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Home / Shop / 2003 Ryan Nightingale Soloist, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce

2003 Ryan Nightingale Soloist, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce

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Status
Sold
Brand
Ryan
Product Year
2003
Model
Nightingale Soloist
Serial #
393-59
New/Preowned
Preowned
SKU
824
Condition
Refinished by Kevin Ryan, some earlier marks in top visible underneath new finish in the right light.
Body Type(s)
Large, Grand Auditorium
Back & Sides
Rosewood - Brazilian
Top
Spruce - German
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Neck Profile
C
Arm Bevel
Yes
Bridge
Ebony
Rosette
Abalone
Top Trim
Abalone
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings
None
Fret Markers
Side Dots
Frets to Body
14
Headplate
Ebony
Headstock Bindings
Abalone
Headstock Inlay
Builder Logo
Instrument Finish
Gloss
Body Bindings
Rosewood - Brazilian
Tuners
Gotoh 510
Tuner Finish
Gold with Ebony Buttons
Cutaway
Venetian
Pickguard
Clear
Pickup
None, we can install one, ask about options
Body Length
20.5 in
Upper Bout
11.125 in
Lower Bout
15.75 in
Body Depth Heel
3.75 in
Body Depth Tail
4.875 in
Scale Length
25.7 in
Scale Length (mm)
654 mm
Nut Width
1.75 in
Nut Width (mm)
44.5 mm
String Spacing
2.25 in
String Spacing (mm)
57.2 mm
Weight
4 lb. 14 oz.
Case
Original - Calton Flight Case
Audio File
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There are few greater pleasures around the shop than getting in a Kevin Ryan guitar. Without doubt or question we know that we will be getting a spectacular instrument in everytime. Such is the case with this 2003 Nightingale. Built from the legendary combination of German Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood, this Nightingale has a rich tonal palette, with soaring trebles and low down basses, it is like having an orchestra sitting on your lap. Playing it soft and smooth, one is reminded of the sweet string section, play a single note lead and the horn section comes to mind, dig in and the full ensemble comes rushing out of the soundhole. This is a once in a lifetime guitar, don’t miss it.

Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/HG7VaWsNqmI

This is as good as it gets, the tone, the feel, the looks. Kevin hit the nail on the head with this one. I love it.
Like a portable piano, this guitar sings through all registers. It has an underlying warmth to the tone that is very satisfying and with the armrest bevel, it's extremely comfortable to play for a large guitar.
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Scale Length 25.7 in
Nut Width 1.75 in
String Spacing 2.25 in
Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian

There are few greater pleasures around the shop than getting in a Kevin Ryan guitar. Without doubt or question we know that we will be getting a spectacular instrument in everytime

This is as good as it gets, the tone, the feel, the looks. Kevin hit the nail on the head with this one
Like a portable piano, this guitar sings through all registers. It has an underlying warmth to the tone that is very satisfying and with the armrest bevel, it's extremely comfortable to play for a large guitar.
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