For the fingerstylist who needs a guitar that can keep pace with whatever wild tunings strikes his fancy, and can add prodigious strength and tone to every arrangement, no matter how grand or subtle–this is the instrument for you. This 2003 Grand Cathedral Fingerstyle from Kevin Ryan is nothing short of awe-inspiring, from its striking Cocobolo Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top, and delicate Abalone inlay to its rich, enveloping voice and vibrant tone.
No matter what tuning we tried, the Grand Cathedral’s voice remained true, with the bass strings retaining their snap and crackle, and the trebles singing as sweetly as in standard pitch. And what lushness, what complex overtones when we pulled out our favorite fingerstyle pieces! This is the kind of guitar which makes your every tune sound just a little better. With the Ebony armrest and Florentine cutaway, playability isn’t even a question–the Grand Cathedral practically plays itself. We’d love to go on and on about this Ryan, but it’s really something you need to see for yourself to really understand. So what are you waiting for?
This is a monster of a guitar. From the huge bass notes to the array of overtones and slick, glassy action, even wrong notes sound amazing! I've always been a fan of Kevin's necks, and this one certainly doesn't disappoint. 
True to its name, this guitar sounds like a cathedral. The tone is rich and full with lots of bass response to reproduce those low notes used in altered tunings. This is a great solo fingerstyle instrument that will satisfy your soul. As always this guitar provides a big orchestral quality to its sound. The neck feels great and the body bevel makes it feel like a smaller guitar. | Scale Length | 25.75 in |
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| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Cocobolo |
For the fingerstylist who needs a guitar that can keep pace with whatever wild tunings strikes his fancy, and can add prodigious strength and tone to every arrangement, no matter how grand or subtle--this is the instrument for you. This 2003 Grand Cathedral Fingerstyle from Kevin Ryan is nothing short of awe-inspiring, from its striking Cocobolo Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top, and delicate Abalone inlay to its rich, enveloping voice and vibrant tone.No matter what tuning we tried, the Grand Cathedral's voice remained true, with the bass strings retaining their snap and crackle, and the trebles singing as sweetly as in standard pitch
This is a monster of a guitar. From the huge bass notes to the array of overtones and slick, glassy action, even wrong notes sound amazing
True to its name, this guitar sounds like a cathedral. The tone is rich and full with lots of bass response to reproduce those low notes used in altered tunings 