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Add to Compare2012 Deering, Tenbrooks Saratoga Star, Maple
The Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star excels on all fronts. This is a 2012 example in very clean shape, featuring a frosted head and Maple resonator plus neck, upgraded with a Kruger tone ring, and dressed up with perfectly executed Abalone positon markers comprised of modern flower-and-vines.
Other keywords: billy presnell, bluegrass, 07170070161
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 26.25 in Nut Width 1.281 in String Spacing 1.688 in Woods Frosted Banjo Head, Maple - Flamed 
Add to Compare2011 Deering Greg Deering Limited, Burl Walnut
The Deering GDL Gred Deering Limited maximizes playability and tone for the price point–this 2011 model is a powerhouse in Burl Walnut. Curvaceous MOP position markers, tapered resonator, nickel hardware.
Other keywords: billy presnell, bluegrass, 0231609m813
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.25 in Nut Width 1.25 in String Spacing 1.688 in Woods Frosted Banjo Head, Walnut - Burl 
Add to Compare2013 Deering Gabriella, Curly Maple
At the tip top of the top shelf you’ll find the rare Gabriella model from Deering. This work of art comes to us from 2013 with tight Curly Maple neck and resonator, as much Pearl and Abalone as can be fit on a banjo fingerboard and headstock, plus 24K gold plated hardware, engraved throughout, and carved heel.
Here’s an additional demo with Allen Shadd playing this beautiful Deering Gabriella: https://youtu.be/81likAtTShQ
Other keywords: billy presnell, bluegrass, 07001613r594
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.25 in Nut Width 1.25 in String Spacing 2.719 in Woods Frosted Banjo Head, Maple - Figured 
Add to Compare1995 Deering Gabriella 5-String Banjo, Brazilian Rosewood
It’s fitting that a shop like ours, which deals with Somogyis and McConnells, and Traugotts all day, would come across a banjo worthy enough to pass muster among the guitar world’s greatest builders. Enter: our 1995 Deering Gabriella, owned by banjo maestro and “banjoholic” Mary Z Cox. This model is the pinnacle (read: to date, only 15 ever made) of Deering’s catalog, and this example from 1995 goes one step further than even its rarified siblings in that it features a Brazilian Rosewood resonator and neck. Gold hardware abounds, right down to the tuners and tailpiece, and both the resonator and neck are trimmed out in both Abalone and Ivoroid. The fingerboard is wrapped in Mother-of-Pearl, with vine-and-leaf inlays across frets 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, and 21. The headstock is also inlaid with MOP, a tangle of vines surrounding the Deering logo and the (you guessed it: MOP) truss rod cover. The back of the resonator features a wreath of raised MOP-and-Maple vines, and just above that you’ll find an intricately carved heel with yet more twisting leaves and vines.
The sheer number of hours that went into this Deering Gabriella baffles the mind. It feels like holding a craftperson’s entire career in your hands when you play it. A banjo for the record books.Check out this demo with our own Billy Presnell: https://youtu.be/VFhcOVRpAiE
If you’d like to hear Mary’s recording of “Ponce de Leon” on her Florida Banjo record with the Gabriella, check it out here: https://www.maryzcox.com/florida_banjo/
Here’s a demo with Mary in our recording studio and this Gabriella: https://youtu.be/EXvtuJa-M0I
Want a taste of local banjo phenom Derek Vaden at the helm of this Gabriella? Check it out: https://youtu.be/-F2Q1zx583A
Here’s an additional demo with our very own Allen Shadd at the wheel! https://youtu.be/N1KplaB25ao
Other keywords: Mary Z Cox, bluegrass, banjo inlay, Deering banjo, Gabriella banjo, craft, craftsmanship
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.125 in Nut Width 1.281 in String Spacing 1.6875 in Woods Skin - Fiber, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2016 Dehradun SJ, North Indian Rosewood/Redwood
Dave Murray’s India-based Dehradun Guitar Company is consistently churning out guitars which sound as good as they look. That’s saying something, considering the precision of the fit and finish and the harmonious sense of curve and contour present in this 2017 SJ in North Indian Rosewood and Redwood.
If you’re in the market for a well-balanced and responsive guitar that lends itself equally well to picks and fingertips, this is one Dehradun worth considering. We found the middle and upper registers particularly warm and present, with the trebles expertly straddling the line between clarity and projection. The short scale and 13-fret neck, combined with a Redwood top, lend an extra Oomph! to the sweet voice that translates faithfully in an amplified setting, thanks to the onboard L.R. Baggs Anthem SL pickup. These guitars come from a good place, and the attention to detail and care that went into their construction shows in the smoothness of the tone, and the shine of the finish.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.875 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood, Rosewood - North Indian 
Add to Compare2017 Dehradun Concert South Indian/Western Red Cedar
We’ve been out and about at the shows this past year to find the next great builders for DG to represent–and brother have we found some! Recently Paul met with David Murray, founder of the India-based Dehradun Guitar Company, who had an impressive Concert-size guitar to show. Long story short, we ended up snagging one for ourselves.
This brand new Dehradun Concert has a rich tone and serious projection. Featuring South Indian Rosewood for the back and sides and Red Cedar for the top, this guitar’s big voice will easily reach peak volume with even the gentlest application of a pick or fingertip. The satin-finished neck is set up fast and low for easy-breezy left hand work. When you let the trebles ring out, you’ll notice a few gorgeous overtone strains which seem to swell after a moment after the note’s been plucked; natural reverb at its finest. The Somogyi-esque interrupted rosette, Mahogany-and-Rosewood neck, and Abalone trim come together in an attractive package that looks just about as good as it plays.
Add to Compare2008 Tomas Delgado Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
Long time luthier Tomas Delgado comes from luthier stock in both his father and grandfather, with whom he worked for a number of years. Today, he continues to uphold their tradition of guitarbuilding with his own work, and we’re proud to offer this gorgeous preowned example of just how far he’s come. This Classical was built in 2008 with premium Brazilian Rosewood and Cedar, and has been lovingly played in since then. And it’s a featherweight: right at 3lbs 4oz! The response is quick and even between the registers, and we love the blooming flavor of overtones in the bass and mids. French Polished for maximum resonance (part of what keeps the build weight so low here), this Delgado Classical is a dynamic tool for the serious musician.
Other keywords: lutherie, guitarbuilding, nylon string, concert classical, brazilain, candelas
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.06 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2002 Desmond Classical Brazilian/Spruce
A rich and resonant offering from Florida-based luthier Robert Desmond, this 2002 Classical in Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce has opened up into a sweet and resonant force to be reckoned with. Playability across the neck is smooth and comfortable, and position markers at the fifth and seventh frets help to orient your left hand without detracting from Desmond’s traditional aesthetic elsewhere.
There’s a sweet swell of overtones in the upper register which bloom a moment after a note is struck, adding a rich and full-figured tone to your arrangements. The bass response is vigorous but well-balanced with the other registers and fills out, rather than overpowers, the voice. This 2002 Desmond is in excellent condition and is ready for many more years of sweet music!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.32 in Woods xx, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2011 DeTemple Spirit Series ’56, Swamp Ash
Mike DeTemple’s work speaks for itself, but we’ll try and offer our two cents. The Spirit Series ’56 is Mike’s take on the classic strat shape—with a few choice additions which make them another beast. For starters, Mike uses titanium components, from the neck plate to the tremolo, and here upgraded this piece from 2011 with a Fossilized Mastodon Ivory nut (and pickup switch tip), open back Gotoh 510 tuners, and a Red Maple neck. And the cherry on top: Mike’s bespoke, handwound Sweet Spot S2 pickups. Mike works his magic such that the signal is even and clear across all five positions, so you don’t have to worry about compensating on the fly. They play like grass-fed butter: top shelf fat n juicy.
This beauty has been cared for by a single owner since 2011, and is looking for its new home! Comes wrapped up in a G&G case.Other keywords: de temple, stratocaster, josh smith, red rhodes, alnico 2, electric guitar, shade top
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods None, Ash - Swamp 
Add to Compare2015 DeVine Tenor Ukulele, Salvaged Brazilian Rosewood/Salvaged Redwood
Ready for an engrossing, enveloping tonal experience from a petite tenor ukulele? Look no further than this 2015 DeVine featuring Kasha-style bracing, Salvaged Redwood top, and Salvaged Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. Plus Koa bindings, MOP appointments, offset soundhole, and soundport. And Flamed Koa neck with Waverly tuners. Not to mention custom Ameritage case. Then there’s the slim 1.5lb build weight—to say nothing of the effortless setup. What more can we say? This is an incredible feat of lutherie from one of the world’s premiere ukulele builders, and we can’t stop playing it.
Other keywords: uke, tu-0224, fingerstyle, wound C, brazilain, salvaged tonewood, flame, pearl
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 16.5 in Nut Width 1.4 in String Spacing 1.56 in Woods Redwood, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2010 DeVine Custom Brazilian/Redwood
Eric Devine is a top maker of fine guitars from Hawaii. We have had a number of them and each has been a joy to behold and to play. This Brazilian Rosewood and Redwood Jumbo has the perfect character for low tunings and fingerstyle music in general. It’s warm and lush with deep resonant bass. The incredible vine inlays that adorn the guitar from top to bottom are lovely and give this instrument some serious Aloha vibe!
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.34 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Redwood, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2008 DeVine Jumbo Slack Key Guitar Curly Koa/Curly Koa
Here we have a beautiful custom crafted Slack Key Hawaiian Guitar from Eric DeVine of Maui, Hawaii. This beautiful instrument features a body constructed premium highly figured Koa wood. The top is simply breathtaking and voice for optimum vibrance. The bracing is deeply scalloped and employs a JDL Bridge support that allows for a light build that is very energetic. This guitar has a wonderful deep bass and shimmering high end. To complete this fine Slack Key guitar there is a Fishman Premium Blend Pickup with Microphone.
Add to CompareNew DeVine Parlor Brazilian/Redwood
What a wonderful way to introduce you, our customers, to luthier Eric DeVine of Maui, Hawaii. This little sweetie is as good as it gets in a Parlor guitar. It is as loud as a Grand Concert with a rich redwood voice that is dipped in Chocolate. The trebles are smooth and strong and the bass is resounding. The picture are proof enough of it’s beauty, we rarely see inlays so tastefully designed and masterfully executed. Any one of us here would love to own this masterpiece, so if you don’t buy it for yourself maybe buy it for one of us?
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Redwood, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2011 DeVoe Flamenco Negra, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
We’ve landed a dynamite 2011 Flamenco Negra from Lester DeVoe that boasts stunning Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, a European Spruce top, and an ultra slim, 3lbs 4oz punching weight. This guitar is fabulous, hands down. Fit and finish is flawless, the build quality just so, and we love the dynamic range of the voice. This 2011 Flamenco Negra is equally at home for Jazz, Bossa Nova, straight ahead Classical, and of course Flamenco. The neck is carved from highly figured Spanish Cedar, and the headstock features Sloane tuners with Ebony knobs and black rollers. Twin clear tap plates flank the soundhole, and the scale length comes in at an easy-playing 650mm. All wrapped up in a Hoffee flight case, what’s not to love?
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, classical guitar, fingerstyle, nylon string, flamenco guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2021 Dion No.04, Indian rosewood/Italian Spruce
This one’s more than ready for action. Such a quick, energetic, expressive flattop! Dion knows how to tune his guitars for great responsiveness, note separation, and power–which this nearly new 2021 No.04 model has in spades. Indian Rosewood body with Italian Spruce top for starters; add a unique U brace around the soundhole and throw in a carbon fiber bridge plate, 10″ arch to the back, and micro arm bevel for a vibrant, modern voice and sharp aesthetic. The neck is satin finished and is one of the smoothest we’ve perhaps ever handled here in the shop, and on top Dion installed EVO frets in an Ebano fingerboard to keep the setup dialed in for the long haul. Notice the attention to every detail: right down to the nut that’s inset into the board. Sheller tuners just above that to round out the sharp-dressed looks.
If you’re looking for a modern flattop that comes preloaded with an expressive voice and added dynamism, plus effortless playability, this 2021 Dion No.04 could be just the ticket.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, visesnut, dion guitars
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Indian