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2008 Southwell A Series Special Edition, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
They don’t build ‘em like this anymore. Literally. Gary Southwell no longer builds with Brazilian Rosewood, and not only does this A Series boast one of the last sets of Brazilian he’s ever used, but it also features an exquisitely tight-grained German Spruce top given to Gary by none other than Julien Bream. This is Gary’s 250th guitar, built in 2008 and featuring the distinct headstock and Rodgers tuner arrangement of his A Series, as well as engraved bone appointments, an arm rest, and Florentine Cutaway.
The Maple neck has a slim profile that’s easy on the hands, and thanks to the cutaway and elevated fingerboard, all the frets are quickly beneath your fingertips. The bass response has an extra helping of clarity and definition to really let those bass notes stand out in the mix, without overpowering the other registers. Gary’s custom Rodgers tuners glide effortlessly, and the overall lightweight build (only 3lbs 12oz) and slim neck make for an exercise in easy playability. In short, this Southwell A Series excels on both fronts, ergonomic and tonal. And there won’t be any more quite like it from Gary.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, anniversary guitar, commemorative guitar, nylon string, classical music
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.9400 in String Spacing 2.1880 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2001 Ryan Mission Grand Concert, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
We love to see a Ryan with some years under its belt. This 2001 Mission Grand Concert doesn’t disappoint! Only a few shallow love bites here to let you know this Ryan hasn’t been wasting away in its case. The voice is lively and responsive, with more dry mids than you would usually find on a Cedar-topped guitar, and that gives this particular Mission a defined response that holds up well to both fingertips and flatpicks. Straight-grained Indian Rosewood back and sides, venetian cutaway, and Kevin’s 25.7” fingerstyle scale length. 18 years strong and counting, this is a sweet slice of the Ryan & Dream Guitars life.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, finger style, abalone, red cedar, tkl
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7500 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
1956 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
An all-original Gibson Les Paul goldtop from 1956. Need we say more? One of the most iconic electric guitars of all time, and this example is a breeze to play and more fun than we could hope to describe. Our repair shop has gone over it in painstaking detail to verify that everything is in tip-top and original shape—and everything lines up except the high e saddle adjustment screw. The P-90s roar, and all the hardware and electronics work like a charm.
A goldtop this sweet is, to smudge a phrase, as good as gold. For both collectability and playability. And what more could you want?Other keywords: gold top, lp, p90, les paul model, cutaway, rock
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.6250 in Nut Width 1.7200 in String Spacing 2 in Woods Maple, Mahogany 
2016 Bourgeois L-DBO Presentation LE 9 of 10, Ziricote/Adirondack Spruce
Simply delicious. We’re here to offer one of the most painstaking examples of Bourgeois craftsmanship in this 2016 L-DBO Presentation model. Number nine of an exclusive ten, this is the only guitar in the collection with Ziricote and Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce, an exciting blend of classic and contemporary tonewoods, and you’ll find that the rest of the instrument has been done up in high style with a rich bounty of Abalone and Pearl. The Ebony fretboard is almost completely covered with Pearl blocks, themselves inlaid with floral Abalone patterns; a motif you will also find on the wings of the bridge and the heelcap. Antique Walrus Ivory pins, Waverly tuners, and a tiger stripe pickguard for a flash of something off the menu.
A dark and moody sunburst spans the top, which sets off the Abalone trim, and the fact that this Bourgeois comes in a custom fit Hoffee flight case lets us know that this guitar will be safe for the long haul. In spite of this guitar’s trim dimensions, there is a fierce and lively quality to the L-DBO Presentation’s voice that gives the impression of a larger instrument. Instead of a plunky picker, we found real power and dynamism.
It’s an incredible find, to have an instrument whose gorgeous aesthetic is only matched by its voice. We cannot recommend this exclusive Bourgeois L-DBO Presentation more highly.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, 9/10, 9 of 10, waverlies, age tone top, torrefied top, torrefication, brazilian rosewood, dana bourgeois
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.1880 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Ziricote 
2017 Baron 00, Wenge/Sitka Spruce
What a powerhouse! Even our guy who doesn’t like parlor guitars fell in love with this 2017 00 from Maxime Baron. This is a fantastically energetic box that packs away a lot more bass than you’d expect, and it plays as easy as breathing. Sitka Spruce on top, nice and tight-grained, Wenge on the back and sides (and fretboard, bindings, bridge, and headstock veneer), and a sweet 25 inch scale to warm up the trebles and give a touch of sweetness to the livewire voice.
Have we mentioned how much fun we had with this Baron 00? It’s such a lively guitar we couldn’t resist trying out flatpicking tunes as well as fingerpicking blues, and others. The Baron performs handsomely in each application, and really likes it when you dig in. Bigger guitars beware: handcannon Baron 00 is on the block.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, handmade, spalted, 14-fret, 14 fret, slotted headstock, schaller
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Wenge 
2014 Ryan Paradiso, Cocobolo/Master Sitka Spruce
Kevin Ryan’s Paradiso model offers, in one instrument, both the warmth and color of a smaller bodied guitar and the attack and projection of a larger one. We’ve got an excellent example of that balance in this 2014 Paradiso in Cocobolo and master grade Sitka Spruce. Fabulous fit and finish from tailblock to tuners, with Titanium bridge pins, Kevin’s acoustic flutes arm bevel and 25.7” scale—this Paradiso is a smooth operator under your hands.
The lower bout is a trim 15 1/4”, and with a Florentine Cutaway and slim neck profile you’ll find this Ryan to practically play itself. We in particular appreciate the smoothness of the response, and this Paradiso’s ability to remain crisp and articulate even when we dipped down into C tuning territory. Really, we were hard pressed to find note we didn’t like!Other keywords: finger style, fingerpicking, tkl, paridiso
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2813 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2017 Caleb Smith D-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
This is one of Caleb Smith’s most recent builds from 2017, D-28 #58 in Brazilian Rosewood and 350-year-old Adirondack Spruce. Some of our all-time favorite luthiers are also full-tilt performing musicians, and there’s an obvious connection between the virtuosity of plucking notes and of shaping wood. This is a handsome 28-style Dreadnought with a quick V neck, 1 11/16” nut, and seriously ancient Adirondack Spruce on top for that extra ounce of awesome.
Now, the voice is something else entirely. This is not your average honkin’ Dread. This Caleb Smith has a smooth, expressive, and very musical tonality that renders notes in full technicolor glory. The trebles and middle register are particularly crisp and present; perfect for giving solos and lead work a bit more sizzle to stand out from the crowd. Gold EVO frets will ensure you won’t need a fret dress any time soon (even though you’ll be putting serious hours on this guitar in no time), and we guarantee that this guitar, as incredible as it sounds now, will continue to open up even more over time.
Caleb’s reputation is sterling, and we’re excited to be able to offer this 2017 beauty to all of you. Get it while it’s hot!Other keywords: dreadnaught, balsam range, flat picking, flatpicking, bluegrass, traditional guitar, herringbone, waverly, waverlies
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.6800 in String Spacing 2.3750 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
New Baron OM, Flame Maple/Italian Spruce
Our very first instrument from Baron Guitars come to the party dressed in black and with a voice that cuts right through the riff raff. Here decked out with Flamed Maple back and sides and an Italian Spruce top, we found the voice had an easy balance across the registers, but cut very well through the mix. The treble response is crisp and well-defined, and the bass and midrange response are characterized by a dry woodiness that keeps the tone articulate and straight-to-the-point with clean attack and swift decay.
A gorgeous matte black finish on the body is set off by Maple appointments, from the top trim, rosette, and bridge, to the Maple neck and fretboard itself. Gold EVO frets for longevity. The neck is also finished in satin, and offers zero resistance to the left hand while fretting, and it remained so even after we turned up the heat with some faster tunes.
Quick and lively, this 2018 Baron OM is the right choice if energy and attack are at the top of your list.Other keyword: lutherie, luthier, canada, flame maple, matt finish, gotoh, hiscox, finger picking, fingerpicking, finger style, flat picking, orchestra model
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Maple - Bigleaf 
2007 Bashkin Placencia OM, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
This multiscale Placencia from Michael Bashkin is to a fingerstylist what a dog is to a regular person: their best friend. Not only is Michael’s fit and finish flawless and his aesthetic elegant and contemporary, but his voicing techniques here yield an incredibly precise and responsive OM that can handle just about anything. 26 inches at the low E down to a standard 25.4 at the trebles gives the player the opportunity to dip down into C territory without swapping for heavier strings, and when you pair that with a slim neck profile and overall slinky setup you’re looking at an exquisitely easy player that offers up heaps of tone with even a delicate attack.
Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, German Spruce top, Florentine Cutaway, arm bevel, soundport—what more could you ask for? It’s guitars like this Bashkin Placencia that humble us, and push us as musicians to keep exploring the sonic possibilities of our field. And that’s about the highest praise we can offer for any guitar.Here’s an additional demo with Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/Oiv-m3x3JzU
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fan fret, fanned fret, multi scale, multi-scale, dadgad, finger style, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.45 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.7800 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2018 Olson SJ, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
Practically brand new, this 2018 Olson SJ still has that new guitar smell, and plays as smooth as butter in the pan. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, European Spruce top, Abalone trim along the top and back center strip, all wrapped up in a Calton case for safe keeping. The Brazilian back has some seriously dramatic figure and lots of rich, brick-red hues against blacker bands.
The voice of this SJ has an easy clarity to it that’s perfect for fingerstyle. The upper mids and treble response in particular are glassy and pronounced, lending an air of shimmer to the tone which really sang out when we dropped into DADGAD territory.
Interested? Give us a shout. This Olson won’t linger.Other keywords: james taylor, finger style, fingerpicking, small jumbo, brazilain, abalone, gotoh, flight case
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1938 Martin D-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
A lovely piece of history that’s alive and well! We’ve landed a beautiful Martin D-28 that comes to us from all the way back in 1938. Brazilian Rosewood to make a builder cry today, Adirondack Spruce top that’s yellowed to perfection, and honest play wear to prove this D-28 hasn’t been wasting away the decades under the bed. Lightweight and agile, the neck is smooth to the touch like an old, Mahogany banister, and it plays as easily.
Luthier Danny Bishop has recently gone over this vintage gem and given it a clean bill of health after replacing an oversized bridge with a vintage Martin bridge of the proper, original dimensions that Danny has kept in his shop for over 30 years. Danny confirmed the bridgeplate is original to the guitar, and after resetting the neck he installed new frets with period correct wire and dialed the setup in.
The heelblock is stamped #71802, making it one of the last built in 1938, of only 121 for that year. From October 1938 to June 1939, these were made with a 1 3/4 inch nut and no popsicle brace, making this particular period quite desirable.
This is the real vintage deal for a ’38 D-28 that’s seen miles of action, and is ready for a whole lot more.
Other keywords: vintage guitar, dreadnaught, dreadnought, brazilain, adriondack, flat picking, flatpick, flatpicking, bluegrass, american guitar, cf martin, C.F. Martin
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.3750 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2003 Walter Classical, Madagascar Rosewood/European Spruce
We relish classicals that capture our attention from the first pluck, and this 2003 Concert Classical from Steven Walter did just that. Clarity, energy, and responsiveness characterize this beautiful example of Steven’s work, here in Madagascar Rosewood and European Spruce. The elevated fingerboard in the style of Thomas Humphrey’s Millenium Classical helps upper fret access, and adds to the sheer resonance and projection of the Euro Spruce top. A single side dot at the seventh fret is a modern concession that we find incredibly helpful. The neck has a decently full D shape that’s easy on the hands, and playability is superb. Hauser-style Rodgers tuners are a wonder to look at, and even more so to tune, and the entire guitar is French Polished for maximum resonance.
This is a cherished Walter Classical that’s been taken care of over the past 15 years, and it’s definitely more than ready to keep at it!Other keywords: nylon string, stephen walter, fingerstyle, classical music, rosette, lutherie, luthier
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6250 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.3130 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Madagascar 
2002 Traugott BK, “Kentucky” Brazilian/German Spruce
Time has treated this Traugott well, indeed. Opening up since 2002, this BK model has an incredible voice today that’s equal parts clarity and power. This is Jeff’s large-bodied design that lends itself to both flatpicking and fingerstyle approaches—and we can attest that it thrives in both capacities. We were excited to discover that the back and sides came from Jeff’s special stash of his old-growth “Kentucky” Brazilian Rosewood (think “beautiful” times five), and Jeff sent us a letter of authenticity to certify the fact. Straight-grained German Spruce on top, Abalone rosette, and the fingerboard features position markers offset to the bass side.
Even with light gauge strings, we were able to take this one down to C# territory without the play feel getting slappy. This Traugott is a big fan of DADGAD and Open D as well. Standard 25.4” scale, 1.75” nut, and a 2.25” saddle spacing all felt natural and familiar to our hands, and the setup overall is slinky and smooth for effortless playability.
There’s a reason Traugotts are so sought after: surgically precise tone, and an understated aesthetic. Both speak volumes.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, brazilain, B-K, old growth, schaller, calton, flight case, finger style, fingerpicking, finger picking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
New Daryl Perry Concert Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
One of our all-time favorite classical luthiers, Mr. Daryl Perry has blessed us with his latest work of art, #228 in Brazilian Rosewood and Italian Spruce. We’ve been eagerly waiting for this one to arrive, and once we had it in hand our expectations were quickly met, then exceeded. The first words that come to mind are clarity, control, and presence. From a delicate touch to a more aggressive attack, we found this Perry Classical to be even tempered and resonant in the kind of way that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up. It is an intense instrument.
Daryl’s craftsmanship is delectably impeccable: one need only follow the curves of the flowers carved into the headstock for evidence of that. Marquetry trim along the back and sides, and a tight zigzag motif rings in the top, paired with the extensive rosette. A six-hole bridge and bridle-joined headstock nod to traditional construction methods, and the silver Rodgers tuners with MOP buttons completes the picture of a Classical guitar in perfect profile.
It’s an honor to offer this latest guitar from Daryl, and we look forward to discussing it with you.Other keywords: lutherie, scarf joint, brazilain rosewood, concert classical, nylon string, nylon-string, 651mm, 51mm, Rodger’s tuners, Rodgers’ tuners, hiscox
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6250 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.1880 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2015 Kostal 00, Madagascar Rosewood/German Spruce
An instrument of this caliber speaks for itself, with volume and clarity. This 2015 Kostal 00 is what every 12-fret, small-bodied guitar should be: capable of anything. Jason Kostal’s work is par excellence, and it shows in this lusciously voiced 00. Kostal’s eye for beautifully grained Madagascar Rosewood pays dividends here, giving the body a mix of chocolate and caramel that is married perfectly to the German Spruce top and black Ebony bindings.
The tone is easy and rich, like velvet. Notes hang in the air for long seconds after they’ve been played. The middle register shines with lots of headroom, and nestles neatly beween a tight and warm bottom end and chiming trebles. This Kostal 00 responds beautifully to a dynamic attack, perfect for acoustic jazz or blues. The German Spruce top is crowned with Jason’s “Stained Glass” rosette, here in a sharp mosaic of crimson and rose. The fit and finish is flawless; one could expect no less from a master craftsman. This guitar comes in the original Hoffee hardshell case.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, somogyi, finger style, oo, parlor guitar, 12 fret, gotoh
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Madagascar