s use of a bird’s beak joint for the slotted headstock with volute. Rope-style trim and rosette round out the package.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, dream team, exclusive dealer, fingerpicking, oo, birds beak, guardian
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.3125 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Mahogany - Honduran Add to Compare2018 Big Hollow 00, Honduran Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
A nearly new 00 from Bevan Frost’s Big Hollow workshop! Built in 2018, this beauty already sounds alive and open, all the better to show off the Honduran Rosewood back and sides and Adirondack Spruce top. Bevan finished this one with Oil Varnish in a dark and emotive sunburst that’s offset by Bloodwood bindings and herringbone trim. Rubner tuners and an Ameritage case complete the package.
The voice is equal parts sweet trebles and smoky bass. Bevan chose wisely when he opted for a dark sunburst; it matches the tone to a T. The setup is dialed in for easy playability, and at just over four pounds this Big Hollow 00 is a lightweight guitar that it’s easy to spend long hours with.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, honduras rosewood, adirondack, fingerstyle, oo, slot head, slotted head
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Honduran Add to Compare2015 Big Hollow 00, Macassar Ebony/Adirondack Spruce
This is the first Big Hollow that’s landed on our doorstep, and we were impressed the moment we tuned it up. This 2015 00 was built with four-piece, quartersawn Macassar Ebony back and sides and an Adirondack Spruce top, which lends extra power to the voice. We found this 00 to have a clean, focused sound, and the individual note separation precise and to the point. This small body 12-fretter responds surprisingly well to a flatpick, and is a natural choice for fingerpicking in standard tuning, as well as Open D.
EVO frets mean you won’t have to worry about a fret dress for quite some time to come, and the oil varnish finish has been buffed to a high sheen to keep the instrument as light and resonant as possible (this beauty is a trim 3lbs 14oz). Bloodwood bindings throughout are paired with herringbone appointments and matte gold Rubner tuners. Pyramid bridge for a touch of the traditional, but Bevan’s upper bout curves cut a more contemporary figure that sets this Big Hollow 00 apart from the crowd.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, oo, parlor guitar, adirondack, macasser, ameritage, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Ebony - Macassar