Here we have a Kevin Muiderman OM-style steel string in Cuban Mahogany and Sitka Spruce. Kevin is an innovator in classical and steel string construction, and employs double-tops and graphite reinforced bracing to produce a guitar particularly suited to fingerstyle players, rhythm players, and flat-pickers who demand extra responsiveness, a piano-like attack, and single note clarity. This guitar would be particularly well-suited for recording since the focused bass response is guaranteed not to muddy up the mix, courtesy of the gorgeous flamed Cuban Mahogany.

This was a custom build for a client of ours. Don Musser always impresses us here at the shop, and this is no exception. The quintessential parlor guitar, dressed in flamed mahogany and Engelmann spruce. The punch of mahogany in a comfortable single 0 size, combined with the smoothness from the Engelmann spruce, makes this guitar a delight. It’s certainly comfortable on the couch, but also perfect for the studio or the stage. With smooth clarity and meticulous attention to detail, this guitar can be summed up in one word: smooth.

Other keywords: Luthier, lutherie, new mexico, fingerstyle, folk, small body, 375

Don Musser, well damn. This Dread is an articulate beast, a mix of crackling livewire energy and crisp note definition and smooth decay. Brand new to boot! Part of Don’s secret (aside from his invaluable voicing techniques) is his life as a tonewood dealer, giving him access to the best materials. Take the woods on this number: The Tree Mahogany back and sides, Colorado Blue Spruce top, Honduran Mahogany neck plus BRW headplate. And Curly Maple bindings to tie it all together (and a lovely sunburst on top to offset the Pearl trim and rosette). The setup is silk smooth and responsive to a light touch just as much as a heavier attack. It’s a powerhorse (that’s a powerhouse workhorse).

Other keywords: tone wood, fingerstyle, abalone, mop, mother of pearl, fingerpicking, dreadnaught, 25.5, 354, quilted mahogany