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Add to CompareHamblin SJ Flamed Mahogany/Cedar Made For Jim Tozier
Kent Hamblin has worked with Charles Fox and taught at the Roberto-Venn school of luthery so it’s little surprise that his guitars are well crafted and elegantly designed. We particularly like his sense of style, how the small elements create his look. This SJ was originally made for recording artist Jim Tozier and is defined by it’s stunning fiddle back Flamed Mahogany and Red Cedar top. These woods give it a boisterous voice that is clear and warm. The 25.6″ scale invites Drop D and DADGAD or is home in Standard and the wider spacings are perfect for fingerstyle. Framed in curly Maple from top to bottom this is a sophisticated guitar that is stunning on many levels. This instrument features:
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.56 in Woods Cedar - Red, Mahogany 
Add to Compare2023 Hatcher Greta, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
This 2023 Greta model from Mark Hatcher is so exceptional it found a home before it could even be listed. Built with stunning Brazilian Rosewood and a 50-year-old Italian Spruce top, this guitar showcases Hatcher’s impeccable craftsmanship. Custom made for our very own Dustin Furlow, it includes thoughtful features like arm, rib, and hand bevels, as well as a soundport for enhanced playing comfort.
Adorned with Snakewood appointments, including the fingerboard and bindings, and fitted with Scheller tuners, it combines elegance with practicality. The slightly wider nut and saddle spacing make it a perfect choice for fingerstyle players, while the modified lattice bracing delivers a balanced and responsive tone.
This Greta is an outstanding example of modern lutherie—refined, comfortable, and built to inspire.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, somogyi, bespoke, handmade, visesnut
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1924 Hauser I Vienna Model, Maple/Spruce
Herman Hauser I needs no introduction to the classical world. However, aside from the family of Spanish guitars for which he is best known, Hauser I also built a number of other instruments according to the musical trends of the turn of the twentieth century, among them zithers and even lutes. Here we have an example of his Vienna Hybrid model, a design favored in the Munich music scene with Maple body over Spruce, an adjustable neck, mustache bridge, and zero fret. The sound is lively and quick, with a punchy, bright treble register that cuts through the mix. The bass register is energetic and brassy and projects with a crisp sweetness. Playability is superb, plus this Vienna model with its thin sides (only 3” at the tail) weighs in just over three pounds.
A remarkable example of one of traditional lutherie’s giants, this Hauser I Vienna model is a testament to his enduring legacy.Other keywords: classical guitar, classical, nylon string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, marquetry, handmade, french polished, steve newbrough, andy jurik, 339867, viena, veinna, russell cleveland
Add to Compare1999 Hauser III Segovia Model, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
Two names that have inspired generations, Hermann Hauser and Andrés Segovia. This gorgeous example of the living tradition in which Hauser III works comes to us from 1999 in Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce, opened up and balanced from tuners to bridge. The Segovia model is based on the man’s 1937 Hauser I, the very design that has so informed classical guitar for the better part of the last century.
Excellent note separation across the registers, and a warm bass response clarified by a focused fundamental. A veil of haunting treble overtones round out the voice and lend extra depth to sustained notes.
This Segovia model from Hauser III is a prime example of the heirloom-grade classical guitar. Here, tradition excels.
Other spellings: hausor, hasur, hausar, hoser, segavia, sogvia
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 2.04 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2002 Hauser Segovia Brazilian/German
From the famed Reisbach workshop established by his Grandfather Hermann Hauser I, Hermann Hauser III is continuing the legacy of the finest German concert guitars in the world. Combining the knowledge learned firsthand from an early age with his deep study of the needs of modern players, Hauser III can offer guitarists the best of both worlds, old and new, traditional and sensational.
This beautiful Segovia Model guitar has the unmistakable clarity which is the hallmark of the Hauser sound. Each note is clear and separate and it is easy to shape the tone and power of each phrase. The playability of this particular instrument is superb and it has been well cared for. The German Spruce top is now alive and speaking fully, offering the player and wonderful palate of colors and emotion, and the Brazilian Rosewood back and sides offer a profound depth and vigorous richness.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 2.07 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2007 Hayotuk Folk 000 Indian/Sitka
This is a beautifully ornate guitar out of Canada. This Hayotuk Folk 000 model, crafted by Bernard Vachon, features an Indian Rosewood body and Spruce top for a tone that is crisp and rich in mids. With it’s short 24.75″ scale and 12 fret neck it is wonderfully easy to hold and play. A cutaway provides full access to the upper register. The custom Abalone fret markets and rosette add a beautiful aesthetic touch to this wonderful instrument.
“I met Bernard Vachon at the Montreal Guitar Festival and invited him to send us this wonderful guitar. I love it’s voice and Bernard’s craftsmenship is wonderful.” – Paul Heumiller
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2023 Heinonen Fretboard Summit SJ, Figured Walnut/Alpine Spruce
Drew Heinonen has truly outdone himself with this 2023 SJ, an instrument that captivates both the eyes and ears. Dressed in the warm, rich tones of Walnut for the back and sides, and paired with the exquisite clarity of Alpine European Spruce on top, this guitar is a work of art in both form and function. The EVO frets promise a longevity of playability, while the Ebano bridge and meticulously placed Abalone appointments add an extra touch of sophistication. With its 25.4″ scale length, this guitar not only dazzles visually but offers an equally enchanting playing experience.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, calton, fretboard summit, rocklite
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Walnut 
Add to Compare2018 Heinonen SJ, Quilted Sapele/Cedar
It’s a rare day when we get to spend it with one of Drew Heinonen’s guitars. This SJ comes to us from 2018 with fantastically Figured Sapele back and sides (The Tree devotees take note), Cedar on top, and the Olson-inspired Abalone dove inlays and multi-laminated neck. Slender profile for an agile lefthand feel, and a light buildweight to boot. This particular wood combination balances a crisp fundamental with just enough warm overtones to make for a voice that’s complex, but has good motion and separation across the registers. The bass in particular has a sweet blooming quality when big chords are left to ring out.
Other keywords/misspellings: fingerstyle, hienonen, 035, cedar creek, jim olson
Add to Compare2016 Heinonen SJ, Fiddleback Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
Drew Heinonen’s builds are a nod to Jim Olson, but with a flavor and tone all Drew’s own. This 2016 SJ is a beautiful example of that with Fiddleback Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce on top, and elegant wood appointments. It weighs in at a slim four pounds flat, and we love the slim carve of the neck for easy playability. You can lean into this one with an aggressive flatpicking attack and get a lot of bark, or sweetness with fingers. The trebles are smooth, cool, and oh so clear.
Other keywords: james olson, dana bourgeois, bourgeois guitars, olson guitars, t. drew heinonen, fingerstyle, gotoh
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - Figured 
Add to CompareBrand New Heinonen SJ, Bubinga/Sinker Redwood
We’re more than excited to announce our latest partnership with builder Drew Heinonen—and what better way to cut the ribbon to this enterprise than with a brand new 2018 SJ in Bubinga and Sinker Redwood? Bedecked with MOP and Paua Abalone trim and a 42-style treatment across the fretboard, our first Heinonen proves that good looks can get you pretty far in life, but what about that tone? With an aesthetic sympathetic to Jim Olson’s own, it’s not a stretch to expect a similar flavor to the voice as well, which is exactly what we’re here to report.
The name of the game here is clarity. That, and balance. And dynamism. This Heinonen SJ offers a colorful tone palette that works well for a wide range of styles, and we found this guitar soaked up a heavy attack as easily as a gentler touch without topping out. There’s a touch of the Olson smoothness here, but a different brand of energetic response that’s all Drew’s own. The smooth contour of the C profile neck felt like glass in our hands. Speaking of glass, the UV-cured Cardinal finish Drew uses is here buffed to a mirror sheen that’s velvet smooth to the touch.
The experience of playing this Heinonen SJ is one characterized by easy playability, responsiveness, and an expansive dynamic range.Other keywords: james olson, dana bourgeois, bourgeois guitars, olson guitars, t. drew heinonen, fingerstyle, cedar creek, gotoh tuners
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Bubinga 
Add to Compare1974 Heinz Rossner Concert Brazilian/Cedar Player Pricing!
This Heinz Rossner Concert guitar in Brazilian Rosewood and Cedar is a perfect student instrument for the player seeking premium tonewoods and who does not mind some play wear. Built in 1974, this guitar is mature and alive, but does so cosmetic signs of use. The woods are beautiful and offer a big, warm voice with strong projection. The neck is somewhat slender, front to back, and very easy to play.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.13 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2018 Henderson 000-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Red Spruce
Wayne Henderson has notoriety for his dreadnoughts, but his other traditional style builds deserve the same level of fame. Here we have a 000-28 decked out in Red Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood in classic Henderson fashion. Don’t let its size fool you! It can handle flat picking as well as any larger box. In fact this mid-sized beast demands pick energy in an inspiring away! A perfect guitar for any style whether you’re a traditionalist or modern folky, this instrument will work for you; heck it even feels like it is doing the work for you while playing. An effortless, feathery and nuanced creature. Don’t simply take our word for it; check out the audio and listen for yourself. Aside from its playability and auditory prowess, it’s quite a looker too. Wayne’s shade tops are among the most beautiful and classy out there. We could stare at this burst all day.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, rugby, va, slot head, soft v, guardian, 755
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.719 in String Spacing 2.46 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2020 Henderson D-42, Brazilian Rosewood/Red Spruce
A premier example of Wayne Henderson’s craftsmanship– This 2020 D-42 decked out in chocolatey Brazilian Rosewood and Appalachian Red Spruce, is class and mastery epitomized. The Abalone trim on this guitar is uniquely dark, and frames the toned Red Spruce top beautifully. This guitar is truly of heirloom quality.
Other keywords and misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, 672, wc henderson, adirondack, adriondack, 42 style,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2010 Henderson 000-42, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Here’s a Henderson that stands apart. Not only were Wayne’s legendary hands involved—Rudie Blazer (of Blazer & Henkes), John Arnold, and Don Wilson all pitched in for this 2010 000-42. Old-growth Brazilian Rosewood back and sides (plus headstock veneer); Red Spruce top that Arnold harvested after Hurricane Opal; Mahogany neck block from a 150-year-old mantle; hand engraved tuners from Blazer & Henkes’ shop. The list goes on. The neck is carved in an homage to blues guitar necks of old, and is chunky in hand and features a 1 7/8” nut to boot. Don’t be scared, we found this neck to be effortlessly playable, and quite comfortable. There’s a familiarity and confidence that comes from having good contact with the neck along your hand, and this one has that in spades. Dark blue Abalone bedecks the Red Spruce top with black purflings to really set it off, and the Ivoroid bindings bring it all together. This 000-42 is 100% a Henderson, but the top is signed by everyone to further set this one apart. It was even featured in a Fretboard Journal article in 2014 (https://www.fretboardjournal.com/features/four-kind-watching-luthiers-wayne-henderson-don-wilson-rudie-blazer-john-arnold-work/).
Other keywords: w.c. henderson, allen shadd, 45 style, bluegrass, ooo-42, 516, 2011, guardian, fingerstyle, fgj
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2017 Henderson 45-Style Dreadnought Shade Top, Brazilian Rosewood/Red Spruce
This is the definition of a dream guitar, an heirloom instrument, a lifetime player. Wayne Henderson made sure this 45-style Dreadnought shade top was the best of the best, and he more than succeeded. Premium Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with green flecking in the right light (super rare), Red Spruce on top, and the aforementioned 45-style Abalone appointment package from headstock to endgraft.
Other keywords: lutherie, wayne henderson, dreadnaught, allen shadd, will saylor, d-45, 45 style
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian