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Add to Compare2017 Thomas Malapanis Concert Classical, Cocobolo/Cedar
We lost Alaskan luthier Tom Malapanis several years ago, but not before he was able to leave us with an impressive body of work. We’re proud to offer this 2017 Classical today, outfitted with upgraded and figured Cocobolo plus Cedar on top. French Polish finish throughout, plus a fairly chunky Mahogany neck; this Malapanis feels lovely in hand with a 650mm scale and 52mm nut. Build weight comes in just under four pounds, this is a particularly resonant Cedar top with some gorgeous overtones in the midrange to fill out the voice and add color.
Check out another video with Andy Jurik on this Malapanis Concert Classical: https://youtu.be/FhNSGju2QNg
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, andy jurik, nylon string, 72, access
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2.063 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to Compare2004 Maldonado F1 Flamenco, Cypress/Spruce
This is a special and rare treat for all you Flamencophiles out there. We’ve landed a 2004 F1 Flamenco Cutaway (!) from none other than Granada’s Pedro Maldonado. Maldonado’s guitars are highly sought after and treasured for their quickness, power, and precision, and this F1 Cutaway is a fine example. Spruce over Cypress with a cutaway for easy access, and a 650mm scale for added warmth that pairs sweetly with the Cypress dry attack. This beauty has been played in properly and is wide awake, carrying with it the typical play wear from the Flamenco repertoire and weighing in at a featherweight 3lbs 3oz.
Maldonodos have been the choice of professionals for years, including Pepe Romero, Manuel Cano, Vícente Amigo, Diego Vargas, Strunz and Farah, Sergio Lara.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, classical guitar, classical, nylon string, nylon-string, mosaic, flamenco, golpador, tap plate, andy jurie
Add to Compare2003 Maldonado F2 Cutaway Concert Flamenco Spanish Cypress/German
Here we have a Maldonado F2 Cutaway Concert Flamenco in German Spruce and Spanish Cypress. Pedro Maldonado, Sr. opened his first workshop building guitars in Grenada, Spain in 1959, after studying with some of the builders from the famous “Escuela Granadina.” His sons, Pedro Jr. and Luis, now carry on the family tradition, building excellent flamenco-style guitars of the highest quality for the world’s finest Flamenco players. The F2 is a dream to play, thanks to impeccable, balanced tone, and the easy access provided by the cutaway.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 26 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - German, Cypress - Spanish 
Add to Compare2005 Manuel Rodriguez Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Canadian Cedar
For one of the last guitars Manuel Rodriguez Sr. ever built, of course he went for the good stuff. The back and sides on this 2005 Concert Classical are wildly colorful and figured Brazilian Rosewood, and on top he opted for a set of tight-grained Alaskan Cedar. There are extensive chevron trim inlays along the top and body, as well as the back of the neck, plus Ebony bindings and Rosewood fingerboard. 650mm scale with a slightly curved neck profile that feels more modern than the traditional U shape; and is very comfortable in hand. Build weight is right at four pounds! The Honduran Cedar neck certainly helps out there. Gold Gotoh tuners with pearloid buttons and a high gloss finish throughout.
Other keywords: david stevenson, rodriguez guitar, 799, brazilain, red cedar, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2010 Manuel Rodriguez e Hyos Especial Replica Santos Hernandez 1929 Brazilian/Cedar
This is a Replica Santos Hernandez 1929 Especial Model from Manuel Rodriquez e Hyos. Santos Hernandez was the luthier who built the first Ramirez guitar that Segovia played for 25 years.
This Brazilian Rosewood and Cedar guitar was built in Madrid in 2010 and is still in Mint condition. It features a light, satin finish that allows all of the energy of this guitar to come out and it has a strong voice with proud trebles that project beautifully. The Cedar and Brazilian combination means it is warm and rich, but also very powerful with the Santos bracing design.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2010 Manuel Rodriguez e Hyos La Maja Brazilian/Spruce
A beautiful guitar from Manuel Rodriguez e Hyos, this is “La Maja”, a replica of a 1929 Santos Hernandez guitar. This instrument features a beautiful set of Brazilian Rosewood for the body and Spruce top. It has a satin finish so it’s looks like an older guitar and feels great. If you are a fan of the 1929 Santos Hernandez sound, this is a lovely homage.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 2.01 in String Spacing 2.36 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2000 Manuel Rodriguez Jr. Concert Brazilian/Spruce
Here we have a Manuel Rodriguez Jr. Pro Classic Concert guitar in Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce. Adorned with etched gold tuners with Ivory buttons, a gorgeous floral rosette and birdsfoot top trim, this is one pretty Rodriguez guitar. The voice is warm and lush with abundant power in the bass. It plays beautifully over the entire fingerboard. The Brazilian Rosewood has some sapwood that adds a natural beauty to this elegant concert guitar.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2009 Manuel Rodriguez e Hyos Especial Brazilian/Spruce
This is a very lovely 2009 Manuel Rodriguez e Hyos Especial Concert guitar named “La Mereuilla”. Crafted with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Spruce top. The voice is strong and clear and it plays like a new guitar. The set of Brazilian is quite special with stunning figure and color. A very fine instrument in pristine condition.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2016 Manzer Pat Metheny Signature 6 Limited Edition, Indian Rosewood/German Spruce
It’s been a good year:, we just landed Linda Manzer’s 21st (of 30) Pat Metheny Signature 6 Limited Run from 2016. Set up with Indian Rosewood back and sides plus German Spruce top, as well as many of the ergonomic features Metheny uses on his own Manzers. There’s the namesake Manzer Wedge and Venetian Cutaway, and added to that we have a groove carved into the heel, coupled with a thumb rest on the bass side, to coax the player’s left hand just a smidge closer to those uppermost frets.
The inlays across the headstock and fretboard are matched with the orange Calton flight case, and each of these 30 guitars is inlaid in a pattern unique to this run. The inlays were executed in conjunction with master inlay artist Mark Kett. Further, Linda used Copper for the side dots, and inlaid a Diamond at the 7th fret dot to boot. Linda also collaborated with Tony Duggan-Smith for the final setup and fretwork on each. Additionally, #21 features a CP-1 “Eric” Carlos Juan pickup system.Here’s a link to Manzer’s page where she describes the process: https://www.manzer.com/limited/
Other keywords: guitarbuilding, lutherie, luthier, jean larrivee, matheny, mathany, signature guitar, custom guitar, wedge body, tony mcmanus
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.156 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare1997 Manzer 12 String, Koa/Sitka Spruce
The 12-string market just got a little brighter: we have a 1997 12-string from Linda Manzer in Koa and Sitka Spruce! The 25 5/8″ scale has easy playability and great intonation across the numerous string gauges in play here, and the added comforts of a Manzer Wedge and Venetian Cutaway make this instrument further improve that playability.
The voice is excellently balanced, and responds well to both a gentle and robust attack. Well played-in and opened up, this Manzer 12-String also comes with a B-Band UST pickup which faithfully translates all the Koa-and-Sitka colorfulness to whatever amp you’d like. Across the fretboard you’ll find on of Linda’s rare Phoenix-and-Chinese-Dragon inlays which, with the simpler Ebony bindings elsewhere, acts as a gorgeous centerpiece to this already attractive display of lutherie at its finest.
Here’s an additional demo with Al for you listening pleasure! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arDO25nV7mk
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Koa 
Add to Compare2006 Manzer Crossover, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
A special treat if ever we saw one. Here we’ve landed a lovely Manzer Crossover from 2006 that’s opened up handsomely with Indian Rosewood and Cedar and is ready for more action. Crossovers are the perfect choice for the steel string player who wants to expand their tonal horizons and master a new kind of play feel with nylon strings, but with the creature comforts of a steel string guitar to make it easy to play and, frankly, more fun. Here of course Linda used her patented Manzer Wedge body design to tilt the guitar top up and back a touch towards the player, and added a cutaway for upper fret access. Then there’s a radiused fretboard and pickup + mic internal electronics. This one’s set up for just about every genre you throw at it.
Other keywords: pat methany, x over, cross over, 10319, fingerstyle, modern guitar, al petteway, andy jurik
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2017 Manzer Baritone, Koa/German Spruce
We love Baritones. Hands down. And we love Linda Manzer’s work. Hands down. So naturally, we’re all hands on deck for this Manzer Baritone from 2017. Flamed Koa back and sides, German Spruce on top—and the kicker: multiscale at 28.75-28”, slim body plus Wedge for easy playability. This makes for a powerhouse Baritone that fits and feels familiar like a normal flattop. The treble strings have delicious weight and color, and we had a blast in A tunings, all the way down to G. It weighs in under five pounds, slim, trim, and ready for action.
Other keywords: guitarbuilding, lutherie, luthier, jean larrivee, matheny, mathany, pat metheny
SOLD Read moreScale Length 28 in - 28.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - German, Koa - Flamed 
Add to Compare2007 Manzer Manzer, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
Linda, Linda, Linda. This 2007 Manzer is a masterpiece. We love the voice: focused power, even response, well adapted for fingers and picks. In hand, the guitar plays easily with a slick setup and Linda’s namesake Manzer Wedge body ergonomics. This one’s been around for a few years and has opened up handsomely; the premium Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce are sounding oh so alive. Additionally, we found a soundport in the upper bout that comes with a removable BRW plug, for those times when you’re looking for a slightly different sound or for recording.
Other keywords: guitarbuilding, lutherie, luthier, jean larrivee, matheny, mathany, signature guitar, custom guitar, wedge body, tony mcmanus, pat metheny
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2000 Manzer Manzer, Indian Rosewood/German Spruce
A fingerstyle guitar with crispness and clarity, that responds well to both light and aggressive attacks? Look no further than our 2000 Manzer in Indian Rosewood and German Spruce. Linda’s wedge-shaped body keeps playability smooth, and the 25.625” scale length allows for a snappy response that works well for altered tunings. The treble clarity cuts through the mix, and contrasts nicely with the warmth of the mids.
Linda’s guitars are in the hands of some of the world’s finest players, from Pat Metheny to Tony McManus—if her guitars have the stamp of approval from ears such as these, you know they’ve got some serious magic cooking under the hood.
Other keywords: larivee, east indian rosewood, lutherie, manzer wedge
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2016 Manzer Pat Metheny Signature 6 Limited Edition, Indian Rosewood/German Spruce
Incredibly rare, we’ve landed one of the 30 guitars Linda Manzer built in collaboration with Pat Metheny for their Signature 6 Limited Edition run. This beauty is like new, features Indian Rosewood back and sides and a German Spruce top, and the ergonomic features Metheny uses on his own Manzers. There’s the namesake Manzer Wedge and Venetian Cutaway, and added to that we have a groove carved into the heel, coupled with a thumb rest on the bass side, to coax the player’s left hand just a smidge closer to those uppermost frets.
The inlays across the headstock and fretboard are matched with the orange Calton flight case, and each of these 30 guitars is inlaid in a pattern unique to this run. The inlays were executed in conjunction with master inlay artist Mark Kett. Further, Linda used Copper for the side dots, and inlaid a Diamond at the 7th fret dot to boot. Linda also collaborated with Tony Duggan-Smith for the final setup and fretwork on each. This is number 13 of only 30, and we really can’t say when next we’ll see one of these guitars come up on the used market.Here’s a link to Manzer’s page where she describes the process: https://www.manzer.com/limited/
Other keywords: guitarbuilding, lutherie, luthier, jean larrivee, matheny, mathany, signature guitar, custom guitar, wedge body, tony mcmanus
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.1875 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Indian