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1984 Henderson Dreadnought, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
The only way to make a Henderson better is to add time to the equation–and this 1984 Dreadnought has that in spades. Accordingly, the voice is wide awake and expressive, thanks in part to age but also of course from the Brazilian Rosewood body with Red Spruce top. 28-style appointments, plus Wayne’s fiddle headstock profile, make for a classic Henderson Dread. Looking for a slimmer neck? This beauty has a 1 5/8″ nut for a tighter, faster string spacing for the left hand.
Other keywords: lutherie, guitarbuilding, wayne henderson, 77, dreadnaught, brazilain, adirondack, appalachian
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.625 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2016 Lowden F-50, African Blackwood/Redwood
Lowden’s 50 series offers select appointments, and here on their popular F-50Â with Redwood and African Blackwood the result is gorgeous for both eyes and ears. This is one of those “does-it-all” kind of guitars; The midsize F body is easy on the arms and still packs a solid punch for a range of styles. We’re suckers for African Blackwood, and this 2016 Lowden F-50 has a great set with some figuring to add drama.
Here’s an additional video of this Lowden F-50 played by our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/199ziLwwcR4
Other keywords: george lowden, lutherie, abw, red wood, 20721, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Redwood, Blackwood - African 
2013 Olson JT Signature, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
A chance to own a particularly desirable and collectable Olson! This 2013 James Taylor Signature Series 1 model is one of only 80 such instruments built by Jim, based on Taylor’s personal Olson with dove inlays, Abalone trime and rosette, and here featuring a tight-grained Indian Rosewood body plus Cedar top. Very well cared for, this guitar is very minty and plays like butter. The voice has a great mix of sweetness, power, and definition across the registers. The kind of guitar that makes even wrong notes sound good.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, james olson, fingerstyle, 1429, signature guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
1994 Bown Parlor, All-Koa
Koa, Koa, Koa! This beautiful 1994 Ralph Bown Parlor guitar features a Koa back, sides, and top and an incredibly punchy, balanced, singing tone. Mahogany neck and Ebony fretboard deliver the standard in superb action all the way up the neck. Originally owned by Martin Simpson, and his then wife, Jessica Simpson. Ralph Bown builds for Clive Carroll, John Renbourn, Martin Simpson and many other UK greats. This guitar is a treat to look at (and play) and is very hard to put down. Sweet in every way.
Check out this additional video featuring Al Petteway on this Bown parlor: https://youtu.be/JKbr5WAsUNw
Check out this video of Clive Carroll performing an Elizabethan lute tune, “Preludium” here: www.youtube.com/watch
Brand New Bil Mitchell L-00, Flame Maple/Adirondack Spruce
Bil Mitchell is here to offer us a brand new L-00 12 fretter from his shop that’s wide awake and crooning. This one features Flame Maple plus Adirondack Spruce. Lovely sunburst throughout which lets the grain come through, and Flame Maple bindings to really make it pop. The voice is quick and lively, and oh so easy to play with a short scale, 24.75″ setup.
Here’s an additional demo on the Mitchell L-00, played by Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/ZQUm1k0k5eA
Here’s an additional demo with Mary Flower playing this Bil Mitchell L-00: https://youtu.be/8U7qtdUm7RUOther keywords: lutherie, luthier, l00, fingerpicking, 439, 2022, abalone
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple - Flame 
1932 Martin OM-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
A piece of 1932 that’s alive and well. Here we’ve landed a Martin OM-28 in strong playing shape with some repairs over the years, plus an incredibly wide open, expressive voice. You just can’t get this with a torrefication rig! The Adirondack Spruce top has opened up completely in the past 90 years; the trebles particularly thick, present, and articulate. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides have had some cracks repaired, but are in great playing shape. It’s incredible to see such “boring” Brazilian Rosewood, the grain is arrow straight. Bar frets along the fingerboard have been dressed by our own repair staff, and they feel excellent under your fingertips. V neck has been played in over the years and feels like your favorite old pair of jeans.
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerpicking, vintage guitar, om28, 28-style, herringbone
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2015 Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist Signature, Brazilian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
There are Ryans, and then there are Ryans. For this 2015 build, Kevin upped the ante to astonishing heights as part of his Signature Series line. Only the topmost shelf tonewoods and appointments, including chocolatey Brazilian Rosewood for the body, Engelmann Spruce top, and the incredibly ornate and sprawling pearl appointments that put this Nightingale in a class all its own. There’s an ocean of Black Tahitian Pearl at work here, delicately and intricately inlaid in looping knot work and trimming out the neck, top, sides, back, headstock, bridge, rosette, even the endgraft wedge. It beggars the imagination to consider just how many hours went into every square inch of inlay.
Here’s an additional video demo of this Ryan with Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/qI-94WRpXUU
Other keywords: lutherie, ryan guitars, fingerstyle, 817-243-69, bespoke, signature guitar
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2010 Benedetto 16-B One-Off, Birdseye Maple/Spruce
The name of the game is quick, when it comes to this 2010 Benedetoo 16-B One Off. Slim body and a slim neck make for a very comfortable playing experience, as well as a quick and easy setup with a 25″ scale. Benedetto humbucker with volume and tone sound juicy and fat, even on this narrow-depth body. Finely figured Birdseye Maple back and sides (and neck) plus Spruce on top.
Other keywords: lutherie, bob benedetto, bendedeto, s1985, duane simpson
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Spruce, Maple - Birdseye 
1997 Manzer 12 String, Koa/Sitka Spruce
The 12-string market just got a little brighter: we have a 1997 12-string from Linda Manzer in Koa and Sitka Spruce! The 25 5/8″ scale has easy playability and great intonation across the numerous string gauges in play here, and the added comforts of a Manzer Wedge and Venetian Cutaway make this instrument further improve that playability.
The voice is excellently balanced, and responds well to both a gentle and robust attack. Well played-in and opened up, this Manzer 12-String also comes with a B-Band UST pickup which faithfully translates all the Koa-and-Sitka colorfulness to whatever amp you’d like. Across the fretboard you’ll find on of Linda’s rare Phoenix-and-Chinese-Dragon inlays which, with the simpler Ebony bindings elsewhere, acts as a gorgeous centerpiece to this already attractive display of lutherie at its finest.
Here’s an additional demo with Al for you listening pleasure! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arDO25nV7mk
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Koa 
1999 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 
2016 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 
2021 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 
2018 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 
2001 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 
Brand 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