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2010 Collings D2H MRA, Madagascar Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
This Collings D2H MRA comes to us from 2010 with some good music already under its belt, and a hungry eye for more tunes to consume. Madagascar Rosewood body with Adirondack Spruce top and herringbone trim, Ivoroid bindings, Waverly tuners, and a hard V neck profile that will feel right at home for many a bluegrasser. Additionally, we’ve got a K&K Pure Mini pickup installed that’s ready to go, and all of this comes wrapped up in a Collings TKL case with green interior.
Other keywords: blue grass, dreadnaught, allen shadd, flatpicking
$6,955 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar Add to CompareBrand New de Wit 15″, French Walnut/Sinker Redwood
Gijs De Wit brings us this brand new 15” model. Featuring Gij’s own “Scooped” shoulder design, In lieu of a cutaway this scooped shoulder offers access to higher notes. This isn’t the only innovative design present, carbon fiber reinforced lightweight bracing, and an active braceless back to name a few. The top on this creature is an Old Growth Sinker Redwood, and an antique French Walnut back and sides. The neck is made of wenge, buttoned up with some incredibly smooth Alessi Tuners.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, multiscale, pinless bridge, french polish, concerto classic cases
$11,330 Add to cartScale Length 25.625 in - 26.125 in Nut Width 1.718 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Walnut 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
$13,905 Add to cartScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Narra Add to Compare2010 Deering 35th Anniversary, Maple
Of course Deering would pull out all the stops for this its 35th Anniversary Model! #2 of an extremely exclusive two, this 2010 Deering 35th is bedecked in rhinestone and extensive MOP/Abalone inlays, features their Eagle Flange, and boasts a powerfully figured Maple resonator and neck.
Other keywords: billy presnell, bluegrass, 1000211002
$4,635 Add to cartScale Length 26.25 in Nut Width 1.25 in String Spacing 1.688 in Woods Frosted Banjo Head, Maple - Flamed Add to CompareBrand New Dion No.04, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
We are pleased to present to you a brand new Model No.04 from Dion James. Not only is this instrument beautiful in sight and sound, but also in its construction, which is one of the more unique instruments we have seen in quite some time. Where to begin? Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, Sitka Spruce for the top (this Sitka was cut in the 1970s; it’s been well-seasoned). As for the back and sides, this guitar features an active hollow core back, similar to a double top, carbon fiber bridge plate, U brace, elevated fingerboard, and a cylindrically arched top and back. We could go on and on about what all makes this absolute beast of a guitar unique and powerful. From the custom-made Scheller tuners to the captured nut, and the subtle multiscale of 25.2-25.6”, this guitar is AMAZING. Look and listen for yourself
Other keywords/mispellings: Luthier, lutherie, canada, bespoke, soundport, beveled edges, visesnut.
$18,025 Add to cartScale Length 25.2 in - 25.6 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2013 Doerr Legacy Select, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
This 2013 Doerr Legacy Select is one smooth operator. Indian Rosewood body with Cedar top, a subtle arm bevel for added playing ease, and a slim neck profile to complete the picture. Dark Abalone trims out the top and the rosette, and adds some pop to the sharp aesthetic. The voice is crisp and quick, with a round midrange that is excellent for fingerstyle. With a 15 5/8″ lower bout, this Doerr Legacy Select also has enough headroom for some flatpicking and strumming as well. This beauty was Plek’d in 2020, and the frets are still looking perfect today.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, tom doerr, ls130396, fingerpicking, ir, red cedar, gator
$6,130 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian Add to Compare2008 Doerr Solace, Indian Rosewood/Swiss Spruce
Tom Doerr’s Solace model offers great volume and headroom, but without compromising on the ergonomics front at all. This 2008 Solace is just that: powerful, and effortless. Slim neck profile, Indian Rosewood body with Swiss Spruce top, K&K Pure Mini pickup–plus it’s opened up handsomely in the intervening years.
Here’s an additional video for this 2008 Doerr Solace, with Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/mU7HjUvoYLk
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, fingerpicking
$5,665 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Rosewood - Indian Add to Compare2016 EJ Henderson 000-42, Walnut/Red Spruce
A rare treat for us today: a gorgeous 2016 000-42 from Asheville’s own EJ Henderson. Coming from the lineage of her father, Wayne Henderson, Jayne’s been building under her own name for a number of years, honing her craft and building up an impressive body of work–and wait list. Highly figured Black Walnut back and sides with dramatic rippling figure, Red Spruce top (plus dark sunburst), and extensive sparkling Abalone 42-style appointments along the body and position markers. Then we come to the bespoke catfish inlaid in great detail between the G and D tuners at the back of the headstock. Jayne’s inlay skill renders crisp lines and fluid curves, leaning on her eye to match the wavy pattern of each piece of pearl to mirror the scales of the fish. The voice on this 000 is quick and crisp, with a lively string energy that makes for a particularly exciting and enjoyable playing experience. Interested in learning more? Give us a shout!
Other keywords/misspellings: E.J. Henderson, adirondack, 27, fingerstyle, 000, 42 style
$10,815 Add to cartScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Walnut - Black Add to Compare2012 EJ Henderson OM-18, White Oak/Carpathian Spruce
Jayne Henderson is a good friend of the shop, we love her work. The apple didn’t fall too far from the tree. Speaking of trees, this guitar used to be a White Oak, or well at least the back and sides of the instrument were. This is an uncommon tonewood, but in the right hands it is every bit as incredible as any of your standard “dry” tonewoods. This OM-18 is dressed in Carpathian Spruce on top– Donning the name “DOC” on the heel cap is an homage to the late great Doc Watson. Need we say more? If you’re looking to get into an incredible and unique OM that can do practically everything? Look no further.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, wayne henderson, fingerstyle, flatpicking, bluegrass, 31
$7,725 Add to cartScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.74 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Oak Add to Compare2015 Simon Fay Model One Lefty, Bois de Rose/Red Spruce
Here we’ve landed a truly unique piece with this left-handed Model One from Simon Fay. Built in 2015 with figured Bois de Rose back and sides plus Red Spruce top, cutaway, EVO frets, and a unique rosette plus segmented appointments, it stands out to us as one of the finest examples of a south paw flattop we’ve seen. This is definitely a premium option for fingerstyle, with great note separation across the range. All wrapped up in a custom Hoffee flight case for maximum security.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/-UaSBN5_Huw.
Other keywords: lefty guitar, fay guitars, fingerpicking boisderose, rosewood
$7,725 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Bois de Rose Add to Compare2018 Simon Fay Model One, The Tree Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
A work of art from a contemporary powerhouse of the form. This 2018 Model One from Simon Fay is the real deal, dressed up with tortoise-figured The Tree Mahogany back and sides plus Adirondack Spruce top, flawless fit and finish throughout, and an exquisitely balanced voice that the player can sculpt howsoever they choose for a wide palette of tones. The world of the modern flattop has come so far, to arrive at an instrument as balanced and downright gorgeous as this Fay Model One. Additional features include Rodgers tuners, Fossilized Ivory nut and saddle, and a custom paint-spatter Hoffee flight case.
Other keywords: fingerpicking, model 1, adriondack, fay guitara
$22,660 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - Honduran Add to Compare1998 Paul Fischer Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
Ah, the sweetness that comes with age. This Paul Fischer Classical comes to us from 1998 and exhibits all the qualities we find only appear after years’ of music: breathy, expansive projection, an articulate and developed midrange, versatile response for a range of styles. It doesn’t hurt that Paul used a set of striking Brazilian Rosewood for the body and Spruce on top, plus french polish throughout. The detail work is cleanly executed throughout, especially at the flower and vine rosette and tieblock. Snakewood heelcap and buttons on Rodgers tuners are icing on the cake. Additionally, the provenance of this Fischer includes previous ownership from Douglas James, classical guitar professor of NC’s Appalachian State.
Other keywords: andy jurik, 987, brazilain, fingerstyle, nylon string
$8,320 Add to cartScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2012 Franklin OM, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
When people ask why Brazilian Rosewood is so coveted, guitars like this are our answer. Rich, full-bodied, charming midrange — this is an acoustic guitarist’s dream. European Spruce on top, minimalistic appointments, mammoth bone for the nut and saddle, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge. This instrument lets all of the natural materials do the talking. And man, oh man, do they have a lot to say. There is no compromise with this guitar; it leaves nothing to be desired.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, OM, ameritage, 643, fingerstyle, black pearl.
$12,360 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2016 Gaffney OM, Madagascar Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
It is a delight to have this incredibly articulate and expressive OM from Julian Gaffney in the shop today. Julian built this guitar well apprenticing with Ervin Somogyi in 2016, and picked out a dramatic set of Madagascar Rosewood for the back and sides that pairs perfectly with Engelmann Spruce on top, plus segmented rosette, carved bridge, and florentine cutaway. The voice is huge and expansive, especially considering its slender OM proportions; this Gaffney has opened up handsomely since 2016.
Other keywords: lutherie, 13, maddie, fingerstyle
$19,055 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Madagascar Add to Compare1999 Gibson Les Paul “Old Hickory”
Like playing a piece of American history, this 1999 Gibson Les Paul, “Old Hickory” is more than just an electric guitar; it’s an homage to the enduring legacy of rock and roll, captured in the grain of one extraordinary instrument.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, poplar, humbuckers, grover.
$7,000 Add to cartScale Length 24.625 in Nut Width 1.625 in String Spacing 2 in Woods Poplar, Poplar