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Add to CompareBrand New Tippin Forte Madagascar Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
New Tippin Forte – Custom Build in Madagascar Rosewood & Adirondack Spruce
Just completed by luthier Bill Tippin, this custom Forte model is a build we were proud to help bring to life. Designed for a serious fingerstyle player, the guitar delivers the responsiveness, clarity, and craftsmanship that Tippin’s instruments are known for.
The back and sides are crafted from Madagascar Rosewood, offering depth and richness across the tonal spectrum, while the Adirondack Spruce top provides strong projection and dynamic range. Together, they create a voice that is balanced, articulate, and well-suited for intricate playing.
Appointments include Abalone trim, a side soundport for enhanced player feedback, and refined African Blackwood details that complement the overall build. Tippin’s signature 12th fret inlay marks the fingerboard—a quiet nod to his consistent attention to detail.
This Forte is clean, elegant, and highly musical. A strong example of what Bill Tippin does so well: build guitars that are as enjoyable to look at as they are to play.
Other keywords/misspellings: Lutherie, bespoke handmade, marblehead, mainstage, custom, al petteway, 2025
$21,450 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to CompareBrand New Gaffney 00 Cutaway, Reserve Grade Cocobolo/German Spruce
We see a lot of incredible guitars here at the shop. We may be biased, but we strive to only have the best. When this brand-new 00 from Julian Gaffney came through via our DreamWeaver program, we all had to collectively pick our jaws up off the floor.
Reserve-grade Cocobolo and German Spruce on top—this little beast truly floored us. So much power, clarity, headroom, and dynamism in one small guitar.
Along with impeccable visuals, the craftsmanship involved in the carving and embellishments of this guitar alone is high art. To have all of these elements come together in one instrument is truly rare.
You normally don’t see guitars that have everything—and have everything done exceptionally well. But this 00 is the exception to the rule.
Please, listen and take a look at this work of art.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, luthiere, bespoke, somogyi, new york, fingerstyle, coco, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to CompareBrand New Robbins R.1 Lefty, African Blackwood/Italian Spruce
A spectacular 2025 Robbins R.1, this custom left-handed model was built for one of our clients. If you’re familiar with Tyler Robbins’ work, you know each guitar is a wholly unique creation — an individual expression of voice and vision.
This R.1 comes with a set of African Blackwood for the back and sides, paired with an Italian Spruce top. The tonewood combination alone promises clarity, depth, and powerful overtones, but what sets this instrument apart is Tyler’s signature aesthetic sensibility. A custom puzzle motif adorns the rosette and continues onto the back — a striking design element executed with extraordinary precision. The inlay work is truly next level.
Built with the modern fingerstyle player in mind, this guitar includes both arm and rib bevels for effortless comfort, and a full 25.5″ scale for power and articulation. The headplate sports a red resin inlay, and bloodwood appointments add richness and contrast throughout. EVO frets and a polyester finish round out the build.
Make sure to listen to the demo and hear for yourself why Tyler Robbins continues to be a standout voice in the world of contemporary luthiery. This is modern guitar building at its finest.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, michigan, calton
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2012 Santa Cruz 1934D, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
The Santa Cruz 1934D: modern playability, prewar power and presence. This premium model mirrors the original herringbone dreadnought with Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce, hide glue construction throughout, and Ivoroid bindings and Waverly tuners. Herringbone trim pairs up with a dalmatian pickguard plus enlarged soundhole.
The voice is rich, rich, rich—with great clarity and definition to make that richness ring out in full technicolor glory.Check out this additional demo with three-time National Flatpicking Champion Allen Shadd!: https://youtu.be/ORrBlz4-QHM
Here’s an additional demo with local flatpick powerhouse Will Saylor: https://youtu.be/ERkDnB9zP3I.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, 6520, bluegrass, dreadnought, brazilain, allen shadd, flatpicking
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.719 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Åstrand Å-SJ, Cocobolo/Italian Spruce
Every instrument from Ted Åstrand is an exercise in perfection. Flawless fit and finish from tuners to tail, gorgeous sense of curve from upper bout to lower, and here upgraded with some of the hands down finest Cocobolo we’ve ever seen, plus Italian Spruce on top. Ted’s Å-SJ is his larger model, adding power and projection without compromising elegance and balance in the voice. In short, this instrument exceeds every expectation. And the bar was set high to begin with! This was a custom client commission and is not available for purchase. Do please let us know if you’re excited to carve out a build of your own! We’ll work with you every step of the way to get your own personal dream guitar into your hands.
Other keywords: bespoke, 612023, lutherie, luthier, cocabolo, rosewood, calton
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.281 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to Compare2016 Beauregard OMC, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Mario Beauregard is renowned as one of the greatest modern luthiers, and this guitar is a shining example of why. When legends like Antoine Dufour and Calum Graham use your instruments, there can hardly be a better testament or endorsement of the quality of your work. Equipped with a K&K Trinity pickup system, this instrument is ready for any application. With its short scale and wide string spacing, this guitar is a modern player’s dream. The back and sides feature some of the finest Brazilian rosewood we’ve ever seen, paired with European spruce on top, showcasing epic medullary rays. It also includes a segmented burl and abalone rosette, and a Venetian cutaway. This is the crème de la crème.
Other keywords/misspelllings: Luthiere, bespoke, canada, hiscox, EVO, 215
SOLD Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Beauregard MB, Bigleaf Maple/Spruce
A smooth operator from tuners to tail. This brand new MB model from Mario Beauregard is our first new build in a while, and it’s so good to be working together! The MB is a curvaceous, effortless, gorgeous approach to modern electric guitarbuilding, from the über curved sides to the carved Maple back and Spruce top, minimalist F holes, and Duneland Labs humbucker. Gold EVO frets ensure the setup will be smooth and clear for a long time to come; weighing under six pounds, you hardly tell it’s there. The back and sdies are carved from solid master grade Bigleaf Maple, and blends perfectly with the solid Spruce top and Maple neck thanks to a light amber honeyed finish. The pickup features a custom hammered cover that adds excitement to the svelte aesthetics, here mated with an Ebony pickguard/finger rest with included volume and tone knobs underneath.
Other keywords: duane simpson, fingerstyle, semi-hollow, f-hole, archtop, 2022
SOLD Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.094 in Woods Spruce, Maple - Flamed 
Add to Compare2014 Bourgeois OM Custom, Brazilian Rosewood/AT Adirondack Spruce
Dana Bourgeois and his team pulled out gorgeous tonewoods for this OM Custom. Dramatically figured Brazilian Rosewood over Adirondack Spruce torrefied to perfection with Dana’s Aged Tone process. The finish is also completed to Dana’s AT specs plus hot hide glue construction throughout, making this 2014 OM Custom a lively and opened up powerhouse right out of the gate. Koa bindings and Waverly tuners complete the package. This Bourgeois has a balanced voice from treble to bass, with an added clarity and presence to the plain strings that really cuts through a mix. The setup is easy peasy and effortless, and the saddle string spacing is a comfortable 2 5/16” for a touch extra room for right hand fingerpicking.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bourgeois guitars, fingerstyle, custom guitar, hhg, 006882
SOLD Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red) Torrefied, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2008 Bourgeois Country Boy Deluxe NAMM, Tree Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
When it’s NAMM, you gotta pull out all the stops. And with The Tree, those are some pretty hefty stops. The Bourgeois team decided to go all in for this 2008 Winter NAMM special Country Boy Deluxe with Tree Mahogany back and sdies, Adirondack Spruce top, and an explosively powerful voice. Excellent note separation and clarity, with a top end that’s crisp to cut through the mix, and an energetic midrange and bottom end to fill it out. Premium condition, ready for more action, number eight of only eight.
Other keywords: dana bourgeois, dreadnaught, will saylor, 004491
SOLD Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.719 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - The Tree 
Add to Compare2025 Casimi C1C Ziricote/Alpine Moon Spruce
Where to begin with this absolute stunner? Brand new from the workshop of modern-day sound alchemists, Casimi Guitars. The duo—Matthias Roux and Matthew Rice of South Africa—are widely regarded as the leading edge of modern lutherie, pushing boundaries in aesthetics, tone, and innovation where form truly follows function.
This C1S is built from Ziricote and Alpine Moonspruce, adorned with wolf and eagle feather motifs, and dressed with sterling silver inlays across the soundport, headstock, and rosette. Every Casimi is a singular creation—no two are alike, and each one is an immersive experience in craftsmanship, sound, and vision.
Look, listen, and enjoy this modern marvel of lutherie—it’s not just a guitar, it’s a statement.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, bespoke, cape town, fingerstlye, wolves, hoffee, 54, caseeme
SOLD Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Ziricote 
Add to CompareBrand New de Wit 15″, Macassar Ebony/Sinker Red Cedar
From the workbench of Gijs de Wit, we have a 2024 15″ model featuring his signature bent shoulder design in lieu of a cutaway, with Macassar ebony for the back and sides, and Sinker Cedar on top. Jescar frets, ebony bindings, and a uniquely beveled soundhole. This guitar offers both comfort and a strong sense of modernity, perfect for today’s fingerstyle player.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, Lutherie, bespoke, european, netherlands, hiscox
SOLD Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Cedar - Sinker, Ebony - Macassar 
Add to CompareBrand New De Wit Modified Dreadnought, Narra/Bearclaw German Spruce
Our first guitar from Gjis De Wit packs a punch. His Modified Dreadnought body, here rendered with florentine cutaway and angled bindings, plays great and has a voice equal parts power and articulation. It’s an excellent choice for fingerstyle play, or strumming when you need chords to remain crisp and clear. The multiscale setup is 26-25” with a unique fanning that makes the first position feel like a standard fretboard. Back and sides are gorgeously figured Narra, paired with Bearclaw German Spruce on top. The neck is actually Padauk, but Gjis has veneered its length in Ebony—ditto for the Spanish Cedar bridge—which creates a great contrast to the Narra/Spruce color scheme. De Wit painstakingly inlaid the headstock, heel, and bindings with a geometric motif, and installed premium Alessi tuners for added class. Additionally, the veneered bridge features individual phosphor bronze saddles for each string. All of this comes wrapped up in a swanky custom Art Case dressed up with leather—a fitting house for a well-dressed guitar. Interested in taking this one for a spin? Give us a shout!
Other keywords: 2020, fingerpicking, modern guitar, luthier, lutherie, de wit guitars, asian padauk, nara, bear claw spruce
SOLD Add to cartScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Narra 
Add to Compare2024 Gaffney 00, Cocobolo/Swiss Spruce
A brand spanking new 00 from the one and only Julian Gaffney. Julian’s guitars have always been showstoppers here at the shop. His meticulous attention to detail and artistry is undeniable. The use of dyed burl as inlay material really sets Julian apart from other modern luthiers. Dramatic Cocobolo for the back and sides, and Swiss Spruce on top. This instrument has a robust sound and feel to it, with wide specs for the nut to allow for the most optimal left-hand access to all the pitches one could create with this creature. Brazilian Rosewood for the bridge and bridge pins.
Once again, this is an area in which Julian Gaffney shines. In our world, the headstock profile and bridge design are quite literally a builder’s calling cards. Here, Julian shows he is among the most unique and easily distinguished in the world of modern lutherie. It doesn’t stop with aesthetics. Most new guitars, quite frankly, sound new—they haven’t existed out in the world enough to be seasoned and they need breaking in. This beast, however, does not. Out of the case, this instrument sings. Full-bodied sound, significantly outpacing its size in volume. This guitar is a complete experience for both player and listener alike.
Other keywords/misspellings: bepoke, hoffee, 52, somogyi, gafney, gaffny, fingerstyle, small body, coco,
SOLD Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.812 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to Compare2004 Goodall Traditional 000, AAA East Indian Rosewood/Master Grade Adirondack Spruce
Master-grade Adirondack Spruce and East Indian Rosewood are the ingredients for this 2004 Goodall TR000. A 1 25/32″ nut width makes this an excellent fingerstyle guitar, but it’s also suited for a wide variety of playing styles. An L.R. Baggs Element pickup is installed, so it’s ready for the stage as well. Features include a slothead and herringbone trim.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, hawaii, good all, 3575S
SOLD Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - East Indian 
Add to Compare2018 BC Kingston 17″ Archtop, European Curly Maple/Haida Gwaii Sitka Spruce
We’re excited for the chance to offer you a dynamite custom archtop from the venerable Brian Kingston of Prince Edward Island, Canada. AAA European Curly Maple back and sides paired with a hand carved Haida Gwaii Sitka Spruce top (bearing gorgeous and rare flamed figuring), bound F holes, and an exquisite sunburst in ambers, yellows, and browns across both neck and body. A generous 17 inches across the lower bout with a play weight of six pounds, this Kingston feels solid in hand, with a glossy neck profile and upper bout soundport to boot. A custom Seymour Duncan pickup with volume and tone knobs under the pickguard carries this beauty faithfully into amplified territory, but it’s equally at home as an acoustic archtop with a crisp treble definition and articulate midrange. Brian built this one in 2018 for the shows, and we’re proud to offer it now as a new instrument with a little age to liven up the voice.
Other keywords: arch top, jazz box, fingerstyle, sitka spruce, cedar creek, gotoh, sound port
SOLD Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple - European