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Add to Compare2019 McIlroy A69c Custom, All Koa
Whoever said Koa doesn’t have depth and power hasn’t played this A69c Custom McIlroy. Not only does this all-Koa guitar pack some serious heft into the voice with a quick and lively string energy, but it manages to do so while looking good at the same time. Sycamore bindings plus Abalone rosette, top trim, and position markers are an excellent complement to the figured Koa, and the pinless bridge ties it all together. Additionally, this A69c has the added distinction of being McIlroy’s 1200th guitar–no small feat. If you want lots of power in an easy-playing package, it’s hard to go wrong with this 2019 A69c.
Here’s an additional video on this all-Koa beauty with Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/gdjcvf5-q30
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, mcilroy guitars, abalone, acacia
Add to Compare2020 Pellerin Folk 000, Torrefied Birdseye Maple/Bearclaw Sitka Spruce
Michel Pellerin is in fine form with this 2020 Folk 000 Premium Sunburst. Quick string energy, great headroom (especially for a slim 000), and a glassy setup makes for an engaging and exciting playing experience. Pellerin opted for finely figured Birdseye Maple for the back and sides which has been torrefied–maybe that’s where some of the extra bass energy comes from, or perhaps it’s the active X-X-X bracing system he used for the back–and a Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top was the obvious choice to complement. This is all tied together with a sweet and subtle sunburst, Rosewood bindings, and gold EVO frets along the fingerboard.
Check out this additional video featuring Al Petteway on this stunning Pellerin Folk 000: https://youtu.be/JKbr5WAsUNw
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, pellerin guitars, somogyi, ooo, 2080520
$7,800 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Sitka 
Add to CompareBrand New Pagelli 40th Anniversary, Amarant/Swiss Moonspruce
Powerhouse lutherie duo Claudio and Claudia Pagelli have been pushing the bleeding edge of guitarbuilding for decades now, yielding a fiercely independent and inventive body of work that completely stands apart from the crowd. We are so excited to be officially partnering up with them to bring you their latest and greatest!
Here we’ve got one of their 40th Anniversary models outfitted with Amarant back and sides, Swiss Moonspruce top, and a gorgeous aesthetic with red-purple wine finish, faux MOP appointments, and custom squared bridge pins. Note the twin offset soundholes at the upper bout of the top! This, combined with a Falcate bracing scheme, makes for an energetic and lively voice with very quick, immediate string energy. We love the satin finish on a Padauk neck here; oh so comfortable and silky in hand. On the other side of the neck, you’ll find a 1 11/16″ nut and 25.5″ scale length for snappy note definition.
Here’s an additional video on this instrument with fingerstylist Dustin Furlow!: https://youtu.be/vHsM90hdvm0
Here’s a performance video with the incomparable Tony McManus playing this Pagelli 40th Anniversary: https://youtu.be/s0GvayN5juU
Check out this additional video featuring Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/Pmzq0DlePUw
Other keywords: luthier, guitarbuilding, anniversary guitar, fingerstyle, swiss, ameritage
$26,000 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Amarant 
Add to Compare2021 Youri Soroka Torres Model, CSA Rosewood/Spruce
French-Ukrainian builder Youri Soroka manages to make even relatively new builds sound open, airy, and wide awake. This 2021 Torres Model is no exception, dressed up with a dramtically figured, four-piece CSA Rosewood back, old growth Indian Rosewood sides, and creamy Spruce top. The voice is immediate and emotive, with a colorful bass response to pair up with quick and vibrant treble strings, plus a rich midrange in between. Build weight is very light–3lbs–and contributes to the experience of playing a living, breathing instrument as you feel the vibrations in your hands and your chest. The rosette features green purflings and a sheaf-of-wheat motif that sets off the amber color of the surrounding Spruce, just a bit of added color to make it pop. Rosewood bridge plus bone tieblock, as well as Rosewood bindings and gold Pagos tuners with Ebony buttons.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, classical, andy jurik, 45
$7,280 Add to cartScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.218 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - CSA 
Add to Compare1998 Paul Fischer Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
Ah, the sweetness that comes with age. This Paul Fischer Classical comes to us from 1998 and exhibits all the qualities we find only appear after years’ of music: breathy, expansive projection, an articulate and developed midrange, versatile response for a range of styles. It doesn’t hurt that Paul used a set of striking Brazilian Rosewood for the body and Spruce on top, plus french polish throughout. The detail work is cleanly executed throughout, especially at the flower and vine rosette and tieblock. Snakewood heelcap and buttons on Rodgers tuners are icing on the cake. Additionally, the provenance of this Fischer includes previous ownership from Douglas James, classical guitar professor of NC’s Appalachian State.
Other keywords: andy jurik, 987, brazilain, fingerstyle, nylon string
$8,400 Add to cartScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2017 Mountain Song Odalisque, Tiger Myrtle/Moonspruce
To sum up this brand new 2017 Mountain Song Odalisque from Ken Jones in a few words: rich dynamism, ringing clarity, finely honed and opened up. Commissioned by one of our longtime clients, Odalisque #023 has every feature under the sun short of multiple necks or a multiscale fingerboard. No, really: dual bevels for the player’s arm and ribs, upper bout soundport, Tiger Myrtle back and sides, French Polished Moonspruce top, and an impressive display of Larry Robinson’s gifts as an inlay artist in the form of a fresh perspective on the traditional Tree of Life fretboard inlay. First Ken designed the Tree, then Larry executed it in fine style with Tiger Myrtle, gold and white Mother-Of-Pearl, and silver resin at the centers of the blossoms.
Acoustically, this Odalisque offers haunting clarity and the kind of immediate response that’s usually only found on completely opened up vintage instruments. The treble strings possess a bell-like color, and exhibit a delicious bloom after the initial attack which really fleshes out the sustain. Dropped tunings are bread and butter for this Odalisque; the bass fundamental is well-defined and really pops even when dropped down to C tunings. Frankly, it’s just a pleasure to play this guitar! From the Brazilian Rosewood bridge plate to the span of Robinson’s inlays across the fretboard, this Odalisque from Ken Jones is a study of lutherie’s finest points: resonance, response, and beauty.
Here’s an extra video with Paul Heumiller, with more details about this beautiful Odalisque: https://youtu.be/Tg_ZiQZ-Jvo
Here’s an additional demo the first time we had this MSG in the shop: https://youtu.be/yTv5P9WOcPQ.
$15,600 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Myrtlewood - Tiger Myrtle 
Add to CompareBrand New Mountain Song Baritone, Cuban Mahogany/Italian Spruce
You want to feel a guitar all the way down to your toes, up to your head, then out the back of your spine? This Mountain Song ODJ Baritone will take you there. Ken Jones manages to make his Baritones feel and play like regular flattops, but boy does this one pack such a punch under the hood. Strong, clear, very powerful. 28.5″ scale really cranks up the crispness and definition, and Jones pairs up a Cuban Mahogany body with an Italian Spruce top for just the right alchemy of quick, woody fundamental in the bass and juicy trebles, plus hefty sustain. This Mountain Song Baritone pulls new and exciting music out of the player, and thanks to a soundport in the upper bout you can hear that oh so well while you’re in the thick of it. Add an arm bevel on the lower bout to maximize ergonomics, and you’re set! Snag this force of nature before it rumbles right back out the door.
Other keywords: lutherie, 31, calton, fingerstyle, bari, mountainsong, 2022
$11,130 Add to cartScale Length 28.75 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Mahogany - Cuban 
Add to Compare2002 Santa Cruz VJ, Mahogany/Spruce
Get ready for the most intonated Santa Cruz you’ve ever seen. This 2002 Vintage Jumbo VJ model has been upfitted with a True Temper fingerboard by the fine folks at Texas Guitars, making this Santa Cruz perfect for the pitch perfectionist out there who needs their flattop to be spot on, every time. The VJ body is their take on the classic slope shoulder dreadnought design, here executed with Mahogany body and Spruce top, dark sunburst, and Ivoroid bindings. Throw in a Fishman Matrix pickup system, and you’re ready for juuuust about anything on this True Temper Santa Cruz VJ.
Here’s an additional video of Billy Presnell playing this Santa Cruz VJ: https://youtu.be/dPai2jKQdFg
Other keywords: 3661, lutherie, richard hoover, dreadnaught, true tempered, pich perfect, flat top
$5,200 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Maple - Flame 
Add to Compare2018 Kraut OM, Pale Moon Ebony/European Spruce
This guitar! Where do we even begin? This 2018 OM from Ray Kraut is astounding to both the eyes and the ears. A beauty, features Ray’s “Pale Moon” Ebony for the back and sides, and a pale set of European Spruce for the top. Not content with that already deadly combination, Ray then fashioned the headstock veneers, fretboard, bridge, and heelcap out of more Pale Moon. An abstract rosette completes the luthier’s portrait. Tonally, this OM pours out notes with such presence and definition, it takes fingerstyle arrangements and renders them in crystalline clarity.
The trebles have a faint blooming effect after the initial attack, and the string-to-string balance is superb. We had a lot of fun playing around in open tunings—the playability is likewise slinky and smooth. Just an incredible instrument across the board, and it comes with a Hoffee flight case to keep it safe and sound.
So much wow factor here, you’ll need to take two breaths.
Check out our original demo with Mr. Paul himself here: https://youtu.be/IV71pt9vmP8.
Here’s an additional demo with Al Petteway on this instrument: https://youtu.be/JH8twz3yFzE
Other keywords: raymond kraut, somogyi, ervin somogyi, somogyi apprentice, lutherie, luthier, alternativetonewoods, euro spruce, orchestra model
$18,720 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Ebony - Pale Moon 
Add to Compare2002 Ryan Cathedral Grand, Madagascar Rosewood/Italian Spruce
The riches run deep in this one. The only way to make Kevin Ryan’s Cathedral Grand model even better is to add time, which this lovely number from 2002 has in spades. Two decades of music have opened up the Italian Spruce top and Madagascar Rosewood body for a voice that’s butter smooth and round, with great note separation and dynamic range. In a word, expansive. The setup is silk-smooth with a 25.7″ scale and 1.75″ nut, arm bevel, and florentine cutaway. All wrapped up in a custom Calton case, this Ryan Cathedral Grand is ready for another 20 years.
Here’s an additional video of Al Petteway playing this Ryan Cathedral Grand: https://youtu.be/_rOd77IUtLU
Here’s an additional video with Paul and this Ryan Cathedral Grand: https://youtu.be/WVbKYZzIAhg
Other keywords: ryan guitar, fingerstyle, al petteway, modern guitar, gotoh, fingerpicking, 331.358a
$10,400 Add to cartScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to CompareVisesnut Active Series Flight Case – 000/OM, Black
Optional padded cover is available to specifically fit all Visesnut 000/OM size cases.
Visesnut 000/OM Interior Dimensions Inches
upper bout 11.93
waist 10.35
lower bout 15.63
body depth at neck heel 3.90
body depth at tail 4.88
body length 19.88
overall length 40.94
weight approximately 9 poundsVisesnut applies newly developed patented technology of guitar cases. Visesnut 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).
The active series case by Visesnut is designed to be a true “every-day” case with superior protection. The active series case has a simpler flip-latch design, and weighs slightly more than our premier series cases.
Active series cases come in black or deep space gray. The case still boasts the innovative suspension system and ultimate protection for which Visesnut cases are famous. If you are looking for the best protection for airline flights, this acoustic guitar flight case will provide it!
Add to CompareVisesnut Active Series Flight Case – Dreadnought, Black
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 41.34
weight approximately 9 poundsVisesnut applies newly developed patented technology of guitar cases. Visesnut 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).
The active series case by Visesnut is designed to be a true “every-day” case with superior protection. The active series case has a simpler flip-latch design, and weighs slightly more than our premier series cases.
Active series cases come in black or deep space gray. The case still boasts the innovative suspension system and ultimate protection for which Visesnut cases are famous. If you are looking for the best protection for airline flights, this acoustic guitar flight case will provide it!
Add to CompareIncoming 2023 Rein Model 5 Honduran Rosewood/European Spruce
Coming soon to a Dream near you! Thomas Rein is currently crafting a wonderful Model 5 Cutaway. This one features Honduran Rosewood plus European Spruce. As a reminder, we have already spec’d this instrument out, and so is not available for additional customization. If you would like to commission a custom build of your own, please check our site for available build slots, or you can reach out to us through our contact page to discuss a build to your own specs here.
Add to Compare2008 Montuoro Slope Shoulder Style 8, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Just when you think you day couldn’t get better, you pick up a piece of beauty like this 2008 Style 8 from Frankie Montuoro. Built under tension in the old way with the finest materials you can find: 105-year-old Adirondack Spruce, chocolate-dark Brazilian Rosewood, custom tuners from Willi Henkes of Blazer & Henkes fame. Together, in a 12-fret slope shoulder dreadnought package, makes for immense power. With a short scale setup, that power comes with great balance and warmth. 1 13/16” at the nut offers an extra comfortable and spacious lefthand experience; coupled with the short scale, this Montuoro Style 8 is oh so effortless to play.
Click here for an additional demo with our own Allen Shadd in a funky C tuning.
And here for yet a third demo! This time with a spacious flatpicking piece performed by WIll Saylor.
Other keywords: montuoro guitar company, 1208, tkl, fingerpicking, 12 fret, abalone, ivoroid
$10,300 Add to cartScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2010 Tippin El McMeen Signature Bravado, Brazilian Rosewood/Moonspruce
In 2010, fingerstyle phenom El McMeen and Bill Tippin collaborated on a signature model that took BIll’s Bravado body and tweaked it for additional playability, and paired that with Brazilian Rosewood & European Moonspruce for maximum resonance and response. As always, Bill more than succeeded. El McMeen Signature #1 operates like a well-oiled machine with its wedge-shaped body and upper bout soundport, chock full of smooth trebles and a liquid, rolling bass register that envelopes rather than booms. The 25.5” scale keeps the guitar crisp and responsive when dropped down to DADGAD and beyond; plenty of bite to be had when you dig in a bit. The aesthetics are understated elegance, with a Mother-of-Pearl motif in the trim and rosette, and at the top of the fretboard.
El’s put this Tippin through years of use, and it’s time to pass the torch! It’s in great playing shape, and is ready to keep the tunes going.Here’s an additional demo with our own Billy Presnell: https://youtu.be/-sRyVdj58Jo.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, al petteway, gotoh, cedar creek, mop, signature guitar, fingerstyle, fingerpicking, thumbpick
$12,480 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.315 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian