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2010 DT Brescia, Brazilian Rosewood/Carpathian Spruce
More tunings than you can shake a multiscale fretboard at—well, maybe that’s the solution. We’ve got a lovely multiscale custom Brescia from David Taylor with an impressive resumé: multiscale board, soundport, pinless bridge, Ryan-style arm bevel, Venetian Cutaway. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides paired with Carpathian Spruce on top, trimmed in Rosewood and voiced for the wayward tuning fingerstylist.
From slightly longer-than-average on the bass (25 5/8”) to a trim 25” treble string, this Brescia is a blast in dropped tunings, but has a subtle rake to the frets that makes it easy to stretch your hands for that big-voiced chord. David was able to keep the overall weight very low, considering the extra neck mass and body dimensions (16” at the lower bout), and that translates into a response that’s crisp and leaps off the strings. This is an excellent opportunity for a custom multiscale guitar that won’t break the bank but might break the mold when you first string it up.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 25.625 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.35 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2016 Simon Fay Model One, Madagascar Rosewood/German Spruce
Glass smooth, and a dream machine with both hands on deck. Simon Fay’s Model One manages to pack a voluminous kind of power into an easy-playing body with only 15 inches across the lower bout, here with Madagascar Rosewood back and sides plus German Spruce on top for creamy mids and bell-like treble response. Playability is further enhanced with an understated arm bevel, florentine cutaway, and a 25.5-25″ multiscale setup. A slightly wider fingerboard with 1 13/16″ nut feels oh so comfortable for otherwise cramped chord shapes. We absolutely love this one in DADGAD, where that extended bass register really the room to stretch its legs. The voice is characterized by a smooth note-to-note balance and round trebles. Elegant Rodgers tuners at the headstock, EVO frets, and a custom Hoffee case with added Thinsulate layer for maximum protection rounds out the package.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, modern guitar, hoffe, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 25.5 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Madagascar Add to Compare2015 Fay Model One, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
Simon Fay’s Model One is easy on the eyes, easy on the hands, easy on the ears. This multiscale beauty comes to us from 2015 in impeccable shape, Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, and German Spruce top. 25.5” on the bass to 25” on the treble, the fanned fretboard is a great candidate for standard pitch and more exotic tunings without confusing the left hand. Gold EVO frets insure longevity between fret jobs, and the slim neck profile is oh so smooth in hand. Bass response offers a sweet blooming effect after the initial attack, which lends itself well to DADGAD. This Simon Fay Model One is a prime example of the contemporary fingerstyle guitar: agile, responsive, and dynamic.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fay guitars, brazilain, ameritage, fingerpicking multi scale, fan fret, florentine cutaway
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to CompareBrand New Simon Fay Model One, Cuban Mahogany/Engelmann
It’s been several years since we’ve seen a Simon Fay guitar in the shop—and we’re tickled pink by this brand new Model One from Simon himself. This guitar exudes professionalism: the fit and finish are flawless, the aesthetic streamlined and quietly modern, and the voice is engineered with excellent note separation and sustain. With a short multiscale spread of half an inch (25.5” bass to 25” treble) and EVO frets, this Fay plays easily, and remains crisp and responsive when taken into altered and open tuning territory. We found DADF#AD to be a particular favorite.
Cuban Mahogany back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top, and a Redwood rosette to tie it together. Bois de Rose bridge, fossilized nut and saddle, Alessi tuners—Simon’s Model One is the complete package, and one we recommend heartily if you’re looking for a gorgeous instrument with clarity at the heart of its sound, and a trim punching weight of 4lbs 3oz to keep you playing more easily and for longer.
Our Fay Model One is a prize worth keeping.
Other keywords: engleman, mahagony, multi scale, ameritage case
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 25.5 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Mahogany - Cuban Add to CompareNew German Belladonna Bolivian Rswd/Sitka
Greg German has a background as a highly skilled Illustrator, Animator and luthier with Edward Victor Dick. This experience allows him to create and execute details that most Luthiers wouldn’t dare to attempt. This Belladonna, multiscale, steel string is breathtaking in subtle ways. There are extensive inlays on the headstock, fingerboard, soundport and rosette, but all are fine and wooden for an elegant effect. The wild Bolivian Rosewood back and Silky Sitka top give this asymmetrical multiscale a bright, clear tone with just a hint of dark under current. The combination of 25.4 scale on the bass string and the short 24.75 top string offer great intonation, easy and even tension and enhance this guitars ability to handle any tuning you want to use from Standard to low C. What a treat to have this guitar to begin our relationship with Greg German.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Bolivian (Pau Ferro) Add to Compare2019 Greenfield G3.2.2, African Blackwood/Alpine Moonspruce
Another work of functional art from Michael Greenfield. We adore every Greenfield guitar we’ve had the honor of playing; Michael’s signature is flawless construction methods and a vigorous, comprehensive, enveloping tone. This small body G3.2.2 model from 2019 brings all of that in a petite package, and here further outfitted with a 26-25” multiscale setup, African Blackwood body, and Alpine Moonspruce top. Rodgers tuners, arm bevel and Michael’s “Palm-A-Way” bevel to boot. Elevated fingerboard, trademark pinless bridge, and all wrapped up in a bombproof MainStage flight case.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerpicking, andy ackee, canadian guitar, modern guitar, bespoke guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.8125 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Blackwood - African Add to Compare2019 Greenfield G2, 80 Year Old Cocobolo/Alpine Moonspruce
A complete and balanced meal. This 2019 Greenfield G2 is appetizer, main course, dessert, and half the bar to boot. Such a sweet, rich, expressive creature! Mike finished this one in 2019, so it’s close to new and still looking the part. 80-year-old Cocobolo Rosewood back and sides are paired with an Alpine Moonspruce top, plus Greenfield’s DADGAD multiscale setup (26.25-25.5”); upgraded silver Rodgers tuners; combo arm bevel and palm away bevel. Gold EVO frets ensure many more moons of music before you’ll need to worry about a fret dress, and with Mike’s surgically precise fit/finish and design this G2 performs like a well-oiled machine. Wrap this beauty up in a custom splatter paint jobbed Main Stage flight case, and you’ve got an heirloom creation for a lifetime’s inspiration.
Other keywords: 307, mainstage, fingerstyle, pinless, moon spruce, fingerpicking, michael greenfield, andy mckee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in - 26.125 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Rosewood - Cocobolo