Jason Simpson brought his first 2 guitars to a workshop that Martin Simpson and Paul Heumiller were teaching a few years ago. They were blown away by his first 2 instruments and new he would be one of the new breed of superb luthiers. In this guitar from Jason, is the proof. This is an outstanding GA with a very full and powerful sound. The bass notes seem to fire out of the soundhole and the trebles are rich and rewarding. An original voice, a top quality instrument.

We are delighted to have here the latest Dream Series from luthier Jason Simpson. Martin Simpson and I sort of ‘discovered’ Jason years ago and we’ve been delighted to bring his work to you our customers as it is shining example of modern luthiery. This SJ Dream Series is simply breathtaking, gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood, German Spruce, dual Side Soundports, elevated fingerboard, the most wonderful armrest bevel and elegant details throughout. Jason’s voice is clear and present reminiscent of Ryan but with perhaps more power in the mid range. We consider Jason’s guitars to be one of the most versatile, wonderfully adept at fingerstyle, flatpicking and strumming in many genres.

Jason has far exceeded our hopes for our Dream Series with him. He created his gorgeous new armrest bevel for us and added detail after detail to these exceptional instruments. We chose Carpathian Spruce over top of stunning Sapele (African Mahogany), a combination that really works. The pictures and audio below can describe this guitar far better than my words so I invite you to read on. It’s a special one.

This is one of Caleb Smith’s most recent builds from 2017, D-28 #58 in Brazilian Rosewood and 350-year-old Adirondack Spruce. Some of our all-time favorite luthiers are also full-tilt performing musicians, and there’s an obvious connection between the virtuosity of plucking notes and of shaping wood. This is a handsome 28-style Dreadnought with a quick V neck, 1 11/16” nut, and seriously ancient Adirondack Spruce on top for that extra ounce of awesome.
Now, the voice is something else entirely. This is not your average honkin’ Dread. This Caleb Smith has a smooth, expressive, and very musical tonality that renders notes in full technicolor glory. The trebles and middle register are particularly crisp and present; perfect for giving solos and lead work a bit more sizzle to stand out from the crowd. Gold EVO frets will ensure you won’t need a fret dress any time soon (even though you’ll be putting serious hours on this guitar in no time), and we guarantee that this guitar, as incredible as it sounds now, will continue to open up even more over time.
Caleb’s reputation is sterling, and we’re excited to be able to offer this 2017 beauty to all of you. Get it while it’s hot!

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Woah. This is a monster of a guitar; Stefan nailed it with this Model 1 from 1998. Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce with a 16 3/8” lower bout and domed back/top! Very energetic, with a quick and lively response. This Sobell is a fingerstyle force to be reckoned with, a natural choice for DADGAD or C9—but Standard holds its own just fine as well. This one has seen some action since its 1998 birthdate, and it’s got a supremely opened up voice to prove it. Our repair staff went over it tuner to tail and we’re happy to give it a clean bill of health. Ready for more!

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Stefan Sobell, Darrell Scott. Two of our favorite names, and strung together in the same breath makes for a powerful instrument. Enter the “Lumberjack” Model 1, built by Stefan for Darrell in 2019. Silky, dark Malaysian Blackwood back and sides with a Sitka Spruce top, Stefan’s trademark V neck profile, and a 25 5/8” scale length for crisp bass notes and explosive projection. The top is a step in a new direction for Stefan, lighter and more responsive, and we’re delighted to confirm it soaks up gentler fingerstyle work just as well as vigorous flatpicking. Additionally, Stefan outfitted this beautiful instrument with a Highlander pickup, Gotoh 510 Delta tuners, EVO frets, and the whole package comes wrapped up in an ivory Hiscox flight case.
A Sobell good enough for Darrell, it’s more than good enough for us.

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