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2014 Buendia OMC, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
An early example of Leo Buendia’s prowess, this 2014 OMC has an expressive and colorful voice that grabs your attention right out the gate. Old Growth, Master Grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with Adirondack Spruce top, Figured Koa bindings to set it off, plus Wenge appointments at the rosette and offset/wraparound position markers. A slim playing weight of under five pounds makes, plus glassy string feel and short scale 25″ setup, makes for an exercise in effortlessness with this Buendia in your hands. All wrapped up in a custom Hoffee flight case to keep things safe and sound on those rare moments you aren’t playing.
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, somogyi, 007, brazilain, adriondack
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Buendia OM Cutaway, African Blackwood/Swiss Alpine Moonspruce
Leo Buendia continues to impress. This latest custom client commission combines Swiss Alpine Moonspruce with African Blackwood in an OM Cutaway package which dots every I and crosses every T in regards to responsiveness, clarity, and power. Smooth balanced across the registers, and exquisitely expressive for fingerstyle play.
Other keywords: abw, fingerpicking, bespoke guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce, Blackwood - African 
2020 Buendia OM, Koa/Adirondack Spruce
In Leo Buendia’s hands, every tonewood sings. And with this 2020 OMC in Koa and Adirondack Spruce, the song is deep, strong, and deliciously clear. Leo originally built this beauty for himself, and experimented with lowering the air resonance several semitones; to our ears, the voice has added darkness and depth that’s really something else. On the visual side of things, Leo has appointed this OMC with a unique concoction of mesh set into resin, which creates an exciting three-dimensional effect at the headstock, rosette, and endgraft.
This Buendia OMC epitomizes many of the qualities of the modern flattop: balance, clarity, dynamic range. But it also has an ineffable quality that’s at once hometown-familiar and excitingly new.
Other keywords: lutherie, guitarbuilding, somogyi, 060, adriondack
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Koa 
2018 Buendia 000 Cutaway, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Alpine Moonspruce
The goods keep on coming! We originally spec’d out this Buendia 000 in 2018 with Brazilian Rosewood, Swiss Alpine Moonspruce, Brazilian bridge, Honduran Mahogany neck, 12-fret board and Florentine Cutaway. That’s only scratching the surface. Leo’s touch makes for incredibly dynamic and resonant guitars, and this one packs in incredible amount of clarity, depth, and power into an effortless-playing 000 package. Calling it impressive would be an understatement. Excellent note separation, and buttery riches from string to string. Fingerstyle heaven, much?
Here’s our original demo of this powerhouse with Paul at the wheel: https://youtu.be/Btd4UHwZSi4.
Other keywords: somogyi, contemporary, lutherie, luthier, burl wood, dyed burl, hoffee case
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2019 Buendia Nylon, Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
Leo Buendia approaches the classical guitar form with an eye for modern aesthetics, ergonomic design, and a sensitive voicing. This 2019 Nylon model boasts dark, dark Brazilian Rosewood back and sides plus tight-grained Red Cedar on top, and has further been appointed with one of his painstaking carved rosettes (plus endgraft), and green-dyed tieblock tying in with the headstock inlays. Leo has put a fearsome amount of time and effort into making every single chip and carve count; the result is intricate, and impressively clean. Rather than opt for a traditional fingerboard, Leo has adopted a subtle radius for his Nylon model, making the playing experience effortless indeed. Build weight comes in a little over four pounds, making this Buendia quite comfortable in hand. Of course, Rodgers tuners in the Hauser style and a carved Brazilian Rosewood bridge are the final additions to this study in elegance, and a french polish finish throughout.
Other keywords: bespoke, somogyi, lutherie, custom guitar, 055, fingerstyle, brazilain, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.063 in String Spacing 2.344 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Buendia OMC, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Moonspruce
A custom client commission from our very own Leo Buendia always makes for a good day—and this OMC is makes for a good week, month, years to come. Premium Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with Swiss Moonspruce on top, painstakingly executed chip-carved rosette and endgraft, spalted position markers and Rodgers tuners. Such a work of functional art.
Other keywords: bespoke, somogyi, lutherie, custom guitar, 084, fingerstyle, brazilain, swiss spruce, moon spruce
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2018 Buendia OM Cutaway, African Blackwood/Swiss Alpine Spruce
This beauty came in–and went right back out! 2018 Buendia #036 was such a bombshell we couldn’t even keep it here long enough for a recording. This OM Cutaway boasts beautiful beautiful African Blackwoood back and sides and an Alpine Spruce top for a voice that’s equal parts smooth and powerful. Interested in a Buendia of your own? We’re more than excited to help! Give us a shout and we’ll get you started.
Other keywords: lutherie, somogyi, abw, fingerstyle, moder guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Blackwood - African 
Brand New Buendia Jumbo Cutaway 12-String, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Brand new! And built as a client commission. Leo Buendia is one of our all-time favorite builders, and we’re so excited to have helped bring this 12 String Jumbo Cutaway into the world. Chocolate-dark Brazilian Rosewood with Adirondack Spruce on top; and beautiful red-dyed appointments at the rosette and back of neck. Interested in commissioning a build of your own? Give us a shout! We’re more than excited to help make it happen.
Other keywords: bespoke, somogyi, lutherie, custom guitar, 072, hoffee 12-string, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Buendia OM Cutaway, Brazilian Rosewood/Alpine Moon Spruce
Our latest client commission from Leo Buendia is an instrument of inspiration. Leo’s fit and finish are flawless, as is the voice of this OM: exquisitely precise from bass to treble. Gorgeous, gorgeous old-growth Brazilian Rosewood back and sides were paired with a pale Swiss Alpine Moonspruce top and Curly Koa bindings. Honduran Mahogany one-piece neck with a glass-smooth C profile; BRW bridge and headplate; EVO frets for longevity; custom white Hoffee case for safety. This OM Cutaway comes in under five pounds to boot.
We love collaborating with both you and our builders to bring about a bespoke work of functional art—give us a shout when you’re ready for yours.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, somogyi, handmade, fingerpicking, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2017 Buendia Jumbo, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
If Paul Heumiller commissions a build for himself, you know the luthier has some serious chops. This Buendia Jumbo is proof of Leo’s talent. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, french polished Adirondack Spruce top (from Randy Lucas himself), green-dyed Maple Burl rosette–this is just the start. The neck is carved from Indian Rosewood, and has a 12-fret neck join to marry warmth to Leo’s Jumbo body. Of course Paul also requested a multiscale fretboard (26.25″ to 25.5″) and a Florentine Cutaway to keep all those slant frets accessible. The bass response is expansive, but crisply defined. That clarity pairs well with a smooth upper register, and an articulate midrange for fingerstyle heaven.
Leo Buendia’s guitars are inspiration carved from wood and steel. Of instruments of this calibre, there are but a few. This one has come up for sale, and we can’t recommend it highly enough!
Other keywords: leonardo buendia, jumbo cutaway, brw, addie, addie spruce, red spruce, somogyi, lutherie
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Buendia Jumbo 12 String, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Leo Buendia’s first 12 String! It’s even better than we expected—and our expectations were quite high. Leo used his Jumbo body with a 14-fret neck to really harness the strength and power of a 12 String. Primo Brazilian Rosewood back and sides pairs with Adirondack Spruce for added projection, Rosewood neck for sustain, and dyed burl appointments in Leo’s refined style.
We love working with our clients and our builders to bring about such world class instruments as this Buendia 12-String Jumbo. Are you ready to commission your own build? We’re more than happy to help make it happen! In the meantime, this powerhouse 12-String Buendia is ready to go today.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, somogyi, gotoh, handmade, fingerpicking, 12-string, adriondack, brazilain, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.85 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Buendia OM, Pale Moon Ebony/Swiss Alpine Moonspruce
Brand new Buendia! This is an OM for the ages. Sweet trebles, powerful and articulate bass, and smoothly balanced in between. Pale Moon Ebony—as premium a tonewood as any—for the back and sides (and headplate) is paired with a Swiss Alpine Moonspruce top, hand carved knotted rosette, and a French Polish finish for a maximally resonant build.
It’s really something to behold, this Buendia. The 25 inch scale fattens up the trebles, and Leo picked out a beautiful set of Rodgers tuners to bring it all together.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, somogyi, handmade, fingerpicking, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Ebony - Pale Moon 
2017 Buendia OM Cutaway, African Blackwood/Swiss Alpine Spruce
Inspiration made of out wood and steel. This 2017 Buendia OM Cutaway is a dream-come-true kind of guitar: African Blackwood back and sides, Swiss Alpine Spruce on top, exquisite string-to-string balance, sweetly easy playability; an effortless guitar. We simply love Leo’s work! This OM is well balanced to a fault, with a well-tempered bass response and liquid trebles. Brazilian Rosewood bridge, K&K Pure Mini pickup, and a Hoffee flight case round it all out.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, somogyi, schaller, handmade, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Blackwood - African 
2019 Buendia Modified Dreadnought, Brazilian Rosewood/Moonspruce
Leo Buendia is at the top of his game, and the top of our list of favorite builders—this 2019 Modified Dreadnought is top of the line. Leo’s finest Brazilian Rosewood sets are a step below the BRW here, and on top you’ll find creamy Moonspruce and one of Leo’s painstakingly rendered chip carved rosettes (and a matching endgraft). Short scale, 14 frets to the neck, and a Florentine Cutaway with a slick setup for effortless playability. The voice is rich, oh so rich. With power to spare. Fingerstyle royalty. This Buendia Mod D is the sort of guitar that even bad notes sound good.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, somogyi, MD, gotoh, handmade, fingerpicking, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Buendia OM Cutaway, The Tree Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
We’ll let the video and photos speak for themselves this time. Our latest custom OM Cutaway commission from Leo Buendia is a feat of lutherie at the highest level. One piece The Tree Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top, and Leo’s painstakingly handcarved rosette, endgraft, and headstock inlays come together for incredible elegance, clarity, and balance. A body wedge and short scale make for easy playability, French Polish finish keeps everything as resonant as possible, and the flawless fit and finish make for a perfect instrument.
This is a testament to what it’s possible with a master at the helm, and masterwork materials at hand. Want one for yourself? Give us a shout!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, ervin somogyi, somogyi, leonardo buendia, fingerstyle, OM, mahagony, adriondack, custom guitar, bespoke guitar, custom build
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - The Tree