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2022 Fujii Jazz Nylon, Indian Rosewood/Spruce
Keisuke Fujii is revered in an almost mythological sense among those familiar with his works. This guitar lends credence to that mythos. Pristine aestethtics, from the carved headstock to the meticulously intricate rosette, this Nylon Crossover is as interesting visually as it is sonically. Round trebles accompanied by well defined note separation and sweet chordal blending. It is fit for any genre and any application. Fitted with a highly sought after, and ultra Hi-Fi Carlos Juan VIP DM pickup, this instrument is ready for the stage and the studio. Indian Rosewood back and sides with a Spruce top—this instrument is the pinnacle of modern Lutherie.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, cutaway, jazz, fusion, gotoh, -2022145
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
1999 Smallman Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
Here we have an incredible example of how and why Greg Smallman changed the world of the classical guitar. From 1999 this instrument has more than stood the test of time, and it shows in sonorous saturation of the air around it when it is played. The progenitor of the “Australian Style” classical guitar, Smallman’s work is unparalleled and often imitated. Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, Cedar top–these are quintessential ingredients for the Australian sound, and this instrument delivers that in abundance.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, bespoke, nylon string, leona, carved back, andy jurik
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2.063 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2019 Ken Parker Archtop, Flamed Mahogany/Red Spruce
Ken Parker is well known for his design of the Parker Fly guitar, here we have something remarkable from the man himself. This Archtop from 2019 is truly singular and unique. Adirondack Spruce top and stunning Figured Mahogany back and sides. This instrument looks, feels, and sounds like no other. A stunning example of what a guitar can be.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, bespoke, evo, jazz,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - Figured 
1927 Martin 000-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Some guitars speak for themselves. This 1927 Martin 000-28 is one of those guitars. The Adirondack Spruce top shows its age, and the Brazilian Rosewood back and sides show its sought-after quality. This is the real deal, what more could a collector or performer want from a guitar? At nearly 100 years old, this instrument is ready for the stage, studio or living room. This guitar has been making beautiful sounds for nearly ten decades and is ready to do so for ten more.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, vintage, C.F. Martin, fingerstyle, ancient tone
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.406 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2007 Sakashta OM, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
The lutherie community suffered a great loss with the passing of Taku Sakashta. We’re grateful for the opportunity to host one of his flattops here in the shop today. Taku built this OM in 2007 with dramatic Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, European Spruce on top, and several Sakashta-specific features from the scroll cutaway to the raised headstock logo. The voice is characterized by a focused, directional quality that feels immediate and defined. Additional features include doubled sides, a segmented MOP rosette with Maple purflings, and engraved MOP snowflakes position markers.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, sakashta guitar, beauregard, 27, flat top, brazilain, euro spruce, eruo
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.719 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2020 Matsuda M1, Madagascar Rosewood/Swiss Moonspruce
Michi Matsuda steals our heart yet again with this guitar. Madagascar Rosewood figured like a landscape; Swiss Moonspruce on top with interrupted purflings and Abalone, Wenge blocks; delicately carved heel and bridge–these are the marks of a master’s work. Each M1 is a unique offering to the world, and this example from 2020 is a particularly inviting piece. Michi voices this instrument for each register to fit together perfectly like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle, painting a complete portrait that is complex, yet in harmony with itself at the same time. The voice on this M1 is inviting, peaceful, oh so smooth.
Other keywords/misspellings: somogyi, fingerstyle, 124, orchestra model, maddie, moon spruce, waverly, mainstage
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Madagascar 
2018 Heinonen SJ, Quilted Sapele/Cedar
It’s a rare day when we get to spend it with one of Drew Heinonen’s guitars. This SJ comes to us from 2018 with fantastically Figured Sapele back and sides (The Tree devotees take note), Cedar on top, and the Olson-inspired Abalone dove inlays and multi-laminated neck. Slender profile for an agile lefthand feel, and a light buildweight to boot. This particular wood combination balances a crisp fundamental with just enough warm overtones to make for a voice that’s complex, but has good motion and separation across the registers. The bass in particular has a sweet blooming quality when big chords are left to ring out.
Other keywords/misspellings: fingerstyle, hienonen, 035, cedar creek, jim olson
2014 Circa D-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
John Slobod of Circa Guitars exhibits his mastery of the traditional form yet again with this powerhouse of a D-28 from 2014. Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce–ingredients that make for the superlative dreadnought. With a neck carve that is oh so comfortable, dressed in Evo frets, what more could a guitarist of any caliber want?
Here’s an additional video with flatpicker extraordinaire David Grier and this Circa D-28!: https://youtu.be/15asCncZNvg
Keywords and misspellings: luthier, lutherie, waverly, bluegrass, calton,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
1934 Martin 000-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Where to begin? This 1934 Martin 000-28 has stood the test of time in mores ways that one. We love seeing a guitar of vintage such as this come through the shop, particularly when it shows wear in all the right places. It sounds amazing now and frankly appears to have always sounded so. 89 years has really allowed this instrument to open up, the tight grain of the Adirondack Spruce, and the uniformity of the Brazilian Rosewood almost give away the incredible timbre of this instrument. This is the OG of fingerstyle guitars and when you pick this up it is obvious as to why greats such as Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and so many others have made this their signature acoustic. What more could anyone want in a vintage acoustic guitar.
Other keywords: cf martin, v shaped neck, classic, lutherie, 28 style, pre-war, 30’s, old time
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.281 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2017 Circa OM, Madagascar Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
This Circa OM was owned by our very own Al Petteway! A 28 Style, with some incredible tight-grained Adirondack Spruce top, as well as a sweet set Madagascar Rosewood for the back and sides. John Slobod’s guitars always strike the perfect line between tradition and modernity, this instrument is no exception. This guitar is ready for the stage, studio, couch, you name it!
Keywords/misspellings: luthier, luthiere, ameritage, 154, evo, orchestral model, K&K Pure Mini
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
2016 McConnell Electric, Indian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Here we have a 2016 electrified rarity from the one and only Jordan McConnell, who we’ve enjoyed an exclusive relationship with for years. This electric semi-hollow is loaded with Bare Knuckle Pickups, PAF-style humbuckers called “The Mule.” These pickups offer truly insane range of tonal possibilities, from a sweet chime, to a monstrous growl. At full volume these pickups will push any amp to the brink of saturation. Immensely Hi-Fi, these PAF-style humbuckers can handle any sonic task. Also featured, Jordan McConnell’s signature neck profile–a nut width of 1 3/4″ feels like an acoustic, yet screams like a Les Paul. The Semi-hollow body adds a layer of complexity and warmth. Elegantly comfortable to play with both arm and rib bevels. Indian Rosewood back and sides, paired with a Sitka Spruce top. This guitar’s aesthetic is as unique and diverse as its musical timbre. An instrument that can truly fit in any collection.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, mcconnell, fingerstyle, jazz, rock, funk, e005, ameritage, waverly, semihollow, semi hollow
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.031 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
2022 Halland D-H, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
Yet another example of Gage Halland’s mastery, this time equipped with Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce. An instrument that one would happily get lost in, truly magic in the form of a guitar. This 2022 D-H from Halland sports a lambs tongue arm bevel, which provides elegance as well as comfort. A Modified Dreadnought that thrives in both realms of fingerstyle play and hard-driven flatpicking. Whatever you ask of this instrument it will respond with beauty. Expansive, powerful, crystal clear along with heaps of headroom. One session leaves you wanting more and more of this guitar. This guitar speaks for itself.
Keywords/misspellings: halland guitars, hoffee, fingerpicking, flatpicking, lutherie, luthier, gotoh, evo frets, 022-21
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2020 Henderson D-42, Brazilian Rosewood/Red Spruce
A premier example of Wayne Henderson’s craftsmanship– This 2020 D-42 decked out in chocolatey Brazilian Rosewood and Appalachian Red Spruce, is class and mastery epitomized. The Abalone trim on this guitar is uniquely dark, and frames the toned Red Spruce top beautifully. This guitar is truly of heirloom quality.
Other keywords and misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, 672, wc henderson, adirondack, adriondack, 42 style,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Casimi C1S, Koa/Moonspruce
Casimi guitars are synonymous with words such as excellence, superb craftsmanship, and high art. So much so that the name Casimi is a superlative in and of itself. This C1S is no exception. Masterful in every sense of the word. The motif of the Phoenix informs the aesthetic of this instrument, from some of the most beautiful Koa we have ever laid eyes on to the pale Moonspruce top. While we have come to expect excellence from the duo of Matthew Rice and Matthias Roux, there are some firsts here for us with this build. It features a frailing scoop, adorned with an 18 karat gold phoenix feather. Directly below the scoop you will notice there is no cutaway. This instrument is truly singular and superlative.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, c1s, moon spruce, evo frets, bespoke, 46, hoffee, 18kt, maingard
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.344 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Koa - Flamed 
Brand New Serracini L 0013 Fan Fret, Madagascar Rosewood/Italian Spruce
We’ve been waiting eagerly for this one to arrive, and now that it’s here we’re seriously conflicted about selling it–we want to keep this one ourselves. Davide Serracini has built guitars for exacting musicians like CandyRat’s Luca Stricagnoli, among others, and here he’s applied that attention to detail for a slim L 0013 Fan Fret model that manages to play intimately and sing vigorously at the same time. It’s fantastic. Madagascar Rosewood back and sides pairs with Italian Spruce top, a 25.6-25″ multiscale setup and 13-fret neck join, subtle cutaway and heel contour, and gold EVO frets. An excellent option for the fingerstyle player who moves through numerous styles and tunings and wants one guitar to keep up with them every step of the way–and all of that in a smaller, oh-so-easily-playing package.
Other keywords: lutherie, fan fret, multi-scale, 2023, 2010623, italy, red spruce
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 25.625 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Madagascar