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1970 Papazian Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
New York by way of Armenia luthier Manouk Papazian was well known for not only his classicals, but also his lutes and cellos, even violins. It takes a special builder to be able to coax good tone out of so many different shapes. This Classical comes to us from 1970 and is in great playing shape, featuring Brazilian Rosewood back and sides plus Spruce top and a 650mm scale.
Other keywords: andy jurik, fingerstyle, nylon string, brazilain,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2000 Martin 000-42ECB, Brazilian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
Martin’s collaborations with Eric Clapton always yield premium results. And the pinnacle of their collaborations comes in the form of this 2000 000-42ECB. Gorgeous 42-style appointments, Engelmann Spruce top, Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, and only 200 ever built. This is #142 of that exclusive run. Such a gorgeous example of Martin doing what they do best. This 000-42ECB has been further upgraded with a Carlos Juan “Eric” (naturally) pickup–which sound insanely good–and a teal Calton flight case.
Other keywords: signature guitar, brazilain, adriondack, 761974, fingerstyle, 42 style
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Brondel “The 18,” Honduran Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
Laurent Brondel’s The 18 is a powerhouse guitar inspired by, and in some ways surpassing, the classic prewar Martin OM. This one features Honduran Mahogany back and sides, Red Spruce top, and a few modern features like a carbon fiber reinforced neck and EVO frets. A dark shade top finish immediately grabs the eye, but is almost forgotten once you actually put fingers to strings–the voice is quick and lively, goes from 0 to 100 in a flash, and is just downright fun. Looking for a modern take on a prewar classic? Brondel’s The 18 will do nicely!
Other keywords: fingerpicking, 18-style, 18 style, 230407, pre-war
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - Honduran 
1923 Gibson F-5 Lloyd Loar, Maple/Spruce
Amazing. This is among the rarest, and finest, Gibson mandolins we’ve had the pleasure of hosting: a 1923 F-5 Lloyd Loar. All original, right down to the virzi inside, and still in great playing shape today, 100 years later. That in itself is amazing–this beauty is still going strong! This ’23 Loar comes to us with serial number 72857, carved body of Maple body with Spruce top, light sunburst finish, smooth tuner operation and weighs in just over two pounds.
The Loar era has forever changed the definition of the American mandolin, and here we have a pristine example of his early magic that’s inspired so many generations of builders and players.
Check out this link through Mandolin Central to learn more about the provenance of this piece of Gibson history: http://www.mandolincentral.com/lloyd-loar-mandolin-zeibarth
Other keywords: loyd, f5, f 5, verzi, drew matulich, f-style
SOLD Read moreScale Length 13.937 in Nut Width 1.063 in String Spacing 1.531 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple 
2013 Circa OM, Palo Escrito/Adirondack Spruce
John Slobod has a nack for building OMs that exemplify the Orchestra Model ambition of “do-it-all” guitars. This 2013 OM with Palo Escrito and Adirondack Spruce is precisely that, at home in a wide range of settings and balanced across the registers for both picks and fingers. Not only is the fit and finish excellent, John’s eye for good wood is on point, too: the Palo Escrito has some lovely swirling figure, and on top he opted for a segmented rosette with what appear to be Rosewood blocks. Gold EVO frets for longevity; Waverly tuners for light weight. This 2013 Circa OM comes wrapped up in an Ameritage case.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, 104, 0m, fingerpicking, rose wood
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.719 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Palo Escrito 
2016 Manzer Pat Metheny Signature 6 Limited Edition, Indian Rosewood/German Spruce
It’s been a good year:, we just landed Linda Manzer’s 21st (of 30) Pat Metheny Signature 6 Limited Run from 2016. Set up with Indian Rosewood back and sides plus German Spruce top, as well as many of the ergonomic features Metheny uses on his own Manzers. There’s the namesake Manzer Wedge and Venetian Cutaway, and added to that we have a groove carved into the heel, coupled with a thumb rest on the bass side, to coax the player’s left hand just a smidge closer to those uppermost frets.
The inlays across the headstock and fretboard are matched with the orange Calton flight case, and each of these 30 guitars is inlaid in a pattern unique to this run. The inlays were executed in conjunction with master inlay artist Mark Kett. Further, Linda used Copper for the side dots, and inlaid a Diamond at the 7th fret dot to boot. Linda also collaborated with Tony Duggan-Smith for the final setup and fretwork on each. Additionally, #21 features a CP-1 “Eric” Carlos Juan pickup system.Here’s a link to Manzer’s page where she describes the process: https://www.manzer.com/limited/
Other keywords: guitarbuilding, lutherie, luthier, jean larrivee, matheny, mathany, signature guitar, custom guitar, wedge body, tony mcmanus
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.156 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Indian 
2021 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 
1996 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 
2022 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 
2020 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 
2012 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 
2012 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 
2011 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 
2008 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 
2019 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