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2021 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 
Brand 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 
Brand 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 
1996 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 
2016 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 
2021 Dion No.04, Indian rosewood/Italian Spruce
This one’s more than ready for action. Such a quick, energetic, expressive flattop! Dion knows how to tune his guitars for great responsiveness, note separation, and power–which this nearly new 2021 No.04 model has in spades. Indian Rosewood body with Italian Spruce top for starters; add a unique U brace around the soundhole and throw in a carbon fiber bridge plate, 10″ arch to the back, and micro arm bevel for a vibrant, modern voice and sharp aesthetic. The neck is satin finished and is one of the smoothest we’ve perhaps ever handled here in the shop, and on top Dion installed EVO frets in an Ebano fingerboard to keep the setup dialed in for the long haul. Notice the attention to every detail: right down to the nut that’s inset into the board. Sheller tuners just above that to round out the sharp-dressed looks.
If you’re looking for a modern flattop that comes preloaded with an expressive voice and added dynamism, plus effortless playability, this 2021 Dion No.04 could be just the ticket.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, visesnut, dion guitars
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Indian 
2020 Brondel A2C, Cuban Mahogany/German Spruce
Livewire! Quick, expressive, energetic, raring to go. Laurent Brondel builds an excellent modern flattop for all your fingerpicking, flatpicking, hybrid picking, strumming needs. This 2020 A2C is a lot of fun, rigged up with Cuban Mahogany body and European Spruce on top, gold EVO frets, a James May pickup system, cutaway, and upgraded Brazilian Rosewood bridge and fingerboard. Part of Brondel’s magic comes from his technique of arching the top, rather than the more typical radiusing approach, which results in added energy and projection on this A2C. The Hog body offers a crisp, woody fundamental that makes notes ring out clearly without turning into mud when played fast or hard.
Other keywords: lutherie, A2-C, hoffee, waverly, 200608
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.3125 in Woods Spruce - German, Mahogany - Cuban 
1998 Marty/Moyes Crossover, Indian Rosewood/Spruce
Here we’ve landed a quite played in, and quite wide awake, Crossover Classical with cutaway from two powerhouse Australian luthiers SImon Marty and Robin Moyes in a rare collaboration for virtuoso Slava Grigoryan. Indian Rosewood body with Spruce top, 650mm scale, and the aforementioned cutaway for easy access to the topmost frets. The pickup system combines an L.R. Baggs Anthem SL with an additional internal microphone, and the result is incredible plugged in. This was Grigoryan’s touring guitar for a number of years, and it’s got the marks to prove it–and we’re happy to report that all that playtime has rendered the voice wide, wide open.
Other keywords: lutherie, guitarbuilding, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2.031 in String Spacing 2.094 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
2002 Ryan Mission Grand Concert, Brazilian/Bosnian Spruce, Owned By Laurence Juber
2002 must have been a particularly good year for Kevin Ryan, because this Mission Grand Concert is nothing short of incredible. Brazilian Rosewood body with Bosnian Spruce top, Abalone appointments, and the glassy setups and play feel that Kevin is so well known for–plus this beauty has the added benefit of having been Laurence Juber’s personal Ryan. Needless to say, the mojo is there. Great note separation across the registers, and an extra meaty midrange really makes for a lively and fun playing experience. Great headroom on those glassy trebles, very tasty indeed.
Check out this additional video featuring Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/ag8PPAhmDYE
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, wings, m28958v, brazilain, abolone, calton
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Bosnian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Serracini Baritone, Madagascar Rosewood/Italian Spruce
Yes, it’s that good. This is our first Multiscale Baritone from Davide Serracini–but it won’t be the last! A great mix of power, clarity, and note separation sets this one apart from the bari crowd, and the playability is as glassy and smooth as a regular flattop. The multiscale setup extends from a 28″ low B to 27″ at the first string, enough spread to enhance power on the bottom end and pair it with easy playing and singing trebles. An essential part of any fingerstylist’s collection, this Serracini Baritone makes for an exquisite playing experience to expand your horizons. Madagascar Rosewood body with Italian Spruce on top, gold EVO frets, Mahogany neck, and we asked Davide to dress this one up a bit, which he’s managed in high style. Geometric designs tie the headstock, rosette, and endgraft together.
Ready to experience real power? Step up, buckle in, and hold on.
Other keywords: lutherie, luca stricagnoli, fingerpicking, modern guitar, fan fret, fanned fret, 209822
SOLD Read moreScale Length 27 in - 28 in Nut Width 1.8125 in String Spacing 2.3125 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Madagascar 
2015 PRS Private Stock Angelus, Madagascar Rosewood/European Bearclaw Spruce
The PRS team has their process dialed in: this 2015 Private Stock Angelus is flawless from tuners to tail, well balanced from bass to treble, and dressed up with primo tonewoods for a sharp aesthetic. Madagascar Rosewood back and sides boast some pretty dramatic figuring, paired with European Spruce on top plus figured Koa bindings and bird position markers. The rosette is their interweaving “three circle” design, also rendered in Koa plus Maple. The top has some lovely bearclaw figuring throughout, which works well against the tight flame of the Koa bindings. The neck has been upgraded with an adjustable truss rod, which certainly sets this one apart, and a wide neck carve that feels great in hand, especially if you want a little more lefthand contact. Under the hood you’ll find a Fishman Matrix pickup system; outside you’ll find this beauty comes wrapped up in a custom Ameritage case.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, paul reed smith, a15-1487, fingerstyle, mcmanus
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Madagascar 
2021 Southwell Hauser Model, Flame Maple/German Spruce
Clean energy is possible in this world, after all. The voice on this 2021 Hauser Model from Gary Southwell is just that: clean, energetic, expressive. We love the sweetness he’s coaxed out of the tight-flamed Maple body, and with a German Spruce top gifted to him by the venerable Julian Bream, it’s no wonder the voice is so rich and expansive. And such a lightweight build! This one comes in a little over three pounds soaking wet. Rodgers tuners at the headstock with MOP buttons; french polish finish throughout with an amazing clearness and luster only found from the finest french polishers; an intricate and flawlessly executed rosette to ring in the soundhole and pair up with the multiple purflings of the top bindings. Gary designed this model after Bream’s 1940 Hauser I which he used for much of his later career.
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, hauser guitar, breem, 7 fan, 355
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - German, Maple - Flamed 
2019 Lowden BAR-50 F/F Baritone, Fiddleback Mahogany & Alpine Spruce
More power! But in an easy playing package. We took in this 2019 Lowden fan fret baritone O-50, and it went right back out the door before we could even list it. Fiddleback Mahogany body, Alpine Spruce top, 28-26.25″ multiscale setup–an energetic baritone voice with added woody crunch from the Hog/Alpine combo.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.25 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Mahogany 
2009 Tom Bills G2, Indian Rosewood/Sinker Redwood
Who needs a soundhole when you’ve got a soundport like this! Our 2009 G2 from Tom Bills packs quite a punch with his soundhole-less design that maximizes the efficiency of the SInker Redwood top (plus Indian Rosewood body) for a voice that’s equal parts power, warmth, and punch. Additionally, the soundport offers a great in-ear experience for the player, making it much easier (and richer) to hear yourself. Flame Koa bindings throughout set off the Rosewood & Redwood combo, and an L.R. Baggs Lyric pickup system has been installed to carry all of that faithfully onto stage with you.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, sound port, gotoh, 0647
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Rosewood - Indian 
1998 Collings OM2BaA Cutaway, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
If it’s good enough for Laurence Juber, you know it’s good enough for us. And here we’ve landed a 1998 Collings OM2BaA from the man himself! What better way to open up the premium Brazilian Rosewood body and Adirondack Spruce top than to have Mr. Juber’s hands at the helm? It’s certainly wide awake, with a quick and lively string energy across the registers, plus trebles that really cut through the mix. A venetian cutaway gives unrestricted access to those topmost frets, and herringbone trim throughout plus Ivoroid bindings for classic Collings aesthetics.
Other keywords: brazilain, adriondack, lutherie, bill collings, 4250
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian