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2015 Micheletti Peregrine Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
We love it when a parlor size guitar strikes it rich! This 2015 Micheletti Peregrine packs an expansive voice into a trim package that’s characterized by round trebles, lots of color and dynamism in the bass, and a lively responsiveness that can quickly fill the room if you’re not careful. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides (seriously gorgeous example of this rarest of tonewoods), Adirondack Spruce on top for extra stiffness and power, and then luthier Rick Micheletti finished it off with a 12-fret neck to warm up those trebles for a round, fat sound.
The Peregrine is trimmed out in Abalone from head to toe, and features individual saddles for each string, so dialing in your perfect setup is easy as pie. This Micheletti comes wrapped up in a Hoffee flight case, and is more than ready to go anywhere, at any time.Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/43NY3I2JsR0
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, parlour, 0, 00, 12 fret, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2014 Petros Celt FS, Macassar Ebony/Italian Spruce
At first touch, the Petros sings. We instantly fell in love when this 2014 Celt Fingerstyle came through the door. Macassar Ebony back and sides with strong inking similar to Ziricote, creamy Italian Spruce on top, and everywhere you look Bruce and Matt’s Celtic knot motif ties it all together. A natural choice for DADGAD, we also found this Petros Celt to hold its own back up in Standard tuning, and on down to C# too. The voice has a smooth, glassy top end that goes down easy, and we love how consistently this Petros responds across the fretboard. The overtones are clear and present, haunting.
This Petros Celt Fingerstyle is, frankly, a dream come true.Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/wKBkeyvrQGw
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, macassor ebony, celt fs, bruce petros, matt petros, irish
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.8100 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Ebony - Macassar 
2005 Matsuda M1, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
Michi Matsuda—a category all of his own. This man blends the disciplines of sculpture and lutherie with a contemporary artist’s eye for contour and color in ways that the rest of us are only just now catching on to. This M1 was originally built for one of our clients in 2005, and it’s a wonderful opportunity for us to revisit with an old friend. Suspicions have now been confirmed: even 13 years later, Michi’s guitars are gorgeous, timeless, and incredibly resonant.
Rich, red Brazilian Rosewood make up the back and sides, and there’s a tight-grained Italian Spruce on top with a little bit of aged toner in the finish which pairs nicely with the Spalted Maple rosette, waist, and florentine cutaway inlays. Twin koi fish are inlaid in Abalone from frets five to nine, and just after the scalloped nut there’s a final touch of Spalted Maple veneered to the headstock with gold Gotoh 510 tuners and Ebony knobs. The bridge is Rosewood, as are the bindings, and the heelblock features Matsuda’s swoop relief carved into the treble side to coax your left hand a bit closer to the fretboard when playing the uppermost frets.
There’s absolute magic in the naked strings. The treble response is haunting, replete with overtones and palpable sustain. Notes from this M1 hang in the air like a cloud. It’s rare to find a guitar which really feels as comfortable with picks as it does with fingers, but this Matsuda is one such guitar. How Michi manages to coax so much color and dynamism out of his guitars, we’ll probably never know—but we’re glad he does.
Other keywords: somogyi, ervin somogyi, gryphon strings, frank ford, sculptor, functional art, luthier
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.8100 in String Spacing 2.3130 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2002 Kim Walker SJ Indian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
A 2002 Kim Walker SJ in Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce—need we say more? Kim’s guitars need no introduction, but we can’t help but gush about this one. Heaps of headroom, a bass response you feel all the way in your gut, and yet a voice balanced for fingerstyle, or flat picking, or anything in between. A beautifully inlaid Abalone flower adorns the headstock with a touch of elegance, and the Sitka Spruce top has dramatic bearclaw figure to complete the portrait.
An incredible instrument; it’s an orchestra wrapped up in six strings. We’d recommend taking this one down to DADGAD or beyond (check out the video below where Clive Carroll takes the bess E all the way down to B!) for an experience in baritone growl with standard play feel. The Walker’s rich, dynamic response, regardless of tuning, will keep you playing for long hours. Guitars of this calibre come onto the used market but rarely, and the proof is in the pudding: you won’t want to let this one go.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerpicking, waverly, bearclaw sitka, jumbo
Click here to check out this video of fingerstyle virtuoso and composer, Clive Carroll, perform one of his new tunes, “In the Deep,” on Walker #140!
Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/Dg49gVXCAeo
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.1300 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
1989 Santa Cruz Tony Rice Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
What happens when you put one of the world’s foremost acoustic flatpickers and a present day grand master of American guitar building in the same room? A little something like the Tony Rice signature model from Santa Cruz Guitar Company. Richard Hoover and Tony Rice began collaborating on a guitar for Tony as early as 1978, and by 1989 the Tony Rice model was born: Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top, 25.4″ scale, 1 11/16″ nut.
Santa Cruz later split the model into two versions, the Tony Rice and Tony Rice Pro, but this original from 1989 has matching specs to the upgraded version. The top has tinted to a sexy amber, and after nearly 30 years of music tucked away between its braces this SCGC Tony Rice is fully opened up and packs a wallop (or two) across the registers. Solo lead work in the style of this guitar’s namesake sound crisp and clear, with a punchy fundamental, and various chord voicings for accompaniment sound rich but articulate all across the fretboard–intonation is top-notch. We’ve just brought this piece of Bluegrass glory back to peak playing condition, too, so it’s ready to keep making music for another 30 years at least! The saddle has lots of height, and the setup is dialed in like a machinist’s caliper. Interested? Give us a ring!
Check out our additional demo with our very own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/DnFazb8bx8M
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4400 in Nut Width 1.6900 in String Spacing 2.1900 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
New R.M. Anderson Vega #1 Custom Banjo
Our latest banjo from Weaverville native Bob Anderson is a gorgeous example of vintage tone with modern feel. Bob pulled a vintage Tubaphone pot from his extensive collection and paired it with a fresh Maple neck he carved with a smooth V profile and dyed a dark, cherry red. Snail inlays along the fretboard are hand etched in painstaking detail by Bob, and you’ll find an intricate star inlaid into the headstock with the same level of precision. 5 Star tuners, Guardian hardshell case, and a fresh head with Ebony-and-Maple bridge dialed in for an easy playing setup—what more could you ask for?
Other keywords: lutherie, old time, old tyme, tuba phone, 5-string, 5 string, open back
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.2500 in Nut Width 1.3750 in String Spacing 1.7500 in Woods Skin - Fiber, Maple 
2016 Pellerin Jumbo Sunburst Birdseye Maple/Engelmann
Cannon, anyone? We rarely find a guitar that delivers so completely. This 2016 Pellerin Jumbo is a sheer force of nature: huge voice, sustain, note-for-note clarity, and style. We had to set a timer whenever we sat down to play this beast, or we’d completely lose track of time and there goes the day! It handles flatpicks like it born to be strummed, but when you bring your fingerstyle chops to bear this Pellerin does anything but disappoint.
Birdseye Maple back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top, and Michel’s Art Deco brand of sunburst all over the place—this Jumbo soaks into your bones, and you won’t want to let go.Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway at the wheel: https://youtu.be/R5ckAjXQt-g
Other keywords: michel pellerin, finger style, lutherie, luthier, shade top, englemann, birds eye maple
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Maple - Birdseye 
2015 Sheppard Ave Maria GC, Higuerilla/Sinker Redwood
It’s easy to get lost in this one. Gerald Sheppard upgraded this Grand Concert with his cream-of-the-crop Ave Maria package in Snakewood appointments, arm (and rib, and cutaway) bevels, Select Blue Paua inlays. Higuerilla back and sides is here paired with a gorgeous Sinker Redwood top for a comprehensively chocolate appearance that sets this Sheppard apart from the crowd. Tonally, this GC is a smooth talker. Excellent note separation, glassy and balanced trebles, an extra helping of sustain. Like we said, it’s easy to lose track of time with this Sheppard, it’s such a breeze to play and responds exactly how we need it to, regardless if we’re playing softly or with grit.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/KMouzCt01To
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, rosewood, soundport, ameritage, fingerstyle, fingerpicking, gotoh, venetian cutaway
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Higuerilla 
2002 Martin OM-45 GE 1933, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
2002 is right in the middle of when Martin was building this most limited of runs, the OM-45 GE 1933, and that’s right where this guitar came from. The Golden Era guitars preceded Martin’s Authentic line, and were built with the cream of the crop Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce, braced like the 30s prewar Martins, and here outfitted with 45-style appointments and a shade top. It’s obvious at the first pluck of a note that this OM-45 GE has a special brand of tone. Excellent string balance, with the uppers clear and present without dominating the voice. Excels in both Standard and D tunings. Plays easily, hangs in the air an extra moment or two, and it looks like a dream come true.
There’s only ever going to be a tiny handful of these OM-45 Golden Eras in the world; grab this one while you still can.Other keywords: orchestra model, fingerstyle, cf martin, c.f., om 45, om-45ge, karura, ivoroid, abalone, waverly
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.3100 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
New Ribbecke Master Series Dreadnought, Honduran Walnut/Western Red Cedar
Our latest Halfling from the Ribbecke Master Series comes with an inspiration from the Dreadnought guitar for added bass and punch, not to mention projection. Dubbed “Whisper Gray” for the translucent finish on the Red Cedar top, this Ribbecke has Honduran Walnut back and sides (renowned for its density), Tom’s asymmetrical carved Halfling top and bracing, and a B-Band UST pickup system. Compared to the other Master Series guitars we’ve had in, this one has an extra heaping dose of woody punch that shows up especially in the mids, and a sweetly dialed in string-to-string balance that feels at home for both flatpicked runs and fingerstyle arrangements.
The neck is finished in satin, and feels smooth and personal the moment you take a hold. Standard 25.4” scale with a 1.75” nut and a 12.5’ fretboard radius, bone nut and saddle, and a thin, removable Ebony pickguard round out the portrait of the Gray Whisper: smooth operator, put together, elegant at a glance and at a touch.Other keywords: arched top, arch top, jazz, archtop, tom ribbecke, gotoh, reunion blues, lutherie, luthier, dreadnaught, strumming
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.1800 in Woods Cedar - Western Red, Walnut - Honduran 
2013 Claxton Malabar, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
Well, well, well: Small sized guitar realizes big box ambitions. This 2013 Claxton Malabar has great depth and resonance, clean and easy trebles, and a well-balanced midrange that ties it all together. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Italian Spruce on top, Mahogany neck, Ebony bindings; Ed’s eye for fine wood hasn’t led him astray yet. And a Calton flight case for safe keeping!
The voice is characterized by clarity and sustain, with a full-throated projection that we’d expect from a guitar with a few more square inches across its top. With light gauge strings we were able to tune down to C# and still have enough string tension to play comfortably and intonate properly, and we imagine you could substitute a heavier low E string to go all the way into C tuning territory.
We see heaps of builders who want a full-size voice to come out of their smaller guitars—but the handful who achieve this feat is slim, and Ed Claxton is right there at the top. We can’t recommend this Malabar highly enough.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, handbuilt, brazilain, gotoh, fingerstyle, parlor, small-bodied, flightcase, 13-fret, 13 fret
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7800 in String Spacing 2.3130 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2015 Martin OM-28 Authentic 1931, Madagascar/Adirondack Spruce
If your billfold can’t stomach a prewar OM-28, try this 2015 OM-28 Authentic 1931 on for size—built spec-for-spec after the quintessential version. Here with Madagascar Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce, scalloped bracing, and a forward-shifted X, the OM-28 Authentic is a testament to the classic Martin sound we’ve all grown up on. This one’s got the playability of a new guitar and the voice of a much older beast: focused trebles, a clear and open middle register, consistent sustain and balance.
This particular example has been well-cared for, with hardly a mark to be found. The guitar feels lightweight and responsive in your hands, be it fingerpicked or strummed. This Martin OM-28 Authentic is a powerhouse, plain and simple.Other keywords: lutherie, orchestra model, OM 28, 28 style, 28-style, herringbone, harptone, waverly, vts s
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.3130 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
Brand New Noemi Parlor, Cocobolo/Italian Spruce
Noemi brings a fresh aesthetic to the Parlor shape with this lovely brand new number in Cocobolo and Italian Spruce. 12-fret neck with a full 25.4” scale fretboard makes for warm mids and snappy trebles, and Noemi balances the weight of the neck and the body against each other such that this Parlor sits comfortably in the player’s lap. You don’t have to fight this one to stay put! Which dovetails nicely with a glassy setup that’s easy on the hands, making this Noemi the sort of guitar you can easily lose track of time with. Wrapped up in a Hiscox case, this Parlor is safe and sound when it’s not in your hands (but we predict you won’t be putting this Noemi away too often).
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, italian, italy, fiemme, fingerstyle, fingerpicking, rosewood, sapwood, gotoh, 12 fret, 0, 00, small guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.1250 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2007 Petros Grand Concert Sunburst, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
A sweet blend of darkness and clarity, liquid trebles and articulate midrange, glassy playability—these are the first things you’ll notice when you pick up this 2007 Petros Grand Concert. This is a fingerstylist’s dream machine, with a wide fretboard and clean note separation, and it’s ready to take onstage with an L.R. Baggs Anthem SL pickup. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce on top, and the lovely sunburst that spans the top was installed by none other than Bill Tippin himself!
This Petros will handle a wide range of tunings, but it’s also right at home in regular ole’ Standard, and it even takes to a flatpick well. We see a lot of guitars that try and split the difference between fingertips and picks, and we see a lot of guitars fail to satisfy either category. This Petros is not such an instrument; played softly or digging in with a pick, the voice remains clear and focused, with a touch of darkness in the bass response to really fill out chords. Plus this beauty comes wrapped up in a Hoffee flight case, so you can rest easy when it’s safely cocooned between performances.
A fantastic guitar that can be whatever you need it to be, when you need it: our 2007 Petros Grand Concert is a lifetime of music waiting for you.Other keywords: bruce petros, matt petros, lutherie, luthier, shade top, fingerpicking, finger picking, adirondack, brazilain, gc
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.8100 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Visesnut Premier Series 1 Flight Case – Dreadnought, Lemon Yellow
Optional padded cover is available to specifically fit all Visesnut Dreadnought size cases.
Visesnut Dreadnought Interior Dimensions Inches
upper bout 11.97
waist 11.34
lower bout 16.02
body depth at neck heel 4.13
body depth at tail 5.04
body length 20.314
overall length 41.34Visesnut applies newly developed patented technology of guitar cases. Visesnut acoustic guitar flight cases are carefully constructed with high-quality materials and accessories, and come in elegant design and colors.
Each guitar case is specially padded and equipped with built-in adjustable support belt to ensure stabilization of the guitar inside the case (please read and follow the product instructions for adjustment of the support belt). Each Visesnut case features an adjustable support developed and patented worldwide by Visesnut. This includes a built-in support belt, protective padding, and neck support cushion. The built-in support belt is adjustable to embrace and hold securely many different guitar body shapes and sizes, allowing one Visesnut case to give the excellent effect of custom-fitting more than one guitar. The interior padding is lined with a well-selected soft and smooth material. The padding has the ability to memorize shape. Together with the support belt and the neck support cushion, it helps to ensure firm support resulting in the least possible movement of the guitar inside the case. Once the support belt is adjusted to fit a guitar, the size and shape details of the guitar are memorized by the padding material at that time, and the supporting means is always ready to be adjusted for another particular guitar for the next use. The material, however, recovers its shape, if the support belt is readjusted to carry different guitars. The case body has a double-walled structure for enhanced protection.
It is designed to withstand certain stress loads and absorb impact from drops and shocks. The double-walled structure also acts as an insulation that minimizes the effect of sudden temperature changes on the guitar by decelerating the transfer of temperature into the case.
Leather Handle Every Visesnut case comes with a sturdy handle, handcrafted with genuine leather for flexibility and durability. High-Quality Accessories High-quality stainless steel and metal accessories to complement all Visesnut cases. Part of their value is never to compromise for anything less than fine workmanship. Well-Balanced Standing Positions Although designed for horizontal access, all Visesnut cases are well balanced to stand firmly in both horizontal or vertical positions.
Optional padded cover is available to specifically fit Visesnut Dreadnought size cases.