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2018 McConnell 16 Inch, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
This is a masterpiece. Hands down. Jordan McConnell continues to build our all-time favorite guitars, which is right where we find this 2018 McConnell 16 Inch. Dramatic Brazilian Rosewood body with German Spruce top, Snakewood appointments throughout, and a 26-25″ multiscale setup that makes each and every note ring out like they’re complete instruments in themselves.
Other keywords: lutherie, main stage, brazilain, multi-scale, fan fret
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2015 Redgate Wave Classical, Brazilian Rosewood & Spruce/Cedar Double Top
Jim Redgate is well known in the classical guitar world for his modern, expressive, and dynamic creations. And when you’ve got talent as serious as Ana Vidovic sporting your guitars–with her own Redgate model no less–you know the hype is real. This 2015 Wave model is a special treat, then, with Brazilian Rosewood body and a Spruce/Cedar double top that’s been “bent” at the upper bout to allow easier access to the elevated fingerboard, as well as add cross-grain stiffness to the top for extra volume and punch. The result is excellent power, balanced across the registers. In short, a work of functional art. This Redgate Wave comes to us from 2015 and is in great playing shape with only a few minor marks.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, australian, brazilain, csa rosewood, andy jurik, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Double Top - Spruce/Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1943 Martin 000, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
When our repair staff get a hold of a project Martin with great potential, they make sure the job’s done right. We took in this 1943 000 as a 000-21 with a number of issues, and over time stabilized everything and brought it back to life, then took it one step further and upgraded the appointments from a 21 to more of a 40 or 42 style hybrid. Ken and Joe did an incredible job bringing this beauty back into premium playing shape, and now it’s raring to go!
Other keywords: lutherie, prewar, restoration
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2015 Taylor 814CE, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Soup up Taylor’s 814ce body with Brazilian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce? Yes, please! The use of such night-dark Brazilian Rosewood makes for added glass and bass response, separating this one from many other Taylors that have come through our shop without sacrificing any of the top end sparkle. Maple bindings throughout, Taylor’s Expression II pickup system with onboard EQ, and a striped wood pickguard to contrast the pale Spruce top.
Check out this additional video featuring Al Petteway on this incredible Taylor 814ce: https://youtu.be/uETcZoPzAqc
Other keywords: bob taylor, andy powers, brazilain, stika spruce, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2005 Applegate SJ, Flame Walnut/Redwood
This Applegate is a fingerstyle guitar, through and through. We love Brian’s work, and have happily sold his guitars for years, so when this 2005 SJ came along we were eager to represent it. Walnut back and sides, Redwood top, and Brian’s flawless Abalone appointments and falling leaf fretboard inlays. If you prefer a slim neck, this Applegate will be a perfect fit. The setup is slick and easy; makes deft fretwork for the left hand.
The voice is lush, round, and intimate. We loved cozying up with this guitar for open tunings. The treble strings have a sweet, luscious presence with extra warmth from the Redwood top. This SJ weighs in just shy of four pounds. You hardly notice it’s in your lap.
We love the smooth response and clarity of this 2005 Applegate SJ, and we think you will too.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, maple leaf, maple leaves, gotoh, 25.4, cedar creek
Brand New Pagelli 40th Anniversary, Ovangkol/Moonspruce
Powerhouse lutherie duo Claudio and Claudia Pagelli have been pushing the bleeding edge of guitarbuilding for decades now, yielding a fiercely independent and inventive body of work that completely stands apart from the crowd. We are so excited to be officially partnering up with them to bring you their latest and greatest!
Here we’ve got one of their 40th Anniversary models outfitted with Ovangkol back and sides, Moonspruce top, and some really incredible soundhole and soundport design work. Note the twin offset soundholes at the upper bout of the top? Flip around back for a soundport that’s integrated below the neck, and head over to the bass side lower bout for a rectangular soundport to round it all out. Additionally, the top is braced with continuous brace stock that spreads out at the ends in a vinelike fan that we’ve never seen before. The result is a very energetic and chirpy voice, with treble strings that absolutely kill, very clean and crisp. Wenge neck with a satin finish? Makes for a gossamer lefthand experience. Throw in a unique pinless bridge design and negative space headstock, and you’ve got a whole new kind of beast in your hands.
Other keywords: luthier, guitarbuilding, anniversary guitar, fingerstyle, swiss, ameritage
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Ovangkol 
Brand New Pagelli Gringobeat, Okoume/Swiss Moonspruce
Powerhouse lutherie duo Claudia and Claudio Pagelli have been pushing the bleeding edge of guitarbuilding for decades now, yielding a fiercely independent and inventive body of work that completely stands apart from the crowd. We are so excited to be officially partnering up with them to bring you their latest and greatest!
This Gringobeat is a semihollow archtop with reimagined curves to maximize ergonomics without compromising an ounce of tone. Note the asymetrical bouts, which help position the guitar perfectly for your right hand; the silky setup and satin-finished Okoume neck; the aluminum arm rest and nickel hardware. The body is also Okoume, aged at least 25 years before use, and the top is a set of carved Swiss Alpine Moonspruce that is finished in the Pagellis’ 3D technique, which yields unique and different results each time. On this Gringobeat, the finish rises and falls across the surface, with lower layers letting the Spruce grain telegraph through. Running your hands over it is a delight. On the electronics front, we’re outfitted with triple Lollar Gold Foils plus a six-way switch for a wide, wide palette of tones (the first position towards the bridge actives the two outer pickups). Additionally, a KMS bridge plus Bigsby tailpiece, and Hipshot knobs, complete the package.
Other keywords: luthier, pagelli guitars, gringo beat, duane simpson, goldo,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.625 in String Spacing 2.03 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Okoume 
2002 Olson SJ Cutaway, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
Opened up and singing like sweet baby James himself, this 2002 Olson SJ Cutaway is dressed up and ready for action. Indian Rosewood body with Cedar top, classic 5-ply neck and slinky setup, then upgraded with specs to match the James Taylor Signature model with Abalone trim, downward facing MOP doves on the fretboard to contrast the doves flying upwards from the bridge wings. We’ve only seen a few Olsons with these downward-facing doves, and the look is striking. Tone wise, this one has great balance across the registers, and an extra dose of sparkle not only in the trebles, but also the mids and a touch of the bass. Add an LB6 pickup and tweed case, and you’ve got the complete package.
Other keywords: lutherie, jim olson, james olson, fingerstyle, 1021, phil keaggy
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
2009 Charis SJ Cutaway, African Blackwood/Engelmann Spruce
Strong, oh so strong. Glassy response, and this glass is clearly tempered since it holds up well to a heavier attack just as well as a light touch. Bill Wise of Charis Acoustics, after working with the venerable Jim Olson, has had an excellent career of building premium modern flattops, and we’ve had nothing but great experiences with both Bill and his guitars. This 2009 SJ Cutaway is quite the sharp dressed number! African Blackwood body with Engelmann Spruce top, flamed bindings and arm bevel, 5-ply neck and silky setup. The voice has chocolatey darkness in the bass response, and a fully developed and articulate midrange that really fills the room. Sweet trebles have a slight blooming quality after the immedate attack, making this an exquisite instrument for fingerstyle.
Other keywords: james olson, fingerpicking, abalone, gotoh, accord case, 218
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Blackwood - African 
2019 Lowden S-50, All-Tasmanian Blackwood
Dressed up with striking tonewoods and Lowden’s trademark super thin satin finish, this 2019 S-50 cuts a fine figure with 50-style appointments, arm bevel, and Gotoh 510 tuners. The short 24 3/4″ scale is quite easy in hand, and that bevel ratchets up player comfort even more so. Lowden’s S body size is just so comfy. On the tone front, this S-50 has a dry and quick voice with snappy trebles and just a touch of sparkle. Thanks to an all-Tasmanian Blackwood body, no doubt. In 2019-2020, Lowden and co offered an exclusive series of all-blackwood instruments, and this S-50 14-fret is one of the select few from that run.
Here’s an addition demo on this Lowden S-50 with Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/pIMgaqUou9E
Other keywords: lutherie, george lowden, fingerstyle, 23388, acacia
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Blackwood - Tasmanian, Blackwood - Tasmanian 
2018 Steve Fischer Aria, Honduran Mahogany/Yellow Cedar
Steve Fischer builds steel strings to respond as well as classicals—and his petite Aria model is a fingerstylist’s favorite. This beauty from 2018 is approximately a 00 proportionately, with an intimate and engrossing voice that scales well when you lean in with a more aggressive attack. The fan-braced Alaskan Yellow Cedar top is responsive to a T, and its warmth pairs up nicely with the dry projection of its Honduran Mahogany back and sides. 25 1/4” scale threads the needle between crisp and round tones, and keeps playability effortless. Steve upgraded this one with a sultry sunburst on top and Spalted Maple rosette, Quilted Sapele bindings, slotted headstock, and Waverly tuners. Additionally, this Fischer Aria is outfitted with an L.R. Baggs Lyric pickup system, which faithfully translates the warmth and precision right into amplified territory. Weighs in under four pounds! Petite, yet powerful.
Other keywords: lutherie, finger style, fingerpick, fingerpicking, dadgad, altered tuning, open tuning, 1702
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Alaskan Yellow, Mahogany - Honduran 
2005 Antonio Marin Montero Bouchet, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
Just when we thought our Classical selection was complete, we stumbled across this gem! A 2005 Bouchet model from modern master Antonio Marin Montero himself. Complete with Brazilian Rosewood and European Spruce, this Classical can offer you sparkling trebles and resounding depth across the lower registers. The last Bouchet we had in the shop from Montero was superb; this one is just as jaw-dropping. With a ligthweight build that feels weightless in your lap, this Classical has a silk-smooth setup for effortless playing, and provides haunting overtones across the upper register, and with sustain as prolonged as this guitar can produce, the air around you swimming with rich notes.
One of the foremost Classical builders working today, Montero is known for his craftsmanship, and for the difficulty one experiences in trying to acquire one of his guitars for themselves, so we would recommend laying your hands on this one before it disappears; Classicals of this calibre don’t wait around collecting dust.
Here’s an additional demo to check out! https://youtu.be/jFkDRW2BpbA.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.07 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1998 Paul Fischer Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
Ah, the sweetness that comes with age. This Paul Fischer Classical comes to us from 1998 and exhibits all the qualities we find only appear after years’ of music: breathy, expansive projection, an articulate and developed midrange, versatile response for a range of styles. It doesn’t hurt that Paul used a set of striking Brazilian Rosewood for the body and Spruce on top, plus french polish throughout. The detail work is cleanly executed throughout, especially at the flower and vine rosette and tieblock. Snakewood heelcap and buttons on Rodgers tuners are icing on the cake. Additionally, the provenance of this Fischer includes previous ownership from Douglas James, classical guitar professor of NC’s Appalachian State.
Other keywords: andy jurik, 987, brazilain, fingerstyle, nylon string
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2013 Flammang AJ75, African Blackwood/Adirondack Spruce
Oh here’s one down with, turn off your phone and lock the door. This 2013 Flammang AJ75 is rich, engrossing, sweetly clear and glassy. African Blackwood for the back and sides with Adirondack Spruce on top mix for clarity and darkness, which works fantastically for both and Travis picking, to be honest. The top features a tight burst and tiger stripe pickguard, rectangular bridge, and checkerboard appointments. Mahogany neck is the perfect amount of well rounded C like a vintage J-45, and lightweight Waverly tuners at thre headstock complete the look.
Here’s an additional demo of this beautiful Flammang AJ75 with our friend Will Saylor! https://youtu.be/_0JXurFVi9o
Here’s an additional performance on this instrument with our own Allen Shadd: https://youtu.be/_gbE30qty38
Other keywords: lutherie, david flammang, 218, adriondack, abw
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Blackwood - African 
Brand New Klein & Kauffman 426, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
What could be better than working with a great client and one of our favorite builders for a custom project? This Klein & Kauffman 426 was the result of one such collaboration, and it couldn’t have turned out better. We decided on a dramatically figured Brazilian Rosewood body with European Spruce on top, plus a multiscale setup to allow for a range of altered tunings. The result is the trademark Klein bass response, plus punchy mids and a clean top end with some sweet overtones. Riches abound! Additionally, Steve dressed this up a soundport, custom Hoffee case and cover, and we even got Larry Robinson to inlay a vibrant, iridescent lotus at the headstock. Along the fretboard are correspondingly colorful Abalone block position markers.
Ready to start your build? We’re here!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, steve klein, fingerstyle, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.125 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.18 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian