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Add to Compare2021 Wilborn Nautilus, Mahogany/Sitka Spruce
Take a page out of Ben Wilborn’s book, and you’ll be writing some fine prose indeed. His Comma Series flattops are exceptional modern builds, combining offset soundholes with multiscale necks, elevated fingerboards, arm bevels–the works. This 2021 Nautilus is precisely that! With Mahogany back and sides plus Sitka Spruce top and a florentine cutaway, 25.4-25″ multiscale setup, and Schertler tuners. This instrument is already wide awake and singing, and is in excellent condition. Looking for a contemporary design that really works? Here: our 2021 Wilborn Nautilus is the answer.
Other keywords: lutherie, wilborn guitars, fingerstyle, 196, visesnut
Additional demo:https://youtu.be/634u1dQZOsw
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 25.4 in Nut Width 1.719 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany 
Add to Compare1996 Redgate Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
Here we’ve landed a wide awake and expressive Redgate from 1996! Brazilian Rosewood body (with arched back) and Cedar top, lattice braced, 650mm scale, and the play marks to show for hundreds of hours of play time. The voice is expressive and clear, and the setup is extra dial-in-able with the inclusion of an adjustable truss rod. Slightly slender neck profile with a flattened U shape; original hardshell case plus case cover.
Other keywords: andy jurik, fingerstyle, concert classical, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2.063 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2022 Traphagen Double Top, Honduran Rosewood & Alpine Spruce/Cedar
The sweets are rich indeed, with a piece of lutherie like this 2022 Traphagen Double Top. Honduran Rosewood back and sides with an Alpine Spruce/Cedar double top, elevated fingerbard and 650mm scale. Small soundport at the upper bout, 12-hole tieblock, side dots at the 7th fret, and gold Sloane tuners.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, concert classical, nuevo mundo, andy jurik
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Double Top - Spruce/Cedar, Rosewood - Honduran 
Add to Compare2020 Santa Cruz 1934OMG, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
The Santa Cruz 1934 OMG combines old world specs with modern design and playability. The results are fantastic on this 2020 build. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with old growth Adirondack Spruce top, extensive Abalone 42-style top trim, and a Flamed Mahogany neck with their low profile carve. The heelcap is a custom number with Brazilian Rosewood and an Abalone heart inlay. Gotoh tuners add a touch of modernity, ditto for the L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup, and this beauty comes wrapped up in a custom splatter paint job Calton flight case.
Other keywords: lutherie, scgc, fingerstyle, brazilain, adriondack, 335
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2012 Ryan Nightingale Signature Series 12-String, Brazilian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
Ah, such a delight. For his Signature Series, Kevin Ryan pulls out the stops to make the best possible instrument–and here we have one of the best possible 12 strings. Dramatic Brazilian Rosewood body plus Carpathian Spruce top, all of Kevin’s design innovations including the arm bevel with acoustic flutes. Extensive pearl trim throughout, even along the fingerboard and bridge–and then there are the exciting, dynamic crashing waves inlaid by Larry Robinson along the fingerboard. A work of art from two of the industry’s finest. We have the 6-string twin to this sweet dream as well, check it out here: Both were built in 2012, and come with McIntyre Feather pickups and custom Mainstage flight cases.
Other keywords: lutherie, ryan guitars, 757.212.68, fingerpicking, bespoke, brazilain, capathian,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.406 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2012 Ryan Nightingale Signature Series, Brazilian Rosewood/Carpathian Spruce
Ah, such a delight. For his Signature Series, Kevin Ryan pulls out the stops to make the best possible instrument–and this 2012 Nightingale SS is precisely that. Dramatic Brazilian Rosewood body plus Carpathian Spruce top, all of Kevin’s design innovations including the arm bevel with acoustic flutes. Extensive pearl trim throughout, even along the fingerboard and bridge–and then there are the exciting, dynamic crashing waves inlaid by Larry Robinson along the fingerboard. A work of art from two of the industry’s finest. We have the 12-string twin to this sweet dream as well, check it out here: Both come with McIntyre Feather pickups and custom Mainstage flight cases.
Other keywords: lutherie, ryan guitars, 756.211.68, fingerpicking, bespoke, brazilain, capathian,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2011 Olson SJ “The Lion,” Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
A masterpiece from Jim Olson, and a work of art from Larry Robinson. The 2011 Olson Lion is incredible. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with Cedar top and extensive Abalone trim, cutaway, BRW rosette and bindings–then Larry’s intricate inlay artwork all along the fingerboard and headstock. A pair of lions peer out from under the strings, the outlines of their bodies reminscent of twinned mountains, while a dramatic sunscape is rendered above them in various shades of pearl and shell and 14-18ct gold. The attention to detail is astonishing, and the flawlessness of the execution humbling. Then there’s the voice. Crystal clear and responsive, top end chime and a bass register that fills the voice without overpowering it.
Other keywords: lutherie, james olson, calton, 1373, inlay art, bespoke, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2008 Beauregard Nylon Jazz, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
In our experience, it’s difficult for a builder to thread the needle and build both nylon string and steel string guitars with equal skill. Mario Beauregard, for one, manages to make it look easy: this nylon string crossover is just as resonant and responsive as his steels. This beauty comes to us from 2008 with a carved Indian Rosewood back—similar to what John Buscarino does with his Cabaret crossovers—and a Cedar top with an elevated fingerboard and bent top profile in the upper bout to allow for easier access to the entire fingerboard, all the way to the 20th fret extension. With a slightly radiused fretboard and cutaway, this Nylon Jazz crossover becomes effortlessly playable. The carved back design creates a bigger air cavity without making the instrument actually feel bigger, the result being added power, projection, and bass response. Coupled here with Cedar on top for warmth and sweetness. When you want to go electric, the installed K&K Pure Mini pickup can take you there with a wonderfully faithful amplification of the aforementioned qualities of sweetness and response. Alessi tuners and a carved headstock veneer, plus Koa rosette, complete the picture of a perfect crossover.
Here’s an additional demo for your enjoyment: https://youtu.be/IND9Jem_T5E.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, andy jurik, sn08, canada
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2019 Greenfield G3.2.2, African Blackwood/Alpine Moonspruce
Another work of functional art from Michael Greenfield. We adore every Greenfield guitar we’ve had the honor of playing; Michael’s signature is flawless construction methods and a vigorous, comprehensive, enveloping tone. This small body G3.2.2 model from 2019 brings all of that in a petite package, and here further outfitted with a 26-25” multiscale setup, African Blackwood body, and Alpine Moonspruce top. Rodgers tuners, arm bevel and Michael’s “Palm-A-Way” bevel to boot. Elevated fingerboard, trademark pinless bridge, and all wrapped up in a bombproof MainStage flight case.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerpicking, andy ackee, canadian guitar, modern guitar, bespoke guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.8125 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Blackwood - African 
Add to CompareBrand New Halland D-H, Cocobolo/Moonspruce
If this isn’t heaven, we don’t want to pass through the pearly gates. Gage Halland is one of the finest builders on the scene, and this our latest D-H model is resounding proof. A cool, balanced, articulate voice that the player can mold howsoever they choose, with focused trebles, round midrange, and expansive bass regiser. An exquisite modern fingerstyle instrument. The D-H body is Gage’s take on the Modified Dreadnought design, adding more air to the body and more complexity, volume, and headroom for expression. The back and sides are brick-red Cocobolo, one of only a few sets of Gage’s that he describes as “magic,” and on top we have a set of Moonspruce, plus arm and rib bevels. There’s even a palm bevel in lieu of a cutaway. Add to that a multiscale setup of 26.25-25.5″, as well as EVO frets and a Spalted rosette, and you’re looking at an heirloom instrument–at the beginning of its long life, and already so much guitar.
Other keywords: halland guitars, hoffee, fingerpicking, fan fret, multi-scale, multi scale, fanned fret, 025-22
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to CompareBrand New Musser SJ, The Tree Mahogany/Colorado Engelmann Spruce
A dream machine if ever we’ve seen. Our latest Musser build is a powerful SJ in the spirit of Gibson’s slope shoulder, but here with Don’s own aesthetic touches, and of course premium tonewoods. The back and sides are figured The Tree Mahogany, with a Colorado Engelmann Spruce top. Spanish Cedar neck plus Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and bridge (ditto for the headstock veneer, bindings, and heelcap + end graft). The voice works for just about everything, from fingers to picks, and does so with a crisp and well defined and balanced response.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, small jumbo, 366, dreadnaught, allen shadd, al petteway
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.281 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Mahogany - The Tree 
Add to CompareBrand New C.F. Holcomb Kodiak Resonator, All-Claro Walnut
C.F. Holcomb’s Kodiak resonator is juuust about perfect. This all-Claro Walnut beauty plays like glass, sings smooth and clear, and even comes with a Righteous Sounds humbucker to carry you into amplified territory with ease. Additional appointments include EVO frets, Beard spidercone bridge, and brass hardware. Including the metal plate with his logo on the headstock! Each and every detail executed with an expert’s hand.
Other keywords: lutherie, k22055, resanotor, petteway, fingerstyle, slide
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Walnut - Claro, Walnut - Claro 
Add to Compare2013 TJ Thompson 00-30, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
A piece of heaven from one of American lutherie’s greatest: this 2013 00-30 from T.J. Thompson. Brick-red Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with Adirondack Spruce top, a gorgeous tobacco sunburst, colorful marquetry trim and 12-fret neck; bespoke “flag” bridge and banjo tuners–a work of functional art. In true T.J. fashion, the unbound fingerboard utlizes bar frets, and the overall weight comes in right at four pounds. The finish has been removed from the back of the neck for an instantly familiar feel. This T.J. Thompson 00-30 is an heirloom instrument, the centerpiece of your lifetime collection.
Check out this additional video with the wonderful Mary Flower playing this TJ Thompson 00-30!: https://youtu.be/53wX0oWgUO8
Other keyword: lutherie, tj thompson, brazilain, adriondack
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1983 Martin D-28 150th Anniversary, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
What better way to celebrate 150 years in the field than with their flagship D-28? Martin nailed it with the 150th Anniversary D-28 model in 1983. This example features Sitka Spruce on top, Brazilian Rosewood body, and a slim V neck with 1 11/16″ nut on an unbound fingerboard. Great setup for both heavier Bluegrass attack and a lighter touch, an overall well-preserved example of Martin carrying the torch in the 1980s.
Other keywords: lutherie, brazilain, stika, allen shadd, blue grass, 445020
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2008 Bourgeois D-150, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Dana Bourgeois and co have nailed the recipe for a dynamite Dreadnought here: quick and responsive, lots of bark, with an easy playability and a classic look. This beau was built for the 2008 IBMA, number two of six, and comes to us with premium Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce on top, and a soft V neck that’s super easy to play. With a few years under its belt, this Bourgeois D-150 has opened up nicely, and we love the sweet flavor of the trebles, and the clean, refined bass response. That last detail helps separate this D-150 from other Dreads, giving the overall voice added clarity and definition.
Here’s an additional demo with this beauty: https://youtu.be/SMD9UstDv5g.
Other keywords: bluegrass, dreadnaught, flatpicking, adriondack, brazilain, waverly, tkl, ivoroid
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian