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Add to Compare2021 Strahm Eros, Granadillo/German Spruce
Here’s one for the professionals out there. Stephen Strahm’s Eros model, especially this lovely number from 2021 with German Spruce over Granadillo, has great balance across the registers, a clean projection, and lots of headroom. In short, a guitar that you can do just about anything with. Lean in, and it’s got growl. Pull back, and a touch of sweetness in the mids will warm things up. We had as much fun playing fast as slow, in standard or down to DADGAD. It’s fun! Energetic, quick, one you don’t want to put down.
Other keywords: lutherie, 7491215, traugott, fingerstyle, gotoh, evo
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Granadillo 
Add to Compare2021 Strahm 00, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Wide awake! Raring to go! and nearly new from 2021. Here’s a chance to land a powerful 00 from Stephen Strahm that’s dressed to the nines in understated tonewood glory. Gorgeous, dramatically figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides pair up with a special set of Adirondack Spruce on top that Stephen acquired from his days with the Santa Cruz Guitar Co, and he used that same set of BRW to furnish a lovely rosette and headstock veneer. Not much pearl on this one; Strahm’s aesthetic lets the quality of the woods speak for themselves. We’re very excited to have this one in the shop—give us a shout before it’s gone!
Other keywords: traugott, fingerstyle, petteway, fingerpicking, modern guitar, 201417, brazilain, adriondack, mainstage, 14-fret, gotoh
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.875 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareNew Striebel Resonator All Mahogany Biscuit Bridge
We originally custom ordered this all Mahogany resonator after hearing Joseph Striebel’s resos on a recording by own of his professional customers in Germany. We trimmed in Curly Maple trim instead of the typical white Ivoroid for a more beautiful look. We also requested a short 24.9″ scale for easy tension and had him install a McIntyre Feather pickup so it’s ready for stage. The tone is strong with the woody character an all-Mahogany body produces.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Mahogany, Mahogany 
Add to CompareStriebel RS Cutaway Cocobolo/German
We custom ordered this guitar with Cocobolo Rosewood, German Spruce, a cutaway and a slotted headstock. We are thrilled with the results, it’s not only striking but the tone is warm, rich and punchy. This one is very versatile and easily switches gears from soft and sweet to strong and clear. The Cocobolo is a wonderful set with perfect grain and gorgeous brown color. Being a German builder the German Spruce is of course perfect.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to Compare2016 Suda D-18, Honduran Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
A modern rendition of a vintage classic. We’re stoked to have this powerhouse D-18 from Japanese luthier Hiroshi Suda—Honduran Mahogany with Adirondack Spruce, 18-style appointments, and an immediately vibrant and expressive voice. What’s not to like? The neck profile is just a touch fuller than average, which totally fits the vintage inspiration, and the overall build weight is a svelte 4lbs 3oz, making this 2016 Suda D-18 exceedingly comfortable to play. It’s incredible to hear how wide open the Adi top sounds after just a few years, and we can only imagine the heights its bound for in the future.
Other keywords: al petteway, allen shadd, d18, kenny smith, bluegrass, dreadnought, dreadnaught
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - Honduran 
Add to Compare2008 TJ Thompson OM-30, Brazilian Rosewood/Red Spruce
T.J. Thompson is revered for his repair and restoration work–and then there are his actual builds. A more comprehensive grasp of what a flattop can and should sound like, we haven’t seen. This 2008 OM-30 is nothing short of seraphic. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with Adirondack Spruce top, 30-style appointments, V neck profile plus bar frets, even banjo-style tuners at the headstock.
Other keywords: lutherie, tj thompson, brazilain, adriondack, fingerstyle, orchestra model
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 Compare2013 TJ Thompson 00-30, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
A piece of heaven from one of American lutherie’s greatest: this 2013 00-30 from T.J. Thompson. Brick-red Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with Adirondack Spruce top, a gorgeous tobacco sunburst, colorful marquetry trim and 12-fret neck; bespoke “flag” bridge and banjo tuners–a work of functional art. In true T.J. fashion, the unbound fingerboard utlizes bar frets, and the overall weight comes in right at four pounds. The finish has been removed from the back of the neck for an instantly familiar feel. This T.J. Thompson 00-30 is an heirloom instrument, the centerpiece of your lifetime collection.
Check out this additional video with the wonderful Mary Flower playing this TJ Thompson 00-30!: https://youtu.be/53wX0oWgUO8
Other keyword: lutherie, tj thompson, brazilain, adriondack
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2007 TJ Thompson OM-45, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
A piece 45 heaven from the master himself. Here we’ve landed a lifetime OM from Mr. T.J. Thompson, dressed to the nines with 45-style treatment throughout and Brazilian Rosewood back and sides plus Adirondack Spruce top. What more need be said? T.J. is centered in the traditional Martin style of building, with this 2007 OM-45 playing and feeling right at home alongside the prewar originals. Bar frets, V neck, gorgeous dark Abalone throughout–and a touch of modernity with a Schertler pickup system. With an upgraded Karura flight case, this T.J. Thompson OM-45 is safe and sound when not in use. But let’s be honest: this is one guitar that’s begging to be played, and who are we to say no?
Other keywords: tj thompson, pre-war, lutherie, 45 style, torch, waverly, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Taran Oreval, African Blackwood/Italian Spruce
Our first from Rory Dowling of Taran Guitars! What a first it is, this large body fingerstyle beast is comprised of Master Grade African Blackwood and Master Grade Italian Spruce. Where to begin with this guitar? Each note is rich, powerful and clear. This is a rare instance in which a guitar is so obviously powerful and delicate to the player. There is a sweetness and profound epic quality to this instrument. Like something out of an Arthurian tale, or some beast epic. This guitar is a symphonic masterpiece. Sonic qualities aside, this instrument as a thing of beauty. From the pureness of fit and finish, to the hidden appointments. Just take a peek inside and see for yourself.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, scotland, scottish walnut, 22karat gold, gold foil, calton evo, 169
Additional performance from Stuart Ryan at Taran Guitars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH9q76pWEWU
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 25.625 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2014 Taylor Custom TF, Cocobolo/Sitka Spruce
Take Cocobolo and add Sitka Spruce to the mix, a 12 fret neck and short scale setup, then throw in an arm bevel and a sunburst, and you’ve got the smart-looking Taylor Custom TF before you here. This slice of Bob Taylor’s dream come true comes to us from 2014 and is immaclate condition.
Other keywords andy powers, 1108184141
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.094 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to Compare2013 Taylor PS14ce, Cocobolo/Sitka Spruce
Taylor’s Presentation Series never fail to disappoint. Check out this 2013 PS14ce for a prime example of that: sharp fit and finish, premium tonewoods, and an extensive Abalone inlay scheme along the fingerboard. Back and sides are Cocobolo, with Sitka Spruce on top that’s treated to a subtle arm bevel on the lower bout for ease of play. The voice has great string energy and balance across the registers, and the Expression pickup system sounds fantastic.
Other keywords: ps 14, fingerstyle, gc, stika, cocabolo, 1102053128
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to Compare2013 Taylor Custom TF, Quilted Maple/Sitka Spruce
This Taylor Custom TF comes to us from 2013 with Quilted Maple back and sides, Sitka Spruce top, striking Koa bindings and arm bevel, plus rose and leaf inlays for a gorgeous aesthetic. 12 fret neck; extra Abalone trim; Taylor Expression II pickup system.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, bob taylor, 1108053154
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Maple - Quilted 
Add to Compare2003 Taylor DDSM, Quilted Maple/Sitka Spruce
This 2003 Taylor DDSM Doyle Dykes is designed for the amplified stage, and also packs a punch acoustically with its thin Grand Auditorium body and slick playability. The onboard L.R. Baggs preamp and pickup system sounds excellent! Figured Maple back and sides with Sitka Spruce top, rose inlaid at the headstock, and Chet-style MOP position markers.
Other keywords: signature guitar, 20020430140, quilt
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple - Quilted 
Add to Compare2015 Taylor 814CE, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Soup up Taylor’s 814ce body with Brazilian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce? Yes, please! The use of such night-dark Brazilian Rosewood makes for added glass and bass response, separating this one from many other Taylors that have come through our shop without sacrificing any of the top end sparkle. Maple bindings throughout, Taylor’s Expression II pickup system with onboard EQ, and a striped wood pickguard to contrast the pale Spruce top.
Check out this additional video featuring Al Petteway on this incredible Taylor 814ce: https://youtu.be/uETcZoPzAqc
Other keywords: bob taylor, andy powers, brazilain, stika spruce, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2004 Taylor XXX-BE, Brazilian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
To honor Bob’s 30th anniversary building guitars under the Taylor name, a limited number of premium XXX guitars were built. We’ve got number 8 of 150 here, an exquisite Grand Concert in Brazilian Rosewood and Engelmann Spruce that’s topped off with commemorative inlays across the fretboard extension and a slotted headstock on a 14-fret neck. Since 2004, this Taylor has been well-cared for with hardly a mark on her mirror-sheen body.
We were delighted to find an added layer of definition and sustain in the bass register which paired well with the smooth and crisp top end. Since it’s such an excellent fingerstyle guitar, we put it through its paces in a few open tunings, and found Taylor’s trademark playability to shine through in each. The body and rosette are trimmed out in dark Abalone, and the neck has a neck with a crushed velvet-like feel that remains smooth to the touch even after our hands warmed up, as can happen with a glossy neck. It’s a wonder this Taylor XXX-BE has been so well preserved, and we’re proud to offer it in such fine condition.
Here’s an additonal demo for your acoustic viewing pleasure: https://youtu.be/a6Y0z4iLHfM
Other keywords: anniversary guitar, andy powers, robert taylor, gc, xxxbe, englemann, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.1875 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian