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Add to Compare2020 Michaud OM-R, Amazon Rosewood/Master Moonspruce
A 2020 build from Joel Michaud that’s already wide awake, dressed to the nines, and playing effortlessly? That’s what we’re fortunate enough to have in the shop today. Such a feat of modern lutherie. Amazon Rosewood back and sides, pencil straight and ruddy red, plus master grade Moonspruce on top and a multiscale design at 26 inches down to 25.4 inches, makes for an incredibly resonant fingerstyle guitar that’s equally at home in Standard as it is in DADGAD or C tunings. It’s the kind of guitar where even flubbed notes sound good. Additionally, Michaud added twin arm & rib bevels for creature comfort, and an eliptical soundport to boot. Plus EVO frets for longevity! And the cream on top is Joel’s addition of oxidized metal appointments at the rosette, headstock, and endgraft.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, orchestra model, omr, 86, visesnut
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Amazon 
Add to CompareBrand New Michaud Made OM-R, The Tree Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
We had the honor of spending a few days with this custom OM-R from Joel Michaud of Michaud Made before sending it on to its happy owner. The Tree Mahogany back and sides pairs with Adirondack Spruce on top and reconstituted stone appointments, matte black neck for effortless lefthand work, and a flawless fit n finish tying it all together. The voice is powerful, immediate, and crystal clear. Thanks for giving us a few days with this one, Joel!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - The Tree 
Add to Compare2015 Michaud Made 00, The Tree Mahogany/Swiss Spruce
Balance and elegance are the first two words that come to mind with this guitar in hand. Joel Michaud’s sense of line, curve—and most importantly, tone—come together in this 2015 00-R in a way that many builders aim for, but few achieve. The woods are top shelf: The Tree Mahogany back and sides, Swiss Spruce on top—and Joel crafted a rosette that’s sunk into the top for a distinct touch. Next to that is a tapered fretboard extension that offers the elusive 24th fret to the fearless musician who needs to go so high. A sharp Florentine Cutaway and Scheller tuners round out the image.
The tone is smooth and easy, balanced from bass to treble, and this Michaud is set up for effortless playability. The smaller body dimensions, combined with a short 25” scale, make for warm, round trebles, and we love how Joel manages to keep the guitar’s response so even along the fretboard. This Michaud is a collector grade piece, and we’re honored to offer it to you.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, michaud guitars, oo, quilted mahogany
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Mahogany - The Tree 
Add to Compare2015 Michaud Made OM-R, Pernambuco/Moonspruce
Clean, consistent, and crisp. This 2015 OM-R from Joel Michaud is a fantabulous instrument in Pernambuco and Moonspruce that’s finely honed for fingerstyle play. The body features a dramatic arm bevel and wedge for creature comfort, and a Florentine Cutaway for upper fret access. We love how easily this Michaud plays, and the trebles absolutely sing. Notes have an even response that doesn’t fade, meaning that your compositions ring out with sweet definition and hang in the air. Alessi tuners are elegant and smooth operators, and the whole package comes wrapped up in a custom Ameritage case for good-looking protection.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, orchestra model, omr, european spruce, euro spruce
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Pernambuco 
Add to Compare2013 Michaud Made 00-R, Cocobolo/Lutz Spruce
The first Michaud to walk through our door feels like an old friend sliding back into town. This 2013 00-R “Interrupted” feels intimate and familiar in your hands, and responds easily to both strummed and fingerstyle approaches. Striking red Cocobolo back and sides, Lutz Spruce on top, and a 25 inch scale for warmth and easy playability. Trim punching weight of 4lbs 2oz, Wenge trim and Schertler tuners, and all of this wrapped up in an Ameritage case for safe keeping.
The voice has a focused quality that projects notes directly outward from the soundhole, rendering arrangements with added clarity and definition. The bass response has a touch of added warmth that mellows the overall balance of the instrument. When combined with this Michaud’s added focus and clarity, the effect is a warm tone that’s bounded by crisp definition—a combination that easily stands out.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerpicking, cocobolo rosewood, nitrocellulose lacquer, 14-fret
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to Compare2015 Micheletti Peregrine Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
We love it when a parlor size guitar strikes it rich! This 2015 Micheletti Peregrine packs an expansive voice into a trim package that’s characterized by round trebles, lots of color and dynamism in the bass, and a lively responsiveness that can quickly fill the room if you’re not careful. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides (seriously gorgeous example of this rarest of tonewoods), Adirondack Spruce on top for extra stiffness and power, and then luthier Rick Micheletti finished it off with a 12-fret neck to warm up those trebles for a round, fat sound.
The Peregrine is trimmed out in Abalone from head to toe, and features individual saddles for each string, so dialing in your perfect setup is easy as pie. This Micheletti comes wrapped up in a Hoffee flight case, and is more than ready to go anywhere, at any time.Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/43NY3I2JsR0
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, parlour, 0, 00, 12 fret, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareNew Micheletti Rigid Rim Padauk/Western Red Cedar
Here we have a Micheletti Osprey “rigid rim” jumbo in Western Red Cedar and Padauk. The rigid rim is a patented design element that Rick has developed in an effort to stiffen the sides to aid in greater projection and improved treble response. Additionally, this makes for a very comfortable instrument with no sharp corners. Indeed, the Osprey has a great big voice with clearly defined trebles, thanks to the intense Padauk back and sides, and plenty of warmth and bass response courtesy of the Cedar top.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.31 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Cedar - Western Red, Padauk 
Add to Compare2005 Milburn Concert – Hauser Style African Blackwood/European
The father and son team of Orville and Robert Milburn have built here what we consider to be an exceptional Hauser style Concert Classical. Built from beautiful African Blackwood and European Spruce with Snakewood appointments, this guitar is stunning to behold. A classic look and feel permeate the construction of this guitar. Tonally, this Concert has all you could ask for, Sharp cutting trebles, warm mids and powerful, gut rumbling bass. This one checks all the boxes on our list and we bet it does on yours, too.
Here’s an additional demo from the inimitable David Stevenson: https://youtu.be/j8dE0kA7ys4
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.07 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare1998 Milburn Classical Indian/Spruce
This Milburn concert guitar has a full bodied voice that is rich and charactered. It’s a musical voice with lyrical trebles and round, warm bass response. Crafted in impeccable fashion from fine Rosewood and Spruce which provides wonderful power and versatility as well. An aged spruce top such as this can be a great tool for the player offering expression, articulation and strength. There are Snakewood bindings that add mystique and beauty. This is a wonderful concert guitar that we all adore here in the shop.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2010 Bil Mitchell Parlor, Koa/Adirondack Spruce
Small-bodied guitars are often pigeonholed into being one type of instrument. This 2010 Parlor from Bil Mitchell, dressed in Koa and Adirondack, is a great example of why not to judge a guitar by its size. It offers classic sounds from a classic wood combo, but with power and directional punch. More than a couch guitar, this little beast is ready for the stage or the studio.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, fingerstyle, ragtime, old time, flat picking, bill, tkl, 376
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Koa 
Add to CompareBrand New Bil Mitchell L-00, Flame Maple/Adirondack Spruce
Bil Mitchell is here to offer us a brand new L-00 12 fretter from his shop that’s wide awake and crooning. This one features Flame Maple plus Adirondack Spruce. Lovely sunburst throughout which lets the grain come through, and Flame Maple bindings to really make it pop. The voice is quick and lively, and oh so easy to play with a short scale, 24.75″ setup.
Here’s an additional demo on the Mitchell L-00, played by Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/ZQUm1k0k5eA
Here’s an additional demo with Mary Flower playing this Bil Mitchell L-00: https://youtu.be/8U7qtdUm7RUOther keywords: lutherie, luthier, l00, fingerpicking, 439, 2022, abalone
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple - Flame 
Add to Compare2006 M.J. Franks Herringbone OMS, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
M.J. Franks knows how to pull off a powerful projection with balance across the registers—and all in an easy-playing OM package. This Herringbone OMS comes to us from 2006, has opened up sweetly, and is dressed to the nines with jaw dropping tonewoods. This Brazilian Rosewood is heirloom grade, beautifully wave figure throughout, and Adirondack Spruce on top with tight grain to boot. Tight herringbone trim on top and ringing in the rosette, plus a tight zigzag backstrip to tie together this classic, American traditional aesthetic.
Other keywords: mj franks, dreadnaught, flatpicking, 06-022, tkl
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2010 M.J. Franks Legacy Dreadnought, Indian Rosewood/German Spruce
A lovely number that’s ready for action! Check out this 2010 M.J. Franks Legacy Dreadnought if you’re looking for a Bluegrass powerhouse that’s sensitive enough for a light touch as easily as an aggressive attack. Indian Rosewood body with German Spruce on top, Waverly tuners, and a gorgeous piece of flair with a Brazilian Rosewood headplate—this Legacy D model is a classic beauty. The voice has great balance across the registers, with the lively, opened up quality that only comes after several years of music, which this M.J. Franks certainly has had. Well cared for and rocking an easy setup to boot!
Click here for a recording with our own Nick Dauphinais!
Other keywords: mj franks, dreadnaught, flatpicking, 10-111, tkl
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2015 Franks OM-D Brazilian/Adirondack (Red)
Mike Franks has done it again–this 2015 Legend OM-D Deep Body Orchestra Model is a triumph of tone, playability, and, projection. Set up smooth as glass, this OM is a delight to play Bluegrass tunes on, or Texas ballads; a great guitar for the solo Americana singer-songwriter. Flatpicking brings out the rumble in the bass for sure, but the setup accomodates fingerpicking just as easily without losing sustain.
One look at this gorgeous Bearclaw Adirondack Spruce top and you’ll know how this guitar lives up to its “Legend” model designation–and it’s paired with some serious, straight-grained Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides. The voice is clean and clear and well-balanced for both chord accompaniment and solos that can cut through the mix. Another dynamite guitar from M.J. Franks–this one’s a keeper.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.38 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods xx, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2007 Franks OM-D East Indian/Adirondack (Red)
An aviator, musician and engineer, Mike Franks is a man who love to work with his hands. His many years of honing his chops as a woodworker are evident in this guitar, as it is absolutely flawless in its construction, fit and finish. This 28 style M.J. Franks OM-D (for Deep Body) is handsomely made, each and every part fitting into a harmonious whole. The dark East Indian Rosewood and Adirondack (Red) Spruce on this guitar give it ample headroom and a voice that sings better and better the harder you drive it. With nice, even playability and a sweet setup, this guitar will stop you in your tracks and have you lost in hours of music before you even know it.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.38 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Indian