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2018 Fender Custom Shop Artisan Stratocaster, Alder/Spalted Maple
Like new, 2018 Custom Shop Artisan Collection Fender Strat, dressed up for painting the town red with champagne gold hardware throughout (right down to the aluminum pickguard), WW10 Wildwood handwound pickups, Roasted Alder body, and Spalted Maple top.
Other keywords: lutherie, stratocaster, cz531403
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Maple - Figured, Alder 
2009 Charis SJ, African Blackwood/Engelmann Spruce
This 2009 Charis SJ is the one for you, if what you’re looking for includes the following: note separation, powerful bass, expressive mids under bell-like trebles, player ergonomics, as well as premium tonewoods. Bill Wise built this beauty with African Blackwood back and sides, Engelmann Spruce on top, and then went one step further by adding a soundport to the upper bout and an arm bevel at the lower (and even a second bevel at the back waist). Combined with his slim neck profile, the result is an exercise in effortless playability. All of this comes wrapped up in a custom Calton flight case to keep things safe and sound.
Other keywords: charis acoustics, 226, abw, englemann
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Blackwood - African 
2008 Henderson Dreadnought 45 Deluxe, Brazilian Rosewood/Red Spruce
D-45 Deluxe from Wayne Henderson, built in 2008 with Brazilian Rosewood and Red Spruce, plus additional tree of life vine inlays along the fingerboard. Extensive 45-style pearl work throughout, gold Waverly tuners, well preserved and sure to be the centerpiece of your collection.
Other keywords: henderson dreadnought, allen shadd, will saylor
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.375 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2010 Blazer & Henkes Déjà Vu San Antonio 28, Brazilian Rosewood/Austrian Moonspruce
How sweet can a guitar be? Apparently, just a little bit sweeter. This 2010 Déjà Vu San Antonio 28 from Blazer & Henkes is what dessert would be if it also contained all the richness, vitamins, and nutrients of a three course meal. Which is to say, this B&H OM is the complete package. Receptive to a light attack, plus headroom for heavier, gorgeous tonewoods throughout, and an expansive midrange that makes for an enveloping voice that feels instantly familiar to your ear. The back and sides are Brazilian Rosewood, and on top they’ve used a set of Austrian Alpine Moonspruce with a bit of bearclaw figuring for added drama. Elsewhere, vintage 28-style appointments. Now, the practice of using moon-harvested Spruce goes back for hundreds of years, and Willi and Rudolph have garnered their premium supply from loggers who harvest strictly according to the traditional moon calendar for forestry, namely during a new moon phase when the water content inside wood cells is at its lowest and in the fall when Spruce trees are in their resting period. The result is a quality of Spruce that dries faster, matures more quickly, and is less prone to shrinking damage over time. We’ve always loved Moonspruce because, well, it sounds great! But there’s so much more that goes into making it such a premium top wood offering.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, 19, fingerstyle, om-28
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.281 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1998 Ryan Mission Grand Concert, African Blackwood/Sitka Spruce
We’ve got another powerful offering from the golden past of Kevin Ryan’s workshop today: a custom Mission Grand Concert from 1998 in African Blackwood and Sitka Spruce. The warmth and color imparted by this dynamite pair suits the GC body perfectly for a voice at ease with flatpicked solos or lush fingerstyle arrangements. We’re talking about an extremely versatile instrument, folks, driven hard or with a gentler touch this Ryan sings!
Ringing in the rosette is something unexpected for Ryan guitars; not the usual Abalone but rare and glittering Brown Lip Pearl! In DADGAD, DADFAD, Open G or Standard, this Mission Grand Concert delivers rich bass notes and round, shimmery trebles that envelop the player. And when not in use this Ryan is supremely protected by its Calton flight case.
Here’s an additional demo of this beautiful Ryan Mission GC, played by our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/s6DWZgb9gUc
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitar building, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Blackwood - African 
2016 Bourgeois D Custom, Cocobolo Rosewood/Redwood
This 2016 Bourgeois D Custom stands out from the pack with a sick Redwood top and Cocobolo body, figured Koa bindings, Ziricote bridge and fingerboard. Excellent playing shape, ready for more action, and outfitted with an L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup to carry you into amplified territory with ease.
Other keywords: will saylor, dana bourgeois, bourgeoius, dreadnought, dreadnaught, red wood, 007459
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2019 Huss & Dalton OM Custom, Cocobolo/Sinker Redwood
Sign in for this 2019 Huss & Dalton OM Custom if you’re looking for a workhorse that’s gorgeous to boot. Sinker Redwood top plus a uniquely colored Cocobolo body makes for a great mix of warm tones and crisp definition, to say nothing of the striking aesthetic. This beauty is nearly new and ready for more action.
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, orchestra model, 5332, rosewood, cocabolo, red wood
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2016 Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
Now here’s a Ryan with extra headroom for a range of attacks. This 2016 Nightingale Grand Soloist comes with Indian Rosewood back and sides, Cedar top (one which has great warmth and clarity, even for a heavier right hand), and Kevin’s suite of ergonomic and design features like the arm bevel-acoustic flutes combo, venetian cutaway, and titanium bridge pins. The voice has a strong, punchy bass and midrange to complement the classic Ryan treble sparkle, which further makes this beauty stand out to us from other Ryans. Looking for a do-it-all (and do-it-all well) flattop? The Ryan Nightingale is ready to sing.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, kevin ryan guitars, 865.274.71
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
2009 Petros Baritone, Walnut/Tunnel 13 Redwood
The Baritone that remains balanced and defined across every strings is a rare thing, indeed, but Bruce and Matt Petros have managed precisely that with this 2009 Tunnel 13 Baritone. The trebles are strong; the mids rich; the bass articulate–and all working together harmoniously. This one’s got headroom for heavier attack, but response for a gentler touch too. Walnut back and sides, Tunnel 13 Redwood on top, Butternut neck, and a silk-smooth setup. Ready for a real Baritone? Step up and tune in with this Petros Tunnel 13 Baritone.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, butter nut, pearwood, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 28.625 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood - Tunnel 13, Walnut 
2000 Kim Walker SJ Style A Deluxe, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
It’s that good. The only way a Kim Walker could sound better to our ears is if it’s had decades of music put through its fibers–and this 2000 Walker SJ A Deluxe has that in spades. Wide awake and oh so expansive. Rich! In a word. But also so clean, clear, and expressive. The Sitka Spruce top has some sweet bearclaw figuring, and pairs perfectly with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Ivoroid bindings, and a delicate vine-and-flower at the headstock. This comes in with Kim’s Deluxe A appointment package, which we love for its understated aesthetic that channels to the timelessness of the classic American flattop in Kim’s own way.
Other keywords: heirloom guitar, 139, brazilain, grained ivoroid, schaller, ameritage
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1971 David Russell Young Dreadnought, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
When this 1971 David Russell Young Dreadnought first came to us, it was in need of some definite TLC. Our repair staff was more than up to the challenge! Now it’s on the other side of the operating table, and is playing great. Indian Rosewood back and sides with Cedar on top, incredibly opened up, and bears the play wear and marks of a much-loved, and much-played, dreadnought. Comes wrapped up in a Calton flight case to keep it safe these days, plus a K&K Pure Mini pickup so you can still take it out for a night on the gigging circuit.
While we’ve sold other DRY guitars around $50,000, this Dreadnought is a special case that was donated so we could restore it and do something good with it. To make that happen, we will be donating a portion of the sale to the Junior Appalachian Musicians organization to help their mission of promoting the growth of community around mountain music: https://jamkids.org/.
Other keywords: lutherie, dreadnaught, will saylor, ir/cedar, 57
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
2016 Suda D-18, Honduran Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
A modern rendition of a vintage classic. We’re stoked to have this powerhouse D-18 from Japanese luthier Hiroshi Suda—Honduran Mahogany with Adirondack Spruce, 18-style appointments, and an immediately vibrant and expressive voice. What’s not to like? The neck profile is just a touch fuller than average, which totally fits the vintage inspiration, and the overall build weight is a svelte 4lbs 3oz, making this 2016 Suda D-18 exceedingly comfortable to play. It’s incredible to hear how wide open the Adi top sounds after just a few years, and we can only imagine the heights its bound for in the future.
Other keywords: al petteway, allen shadd, d18, kenny smith, bluegrass, dreadnought, dreadnaught
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - Honduran 
2013 Doerr Legacy Select, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
This 2013 Doerr Legacy Select is one smooth operator. Indian Rosewood body with Cedar top, a subtle arm bevel for added playing ease, and a slim neck profile to complete the picture. Dark Abalone trims out the top and the rosette, and adds some pop to the sharp aesthetic. The voice is crisp and quick, with a round midrange that is excellent for fingerstyle. With a 15 5/8″ lower bout, this Doerr Legacy Select also has enough headroom for some flatpicking and strumming as well. This beauty was Plek’d in 2020, and the frets are still looking perfect today.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, tom doerr, ls130396, fingerpicking, ir, red cedar, gator
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
Brand New Åstrand Å-OM, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Moonspruce
Classy, glassy, and effortlessly playable. This 2022 Å-OM from Ted Åstrand is a treasure of modern lutherie. Not only is it outfitted with some of the world’s best tonewoods, Brazilian Rosewood and Swiss Moonspruce, it’s further appointed with a fresh, clean green-hued aesthetic and silky play feel for a unique guitar experience, both in hand and for the eyes. Satin finish on a Mahogany neck, high gloss nitrocellulose elsewhere; gold EVO frets set off the Ebony fingerboard perfectly. There are understated green purflings throughout the trim package, as well as at the side dots, and for the back plate of the headstock Ted opted for a matching green veneer which creates an exciting contrast with the gold Rodgers tuners. Just above the fingerboard extension, two parrots are inlaid with simple MOP This comes to us as a The North American Guitar build.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, åstrand guitars, astrand, fingerstyle, brazilain, bespoke, 57
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.88 in String Spacing 2.75 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2009 Maingard GC, African Blackwood/Alpine Spruce
Wide awake and firing on all cylinders! Check out this 2009 Maingard GC if you’re looking for a livewire flattop that’s got headroom for a heavier attack, and sensitivity for a gentler touch as well. The Alpine Spruce top and African Blackwood back and sides form a dynamo for great projection, added color in the mids and bass, and the overall quickness that we find in every guitar from Marc. The GC body is 16 inches across the lower bout, but with the addition of both an arm bevel and a rib bevel, plus slender soft V neck profile, this Maingard remains easy to play. For this, and all the other reasons above, you won’t be able to put it down for long.
Other keywords: lutherie, cape town, abw, 304, hiscox
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Blackwood - African