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New Posch OM Mahogany/Appalachian
Not For Sale, Permanent Demo. This wonder Leo Posch OM in Mahogany and Spruce is our permanent demo guitar. It is available for trials in our shop or in your home. Call us today to discuss playing this fine Posch and ordering your very own custom Posch guitar.
This is a classic OM with all the prewar energy players love. It’s clear, powerful and just plain fun to play. Watch the vide and hear it for yourself.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.6900 in String Spacing 2.1300 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
Lucas LSJW, Wedge Body Rare Figured Koa/Adirondack Recorded by Tony McManus
Here we have a Lucas LSJW in rare Micro Curl Koa and Adirondack. Randy Lucas has a long history of building the finest guitars as well as doing some amazing restoration work which gives him unusual insights into tone and strucural integrity. Randy’s current focus is on his new wedge body shapes that are among the most versatile instruments you will find. He builds with only seasoned woods and hide glue and draws on his vast knowledge of vintage guitars to create his own wonderful voice. You have never seen Koa this special, it has super tight ‘micro curl’, fiddle back style flame everywhere. The Adirondack top is master grade and perfect. Curly Maple bindings and abalone trim wrap the guitar in a wonderful contrast that is elegant and sublime. This is a big sounding guitar, that is kept in control thanks to the wedge body shape, which also makes it easy to hold.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods xx, Rosewood - Brazilian 
New Spalt Nouveau Series 12 String Mahogany/Various
Just off a showing at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California. The Nouveau Series is a special project developed by author and musician Paul Schmidt and luthier Michael Spalt. A series of electric guitars that transcend the six string and blend it seemlessly with true art. The series was inspired by Art Nouveau and these instruments are at once art and the most serious of musical tools. Michael Spalt and Paul Schmidt spent several years developing the idea, finding artwork and artifacts, sketching, collaborating and finally building these exquisite gems.
The pieces are based on the Klein acoustic shape with inclusions of art nouveau artifacts, natural woods, bone and the finest hardware. Not only are these instruments stunning visual works of art, but they are ergonomic masterpieces as well. The bodies feel immediately familiar and the solid Rosewood necks, with there flat sheen, feel played for 50 years. The BoneTop pickups are extraordinary – Gorgeous hand crafted Bone bobbins died in a variety of colors with Alnico magnets for the Bridge and Ceramic for the Neck. They voice is stellar, clear and loud with other-worldly sustain. Each instrument also has it’s own custom case that continues the guitars individual statement as well as a signed copy of the book ‘The Nouveau Series’ by Paul Schmidt.
‘Nouveau 12 String’
“The only 12 string built in this collaboration.”
Click here to read about the Nouveau Series on builder Michael Spalt’s website.
Click Here to view the book ‘The Nouveau Series’ by Paul Schmidt.
Click Here to view photos from the Museum Showing at the Museum of Making Music.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.6300 in String Spacing 2 in Woods Other, Mahogany 
New Spalt Nouveau Series Spinning Arachnid Mahogany/Various
Just off a showing at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California. The Nouveau Series is a special project developed by author and musician Paul Schmidt and luthier Michael Spalt. A series of electric guitars that transcend the six string and blend it seemlessly with true art. The series was inspired by Art Nouveau and these instruments are at once art and the most serious of musical tools. Michael Spalt and Paul Schmidt spent several years developing the idea, finding artwork and artifacts, sketching, collaborating and finally building these exquisite gems.
The pieces are based on the Klein acoustic shape with inclusions of art nouveau artifacts, natural woods, bone and the finest hardware. Not only are these instruments stunning visual works of art, but they are ergonomic masterpieces as well. The bodies feel immediately familiar and the solid Rosewood necks, with there flat sheen, feel played for 50 years. The BoneTop pickups are extraordinary – Gorgeous hand crafted Bone bobbins died in a variety of colors with Alnico magnets for the Bridge and Ceramic for the Neck. They voice is stellar, clear and loud with other-worldly sustain. Each instrument also has it’s own custom case that continues the guitars individual statement as well as a signed copy of the book ‘The Nouveau Series’ by Paul Schmidt.
‘Spinning Arachnid’
“Like our L’Image-themed instrument, the glass selected to theme this instrument was not signed but was still selected for its beauty and uniqueness. The yellow-green glass of swirling brown lines and blue stripes suspended over gold-leaf inspires the startling fingerboard image – a pearl web, abalone arachnid, coloured bone green leaf and orange berries. The spider was also a favoured image for Nouveau for its indefatigable spinning and weaving. Like the serpent, its image is significant to many cultures’ mythologies – Asian, Greek, West African, and Indo-European.”
Click here to read about the Nouveau Series on builder Michael Spalt’s website.
Click Here to view the book ‘The Nouveau Series’ by Paul Schmidt.
Click Here to view photos from the Museum Showing at the Museum of Making Music.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.6300 in String Spacing 2 in Woods Other, Mahogany 
New Spalt Nouveau Series Loetz Gilded Serpent Mahogany/Various
Just off a showing at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California. The Nouveau Series is a special project developed by author and musician Paul Schmidt and luthier Michael Spalt. A series of electric guitars that transcend the six string and blend it seemlessly with true art. The series was inspired by Art Nouveau and these instruments are at once art and the most serious of musical tools. Michael Spalt and Paul Schmidt spent several years developing the idea, finding artwork and artifacts, sketching, collaborating and finally building these exquisite gems.
The pieces are based on the Klein acoustic shape with inclusions of art nouveau artifacts, natural woods, bone and the finest hardware. Not only are these instruments stunning visual works of art, but they are ergonomic masterpieces as well. The bodies feel immediately familiar and the solid Rosewood necks, with there flat sheen, feel played for 50 years. The BoneTop pickups are extraordinary – Gorgeous hand crafted Bone bobbins died in a variety of colors with Alnico magnets for the Bridge and Ceramic for the Neck. They voice is stellar, clear and loud with other-worldly sustain. Each instrument also has it’s own custom case that continues the guitars individual statement as well as a signed copy of the book ‘The Nouveau Series’ by Paul Schmidt.
‘Loetz Gilded Serpent’
“The glass chosen for this instrument features contrasting iridescent to opaque golden hues and organic shapes expressing the vitality and boldness of nature’s pervading strength and wildness. This is some of the most strident art glass from the period. The serpent theme, derived from the shapes found in the glass, is consistent with Art Nouveau’s attentions to the power and mystery of nature. The symbology of the serpent is vast and was often used to represent the sacred primal energy of matter. It was an inspiring figure in the mythologies and rituals of Africa, Ancient China, and many cultures, most notably the Greek gods of poetry, music, healing, and divination. The obvious serpentine shapes in the glass invite the blonde flamed Maple serpent images for the body, which, though softer in colour than the golden and light green glass, speak through their size, shape, and historical reference. The earthen-toned spalted Maple that comprises much of the top offers a texture and vibrancy that enhances the vividness of both the serpents and the glass. Additional woods are Redwood burl, and Rosewood. The inlays are artfully rendered in silver and pearl, and the knobs and switch are resin and Catalin respectively. Perhaps the most aggressive instrument of the Nouveau Series brimming with boldness, gold, and more boldness.”
Click here to read about the Nouveau Series on builder Michael Spalt’s website.
Click Here to view the book ‘The Nouveau Series’ by Paul Schmidt.
Click Here to view photos from the Museum Showing at the Museum of Making Music.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.6300 in String Spacing 2 in Woods Other, Mahogany 
2009 Phillips Parlor German Silver, Handmade
Ron Phillips hand makes his resonators with vintage style and big tone. He specializes in small body resos, like this little Parlor. It has a big authentic sound that is rich with overtones. Some of the country blues players Ron has built for include: late John Jackson and John Cephas, Del Rey, Steve James, Robert Lowery, Andra Faye, Annie Raines, Cathy Fink and many more. German Silver and handspun cones give Phillips Resonators a round attack that is full and powerful. This 2009 model is in excellent condition, dont’ miss adding a special voice to your collection.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.5000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.3100 in Woods Other, Other 
1995 Collings DS-41 Indian/Sitka
Here is a nicely appointed Collings DS-41 from 1995, a time when Collings seem to really have something extra special. This one certainly has mojo, it’s loud and energetic and just sounds mature and open. It has a lovely Torch headplate, 42 Style Snowflake Markers, a full abalone top border and rosette. Ivoroid bindings from head to to and a slothead complete the vintage vibe on this one. The DS features a wide 12 fret neck that makes it a gem for fingerstyle, but you can strum and flatpick this one all day. It’s in excellent shape and better than new because of it’s played in tone. Don’t miss this great Collings.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.8100 in String Spacing 2.3800 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
New Jenkins Gitjo Bubinga/Fiber Skin
The Gitjo was made to offer guitarist a chance to make that banjo twang. The six string banjo is not a new concept, however this Lame Horse Gitjo by Jeremy Jenkins is full of style and has a sound everyone loves. The tone ring is crafted from multiple pieces of Maple and Bubinga with a lovely pattern. The 7 piece neck meets the body via a thick brass plate that add wonderful sustain and power. This is a really fun instrument that will give you a whole other sound on stage, in the studio or on your front porch. From Blues to Old Time to Celtic you’ll love having this in your arsenal.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5000 in Nut Width 1.6900 in String Spacing 2.1900 in Woods Skin - Fiber, Bubinga 
2003 Lowden 0 32 Indian/Sitka
Here’s one of the famous Lowden O-32 models. A Jumbo body of Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce that produces a big, clear Lowden voice. The trebles are bright and strong and bass is resounding. This one has been played and has normal wear, but it also has the great tone that a well played guitar embodies. The neck is straight and it plays great.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.1300 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
New Cervantes Concert Crossover 1 Indian/Cedar
The Cervantes Concert Crossover 1 from Alejandro Cervantes Avant-Garde Series is one of our most popular nylon string guitars. Players of all styles from Brazilian to Jazz to Classical are drawn to the unique combination of serious tone and great playability. This guitar features a cutaway, narrower nut, radiused fingerboard and truss rod. The voice is clear, crisp and contemporary. It is very well balanced and articulate. This one has a Cedar top and bit more warmth and smooth midrange. **Note: Photos, Audio, Video of similar guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5900 in Nut Width 1.8800 in String Spacing 2.1700 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
New Cervantes Concert Crossover 1 Indian/Cedar
The Cervantes Concert Crossover 1 from Alejandro Cervantes Avant-Garde Series is one of our most popular nylon string guitars. Players of all styles from Brazilian to Jazz to Classical are drawn to the unique combination of serious tone and great playability. This guitar features a cutaway, narrower nut, radiused fingerboard and truss rod. The voice is clear, crisp and contemporary. It is very well balanced and articulate. This one has a Cedar top and bit more warmth and smooth midrange. **Note: Photos, Audio, Video of similar guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5900 in Nut Width 1.8800 in String Spacing 2.1700 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
New Stephen Kinnaird P1 Parlor High Curl Maple/Engelmann
This is our first guitar from Maker Steven Kinnaird of Texas and what a beauty. High Curl Western Big Leaf maple with a nearly black sunburst makes for dramatic hide and seek with the figure of the Maple. The sides and neck are tone to match as well. The top is Engelmann which adds a decided warmth to the responsiveness of the Maple. The voice is very strong, very rich and beautiful. From top to bottom, literally, the adornments are stunning. Starting with the unique shape of the slotted headstock which is guilded in Gold and White Pearl, also bound and bordered. Then comes a solid Pearl nut that Steven Kinnaird said he’s always wanted to try. Then on to the beautifully bound and bordered fingerboard that is dressed again in a lovely mix of Gold and White Pearl. Lastly, the rosette is captivating with shell inset into deep black wood. White perflings on all sides add lovely contrast to the dark burst and bring the canvas to life. But when you are not staring at it you will love playing this guitar. It’s alive, beautiful, easy to hold and to play. It’s at once a gentleman’s guitar and a man’s guitar…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.7500 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Maple - Bigleaf 
2002 Collings 000 2H SB Indian/Sitka
Here’s a great little player’s Collings 000-2HSB guitar from 2002. Its Indian/Spruce body has been played a bunch by one of our local clients who can really play. So many good notes have broken it in for you and it’s mature and alive now. It’s got the slothead and sunburst everybody loves but a few scratches and dings have it priced to go. If you value tone over condition, don’t miss this chance at a Collings 000 at a player price.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4000 in Nut Width 1.7500 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
2002 Ruck 50 Large Body Indian/Cedar
Here’s a wonderful Ruck Large Body Classical Guitar complete with Sound Ports and upgraded Gotoh Rodgers-Style Tuners. The body is desirable combination of Indian Rosewood and Cedar for a traditional voice, but with the Ruck power. This instrument is very clear and articulate and it’s easy to pull a wide dynamic range out of it. Notes remain full and rich up the neck and the playability is superb.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5900 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.2400 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
2001 Veillette Gryphon Poplar/Quilted Maple
This is the very first production version of Joe Veillette’s wonderful Gryphon High Tuned 12 String design. Joe personally played this guitar for some time. The Gryphon is uses a 18.5″ scale tuned up to high D to create a wonderful mandolin like chime, only warmer and tuned in the same intervals as guitar, so any guitarist can play it immediately. This Prototype is a solid body version made from Poplar with a Quilted Maple top and matching headplate. A maple neck fitted with a Wenge Fingerboard that matches the Wenge Bridge/tailpiece. The single cutaway allows full access to the highest frets. An Alvarez P.V. pickup system provides separate saddle elements and an onboard preamp with contour and 3 Band EQ. This is a superb gigging Gryphon and has the history of being first ever Gryphon, a design we feel is one of the most exciting and fresh in years.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 18.5000 in Nut Width 1.9400 in String Spacing 2.2500 in Woods Maple, Poplar