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1980 Kohno 30 Brazilian/Spruce
Masaru Kohno is a legend among the classical guitar community. He was known for building guitars with a clear and powerful voice and superb playability. It’s little wonder artists such as Julian Bream, Oscar Gighlia and Sharon Isbin played Kohno guitars. This Model 30 Kohno is another exceptionally playable classical guitar built by the Master. This instrument has great projection and round tones courtesy of the Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Spruce top. The playability of this Kohno is wonderful over the entire fingerboard. This Model 30 has a signed label as well.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.8800 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.2400 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1970 Kohno 5 Rosewood/Spruce
Another stellar guitar from Masaru Kohno. This instrument was completed not long after Masaru’s Gold Medal win at the International Guitar Building Competition in Belgium in 1967. The Rosewood back and sides and Spruce top–along with Masaru’s impeccable craftsmanship–make for a guitar with loud, robust tones and perfect playability. As if that wasn’t enough, this instrument is in excellent condition for being over 40 years old and only shows light play wear. Tonally, this guitar offers amazing tone at an easy price point.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.8800 in Nut Width 2.01 in String Spacing 2.2400 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood 
1964 Kono 3 Rosewood/Spruce
Here is a a rare and historic early Kono No. 3 Model guitar crafted in 1964. At this point Masaru Kohno did not use the ‘h’ in Kohno. This vintage Kono guitar features Rosewood and Spruce for that crisp, robust tone that professionals have come to expect from Masaru’s instruments. The super playable, smooth action on the Rosewood fretboard and 51mm nut makes this early Kohno extremely playable. A testament to the quality of Kohno guitars is how well this one has stood the test of time. Nearly 50 years old and still plays perfectly with plenty of remaining saddle. This is a wonderful collectible Kono from the first years of Master Masaru Kohno’s illustrious career.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5900 in Nut Width 2.01 in String Spacing 2.2400 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
1976 Kohno 20 Brazilian/Spruce
This incredible Kohno No. 20 features the classic combination of Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Spruce top along with Masaru’s amazing craftsmanship on the neck. This combination yields a guitar with authentic, pristine classical tones and one of the most playable necks in the business. The nut width here is 50mm so it will appeal to the player seeking a slightly narrower neck. This Model 20 Kohno is a gem with a big voice, powerful bass and singing trebles. The label is not signed, but just listen to the recording, this is a great one.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26 in Nut Width 1.9700 in String Spacing 2.2400 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1996 Kohno Special Rosewood/Spruce
Legendary Masaru Kohno began building guitars in the late 1940’s. In the 1960’s he traveled to Madrid and studied at the workshop of Arcangel Fernandez. Within a few short years he was awarded the Gold Medal in Elizabeth’s Concourse Belgium, international competition in guitar lutherie.
This wonderful Kohno Special was made in 1996 and it has a marvelous deep voice. The Special model is one of the highest level models Masaru Kohno offered. This one with it’s Rosewood and Spruce body offers bass that is strong and clear and the trebles that are warm and round. An excellent instrument that easily handles a diverse repertoire. It’s obvious from the play wear that this guitar was played a bunch, a great sign that it’s owner loved it and you will too. Label is signed by Masaru Kohno.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5900 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.2400 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood 
1974 Jeronimo Pena Fernandez Concert Brazilian/Cedar
This Jeronimo Pena Fernandez Concert guitar features a beautiful Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Cedar top for incredible robust and warm voice. The Spanish Cedar neck (with Ebony backstrip) makes for lightning fast, comfortable action. The headstock and bridge are intricately carved in Fernandez’ usual elegant way. This guitar is hard to put down.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 26.2500 in Nut Width 2.1300 in String Spacing 2.3600 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1974 Jeronimo Pena Fernandez Concert Brazilian/Cedar
Wow. An incredible guitar from Jeronimo Pena Fernandez. The tone of this guitar is unbelievable! Warm and loud with great mid content. The notes are very full and rich. This instrument features a Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Cedar top. The Brazilian Rosewood headplate is exquisitely carved with Fernandez’ trademark touch, as is the Bridge. The Cedar neck (with Ebony back strip) plays fast and smooth with great comfortable action, but it’s the incredible sound of this guitar is what makes it most breathtaking.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.3600 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1996 Ruck Flamenco Cutaway Cypress/Spruce
A wonderful and rare Flamenco Cutaway guitar from Robert Ruck. The featherweight Cypress back and sides allow for a wonderful articulate, resonant tone. A great instrument for crossover styles, this guitar features a fallaway cutaway for easy access to the higher frets. This is a hard guitar to put down. It morphs well between a myriad of style from Flamenco, to classical to Jazz and Brazilian. Calton deluxe flight case included.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.9000 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.2400 in Woods Spruce, Cypress 
1995 Jeronimo Pena Fernandez Flamenco Cypress/Spruce
A great Flamenco guitar from Spanish Luthier Jeronimo Pena Fernandez. This is a great playing instrument with classic Flamenco tone thanks to the Cypress back and sides and Spruce top. Slightly fuller and warmer but still with a strong Flamenco attack and a crisp edge. This Fernandez Flamenco plays very easy all the way up the fingerboard. Completing this beautiful guitar is an incredible carved headstock and bridge. Considering purchasing this along with one of the Fernandez Concerts currently in stock for a matched pair.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.3600 in Woods Spruce, Cypress - Spanish 
1959 Ramirez Flamenco Cypress/Spruce
This incredible featherweight Jose Ramirez flamenco guitar from 1959 features a Cypress back and sides and Spruce top for that classic, dry Flamenco tone that so many players crave. It was built by Felix Manzanero. However, the real treat about this guitar is its playability. The action is extremely fast, smooth, and comfortable and this is arguably the best playing flamenco guitar we have in stock! The condition is great for it’s age and it is super responsive and powerful.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7500 in Nut Width 2.01 in String Spacing 2.2400 in Woods Spruce, Cypress 
1985 Contreras Double Top Brazilian/Cedar
This ’85 Contreras double-top, signed by Manual Contreras, is a remarkable sounding guitar. It has extremely strong lower-mids and powerful projection from the Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Cedar top. The back is laminated inside with Cedar to create the ‘Double Top’ concept that warms up the voice considerably. The sustain is exceptional as well, and the entire guitar is full and warm yet wonderfully articulate. A very fine example of a Contreras double-top!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.2400 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2003 Ryan Mission Grand Concert Indian/Sitka
An incredibly vibrant guitar from Kevin Ryan. This Mission Grand Concert features an exceptional Master Grade Sitka Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides for a tone that is rich in shimmering highs and smooth mids. The playability of this guitar is absolutely exceptional and the Abalone and Cocobolo appointments add to its beauty. A cutaway and a Calton case complete this lovely Ryan MGC.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7500 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.1900 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
2008 Martin OM-42 Indian/Sitka
A beautifully ornate Martin OM-42 with Indian Rosewood back and sides and Sitka Spruce top for classic Martin tone with rich lows and punchy midrange. This guitar is also stunning with it’s 42 Style treatments and is truly beautiful. One strum is all it takes to see why so many great players choose Martin and the OM body is perhaps the most versatile of all.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
2005 Beauregard OM Brazilian/European
This Brazilian/Euro OM from Mario Beauregard is the epitome of balance and power. Every note rings clear and true with a sonorous beauty that is compelling. This guitar feels like a sports car, it seems to have gears and moves easily from gentle to down right powerful. It has a short 24.9″ scale and comfortable fingerstyle spacing so it plays with ease. This is a real player’s guitar that allows for expression at the highest level in terms of both dynamic range and lush tones. Well done Mario!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.3100 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2001 Gibson Sam Bush Flamed Maple/Spruce
Here is the wonderful Gibson Master Model Sam Bush Signature F-5 Mandolin. This is an exacting replica of Sam Bush’s own 1930 Gibson F-5. Made with the finest Flamed Maple and Spruce and featuring a slightly wider nut and spacing to allow you more room to fly up the fingerboard. The tone is wonderfully vintage, rich and smokey with great chop and power. Single note lines ring out and cut beautifully. This one is in excellent condition and comes with the original case as well.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 13.9060 in Nut Width 1.063 in String Spacing 1.5600 in Woods Spruce, Maple