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2024 Aboudib 00, East Indian Rosewood/Austrian Moonspruce
Our very first from Michel Aboudib, this 00 from 2024, serial number 26, is decked out in Austrian Spruce and East Indian Rosewood and has a lot going on. Michel’s signature style of rosette carving clearly reflects an original continuation of his time working with the one and only Ervin Somogyi. The satin neck feel, in contrast to the gloss body, is always a favorite combo for us here at the shop, and the feel of this neck, in particular, is quite comfortable. The detail in the bridge carving is incredibly stunning. So much work and detail are present in the appearance of this instrument—not to mention the sound. But we’ll let you hear and see that for yourself!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, calton, 26, michael
$8,840 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - East Indian 
Brand New Alliance FS000, Wenge/Italian Spruce
Brand new from Alliance Guitars, this FS000—serial number 13—features back and sides of Wenge with an Italian Spruce top. We are continuously impressed by the quality of Alliance guitars. These instruments rely on top-tier materials and exceptional sound—no frills, no abalone embellishments—just pure playability and tone of the highest order.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, michigan, fingerstyle, handmade,
$7,800 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Wenge 
Brand New Alliance FS000, Indian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
A brand new Alliance FS000 with Indian Rosewood and Italian Spruce—this time with no cutaway! The neck profile is fuller, with a wider nut width at 1 3/4″ on this model. It’s a fantastic modern fingerstyle guitar at an even better price. This guitar proves that, in the right hands, Indian Rosewood is nothing to turn your nose up at.
$7,800 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Indian 
Brand New Altman A-D2, Madagascar Rosewood/Carpathian Spruce
Brand new Altman D-2—our first flattop offering from Altman in quite some time. This powerhouse features a Carpathian Spruce top and Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, with abalone appointments throughout, wide saddle spacing, and a full V-profile neck.
This guitar truly captures the classic bluegrass ideal of a “cannon”—it has everything you’re looking for, and it has it in abundance. One of those rare instruments that simply speaks for itself.
Other Keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, blue grass, trad, evo frets
$10,775 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
2015 Åstrand Å-OM, Madagascar Rosewood/European Spruce
From 2015, we have an A-OM from the one and only Ted Åstrand. Madagascar Rosewood for the back and sides, European Spruce on top. Minimalistic appointments that allow the natural beauty of this fingerstyle machine to shine through — an excellent example of modern lutherie. It’s no wonder that greats such as Alan Gogol use Ted’s instruments. Easy to play, and a very inspiring instrument. Comes wrapped up in a Hoffee case!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, bespoke, handmade, scandi, hoffee, 26
$13,525 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Madagascar 
2020 Åstrand Å-OM, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
Hands down, every time an Åstrand comes to our shop it’s a good day. And with this particular Å-OM from 2020, it’s an exceptional day. Such a powerful, balanced, responsive OM! Ted is one of our alltime favorite builders for all these reasons, plus his instruments are flawlessly executed with his master craftsperson’s attention to detail. No detail is skimped, from the dramatically colorful Brazilian Rosewood body and European Spruce top to the contemporary fretboard inlays compliments of Magnus Ramel and half satin neck for effortless playability. Every aspect of this 2020 Å-OM works together in harmony. Please, take this one home to find out for yourself! And do it before we have to take it home for ourselves instead.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerpicking, fingerstyle, 482020Additional Demo :https://youtu.be/kEIs-Z-339Y
$22,360 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2017 Bashkin SJ, Oregon Myrtle/Italian Spruce
Such a delight to visit with this beauty. Michael Bashkin builds premium grade modern fingerstyle instruments, just like this 2017 SJ with Myrtlewood back and sides plus Italian Spruce on top.The voice is characterized by clarity, balance, and smoothness, equally at home in Standard tuning as it is in DADGAD and some C tunings (thanks to the 26-25.4″ multiscale fingerboard). Frets are dressed with semi-hemispherical fret ends, making for a very smooth playing experience under your fingertips. At the headstock you’ll find a delicate inlay scheme with micro purflings looping across the headplate veneer and between the Waverly tuners. All of this comes wrapped in a Hoffee flight case with an added layer of Thinsulate for maximum protection.
And when you aren’t playing this slice of sweet lutherie from Michael, check out his Luthier On Luthier podcast for extensive, in-depth interviews with some of our favorite builders on the scene today!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerpicking, 145
$10,400 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Myrtlewood 
Brand New Blanchard Sequoia 12 Fret, Honduran Mahogany/Carpathian Spruce
Elegant, powerful, and unique are but a few superlatives describing this 2023 Blanchard Sequoia, dressed in Carpathian Spruce and Honduran Mahogany this 12 fret beast is not only powerful and comfortable but also a very inspiring guitar. All of the qualities of mahogany that we love, coupled with ergonomic features that make this instrument feel as though it plays itself. It certainly doesn’t feel like large guitar but it’s undeniable once you hear it. Evo frets, soundport, arm bevel. What more creature comforts could one want? Listen and allow your ears to be the judge.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, mark, hoffee, 139,
$15,395 Add to cartScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Mahogany 
2008 Blanchard Bristlecone, Mahogany/Carpathian Spruce
Mark Blanchard’s Bristlecone is one of those models that always feels comfortable, and always sounds great. This 2008 Bristlecone is no less than any of that! Carpathian Spruce top with Mahogany back and sides offers a crisp voice with great transparancy and clarity across the registers; ergonomics include a venetian cutaway and a Manzer body wedge. A K&K Pure Mini pickup has been installed (sounds fantastic), ditto for gold EVO frets and a strap button.
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, blanchard guitars, 10-07
$6,760 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.281 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Mahogany 
2022 Blazer & Henkes D-45, Reserve Mastergrade Brazilian Rosewood/Old Growth Adirondack Spruce
2022 Blazer & Henkes D-45
This guitar is built from Reserve Master Grade Brazilian Rosewood and Old Growth Adirondack Spruce, bringing these exceptional materials to their highest potential. Dressed in classic 45-style fashion, but make no mistake—this is not just about flash and looks. Sonically, it’s every bit as impressive as it is visually.
It comes with a full neck profile, a tortoise-style headplate with a torch inlay, ivoroid bindings, and 45-style abalone trim and appointments throughout.
But truly, this guitar speaks for itself. A magical creation from the workshop of Blazer & Henkes—one we will surely miss when it finds its next home.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, pre-war, dread, europe, adi, braz, 665
$23,400 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2011 Borges 000-12 Fret, Madagascar Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Julius Borges knows how to utilize every square inch. This 000 form 2011 has an expansive voice that belies its petite proportions, with the perfect amount of balance and definition between the registers to make fingerstyle work absolutely sing. This gorgeous Borges is upgraded with arrow-striaght Madagascar Rosewood back and sides (looks strikingly like the best prewar BRW Martin stock) and Adirondack Spruce on top, fine herringbone trim, plus pyramid bridge for the classic flattop aesthetic. The setup is silky smooth and easy on the hands, with a 12-fret body join for extra warmth and a medium thick neck carve.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, jules borges, fingerpicking, om, ooo, 1101
Additional Demo: https://youtu.be/zECqfxuONzc
$10,400 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
Brand New Bouchereau Mistral OM-C, Wenge/Sitka Spruce
This brand-new (2022) Bouchereau Mistral OM-C (Serial #27) is a striking modern build that pairs visual elegance with tonal depth. Wenge back and sides provide rich bass, crystalline highs, and a defined midrange—think Rosewood with added focus and clarity. The Sitka Spruce top offers warmth, headroom, and dynamic responsiveness, making this OM a versatile performer for both fingerstyle and flatpicking.
Appointed with a modern rosette, elevated fingerboard, and Venetian cutaway, this guitar balances refined aesthetics with practical design. The elevated board increases top vibration for greater sustain and projection, while the cutaway grants effortless access to upper registers.
Schertler open-gear tuners round out the build with smooth operation and a touch of vintage class. A boutique instrument through and through—crafted with care, and ready to inspire.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, handmade, canada, 27
$12,480 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Wenge 
2020 Bourgeois 00-12 “The Coupe”, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
From 2020, we have a superb example of what the workshop of Dana Bourgeois is capable of. This compact 00-12, nicknamed “The Coupe,” showcases premium tonewoods and masterful craftsmanship.
It features master grade Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, paired with an Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top. Koa bindings and tasteful abalone appointments complete the aesthetic with elegance.
Built with wider specs ideal for fingerstyle playing, and a slender, comfortable profile, this guitar offers effortless playability without sacrificing tone or visual appeal.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, maine, adi
$11,440 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Bresnan GS, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Gorgeous from tuners to tail, our latest brand new Bresnan GS is sharp dressed and packing serious tone. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with some sweet figuring pairs with Adirondack Spruce on top for crispness, power, and headroom. This GS holds up handsomely under a heavier attack, thanks to this stiff Adi top. The voice combines a warm bass response with a wide midrange and focused trebles for a clean, dynamic response. The GS body occupies that sweet spot between big and small, allowing the player an extensive palette of different tunings and attacks.
Other keywords: lutherie, dan bresnan, sean bresnan, fingerstyle, 2102, brazilain, adriondack
$9,725 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2009 Brondel B-2CA, Cocobolo/Carpathian Spruce
2009 Brondel B-2CA — the B-2 is Laurent’s 000/OM body size. This example features some incredible Cocobolo for the back and sides, paired with Carpathian Spruce on top. It also includes something quite rare: an adjustable neck. Visually striking, this feature is also a highly effective way of maintaining long-term playability. With 12 frets to the body and a wider nut at 1 25/32″, this is a fingerstyle machine — though it also handles a flatpick quite well. Very versatile, visually compelling, and a great opportunity to own an excellent guitar from one of the finest luthiers around. This guitar recently went through the workshop of Laurent Brondel and received a clean bill of health, so it’s ready for more action.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, handmade, maine, 090104
$7,280 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Rosewood - Cocobolo