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Add to Compare2019 Preston Thompson D-SBA, Shipwreck Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Strong yet balanced, this 2019 D-SBA from Preston Thompson is a powerhouse Dreadnought, hands down. They used a lovely set of their coveted Shipwreck Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, pairing it with a sunburst Adirondack Spruce top and herringbone trim for a classic, timeless look. The top is pretty tight grained for Ady, and looks so lovely with the shaded border.
This PKT is nearly new, and has a richer, more energetic tone than we were expecting from a guitar built so recently in 2019. No complaints! Abalone torch inlaid at the headstock, Waverly tuners with Snakewood buttons, and a snug-fitting Harptone case to wrap it all up. Are you ready for a guitar to blow you away, every time you pick it up? Look no further: inspiration has arrived.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, flatpicking, allen shadd, bluegrass, dreadnaught, preston thompson guitars, pkt guitars, oregon, blue grass, flatpicker
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2018 Greenfield G2, African Blackwood/Alpine Moonspruce
Michael, Michael, Michael, you’ve done it again. This 2018 Greenfield G2 is proof of the golden era of modern lutherie: flawlessly built, resonant to a T, effortlessly playable. This is a well-oiled machine for fingerstyle, strumming, whatsoever your guitar heart desires. African Blackwood back and sides pair up with an Alpine Moonspruce top, arm bevel, and florentine cutaway. EVO frets for longevity, 25 3/4” scale for a crisp, defined bass response that carries right on down to C# without batting an eye. It’s just incredible. The voice is characterized by the massive, juicy, enveloping flavors that we’ve come to expect from Michael Greenfield: individual notes are very, very strong—chords ring out like entire instruments unto themselves. We cannot recommend this G2 more highly.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerpicking, andy ackee, canadian guitar, modern guitar, bespoke guitar, GF
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.3125 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2018 Klein 396 Multiscale, Flamed Koa/Sitka Spruce
Perfectly in tune, right on down to D and C tunings: our 2018 Klein & Kaufman 396, and yes, it comes in multiscale. 26.25” on the bass on down to 25.125” on the trebles, the spread is a pinch over an inch and makes for easy playability and reliable string tension and intonation in altered tunings. Sitka Spruce top, Flamed Koa back and sides, Maple bindings and gold EVO frets for longevity. This Klein is built for the long haul.
There’s excellent string definition, especially between the A and D strings, that helps render notes in crisp detail. There’s clarity to the treble overtones, and a lively response across the board. There’s a lot, frankly, going on. We love how easily this one plays, and at only 4lbs 1oz, this Klein 396 is featherlight in your hands. Try this one on for size, and we promise it’ll fit snug as a glove, if gloves came in such gorgeous colors as this Flamed Koa and Sitka Spruce.Other keywords: steve klein, multi scale, fan fret, fanned fret, steve kaufman, lutherie, luthier
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.125 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.6875 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Koa - Flamed 
Add to Compare2008 Henderson D-42, Brazilian Rosewood/Appalachian Spruce
If you’ve ever heard of Wayne Henderson, you already know the pedigree of this D-42. Let’s take at a look at this cadillac of Dreadnoughts, the 2008 Henderson D-42. It might be a few years old, but it looks like we just took it out of its original packaging; we were hard-pressed to find even the slightest scratch. As such, the 42-style appointments shine in pristeen glory: delicately-colored Abalone trim surrounds the body and outlines the fretboard extension, rings the soundhole, is inlaid into the Ebony fretboard itself in snowflakes and diamonds, then culminates in a sparkling display of Wayne’s name and a floral inlay on the Brazilian Rosewood headstock veneer.
If this guitar were any prettier, we’d rent it out for beauty pagents rather than sell it outright–but that would be a dishonor to the voice that lurks beneath the flawless surface. Its previous owner must have impeccable technique: for all that it appears to have been untouched, one strum of the strings reveals that the Appalachian Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood back and sides have been consistently played and has opened up magnificently. As if that wasn’t enough to get your salivary glands going, Wayne’s D-42 has one more trick up his sleeve (or soundhole): this Dreadnought performs as beautifully for fingerpicking as it does with a flatpick. An anomaly, we know, not really what you expect, but where there’s a will there’s a Wayne. Given that he’s an absurdly talented fingerpicker, in addition to being a luthier, he was probably thinking of how to make this guitar sound the best when it’s down to just your fingers and the strings.
Once plucked, you’d better hold on for the ride: the voice is ferocious, with a well-defined low-end and treble notes to put a songbird to shame. We practically guarantee that whatever tune you decide to play on this Henderson D-42, you’ll never want to hear it from another guitar, again. Period.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Appalachian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareNew Ã…strand Ã…-SJ Cutaway, African Blackwood/Alpine Moonspruce
A Ted Åstrand guitar will bring you to tears. Flawless construction, understated and clean lines, and a voice that inspires at the first pluck. We’re smitten with this Å-SJ, the first SJ of Ted’s we’ve had in the shop. African Blackwood back and sides pair with an Alpine Moonspruce top and Ebony bindings, with a burl rosette and MOP “Å” at the headstock—the complete package is subtle and elegant. The tone is precise to a T, and so darn clean; a powerful fingerstyle guitar for Standard or Open Tunings.
This kind of lutherie is world class, and we couldn’t keep this Åstrand in the shop for long. Want the next one? Let us know! We’re happy to reserve our next slot with you.

Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, moon spruce, fingerpicking, fingerstyle, clarity, balance
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare1999 Olson Parlor, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
This sweet little package was in our hands then out the door in a matter of hours! One of James Olson’s gorgeous Parlor guitars from the 1990s, it’s no surprise that someone snatched it up so quickly. The voice is strong and clear, with great separation of notes and a bell-like cadence. Considering that Olson’s SJs have such a vigorous and powerful voice, it’s not surprising that this 1999 Parlor should also have that kind of strength. The Western Red Cedar provides a rich, warm timbre to the instrument, and Olson picked a tight-grained Indian Rosewood set to complement and round out the sound. This little cannon, as a result, is a powerful and dynamic guitar, with sublime playability and tone. This guitar comes with the original Calton Flight Case.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.31 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2000 Taylor KLSM Kenny Loggins Signature, All-Koa
Kenny Loggins fans, gather round! We’ve landed a lovely and gorgeous Taylor KLSM in primo Koa. Taylor’s full-tilt Jumbo body comes in at 17 inches across the lower bout, but this one only weighs in a little over four pounds. A Fishman undersaddle pickup brings you faithfully into amplified territory with no fuss, and the setup has been Plek’d to perfection by the previous owner—this 2000 Kenny Loggins Signature plays like a sweet, sweet dream.
Other keywords: bob taylor, andy powers, lutherie, american guitar, schaller
Add to Compare2016 Froggy Bottom L, Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
Blues machine, anyone? The folks at Froggy Bottom Guitars have mastered the art of building a modern small bodied guitar that doesn’t want for volume, or tone. The Froggy Bottom L body is based on an old Martin 1-17 restored by Millard, and the result is a slim little instrument that very easy on the hands and the lap (this one from 2016 weighs in at 3.5lbs!). An excellent choice for fingerpicking blues, rags, or whatever your fingerstyle heart yearns for. Straight Mahogany back and sides with Adirondack Spruce on top, 24.9” scale, and Maple bindings make for a pretty little thing that packs a wallop.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, michael millard, fingerpicking, parlor guitar, parlour guitar, adirondack, madgascar, waverly, tkl
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
Add to Compare2007 Matsuda M1, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
Matsuda, Matsuda, Matsuda. You slay us every time. Our latest preowned M1 is a work of art from every angle. Built in 2007 with a Brazilian Rosewood and Italian Spruce body, this M1 features etched feather MOP inlays and Michi’s distinctive two-tone bridge (Rosewood sandwiched over Ebony), along with an interrupted Wenge rosette with black purflings tracing across the horn of the cutaway. A stunning Rosewood fingerboard pairs perfectly with Rosewood bindings and a segmented headstock veneer. Additionally, this Matsuda boasts custom Rodgers tuners plus Fossilized Ivory nut and saddle. Curvaceous and effortlessly playable.
The voice is designed to fill a room, and it does so without even trying. We love the sonority and presence of the bass register, which pairs so smoothly with clear and even trebles. It is, hands down, a fingerstylist’s dream come true.Other keywords: lutherie, ervin somogyi, somogyi, fingerstyle, flattop, brazilain, gotoh, scalloped nut
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Ribbecke Gold Top Testadura, Ebony & Maple/Sitka Spruce
As Tom Ribbecke approaches retirement (not just yet!), we’re excited to see that he’s 100% on top of his game, and building the best pieces of his career. This new Testadura Gold Top cements his reputation for innovation, tone, and playability—in a strikingly beautiful package. For this 15 inch semi-hollow/hollow body, Tom paired Ebony sides with an air-dried, cello grade Bigleaf Maple back and Sitka Spruce on top. Koa bindings throughout, 24 3/4” scale and a comfortable 1 3/4” nut plus glossy neck and effortless playability with a compound radiused fretboard from 12 to 15. Golden Age PAF reproductions with a three-way switch, stop tailpiece, and Ebony pickguard for an extra touch of elegance (note the Koa-bound F holes, too). A work of functional art, indeed. And this Testadura is so, so functional.
Other keywords: cedar creek, electric guitar, jazz, rock guitar, gibson, gotoh, double cutaway, tom ribbecke guitars
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple 
Add to CompareNew Bresnan GS, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
Dan Bresnan is back in business, with his son Sean right beside him at the bench. We are excited for our first brand new 2020 Bresnan GS! Jaw-dropping beautiful Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with a pale German Spruce top—yes, please. This GS is a fabulous fingerstyle instrument; deep and enveloping bass response paired with a full and potent treble register, and sweet clarity in between. It soaks up DADGAD like butter to bread, and tastes twice as rich. The short scale neck sweetens up the voice and keeps playability smooth and easy. Custom Alessi tuners are easy on the hands and the eyes, as is the Fossilized Walrus Ivory used for the nut, saddle, and bridge pins. The crown to this beauty? Bresnan’s interwoven mosaic rosette with Brazilian Rosewood, Koa, and Walnut.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, bresnan guitars, ameritage, fingerpicking, modern guitar, 24.9
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2016 Lowden F-50, African Blackwood/Sinker Redwood
We’ve just landed a smooth-as-silk Lowden F-50 in African Blackwood and Sinker Redwood that nails it when it comes to balance, clarity, and playability. This 2016 beauty is like new, comes outfitted with a Ryan-style arm bevel and Hiscox flight case, and 5-ply neck for a stable playing experience. The previous owner Plek’d this Lowden to effortlessness; playing as easy as breathing with this F-50. The F body strikes a fine balance in the midsize category, granting it plenty of bass and projection without being unwieldy in your arms. The tonewoods are top notch here, and we’re such a sucker for African Blackwood when it’s paired with Redwood—a velvety, rich, enveloping tonality.
Other keywords: hiscox, lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerpicking, liteflite, fingerstyle,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2016 Lowden S-35M, All-Fiddleback Mahogany
George Lowden’s first foray into using hardwoods on top, and he nails it (of course)! This 2016 Lowden S-35M is an all-Mahogany beauty—Fiddleback Mahogany no less, with tight figure—in a small-body package for crunch, clarity, and a touch of sweetness in the trebles to round it all out. The GL Standard neck profile feels satin smooth and effortless in hand, and weighing in at a slim 3lbs 11oz the whole experience of playing this S-35M is one of ease. Wrapped up with a Hiscox case for safety!
Other keywords: hiscox, lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerpicking, liteflite
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Mahogany, Mahogany - Figured 
Add to Compare2014 Ryan Abbey Grand Parlor Signature, Brazilian Rosewood/Sinker Redwood
Kevin Ryan pulls out all the stops for his Signature guitars—and brother, Kevin has a lot of stops to pull. This 2014 Abbey Grand Parlor is dressed to the nines and sings twice as sweet! Highly figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides (as well as headplate, backplate, bindings, and bevel), rich and dark Sinker Redwood on top; and everywhere Kevin’s art deco inspired MOP and Abalone appointments. Diamonds bedeck the bridge wings and rosette, as well as the fretboard and body trim. You’ll even find a delicate smattering of them down the center of the headstock.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerpicking, brazilian, kevin ryan guitars, paua, abalone
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Preston Thompson D-SBA 45, Shipwreck Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
We’ve been eagerly awaiting this Thompson for some time—and with it in hand, our expectations have been more than met. The fine team at Preston Thompson Guitars has managed to coax 200% tone out of 100% beautiful tonewoods: their revered Shipwreck Brazilian Rosewood and shade topped Adirondack Spruce. This is their first 45-style Dreadnought, built in honor of the late Preston Thompson as the fruition of one of his dreams. Abalone appointments throughout, glassy playability, and an immensely dynamic, balanced, and comprehensive voice. One of the most articulate, clear Dreadnoughts we’ve had the honor of playing.
This tour de force has already found a new home with an owner who’s just as excited as we are, but give us a shout if you want the next one coming down the line!Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, flatpicking allen shadd, bluegrass, dreadnaught
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian