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Add to Compare2012 Nechville Phantom “Athena,” Walnut
Here’s an intriguing piece. This 2012 Nechville combines Phantom elements with Athena designations, and the result is gorgeous and modern. Tunneled 5th string plus Burl Walnut peghead and resonator. Blue torquise position markers, upgraded gold hardware, an exceedingly trim eight pound playing weight.
Other keywords: billy presnell, bluegrass, 1652, newgrass
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.375 in Nut Width 1.313 in String Spacing 1.75 in Woods Renaissance Banjo Head, Walnut 
Add to Compare2012 Deering, Tenbrooks Saratoga Star, Maple
The Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star excels on all fronts. This is a 2012 example in very clean shape, featuring a frosted head and Maple resonator plus neck, upgraded with a Kruger tone ring, and dressed up with perfectly executed Abalone positon markers comprised of modern flower-and-vines.
Other keywords: billy presnell, bluegrass, 07170070161
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 26.25 in Nut Width 1.281 in String Spacing 1.688 in Woods Frosted Banjo Head, Maple - Flamed 
Add to Compare2011 Deering Greg Deering Limited, Burl Walnut
The Deering GDL Gred Deering LimitedĀ maximizes playability and tone for the price point–this 2011 model is a powerhouse in Burl Walnut. Curvaceous MOP position markers, tapered resonator, nickel hardware.
Other keywords: billy presnell, bluegrass, 0231609m813
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.25 in Nut Width 1.25 in String Spacing 1.688 in Woods Frosted Banjo Head, Walnut - Burl 
Add to Compare2013 Deering Gabriella, Curly Maple
At the tip top of the top shelf you’ll find the rare Gabriella model from Deering. This work of art comes to us from 2013 with tight Curly Maple neck and resonator, as much Pearl and Abalone as can be fit on a banjo fingerboard and headstock, plus 24K gold plated hardware, engraved throughout, and carved heel.
Here’s an additional demo with Allen Shadd playing this beautiful Deering Gabriella: https://youtu.be/81likAtTShQ
Other keywords: billy presnell, bluegrass, 07001613r594
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.25 in Nut Width 1.25 in String Spacing 2.719 in Woods Frosted Banjo Head, Maple - Figured 
Add to Compare2014 Traugott R Long Neck, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
Ready for a Traugott that packs a punch? This 2014 Model R Long Neck is just what the doctor ordered. Spec’d out with a long 27 inch scale (but voiced for light gauge strings, aka not a baritone) in Jeff’s classic Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce combination makes for a snappy response and sweet note definition across the range. And don’t be scared off by the long scale–this Model R plays very well indeed, set up for fingerstyle ease all along the fretboard.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 27 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1930 Martin 000-45 Deluxe, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
If there’s another guitar quite like this one, we haven’t heard of it. This 1930 Martin 000-45 Deluxe is the prewar collector’s sweetest dream, preceding the extremely rare 11 OM-45 Deluxes in 1930 and, as some suggest, acting as the de facto inspiration for those rarest of Martins. This instrument has Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with the diagonal mill marks that we associate with our all-time favorite 30s Martins, paired with Adirondack Spruce on top, and all the painstakingly applied 45-style appointments along the top, sides, back, heel, and of course the inlaid pickguard. (Fun fact, in 1931, Martin stopped supplying these pickguards). Very well cared for, this 000-45 Deluxe is a lifetime instrument, and we are humbled to have it here.
Other keywords: pre-war, cf martin, duane simpson, allen shadd, al petteway, ooo, 45 style, brazilain, holy grail guitar, 42714
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.438 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1930 Martin OM-45 Deluxe, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
This is the model that has inspired millions of players across a number of generations. The 1930 Martin OM-45 Deluxe. Brazilian Rosewood plus Adirondack Spruce, 45-style Abalone trim along the top, fingerboard extension, heel, and back; torch headstock; flower inlaid pickguard. #44068 was the sixth built in 1930, of a believed only 11 in total.
It is an honor to have this instrument in our hands for a time. To describe this as a holy grail guitar honestly doesn’t do it justice.
Other keywords: cf martin, orchestra model, allen shadd, duane simpson, al petteway, de luxe,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2008 Stelling Virginian, Maple
2008 Stelling Virginian comes upgraded with a Tony Pass Old Wood rim, Maple resonator and flame neck, a slim neck profile, and extensive bird-and-flower inlays rendered in MOP and Abalone.
Other keywords: billy presnell, bluegrass, claw, 6544
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.125 in Nut Width 1.281 in String Spacing 1.75 in Woods Coated Banjo Head, Maple - Figured 
Add to Compare2011 Nechville Phantom XXV, Maple
Settle in for a wild modern ride with this 2011 Nechville Phanntom XXV. Ready for everything from traditional Bluegrass to new, also classical and jazz–and it plays like butter. Tunneled 5th string, Curly Maple resonator, Renaissance head, plus bronze flange and Cocobolo fingerboard for a dressed up, contemporary look.
Other keywords: billy presnell, bluegrass, 1404,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.375 in Nut Width 1.25 in String Spacing 1.781 in Woods Maple, Maple - Flamed 
Add to Compare2012 Huber Sammy Shellor Signature, Mahogany
The Sammy Shellor Signature fromĀ Huber Banjos is powerful, quick, and expressive. Mahogany resonator and neck in the prewar style, plus a HR30 tone ring; fleur-de-lis position markers; under 12 pounds soaking wet. This example comes from 2012 and features nickel hardware and a frosted head.
Other keywords: billy presnell, bluegrass, 1211-64
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.25 in Nut Width 1.219 in String Spacing 1.688 in Woods Frosted Banjo Head, Mahogany 
Add to Compare2012 PRS Tony McManus Private Stock, Cocobolo Rosewood/European Spruce
If Tony puts his name on it, it’s got our vote. This 2012 PRS Tony McManus Signature Private Stock is a well balanced, well oiled machine–clean and smooth across the registers, set up for both fingerstyle and flatpicks, and appointed with gorgeous Abalone birds and trim. Back and sides are Cocobolo Rosewood, with a European Spruce top and 25.25″ scale; plenty of tension for DADGAD, but still easy on the hands.
Other keywords: lutherie, preston reed guitars, ps, signature guitar, a120912
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to CompareBrand New Forster 10 String Guitar Bouzouki, Bubinga/European Spruce
Nigel Forster packs more into his instruments than you can shake a pick at. Here we’ve landed a brand new Guitar Bouzouki from him that is set up for extended range, playability, and power. Sweetly figured Bubinga back and sides pair with a European Spruce top that’s been engineered in the Howe Orme cylinder style–meaning the center section of top is cylindrically arched. The result is a very stiff top at about 40% the usual mass, and lighter makes louder in this case. Add to that the extended range afforded to a course of low C on the bottom of the 10 string setup, and you have an instrument for just about every application. Nigel further enhanced playability with a cutaway, subtle arm bevel, EVO frets, and a zero fret nut.
Other keywords: lutherie, sobell, robin bullock, mandolin, mando, guitzouk, gouzouki
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.625 in Nut Width 1.625 in String Spacing 1.925 in Woods Spruce - European, Bubinga 
Add to Compare2012 Bourgeois Vintage 0 Custom, Madagascar Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
This 0 Custom from Dana Bourgeois and co is quick, snappy, and full of energy. They spec’d this petite powerhouse out for the 2012 Summer NAMM show with a rich set of Madagascar Rosewood for the back and sides, Adirondack Spruce on top, and herringbone trim plus Ivoroid bindings for a classic look. The satin neck feels smooth and familiar in hand, and this beauty has been well preserved and is like new.
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, o, 005975, parlor, parlour
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to Compare2013 Bourgeois Soloist OMC, African Blackwood/German Spruce
Balance, power, and a crisp response makes for an expressive and punchy player that works for just about everything–this 2013 Bourgeois OMC Soloist is a knockout. This beauty is in exellent condition, and frankly it’s itching to be played. African Blackwood back and sides pairs up with German Spruce for a snappy top end and rich bass; venetian cutaway grants extra access to those topmost frets; pyramid bridge and squared off headstock a nod to the American classic flattop ideal.
Other keywords: lutherie, dana bourgeois, euro spruce, 006403, fingerpicking
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - German, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2016 Henderson D-45, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
If you are a follower of Wayne Henderson guitars you know that they are all rare, wonderful, and highly sought after. What we have here is the rarest of Hendersons, a D-45 Deluxe Tree Of Life in Brazilian Rosewood and Red Spruce which comes to us from 2016. You are certain to gasp and drool over this one, we certainly have been. Wayne makes precious few of this model of guitar, the sheer amount of time, material and skill that goes into building such a guitar is impressive, and certainly limits the opportunity to make many of them. This is the true collector’s dream guitar! While this guitar certainly has the looks, that isn’t the only trick in its bag. The Henderson tonal pedigree is in full show here, big open basses, barking mids, and smooth trebles. This is the definition of a once in a lifetime guitar, don’t miss out!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian