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Brand 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 
Brand 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 
Brand 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 
2013 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 
1983 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 
2008 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 
2015 Simon Fay Model One Lefty, Bois de Rose/Red Spruce
Here we’ve landed a truly unique piece with this left-handed Model One from Simon Fay. Built in 2015 with figured Bois de Rose back and sides plus Red Spruce top, cutaway, EVO frets, and a unique rosette plus segmented appointments, it stands out to us as one of the finest examples of a south paw flattop we’ve seen. This is definitely a premium option for fingerstyle, with great note separation across the range. All wrapped up in a custom Hoffee flight case for maximum security.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/-UaSBN5_Huw.
Other keywords: lefty guitar, fay guitars, fingerpicking boisderose, rosewood
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Bois de Rose 
Brand New Musser OM, The Tree Mahogany/Engelmann Spruce
Don Musser nails it again with The Tree Mahogany and Engelmann Spruce. This our latest OM is a stunner for both eyes and ears! Striking figure in the Tree body, plus flamed Bigleaf Maple bindings, and dressed up with some sparkling, extra green Abalone trim and rosette.
Other keywords: lutherie, bespoke guitar, fingerstyle, orchestra model
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Mahogany - The Tree 
1964 Martin D-18, Mahogany/Sitka Spruce
So sweet, so loud, so proud. We love this fantastic D-18 which comes to us all the way from Martin’s shop in 1964. Our repair staff went over the whole guitar and brought it into peak playing condition with a neck reset and refret, and brother does it sing. There’s the usual play wear, but all of the playability perks of a new guitar.
Here’s an additional demo with this beauty: https://youtu.be/_XF9ckHc0sk.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, martin guitars, cf martin, dreadnought, dreadnaught, bluegrass, flat picking, allen shadd
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany 
2012 Breedlove OM Deluxe Custom, Brazilian Rosewood/Red Spruce
For this 2012 OM Custom model, the Breedlove team opted for a more traditional aesthetic, and they nailed it. Classic OM curves plus squared off headstock, plus Brazilian Rosewood body and Red Spruce top, with a clear and articulate voice that works well for fingers and pick work. Satin neck with a very soft V profile; open back Gotoh tuners; weighs in right at four pounds. This OM Custom comes to us from the Jayson Bowerman era of Breedlove guitars.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, orchestra model, brazilain, 12742
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2012 Sexauer FT-0 JB2 Companion, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Bruce Sexauer’s Companion flattops manage to coax 1.5 guitars worth of presence out of 0.8 guitars worth of real estate! This single 0 FT-0 JB2 is fantastic, dressed up with added Abalone trim on top and interweaving rosette, plus Brazilian Rosewood body and Adirondack Spruce top. A subtle 25.7-25.4″ multiscale fingerboard and soundport are additional creature comforts; ditto for EVO frets and a custom Hoffee flight case.
Other keywords: lutherie, sexauer guitars, fingersyle, fan fret, multi-scale, multi scale, fanned fret, 2270912
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in - 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2016 Redgate Lattice, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
Jim Redgate is phenomenal, hands down. This 2016 Lattice model is no less than stunning–Brazilian Rosewood body with an arched back, thin and responsive Cedar top, plus arm rest, and an almost frightening amount of projection, without sacrificing sweetness.
Other keywords: ana vidovic, fingerstyle, andy jurik
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2.063 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2007 Kenny Hill Master Series Fleta, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
The Kenny Hill Master Series are serious instruments. This Fleta model from 2007 is no exception–premium figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides plus European Spruce top, French Polished, lightweight and responsive. Moreover, this features an adjustable truss rod in its Spanish Cedar neck, 650mm scale, and a sweetly opened up and expressive voice.
Other keywords: lutherie, concert classical, andy jurik, 2596, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.063 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2006 David LaPlante 40th Anniversary, Brazilian Rosewood/Alpine Spruce
Here we find ourselves with David LaPlante’s 40th Anniversary Classical, built in 2006 with old growth Brazilian Rosewood body and Italian Alpine Spruce top. An interweaving mosaic and chevron center at the headstock offer an intricate aesthetic to complement such premium tonewoods. Tuners are Landstorfers with MOP buttons; 650mm scale but a 49mm nut width and slender neck profile for an extra comfortable playing experience.
Other keywords: lutherie, andy jurik, fingerstyle, concert classical, 85, brazilain, italian spruce
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.938 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1999 Blazer & Henkes Déjà-Vu Phoenix D-45, Brazilian Rosewood/Alpine Spruce
A premium example of German lutherie duo Blazer & Henkes–this 1999 Déjà-Vu Phoenix D-45 is as stunning to the ears as it is to the eyes. Straight grained and light-colored Brazilian Rosewood back and sides is set up with a tight-grained Alpine Spruce top; extensive 45-style Abalone appointments throughout–and a fantastically wide open and colorful voice. This instrument sings with every single note. The neck has just a touch more girth for that proper prewar hard V profile (feels great), and the setup is, frankly, perfect. Fine finish checking only adds to the impression that this is a prewar powerhouse.
Other keywords: brazilain, b&h, will saylor, dreadnaught, dreadnought, bluegrass
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Rosewood - Brazilian