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Charis SJ Dream Series Brazilian /Red Cedar
A one-of-a-kind instrument specially built for Dream Guitars. We gave Bill Wise license to use the absolute finest materials and collaborated on appointments that would allow the natural beauty of the woods to shine through. It is a gross understatement to say that we are thrilled with the results. This guitar is spectacular, the luscious voice and sweet overtones of Bill’s guitars are taken to new heights on this series. And the unique Makore wood trim gives it character. The pictures describe the beauty much more eloquently then we could so we invite you to behold the Charis Dream Series. This is a rare preowned Charis Dream, #2 of 10 ever made.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2002 Wingert FVC Cocobolo/Bearclaw Italian
Kathy Wingert’s F Model is her larger body SJ design. This one has great bass response and power along with her trademark, rich, dense trebles. This is a wonderfully inspiring guitar, it makes you want to play. The Cocobolo and Italian body is elegantly adorned with select Paua Abalone with fine red perflings. The Italian top has drop dead gorgeous figuring which sets this one apart from the crowd. There is also a P.U.W. pickup system.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
1929 Martin 00-18 Mahogany/Adirondack
What an awesome player 1929 Martin 00-18. The Mahogany and Adirondack body makes for that classic Martin 00 tone, robust and energetic with a great growl! This pre-war Martin has several repairs, see condition on the specs tab, but everyone who plays it is delighted. It’s the real-deal Martin voice at a player price. Don’t miss it, this won’t last.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.625 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
New Fischer Concerto Cocobolo/Curly Swiss
We first met Steve Fischer when he was heading up Paul Reed Smith’s Private Stock Acoustic division (prior to PRS he built instruments for McPherson Guitars). We were immediately impressed with the extent of Steve’s knowledge, and his uncanny knack for voicing exquisite instruments. We are now representing Steve Fischer’s private guitars.
Here we have a stunning Fischer Concerto in premium Cocobolo Rosewood and Swiss Spruce. This elegant guitar has a Cocobolo Fingerboard, headstock, rosette and Bridge for a natural beauty that is sublime. The voice is full and sweet, with lovely sustain and overtones. A lush fingerstyle guitar for certain, but it also strums beautifully with a near Dread sort of power. A chamelion, this stunning Fischer Concerto.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.34 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2002 McAlister C Lefty Left-Handed, Southpaw Brazilian/Italian
Here is a rare LEFT HANDED Roy McAlister C model. Built from high quality Brazilian Rosewood and Italian Spruce for a tone sure to please the most discerning ear. Jackson Brown gets incredible tone from his McAlister guitars. Roy seems to achieve a responsiveness and energy that few makers have found. His voice is a blend of tradition and modern, with chimey top end and clarity to spare. David Crosby also calls his McAlister guitar his “favorite guitar”. Both Jackson and David play with fingers and also strum, evidence of the versatility of McAlister guitars as well. Don’t hesitate on this gem Southpaw’s, this guitar is for you.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
New Fischer Concerto African Blackwood/Alaskan Yellow Cedar
We first met Steve Fischer when he was heading up Paul Reed Smith’s Private Stock Acoustic division (prior to PRS he built instruments for McPherson Guitars). We were immediately impressed with the extent of Steve’s knowledge, and his uncanny knack for voicing exquisite instruments. We are now representing Steve Fischer’s private guitars.
This Fischer Concerto model guitar is made from an exceptionally fine set of African Blackwood with dramatic Sapwood, and a stunning Alaskan Yellow Cedar top! This wood combination is outstanding and creates a lush, round note with beautifully, deep, low-mids and round, warm bass. This guitar is bound in Snakewood from head to toe for a rich contrast.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.34 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Alaskan Yellow, Blackwood - African 
1990 Keller 6 String Jumbo Indian/Sitka
Michael Keller is one of the most experienced, and in our opinion, talented luthiers on the planet. He is great friends with James Olson, both living in the same area. This is rare gem from 1990 that has been virtually unplayed for 20 years. As if in a time capsule it’s a perfect example of Michael Keller’s early work, it’s historic really. Indian Rosewood and Sitka, this is a large body guitar with a big, warm voice. It has lovely top end and a big bottom as well. It’s versatile and can easily move from strumming to fingerpicking or live in either world. If you are a Keller fan or just a fan of great guitars, this is a rare find.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
1962 Gibson Barney Kessel Maple/Spruce
There’s a lot to like about this 1962 Gibson Barney Kessel model. Its famous namesake was of course one of the most highly regarded jazz guitarists of his era – playing on countless recordings by the very biggest names in the business – including Oscar Peterson, Sonny Rollins, Milt Jackson – and countless others.
The Kessel model is a nice jazz box with a slim neck and super fast action. It can get a wide range of tones from its humbuckers, but to our ears it fares best when played on the clean side. That said, a bit of overdrive sounds really great with this vintage beauty too. Its attractive double Florentine cutaway shape is finished in a very pretty cherry sunburst.
1986 Contreras Concert Double Top Brazilian/Cedar
Here is a player’s condition 1986 Manuel Contreras Double Top Concert guitar with a signed label. Crafted from Brazilian Rosewood and Red Cedar in his Double Top construction which employs a back lined with Cedar for extra warmth. The voice is sweet, rich and warm, a fine example from Manuel Contreras I. While it does have a bit of cosmetic wear, it is truly sound and will make a great musical companion for the player who values tone over aesthetics.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26 in Nut Width 2.06 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
PRS Singlecut Hollowbody FIRST EVER BRONZE FINISH Korina/One Piece Blistered Maple
Here we have a first from PRS. This is the very First Bronze DG-T finish on a PRS Guitar! We are certain the other-worldly one-piece Blistered Maple Top on this Singlecut Hollow Body I inspired them to try something new. This top is beyond words, so much figure and symmetry. The dark Bronze finish creates a theme that is continued with the Cocobolo Fingerboard, Headplate and Tuners.
Sublime Bird Outlines in 10K Gold adorn the headplate and fingerboard. The Korina Body and the famous PRS Archtop pickups insure a killer tone, but there is also the PRS Piezo system which in our mind, is one of the best sounding acoustic pickups used on an electric guitar, and we are pretty knowledgeable about acoustics;). So wether you are a PRS collector or simply want the best, this PRS is as special as it gets.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Maple, Limba - Black (Korina) 
2000 Buscarino Cabaret Indian/Engelmann
We are thrilled to have located a rare preowned Buscarino Cabaret. This example from 2000 features a carved back of Indian Rosewood and a lattice braced Engelmann Spruce top. It also sports John’s own Implant pickup system which makes consistently great sound as simple as plugging in.
Here are some thoughts about the Cabaret model from the Buscarino Guitars Website: “THE CABARET is the perfect blend of traditional classical guitar and an acoustic archtop guitar. Specifically designed to meet the needs of the jazz or fingersytle player, the CABARET is based on the Herman Hauser I classical guitar design. The CABARET incorporates traditional classical building methods with modern innovations necessary for today’s jazz and fingerstyle playing. The graceful cutaway facilitates greater access for playing the upper register of the fretboard. Its carved back, unique among nylon-string guitars, enhances the lower midrange while aiding in projection. The two-way adjustable truss rod gives easy access at the headstock for a perfect set-up.”
The previous owner of this guitar loved it and played it professionally so it shows some play wear, but it’s been fully inspected by John and is solid and ready for another owner to puts some notes through it.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.94 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian 
2006 Monrad Classical Piano Series Madagascar/European
This special Monrad Concert guitar is part of Eric’s piano series. Made with 100 year old piano soundboard braces. It features a European Spruce top from Italy and stunning Madagascar Rosewood for the back and sides. In addition there are compensated nut and saddle using the G. Beyers system and four-piece laminated structural lining at top/sides for stiffness.
The rosette and tie block feature Koa and Satinwood for graceful appeal. But with one simply strike of the string what this really is is an amazing instrument full of music. This guitar is as loud as many double tops we see but with unlimited lyricism and beauty. We have rarely seen an instrument with such projection, clarity, balance and heart-wrenching beauty of voice. Comes complete with a Calton Flight case, a $900 value. This is why we do what we do…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.26 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Madagascar 
2007 Bozung Special Brazilian/Adirondack Nick Lucas
We originally custom ordered this gorgeous CB (Chris Bozung) Special guitar and requested premium Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack spruce for a powerful prewar style tone. From the CB website: “Although the width of the body is slightly smaller than a dreadnought the CB Special’s extra-deep body means that it gives up very little “air space” to its larger-body cousin. The extra depth of the body provides the volume and power of a larger body, while the slightly smaller body width serves to focus the tone.The CB Special, aside from being an exceptionally beautiful instrument, is a pint-sized powerhouse whose surprising volume, clarity and focus of tone will satisfy even the most experienced and discerning player.” We couldn’t agree more, this is a little monster.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2007 Gibson L-00 Legends Series 1937 Mahogany/Adirondack
Part of Gibson’s Legend Series, the 1937 L-00, was built in 2008 – and based off of a vintage guitar owned by Lee Roy Parnell. One of the earliest guitars in this series, this L-00 came to us from a friend of Lee Roy’s and it’s a cool little guitar. The dimensions are true to the original, with the exact bracing, neck shape, and colors. It also features hot hide glue construction just like the original. A great country-blues guitar, the L-00 Legend Series is sure to offer up hours of great playing!
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
1998 McGill Concert Brazilian/Red Cedar
We’ve been pleased to offer quite a few of Paul McGill’s guitars over the years. Without exception they have been great playing, great sounding musical instruments, built with great care and attention to detail.
This wonderful concert guitar comes to us from the private collection of guitarist and author Bill Piburn who you may know from his work with Fingerstyle Magazine. It has also been recorded by Nashville guitar ace Pete Huttlinger. So it’s a guitar with some provenance.
This McGill Concert is a robust sounding nylon string. It has wonderfully warm bass, that is thick and full without a hint of boominess – just rich detailed tone. The trebles sound excellent all the way up the neck, and played at all dynamic ranges. There is also an RMC pickup system that offer a perfectly balanced amplified sound. This is a professional quality nylon string by one of our favorite builders.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Brazilian