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2004 Taylor Guitars 30th Anniversary Koa, flamed/Engelmann
Taylor fans, here is a rare limited edition 30th Anniversary model XXX-KE crafted from Flamed Koa and Engelmann Spruce. Just 250 of these were made and these are no longer available. The wood combination makes for a voice that’s both punchy and rich. The Koa has lovely figure and gorgeous color and fits beautifully with the Anniversary appointments such as the slotted headstock and anniversary inlays on the fingerboard and back of the headstock. The XXX-KE features a short 24 7/8″ scale for easy string tension as well. This is a top notch Taylor at once collectible and very playable.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Koa 
2007 Vines Bella Malaysian Blackwood/ Premium Lutz
This is a very special custom Bella from Tony Vines Guitars. It is crafted from Malaysian Blackwood and premium Lutz Spruce. Lutz Spruce comes from the Kleanza watershed in British Columbia and is a hybridization of Sitka spruce, White spruce and sometimes Engelmann spruce. This unique wood has amazing clarity, warmth and color and features tight, consistent grain. The Malaysian Blackwood here has a natural center strip of sapwood down the back. Add to these stunning woods a carved neck heel, florentie cutaway, full vine inlay and an abalone top border and you have a very special custom Vines guitar. But this one also has a side soundport and a Baggs Dual Source pickup system. Wow!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Blackwood - Malaysian 
New Fay OM Claro Walnut/Sitka
For our first guitar from Simon he selected a rare and wondrous ‘Sinker’ Redwood top. This is rare Redwood salvaged after more than 100 years at the bottom of the Big River near Mendocini California. It is thought to have originally grown high up on the ridge in conditions that make it very stiff and strong. This Sinker Redwood can be made thinner than typical Redwood and we can tell you the voice is astonishing. The Sinker Redwood combines with the highly figured Walnut body to put forth a completely satisfying voice for fingerstyle or strumming. The notes are clear and articulate, yet round and warm. This top is definitely a bit more brilliant than usual on a Redwood guitar. We love the natural dark color which comes from mineral deposits in the river. We invite you to view the first of many Fay guitars.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Walnut - Claro 
Mervyn Davis Smooth Talker SSC2 Acous/Elec African Kiaat/Sitka
Mervyn Davis has created a fresh and exciting guitar design that is not only artistic and eye-catching but completely musical and practical. His Smoothtalker design concept features very stiff back and sides, not unlike what many modern makers are doing these days, and a fan braced Spruce top that because of the body design is extremely lively and responsive. Soundports in the waist and near the neck flood the player with the beautiful voice. The result of this design is an instrument with serious projection and extreme clarity. The trebles strings simply soar, with more density and volume than the average guitar. The bass is focused and clear also with profound power. The Smoothtalker is extremely versatile and well suited for Blues, Jazz and any style where a strong fundamental and power are required. We even had fun playing classical and Flamenco on it. The Smoothtalker also comes outfitted with a Baggs Active Element and a deluxe Cedar Creek case. This is an inspirational new design straight from South Africa.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, African Kiaat 
2004 Traugott BK Brazilian/German
The BK model embodies Jeff’s trademark clarity and balance and adds a bit more bottom end and power. This particular guitar has all the mojo and a voice that takes you away and makes you wonder how Jeff does it. Customers are constantly amazed at just how different Traugott guitars are and how immediately you sense it. There is a reason they are so highly sought after. This is a dead mint version of the most collectible of guitars and it sports an incredible set of Brazilian Rosewood.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
New Contreras II 1a Especial Brazilian/Spruce
The Contreras 1a guitar has forged a place in guitar history. It is a sound well known from recordings by many premiere guitarists. This particular guitar has a grand voice and moves between power and nuance in a heartbeat. The crafstmanship is flawless and the Brazilian Rosewood is stunning, with tight grain and beautiful brick red hues. The Spruce top has abundant medullary rays which we are certain contribute to the warm, rich voice. The 1a Especial is made from only the finest materials inside and out. If you are seeking a serious concert guitar look no further. This is world class.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2003 Carrington Classical Brazilian/Red Cedar
Here we have a very original design from maker Chris Carrington of Texas. Chris is himself a world renown guitarist which makes him uniquely qualified to build concert guitars. This guitar features a body crafted from Brazilian Rosewood with wonderful coloration and a tight grained Redwood top. There is also an internal B-Band pickup and microphone making this one ready for the stage. The headstock design is Chris’ unique slot head and the rosette is simple and elegant. No for the good stuff, the voice is huge. It’s big and bold with power in every register. The treble strings fire off the top quickly and with clarity. The bass is very strong and round. If you are seeking power and an original voice, this is for you.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 2.09 in String Spacing 2.2 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2006 Ebata D Ziricote/European
The body wood of this guitar sets the tone with it’s sapwood center and side purfling created by mother nature. Hiro added an elegantly bound fingerboard and his stunning headstock which incorporates and front and back plate with mitered ‘frames’ on the sides. He clearly learned from Ervin Somogyi how to make special instruments. You really hear the lineage when you play this guitar, huge Somogyi-style bass response and absolute bell-like trebles. This is special…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Ziricote 
2006 Froggy Bottom P12 Koa/Adirondack Red
This Froggy P-12 Parlor has a voice much bigger than it’s stature. The tone is clear and articulate with abundant bass for it’s size. It’s of course very comfortable to hold and would also be easy to take with you. The 12 fret neck puts the bridge in the sweet spot, yet the cutaway makes for full access. Don’t underestimate the quality if this Koa, it is superb and with beautiful figure that is getting harder and harder to find. Paired with the Adirondack top you get seemingly unlimited headroom. It also sports a slotted headstock, gold tuners, Turtle Scrimshaw and style #7 inlays.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Koa 
2007 Lowden 50 Quilted Mahogany/Redwood
The 50 series Lowden Guitars is their new high-end custom offering. This beautiful O sized guitar features Quilted Honduras Mahogany topped with rare ‘Lucky Strike’ Redwood. Together with George’s Dolphin Bracing these woods make for a glorious tone, a bit warmer than the average Lowden and still with wonderful brilliant sizzle on top. This is a powerful guitar that seems wide awake even though it’s like new. The custom appointments include a Tasmanian Blackwood Rosette, Cocobolo & Myrtlewood purflings, Snakewood bindings on the fingerboard and headstock, Gold Gotoh Tuners and leaf fret markers. Definitely a special Lowden guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Redwood, Mahogany 
2005 Phillips OM German Silver/German Silver
Ron Phillips started years ago making by hand his exquisite metal body resonator guitars. He uses German Silver and spins his own cones which enables him to get his distinctive sound that is at once powerful and mellow. It is reminiscent of a 1920s National that has matured fully. The attack is not as harsh as some resos and overtones are very musical. His OM body is 14 3/4″ at the lower bout and has a rich, full sound that is equally at home accompanying voice or playing slide or fingerstyle. The woven grills and diamond cone cover grills are not only beautiful but really allow the sound to come forth proudly and his laminated neck is ultra stable. If you’ve been searching for a higher quality resonator guitar, you’ll love Ron Phillips’ guitars.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Silver - German, Silver - German 
1928 Gibson L-1 Vintage 00 Mahogany/Spruce
The L-1 one is very similar to the L-00 but has a bound back. It’s hard to identify this one but it appears be an L-1 from 1920s. We refurbished it into a great player instrument that is solid and ready for serious playing time. We had master luthier Bill Tippin repair cracks, reset and refret the neck and install Waverly tuners. Now this is a real player with that incredible vintage tone but totally reliable. This guitar is perfect for the blues or rag player looking for the real McCoy without any of the vintage hassles.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce, Mahogany 
New How X-GX Indian/Sitka
This is another beauty that we discovered at the Healdsburg Guitar Festival. Like the ladder braced guitar we recently had, this one has vintage styling but crafted here from Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce and X-Braced for more of that classic prewar tone. John How’s Grand Concert is sized like a 000 guitar. We love the simple styling, the blank ebony headstock bound in Ivoroid to match the neck and body, the pyramid bridge and rope style trim. All classic details appropriate for a guitar with a voice that is clear and strong with snappy bass and powerful focus. This is a superb guitar for blues, rags, traditional music and much more.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
2003 Beard Guitars R Round Neck Resonophonic Mahogany/Mahogany
Paul Beard is well known for making top quality resonator instruments as well as providing cones for other makers and the after market. His model R is an all-Mahogany spider cone design that’s powerful and resonant. This one is a screamer and its roundneck makes it suitable for bottleneck style slide and fingerstyle. This one is like new, our highest condition rating.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Mahogany, Mahogany