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New Rein RJN-3C Cocobolo/Lutz
We have heard of Thomas Rein for some time now, we have even had a guitar or two of his in the shop and we loved them, but this guitar is a beast of a different kind. Thomas was showing this instrument at the 2015 Memphis guitar show, and of all the spectacular guitars that we saw and played there, this RJN-3C was our absolute favorite. The tone of this instrument is incredible, it is open like a century old guitar, but with the crispness and sparkle associated with modern guitar. It is mind blowing. Thomas chose great woods for this one, the Lutz Spruce top and Cocobolo back and sides combine exceptionally well, contributing to that special sound Thomas has achieved.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
New Applegate SJ Fan Fret East Indian/Adirondack (Red)
Brian Applegate builds one of the most precise guitars we have seen, which isn’t surprising, as he is a good friend of the legendary builder Jim Olson. This SJ Multiscale in Adirondack (Red) Spruce and East Indian Rosewood represents everything we have come to expect from a high caliber builder: perfect tone, feel, and playability. This is a prototype from Brian, his first foray into the world of multiscale layouts, and he pulled it off flawlessly with 26.4″ on the bass side and 24.9″ on the treble. The combination of Brian’s smooth voicing and the even tension of the multiscale makes this guitar superbly balanced and versatile.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in - 26.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Indian 
2007 Maingard OM African Blackwood/European
Here we have a Beautiful 2007 Maingard OM built from African Blackwood and European Spruce. Marc builds his beautiful guitars in the stunning environs of Scarborough South Africa. From the picturesque surroundings to his quaint little shop, it would be hard to think of a better suited place to build guitars. One thing is for sure, Marcs love for his home and building permeate his instruments, they are full of passion and love. This OM sings sweetly on every string, perfectly suited to fingerstyle pieces. Marc chose turquoise dyed wood for the rosette and purflings, it adds a refreshing touch and mimics the warm and cheerful tones of the guitar.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - European, Blackwood - African 
Matsuda NS Crossover Euro Maple/Italian RARE PROTOTYPE
There are a handful of builders who are as much artist as they are craftsman. Michi Matsuda is most certainly an artist and it has made his instruments highly sought after. He builds only a few instruments per year, and by looking at the details you can understand his low production. He spends a lot of time on every guitar making it both a tool for music and a delight to behold. This nylon string N.S. model is labeled a prototype, making it even more special. It features stunning work in Flamed European Maple with an Italian Spruce top and his bold external neck block design with adjustable neck angle. The voice is all Michi, sweet, clear and refreshing. We are honored to offer this fine and rare guitar. Click here to see another video of this guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.3750 in Woods Spruce - German, Maple - European 
1934 Gibson Roy Smeck Stage Deluxe Mahogany/Spruce
This vintage 1934 Gibson Roy Smeck begs to be played, and you can hear the decades of blues underneath your fingertips. In a word, it’s raucous. The neck is sturdy and warm to the touch, with a low action that’s sweet on the fingers and easy on the ears, and it’s got plenty of woody bark as a strummer thanks to the remarkably lightweight combination of Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides. The body has been refinished and has some scratching, and the tuners have been replaced, but this Gibson looks so confident and well-seasoned, you know it’ll be a fun ride each time you sit down to play. This guitar is unstoppable, like an old Ford truck on its second coat of paint.
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SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.1250 in Nut Width 1.6900 in String Spacing 2.3100 in Woods Spruce, Mahogany 
1996 Martin MTV-1 Indian & Mahogany/Spruce
In 1996 Martin Guitars teamed up with MTV to promote their new Unplugged concert series, and the result was a series of several hundred MTV Unplugged editions to the excitement of fans of both companies everywhere. One glance and you can see it’s special character: The letters “Unplugged” are inlaid into the fretboard in Abalone and glitter in any light. If you flip it over, you’ll see that the back is a split personality (or the union of two corporations): it has a Mahogany panel on the bass side and an Indian Rosewood panel for the treble. From this unexpected marriage we have a guitar with a surprisingly complex tone that has a solid response across all the registers. This guitar comes with the original hardshell case.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.3800 in Nut Width 1.6900 in String Spacing 2.1300 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
1994 Lowden O38 Custom Brazilian/Engelmann
We are happy to offer you a Lowden right out of their specialty shop. This O38 Custom brings some heavy hitters to the wood table: Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top, and an elegant 5-piece Mahogany neck. Not impressed? Consider the fact that this guitar was built in 1994: that Rosewood and Spruce has opened up nicely and gives the guitar an enveloping warmth. In addition to a perfect setup making this Lowden a breeze to play, it also means the guitar projects exceedingly well, without washout. In fact, the guitar responds very well to Fingerstyle playing, but the tone doesn’t become distorted when flatpicked–chords, solos, bass lines maintain a pianistic articulation across all registers. Plus, there’s a graceful leaf abalone inlay on the fretboard, complementing the softer curves of the upper and lower bouts. This is a beautiful workhorse: a guitar for every application.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.1300 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2006 Doerr Legacy Select Indian/Sitka
Here we have another lovely Legacy Select by luthier Tom Doerr. This guitar has a sweetness and fullness of voice that we have come to know and love in Tom’s instruments. Made with the classic pairing of East Indian Rosewood and one of the finest, tightest-grained Sitka Spruce tops we’ve ever seen, this guitar has an incredible velocity of sound. Light playing results in a firm, confident voice that does especially well on Fingerstyle tunes. This has a great low action for ease on the hands. It has a couple of cosmetic issues from finish pulling up around the tuners and the heel, but is otherwise in marvelous condition. If you’re looking for uncompromising tone and playability, and are looking to save a dime or two, this is as good of a find as you’re likely to encounter. Come play it and see for yourself what sets this one apart from its peers.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6875 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
2009 Blazer & Henkes Milwaukee 000-44 Brazilian/Alpine
We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have two guitars in from German builders Blazer & Henkes. This fantastic little gem is the Milwaukee 000-44 model in Alpine Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood. Not surprisingly, the tone of this guitar is jaw dropping, deceptively full and loud. From bass to treble you will find this instrument has enough power and punch to compete with its larger-bodied brethren. The appointments are tastefully done, Split Herringbone and Abalone and engraved inlays combinined to give an elegant but not too flashy look. We have been blown away by the quality and tone of these Blazer & Henkes guitars, but they are rare in the United States, so don’t miss the chance to own one of them!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.3400 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Rosewood - Brazilian 
New Indian Hill Grand Concert Claro Walnut/Western Red Cedar Fan Fret
We first began working with Michael Kennedy, the luthier behind Indian Hill Guitars, back in the infancy of his company’s name. Michael apprenticed to renowned Canadian luthier Sergei De Jonge, and has gone on to do increasingly impressive work. This latest piece is one that we espied and tried at the Memphis Acoustic Guitar Festival and absolutely had to have in the shop. And when we brought it back to record, it was Al Petteway’s pick of the day–even when pitted against more than ten other Dream Guitars we had him play. This Grand Concert pairs the warm, open tone of Western Red Cedar with the dry, reflective voice of Claro Walnut. In Michael’s hands, these two woods have truly become more than the sum of their parts. This is an instrument that plays effortlessly. It will interpret and sing and dance along with your slightest movements, sounding ample and satisfying and whole. The soundport really puts the player directly into the sound–which means you hear every shimmering, nuanced note that you play. It handles altered tunings like a champion, thanks to its slight Multiscale design with 25.39″ on the trebles and 26″ on the bass, but the 0.6″ difference is so slight that you never even notice it as you’re playing. Add to that a Macassar Ebony arm bevel for added player comfort, an elevated neck, and soundport, and you’ve got a guitar with every option available. This is the kind of guitar that, once picked up, simply won’t be put back down for a long, long time.
SOLD Sale! Read moreNut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.1900 in Woods Cedar - Western Red, Walnut - Claro 
New Echizen R3 Ziricote/Bearclaw European
Ryohei Echizen is quickly becoming one of our favorite builders, because his guitars are uniformly spectacular in tone, build, and aesthetics. This is the Echizen R3 model in Ziricote back and sides and a stunning Bearclaw European Spruce top. As we have come to expect from Ryohei, the build quality is top notch, with well designed and executed motifs. Apart from the beautiful looks, this R3 has the tone to knock out almost any thing you put up against it. This guitar is truly inspiring. The bass is proud and present, rumbling at the slightest touch, while the trebles sing with a distinct crispness and choral sound. Ryohei is one to keep an eye on, and surely before long it will be hard to get your hands on an Echizen guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.1900 in Woods Spruce - European, Ziricote 
2008 Maingard OM Left Handed Brazilian/Alpine
We have a rare gem here for our left-handed players: a Maingard OM in Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Alpine Spruce top. Marc Maingard is one of the finest builders you can find today, with his unparalleled construction and tone. Every guitar we have had of his has pleased us to no end. Marc’s signature tone is full here, with bright trebles, complex mids, and controlled bass. This is a fingerpicker’s dream come true. It isn’t often that we get a left handed guitar of this caliber in the shop, so if you play left-handed and want the best of the best, look no further.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 24.8800 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Rosewood - Brazilian 
New National Resophonic ResoRocket N Nickel Plated Brass
Some of the finest old resonator guitars back in the first half of the 20th Century were Brass bodies that they coated in Nickel. The Brass gave the guitars significant heft, but that weight provided unparalleled sustain and tone. Then nickel provided the looks.
When the good people at National Resophonic began remaking these legends of old, they made it their goal to live up to and even surpass the heritage of their National name. And boy do these guitars do just that! They are doing such a good job that these days it’s nearly impossible to get your hands on one. This ResoRocket N is a mirror-surfaced cannon, a slightly more modern design that’s just begging to be let loose on an old Ragtime piece or some soulful Delta Blues. With a cutaway for improved access to the upper register, this guitar is ready for anything you throw it’s way. Try it for Fingerstyle, Slide, or anything else you feel – it never disappoints.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Brass - Nickel Plated, Brass - Nickel Plated 
1946 Gibson J-45 Mahogany/Sitka
There really is nothing quite like that vintage Gibson tone and this 1946 J-45 is a prime representation of what all the commotion is about. Strong, woody basses and crisp, cutting trebles combine with bold, bawdy mids for that quintessential Gibson sound. It is impossible not to have your heart melted by this one. Something about the classic combination of Mahogany and Spruce just feels warm and invigorating as you sit down and play. Blues and bluegrass tunes are equally at home with this one and it has plenty of projection and volume to ensure that everyone in the crowd hears you. These are fewer and farther between these days, so be sure and try it out before it’s too late!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.8100 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.1300 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany 
2004 Blanchard Sugar Pine Honduran/Engelmann
This is Mark Blanchard’s smaller body Sugar Pine model. It is a 12 Fret 000 size guitar perfect for fingerstyle music. The back and sides are Honduran Rosewood, cherished for it’s warmth and clarity. The top is Engelmann, which adds articulation and beautiful overtones. This is a great size guitar that is comfortable to hold for long periods, and you’ll want to do so because the sound is inspiring.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.6900 in String Spacing 2.1900 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Honduran