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Brand New Casimi C1.S, African Blackwood/Moonspruce
A custom 2024 commission from the workshop of Matthew Rice and Matthias Roux of Casimi Guitars, featuring a nautilus shell motif on the rosette and soundport. This is a non-cutaway, 12-fret C1S with African Blackwood for the back and sides, and Moonspruce on top. The Casimi recipe at work here includes comfort bevels, a pierced headstock, and remarkable depth in its sound. Casimi guitars are among the most elegant and modern in the world, and we are incredibly proud to work with them and bring their works of art to the market. Truly a Dream Guitar.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, cape town, south africa, hoffee, 51
Add to CompareBrand New Casimi C1S, Koa/Moonspruce
Casimi guitars are synonymous with words such as excellence, superb craftsmanship, and high art. So much so that the name Casimi is a superlative in and of itself. This C1S is no exception. Masterful in every sense of the word. The motif of the Phoenix informs the aesthetic of this instrument, from some of the most beautiful Koa we have ever laid eyes on to the pale Moonspruce top. While we have come to expect excellence from the duo of Matthew Rice and Matthias Roux, there are some firsts here for us with this build. It features a frailing scoop, adorned with an 18 karat gold phoenix feather. Directly below the scoop you will notice there is no cutaway. This instrument is truly singular and superlative.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, c1s, moon spruce, evo frets, bespoke, 46, hoffee, 18kt, maingard
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.344 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Koa - Flamed Add to CompareBrand New Casimi C2S, African Blackwood/Alpine Moonspruce
The Casimi duo of Matthias and Matthew are at the top of our short list of favorite builders. Each C2S we commission is an heirloom instrument, the kind of guitar that humbles the senses. This C2S is a dream. African Blackwood back and sides with Alpine Moonpspruce top, twin arm and rib bevels plus cutaway and 12-fret neck; Koa trim and soundport–26-25″ multiscale setup. The soundhole is ringed in with an exquisite bespoke rosette homaging South African painter Jacobus Pierneef, which is also echoed at the back inlay as a conversation between geometric and pastoral forms.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, bespoke guitar, 47, abw, moon spruce
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Blackwood - African Add to Compare2012 Casimi C2S, African Blackwood/Alpine Moonspruce
This gorgeous gem of lutherie was originally built in 2012, Matthias Roux and Matthew Rice (the duo that makes up Casimi Guitars) have since reworked it with a wider fretboard and shining new Alpine Moonspruce top over the original African Blackwood back and sides—and if it sounded great before, it’s even more impressive now. This C2 Signature offers a wide, expansive tonal range that incorporates a smooth treble response with soft overtones with mids and basses characterized by an easy clarity and definition. This is an instrument with fingerstyle in mind, and it drinks up altered tunings like water. Arm and rib bevels, deep florentine cutaway, and a 12-fret neck come together for an exercise in ergonomics that leaves other flattops feeling clunky and roughspun. An upper bout soundport keeps the player dialed in to their music, and the hollowed-out headstock keeps the neck weight down, letting the body of the guitar anchor comfortably against your chest and leg.
After hearing nothing but praise about Mathias and Matthew’s instruments for several years now, we’re proud to be able to offer their work for the first time here in Asheville, North Carolina.Other keywords: south africa, marc maingard, maingard, luthier, C2S, C2-S, abw, moon spruce, finger style, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Blackwood - African Add to CompareBrand New Casimi C2.S, Wenge/Alpine Moonspruce
A true one-of-a-kind, bespoke piece of functional art. Thank you, Matthias and Matthew of Casimi Guitars—this C2S is perfection. Straight-grained Wenge back and sides pair up with Alpine Moonspruce, their signature 12 fret design plus deep cutaway, and the gorgeous hollowed headstock design. Visually, the rosette is animated with a colorful array of hummingbirds African sunbirds, and Cape King Protea flowers.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bespoke guitar, 2021, 0.36, moon spruce, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Wenge Add to CompareBrand New Casimi C2S, African Blackwood/Alpine Moonspruce
When a client comes to us looking for their dream guitar, we listen. This time we paired up with Matthias and Matthew of Casimi Guitars for na bespoke C2S build that is a masterstroke of modern lutherie. Premium African Blackwood body with Alpine Moonspruce on top gives the voice great depth and dynamic range, with an incredible palette of overtones in the upper register. It’s perfect. They designed, and flawlessly executed, a phoenix soundport to further make this one a one-off instrument, and implemented a geometric rosette and appointment package in metal. From tuner to tail, this Casimi C2S is a dream come true—let us know what yours is and we can help you make it a reality.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bespoke guitar, 2021, 0.35, moon spruce, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Blackwood - African Add to Compare2020 Casimi C2S, African Blackwood/Moonspruce
Matthew and Matthias of Casimi Guitars continue to raise the bar with each build that graces our shop. Look no further than this fabulous 2020 C2S, like new and ready for action! Night-dark African Blackwood back and sides with a creamy Moonspruce top, trademark 12 fret neck and open headstock, and the Casimi Signature appointment package to make these woods pop even more. Geometric designs bookend the raised rosette—which motif continues to the center of the back—and a subtle Ryan-style arm bevel plus soundport add to the creature comforts of this already smooth operator. Koa purflings throughout, and all wrapped up in a custom Hoffee flight case for maximum safety. The voice is characterized by a pianistic response and articulation; big chords ring out in full technicolor glory. The trebles mix a crisp fundamental with a warm overtone effect that’s mesmerizing, and they pair so sweetly with the articulate midrange and expressive bottom end.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, south africa, guitarbuilidng, custom guitar, bespoke guitar, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Blackwood - African Add to Compare2017 Casimi C2S, Pernambuco/Lucky Strike Redwood
Our latest Casimi is a sight to see, and a wonder to hear. This C2S was built in 2017 for a discerning client with dramatic Pernambuco back and sides and a, well, striking set of Lucky Strike Redwood on top. We find that the Pernambuco gives the voice an evenness and definition that would be a touch dry, but when paired with the Lucky Strike top the result is a smoothness and velvety texture that is pretty distinct from most of what we hear coming out of guitars these days.
The sides are inlaid with vines and Mayan glyphs which dovetail with the Mayan-inflected raised rosette (a Casimi hallmark) and endgraft. Red purflings along the Ebony bindings and arm bevel set off the Pernambuco and Redwood, and like all Casimis this C2S features a 12-fret neck join and deep Florentine Cutaway, their unique pinless bridge, and hollow headstock with Gotoh 510 tuners. All this comes wrapped up in a Hoffee flight case, rest assured.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, casimi guitars, south africa, guitarbuilidng, custom guitar, bespoke guitar, pernambucco, fingerstyle, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Redwood - Lucky Strike, Pernambuco Add to Compare2019 Casimi C2S, Koa/Alpine Moonspruce
Pure magic beneath your fingers. This Casimi C2S is a dream machine of modern lutherie, the marriage of a distinct aesthetic with gossamer playability and thunderclap power. Built in 2019, this C2S is nearly new, boasts tightly flamed Hawaiian Koa sides (double sided with a Wenge veneer inside) and a pale Alpine Moonspruce top, and is adorned with Matthias and Matthew’s brass, copper, and Hawaiian black lipped pearl appointments. A work of art as much for the eye as the ear, to say nothing of the hand. 12 frets to the body with a 25.5” scale makes for power, clarity, and added warmth to really fill out the voice; this Casimi has an exquisitely articulate balance from string to string. A fingerstyle guitar in its own category.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, casimi guitars, south africa, guitarbuilidng, custom guitar, bespoke guitar, fingerpicking, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Koa - Flamed Add to Compare2019 Casimi C3S, The Tree Mahogany/Alpine Moonspruce
In, and out! We couldn’t keep this phenomenal Casimi C3S in the shop for more than a few days before it went right back out the door to its happy new owner. This Casimi is a like new, 2019 C3S model (their biggest to date), with one-of-a-kind The Tree Mahogay back and sides, Alpine Moonspruce on top, and all the features that Matthew and Matthias has engineered into their builds that set them apart from the already rarified crowd of world class luthiers. Want one for yourself? Let us know! We’re excited to continue to work with Casimi Guitars to bring these masterpiece instruments to you.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Mahogany - The Tree Add to Compare2019 Caton HJ, Honduran Rosewood/Torrefied Adirondack Spruce
Kevin Caton fits a whole case of tone in a six-pack body—the petite HJ is a lively number with 14” lower bout, Honduran Rosewood body, and Torrefied Adirondack Spruce on top. The pre-aged Adi adds power and crunch to the voice, giving the bass response more kick than you’d expect. The build quality is top notch, and featherweight (under three pounds) with great neck-to-body balance for playing on either leg. This beauty comes to us from brand new from 2019, so it’s had a little extra time to open up on top of the Torrefied Adirondack.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, kevin caton guitars, finger style, fingerpicking, tkl, schaller, 53
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red) Torrefied, Rosewood - Honduran Add to Compare2016 Charis SJ, Indian Rosewood/Sinker Redwood
A beautiful pairing: Larry Robinson’s inlay wizardry and Bill Wise’s guitarbuilding masterwork. This is a gorgeous SJ model from 2016, hands down. Indian Rosewood back and sides with Sinker Redwood on top come together for warmth and sweet overtones, and the setup is typical Charis—smooth and glassy. Larry’s inlays take the form of a series of birds and branches sprawling across the fretboard and headstock veneer, and Bill trimmed the body out with flamed Koa (really making the arm bevel pop!). Upper bout soundport to bring it all together. Our repair folks recently installed a K&K Pure Mini pickup too, so this one is stage ready to boot!
Other keywords: jim olson, charis guitars, fingerstyle, fingerpicking, open tuning, art guitar, gotoh, arm bevel, inlay art, abalone, calton
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Rosewood - Indian Add to Compare2015 Circa 000 Cutaway, Panamanian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Many luthiers attempt to combine tradition with modernity, very few succeed in this endeavor. However John Slobod delivers time after time– This 000 Cutaway from 2015 showcases this flawlessly. Here we have a 12-fret small body guitar with the look and feel of a classic fingerstyle guitar but the makeup of something more. Panamanian Rosewood with EVO Frets are not apart of your grandpa’s flattop. This guitar feels right at home with travis picking, flatpicking, you name it. On the other hand it leaves nothing desired for the more modern picker. This instrument does it all, it’s comfortable, dynamic and so enthralling. Hard to put it down.
Other keywords: lutherie, steel string, 135, Al Petteway, Adirondack Spruce, Red Spruce
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Panama Add to Compare2016 Circa 000-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
John Slobod does it again. We’ve landed a smooth talker from 2016 that’s wide awake and crooning. This Circa 000-28 is upgraded with the crème de la crème of all tonewoods, gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood, and topped with Adirondack Spruce (sweetly opened up in the past five years for power and push). 12 fret neck (with slotted headstock) adds warmth and roundness to the trebles to match the responsive and present bottom end, plus the setup on this Circa is smooth to the touch and easy as breathing. Ivoroid bindings and tight herringbone trim, combined with a pyramid bridge, make the classic American guitar aesthetic proud.
Other keywords: american guitar, circa guitars, fingerstyle, ooo, 139, brazilain, adriondack, ameritage, 00, 28-style, 28 style
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 CompareBrand New Circa 00-28, Madagascar Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Are you ready for this? Take a seat before you pick this brand new beauty up, because it’s going to floor you otherwise. John Slobod of Circa Guitars offers up this dynamite 00-28 with his newest hybrid X bracing system, combining the best parts of vintage Martin and Gibson for an articulate, powerful, and compelling new sound. The voice is handsome, chock full of warmth and roundness from the small 00 body, with great note separation between the registers and lovely individual note definition. It plays like grass-fed butter and feels just as smooth. Dark, straight-grained Madagascar Rosewood back and sides are paired with Adirondack Spruce on top, all built with hide glue in the old world style, and outfitted with herringbone trim on top, zigzag backstrip on back, and Ivoroid bindings to tie it all together.
Other keywords: american guitar, circa guitars, fingerstyle, oo, 206, brazilain, adriondack, ameritage
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar