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

2003 Ryan Nightingale Soloist, Brazilian Rosewood/Bosnian Spruce

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Status
Sold
Brand
Ryan
Product Year
2003
Model
Nightingale Soloist
Serial #
357-459W
New/Preowned
Preowned
SKU
35
Condition
Some marks on body and neck.
Body Type(s)
Large, Grand Auditorium
Back & Sides
Rosewood - Brazilian
Top
Spruce - Bosnian
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Neck Profile
C
Bridge
Ebony
Rosette
Abalone
Top Trim
Abalone
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings
Ebony
Fret Markers
Side Dots
Frets to Body
14
Headplate
Ebony
Headstock Bindings
Ebony
Headstock Inlay
Builder Logo Abalone
Instrument Finish
Gloss
Body Bindings
Rosewood - Cocobolo
Tuners
Gotoh 510
Tuner Finish
Gold with Ebonoid Buttons
Cutaway
Venetian
Pickguard
Clear
Pickup
McIntyre Feather & Transducer Disc
Pickup (Y/N)
Yes
Body Length
20.5 in
Upper Bout
11.25 in
Lower Bout
15.875 in
Body Depth Heel
3.75 in
Body Depth Tail
4.875 in
Scale Length
25.75 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 mm
Neck Depth First Fret
0.78 in
Neck Depth Seventh Fret
0.855 in
Weight
4 lb. 15 oz.
Case
Original - Calton Flight Case
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If Al Petteway owned it, you know it’s had mojo since day one. This gorgeous Ryan Nightingale Soloist was built for him in 2003 with premium Brazilian Rosewood (available only on Kevin’s Signature Models these days) and Bosnian Spruce on top, plus Kevin’s ubiquitous arm bevel and a McIntyre Feather pickup system. The voice is powerful and expansive, and it really opens up after a few minutes’ playtime—this Ryan becomes a whole ‘nother beast.

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I’ve played many of Kevin's guitars with Bosnian Spruce tops and they always seem to have a little extra something. This one is no exception. Paired here with Brazilian Rosewood the sound is timeless. I'm sure it's Al's mojo helps makes it what it is. Classical guitar makers believe that time in the hands of a talented player improves an instrument and so do I. Al's got this one wide awake for its next partner. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own this ultra collectable instrument.
Such a treat to visit with one of Al’s previous treasures. This Ryan Nightingale has tonewoods to die for, and a velvet-rich voice that’s got lots of headroom for just about every fingerstyle application you can imagine.
Needless to say, I love this guitar. It has been "my" guitar for the past three years and I've used it on three of my own recordings, an instructional DVD and CD, not to mention quite a few studio sessions. It is also on the Grammy Winning 'Pink Guitar' album from 2005. This one was made using the very best woods available. The Brazilian rosewood on the back and sides has a very straight grain and the Bosnian spruce used for the top is tight and even and has great cross-grain. The guitar has been played a lot and the tone is sweet and rich, like a fine piano. It has a custom made nut and saddle and the best sounding pickup system of any guitar I've heard. I wouldn't be selling it if I wasn't already expecting a new one from Kevin and I can only handle one of these beauties at a time. For the lucky person who gets this one of a kind instrument, I'm including a signed copy of my DVD and Book/CD from Warner Bros. Publications, "Celtic, Blues and Beyond" which features the guitar throughout.
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Scale Length 25.75 in
Nut Width 1.75 in
String Spacing 2.25 in
Woods Spruce - Bosnian, Rosewood - Brazilian

If Al Petteway owned it, you know it’s had mojo since day one. This gorgeous Ryan Nightingale Soloist was built for him in 2003 with premium Brazilian Rosewood (available only on Kevin’s Signature Models these days) and Bosnian Spruce on top, plus Kevin’s ubiquitous arm bevel and a McIntyre Feather pickup system

I’ve played many of Kevin's guitars with Bosnian Spruce tops and they always seem to have a little extra something. This one is no exception
Such a treat to visit with one of Al’s previous treasures. This Ryan Nightingale has tonewoods to die for, and a velvet-rich voice that’s got lots of headroom for just about every fingerstyle application you can imagine.
Needless to say, I love this guitar. It has been "my" guitar for the past three years and I've used it on three of my own recordings, an instructional DVD and CD, not to mention quite a few studio sessions
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