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Add to Compare1999 Goodall BRSC, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
This Goodall BRSC has the added benefits of age to complement it’s gorgeous tonewoods and easy playability. From 1999, it’s got over 20 years under its belt. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with Sitka Spruce top, 25.5″ scale and 14 fret Mahogany neck, and some lovely Abalone dove inlays along the fingerboard.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerstyle, cutaway
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2016 Thompson 000-14BA, Shipwreck Brazilian/Adirondack Spruce
At Preston Thompson Guitars, the team has dialed in the process for powerhouse modern traditional flattops like this 2016 000-14BA–and then they go one step further with exquisite Shipwreck Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides! These sets are rare, and are functionally sinker sets, which makes for extra wide open right out the gate. The voice on this one really packs a punch; it sings out like a bigger guitar with even a light attack. Adirondack Spruce on top helps out on that front, and the intervening years have opened it up handsomely. Additionally, this PKT is outfitted with a Trance Audio pickup system, and friends, this one sounds oh so good.
Other keywords: lutherie, 1297, brazilain, adriondack, fingerstyle, orchestra model
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2021 Kim Lissarrague Classical Ziricote/Cedar
So powerful. Kim Lissarrague fits right in with his Australian contemporaries crafting Classicals that pack heaps of power, projection, and headroom into their builds. The Cedar top is extra thin to help achieve this with a lattice bracing system, as are the sturdy reinforced Ziricote sides and arched Ziricote back. Speaking of which, the figuring on the back here is out of this world! Coming to us from 2021, this Classical is already oh so wide awake.
Other keywords: lutherie, andy jurik, visesnut, arm rest
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2.063 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Ziricote 
Add to Compare2018 Preston Thompson 000-14SBA, Shipwreck Brazilian/Adirondack Spruce
Friends, this one does it all. Not only does this Preston Thompson 000-14SBA come with their gorgeous and rare Shipwreck Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides (plus Adirondack Spruce top), it also is dressed with sparkling Abalone trim and headstock torch, as well as a florentine cutaway for easy access to every single fret. This beauty comes to us from 2018 and has opened up handsomely. Slick playability for flatpicking lines or fingerstyle work; this PKT handles it all so well. Add an L.R. Baggs Element pickup to the mix, and you’re ready to take all of that onto the stage!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, preston thompson guitars, fingerpicking,1620, adriondack, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Shipwreck Brazilian 
Add to Compare2001 McCollum Meghann, Claro Walnut/Flamed Redwood
A gorgeous Meghann model from the late, great Lance McCollum, coming to us from 2001. Lance was one of the good guys of the guitar world and his instruments are always inspiring and special. For this smaller-bodied instrument, Lance chose a premium set of Claro Walnut for the body and topped it with highly figured Redwood. This combination creates both a powerful and warm voice. The trebles are alive and sweet and very expressive. The bass is punchy and round. The scale is 25.75″ allowing this small guitar to work perfectly for both Standard and alternate tunings. A versatile beauty from a special maker.
Other keywords: lutherie, ameritage, m-159, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Redwood, Walnut - Claro 
Add to CompareBrand New Ramin C-Stage Classical, Amazon Rosewood/European Spruce
Here we’ve landed a brand new C-Stage classical from Istanbul’s Ramin Fallah, dressed up with premium tonewoods and some fresh aesthetics to envigorate the classical format. Amazon Rosewood back and sides pair up with a European Spruce top that features lots of dramatic bearclaw figuring and is french polished for maximum resonance. The body is finished elsewhere with poly for added durability. 650mm scale plus a 52mm nut will feel right at home, and at the headstock we find a understated geometric motif inlaid into the Wenge headplate that adds a touch of modernity that we find quite refreshing. Additionally, Ramin has installed his take on a soundport at the bass side upper bout, a feature that aids the player in hearing their tone.
Other keywords: andy jurik, fingerstyle, lutherie, bear claw, amazoon, 423
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.06 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Amazon 
Add to CompareBrand New Applegate SJ, Indian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
Right out the gate, our latest SJ from Brian Applegate is raring to go. Quick and energetic voice, very snappy response that adds a bit of electricity to your playing, and all in a lightweight package (under four pounds) that feels like so many feathers in your hands and on your lap. Brian decked this beauty out with a 26.25-24.9″ multiscale, so you’ve got lots of room to tune to C on the bottom end, but the trebles stilll play easily with a short scale setup. Indian Rosewood body with Engelmann Spruce on top, EVO frets, cutaway, and Brian’s interlocking Abalone diamonds rosette (plus a subtly twisted series of purflings on the back) dress things up with some good sparkle, but let the quality of the tonewoods and the clean curves of Brian’s design to shine even more.
Check out this additional video featuring Al Petteway on this amazing Applegate SJ: https://youtu.be/1N9Mo362IIo
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, fingerpicking, englemann, engelman, gotoh
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann 
Add to Compare1985 Olson Jumbo, Indian Rosewood/Alaska Sitka Spruce
Now here’s an Olson that stands apart from the crowd! Very well-known for his Small Jumbos, Jim also has built a number of full-size Jumbos, and this gorgeous sunburst number from 1985 proves to us that he’s just as capable with the bigger size. Wide awake and quick! This one features a three-piece Indian Rosewood back, Sitka Spruce top, and some good-looking snowflakes in MOP at the fretboard and bridge wings. The red sunburst is an uncommon feature for an Olson, and we love how it lets the Sitka grain shine through. Being from 1985, this one has some play wear and the fine finish checks appropriate for a guitar of this age, and our repair staff recently went over it for a clean bill of health. Looking for the big centerpiece to your collection? This Olson Jumbo is just the supersized ticket.
Other keywords: james taylor, james olson, fingerstyle, 143
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2008 Doerr Solace, Indian Rosewood/Swiss Spruce
Tom Doerr’s Solace model offers great volume and headroom, but without compromising on the ergonomics front at all. This 2008 Solace is just that: powerful, and effortless. Slim neck profile, Indian Rosewood body with Swiss Spruce top, K&K Pure Mini pickup–plus it’s opened up handsomely in the intervening years.
Here’s an additional video for this 2008 Doerr Solace, with Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/mU7HjUvoYLk
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2006 Veillette Gryphon, Koa/Sitka
Over the years Joe Veillette has worked for a long list of star clients which include the likes of Dave Matthews, Jorma Kaukonen, David Lindley, Kaki King, Ani DiFranco and many others. Often his work included designing unique instruments to fit the needs of pro musicians. One of our alltime favorite designs of his is this Gryphon high-tuned 12 string. The Gryphon is a 18.5″ scale 12 string guitar tuned up to high D, an octave below normal guitar tuning. This gives the Gryphon a mandolin-like sound, though much more colorful and musical, yet it can be played like a regular guitar. Our first reaction was utter amazement at the lush tone and we can see this being extremely useful in many settings from stage to recording. This beauty is Koa and Sitka Spruce.
Add to Compare2021 Strahm Eros, Granadillo/German Spruce
Here’s one for the professionals out there. Stephen Strahm’s Eros model, especially this lovely number from 2021 with German Spruce over Granadillo, has great balance across the registers, a clean projection, and lots of headroom. In short, a guitar that you can do just about anything with. Lean in, and it’s got growl. Pull back, and a touch of sweetness in the mids will warm things up. We had as much fun playing fast as slow, in standard or down to DADGAD. It’s fun! Energetic, quick, one you don’t want to put down.
Other keywords: lutherie, 7491215, traugott, fingerstyle, gotoh, evo
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Granadillo 
Add to CompareBrand New Mervyn Davis SmoothTalker OM, African Kiaat/Swiss Spruce
Mervyn Davis offers all the playability of electric, but in an acoustic package that packs a punch. This is his newly redesigned SmoothTalker OM model, featuring African Kiaat body and a Swiss Spruce top. The body of the instrument is essentially a clamshell that can be easily disassembled, has an adjustable neck angle to keep the setup precisely where you want it, and comes with an L.R. Baggs Element pickup system installed to carry you into amplified territory with plug-n-play ease; note the volume knob integrated into the bass side lower bout. These SmoothTalkers have a very quick and woody attack, and play like grass fed butter.
Check out a video here where Paul walks us through the unique features in hand: https://youtu.be/CEBMhFb_DAk.
Other keywords: lutherie, davis guitars, justin johnson, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, African Kiaat 
Add to CompareBrand New Musser Dreadnought, Brazilian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
Always a joy to pair up our clients with some of our favorite builders. In this case, we worked with Don Musser in an homage to Gram Parsons’ David Russell Young dreadnought, right down to the extensive inlays along the fingerboard and headstock, bridge, and three-piece Brazilian Rosewood back. On top, Engelmann Spruce with a red burst, and Brazilian Rosewood body bindings plus Abalone trim for added dressings. The voice is very quick and lively, exceptionally energetic considering it’s only been making music for a short while!
Ready to make your own dream guitar come true? Give us a shout! We love collaborating with you and our builders.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1996 Gibson Citation, Tiger Maple/Spruce
This 1996 Gibson Citation model takes out every single stop. Dressed to the nines, upgraded with premium woods and 24 carat gold hardware, then powered by a Gibson BJB humbucker. Back and sides are carved Tiger Maple with tight flame (ditto for the neck); top is carved Sitka Spruce. Extensive MOP inlays along the fretboard, bridge, and culminating with a fleur-de-lis at the headstock between gold Kluson Sealfast tuners. Maple pickguard creates a light contrast to the honeyed Sitka top, and is adorned with the BJB’s volume knob towards the bottom.
Other keywords: lutherie, duane simpson, 19967001, f hole
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2 in Woods Spruce, Maple - Flamed 
Add to Compare2016 Simon Fay Model One, Madagascar Rosewood/German Spruce
Glass smooth, and a dream machine with both hands on deck. Simon Fay’s Model One manages to pack a voluminous kind of power into an easy-playing body with only 15 inches across the lower bout, here with Madagascar Rosewood back and sides plus German Spruce on top for creamy mids and bell-like treble response. Playability is further enhanced with an understated arm bevel, florentine cutaway, and a 25.5-25″ multiscale setup. A slightly wider fingerboard with 1 13/16″ nut feels oh so comfortable for otherwise cramped chord shapes. We absolutely love this one in DADGAD, where that extended bass register really the room to stretch its legs. The voice is characterized by a smooth note-to-note balance and round trebles. Elegant Rodgers tuners at the headstock, EVO frets, and a custom Hoffee case with added Thinsulate layer for maximum protection rounds out the package.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, modern guitar, hoffe, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 25.5 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Madagascar