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1990 Olson Dreadnought Cutaway, Indian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Here’s an Olson that stands out among even Olsons–a 1990 Dreadnought Cutaway with Indian Rosewood body and Sitka Spruce top. The intervening thirty years have seen lots of great music pass between the strings, and the voice is quite lively and wide awake. Quick and energetic, notes like to shoot up and away from the guitar in a way that would makes certain the player can shine through the mix. Herringbone trim and tortoise-style bindings, plus the ubiquitious MOP dove inlays, makes for a classic 90s Olson.
Here’s an additional performance with our own Allen Shadd: https://youtu.be/sYOJNZFcR_8
Check out this additional video featuring Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/o-9qjrwDFd8
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, james taylor, james olson, dreadnaught, stika, 258
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
2018 Preston Thompson Masterpiece #1, Shipwreck Brazilian/Adirondack Spruce
Masterpiece, indeed. Preston Thompson’s team has spent over a year and a half on No. 1 in their Masterpiece Series. This 45-style OM is a testament to steady hands, the finest tonewoods, and the patience required to execute so many minute details in such fine style (read: over 270 inches of inlaid Abalone). A gorgeous example of their “shipwreck” Brazilian Rosewood was used for the back and sides, and a Martin-style brown ‘burst Adirondack Spruce rests on top with Abalone trim and a Brazilian Rosewood belly bridge. Rounded block inlays of Brazilian Rosewood span between each and every gold EVO fret, with Myrtlewood edge bindings and Abalone ring position markers.
The headstock’s fern inlays offer a glimpse of what is to come when you turn the guitar over in your hands: curling up from the tailblock on the back are eight fern tendrils executed with Bronze Mother-Of-Pearl and Green Abalone. A simple strip of flamed Myrtlewood divides the fern in two.
For all that the visual presentation is flawless and elegant, it’s the voice of this Thompson Masterpiece that brings it all home. Smooth balance from E to e, powerful but restrained response to keep notes crisp and focused, and the sort of effortless playability that makes this a guitar which almost plays itself—it’s a wonder to get anything done with this guitar in the room.
The sheer number of hours that have gone into this Thompson is humbling, as is the setup, and especially the tone. The mantle of masterpiece rests easily on its shoulders.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, PKT, OM-45, 45-style, brazilain, abolane, abolone, shipwreck brazilian, adriondack, harptone
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
1996 Traugott RT 12-Fret, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
A rare and special treat, even among such unique pieces we’ve come to expect from Jeff Traugott: our 1996 Traugott RT 12-fret in Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce. Originally built for Martin Simpson, this RT combines a long 25 1/2” scale with a 12-fret neck for clarity and projection, and has sides which are slightly narrower than a regular R to sweeten up the bass response, to say nothing of keeping the guitar lightweight and easy to play. There’s a certain kind of intimacy to the tone that we haven’t found in many of Jeff’s 14-fret models, one that lends itself handsomely to open tunings and a wide range of fingerstyle approaches. In 2002, Jeff installed a new neck with double graphite rods. Wrapped up in a Calton flight case, this gorgeous RT is safe and sound. It’s ready for action at the drop of a hat.
Check out our original demo of this beauty the last time it came through the shop here: https://youtu.be/bh7r1vxG-jU.
Other keywords: traugot, traugett, traguett, model r, lutherie, luthier, brazilain, paua abalone, cutaway, venetian cutaway
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2015 Abraham Wechter Florentine, Mahogany/Spruce
Quick, lively, and raring to go! Here we’ve landed a gorgeous Florentine model from the one and only Abraham Wechter, boasting a slim build weight just over four pounds with Mahogany back and sides and Spruce top, 25.4″ scale and 1 3/4″ nut, and light Maple appointments throughout. The flavor of Mahogany we’re working with here is incredibly light and amber in color–almost like Satinwood at first glance–really makes this one stand out. The voice has great balance across the registers, with energetic trebles that lend an immediacy to the voice that’s honestly great for both fingers and picks.
Check out this additional video featuring Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/boP3OE40P9c
Other keywords: fingerstyle, abe wechter, weckter, cutaway
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce, Mahogany 
Brand New Michael Kennedy GC Multiscale, Ziricote/Sinker Cedar
Here’s one you’ll struggle to put down. Logan spec’d out this powerhouse with Michael Kennedy with the goal of landing a resonant, responsive, engrossing multiscale guitar. Clearly, Mike nailed it. The voice is crisp and clear, with bell-like trebles and a resounding bass response. Instant success for fingerstyle. Soaks up C tunings like it was made for it (and it was). We paired a striking set of Ziricote for the back and sides with Sinker Cedar on top, a 26.25-25.5″ multiscale fretboard, beveled bindings, soundport, tornavoz–the works! If you’re looking for a livewire that holds its own in a wide range of tunings and attacks, our latest Michael Kennedy GC simply will not disappoint.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bespoke guitar, 49, multi scale, multi-scale, fan fret, fanned fret, gotoh, cutaway
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Sinker, Ziricote 
2019 Michaud 00-R, Sundari Rocklite Rosewood/Master Grade Swiss Spruce
And now for a slice of something different, modern, and sustainable. Joel Michaud of Michaud Made has teamed up with the producers of Rocklite for a new material they’re calling Sundari Rocklite, or synthetic Indian Rosewood. The result is a more sustainable use of Rosewood for guitars that also has the added benefit of being extra stable. On top Joel used Swiss Spruce, and the two combine for a sweetly balanced tone that adds a touch of roundness in the trebles. Gorgeous Robson tuners at the headstock, and between the posts you’ll find a unique oxidized metal inlay that echoes Joel’s über cool metal rosette. We simply love the use of oxidized metal here; it adds a splash of dramatic color and very much sets it apart from the Abalone crowds. Being a 00 body, this Michaud is very comfortable in hand and play effortlessly, helped by a florentine cutaway, elevated fingerboard, and upper bout soundport. Built in 2019 and looking the part!
Check out another video of this Michaud guitar featuring our very own Billy Presnell: https://youtu.be/KLLCu7hJ0Ao
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, modern guitar, 118, hiscox
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Sundari Rocklite Indian Rosewood 
Brand New Fujii Presentation OM, Ancient Keyaki/Ancient Japanese Cedar
This is one to lose track of time with. Our first Fujii guitar in some years, and we’re so grateful to have it in the shop. Keisuke builds flawlessly with a modern eye for aesthetics, curve, and color. A master of the form. This Presentation OM features one of his incredibly detailed mosiac rosettes, carved bridge, plus the contoured and sculpted headstock–for tonewoods, Ancient Japanes Cedar on top with Ancient Keyaki back and sides. The neck is finished to be satin to the touch, with a soft V profile. The result is impossibly smooth, and oh so lovely in hand. The voice is characterized by sweetness and a blooming quality in the bass register; articulate midrange; trebles that linger. Excellent note to note balance.
We see so many incredible guitars come through our shop, but it’s only the rare handful that instantly make a lifelong impression at the first pluck of the strings. This Fujii Presentation OM is one such guitar.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, 2022141, fingerstyle, modern guitar, bam, evo fret
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Ancient Japanese Cedar, Keyaki - Ancient 
2020 Traugott R, Kentucky Stash Brazilian/German Spruce
Glass in spades, clear as water, balanced from bottom to top and back again. Of course it’s a Traugott Model R. This sweet slice of heaven comes to us from 2020, is further upgraded with Jeff’s ultra exclusive “Kentucky Stash” Brazilian Rosewood (plus German Spruce on top in classic Traugott fashion), and plays like grass-fed butter. The key qualities of the voice is clarity across the strings, and a transparent tone that leaves each register singing out in a way that feels authentic, clean, and true. It’s hard to put into words, but it’s this precise quality that makes Jeff’s guitars stand out from the ranks of our other amazing modern builders.
Other keywords: lutherie, brazilain, brw, r.002.252.010, mainstage
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Pogreba Resonator, Brown “Mercury”
Here’s a brand new Aluminum-bodied Pogreba resonator that plays like butter, croons like hot grease, and stands out from the crowd with a salvaged Mercury hubcap for the reso cover. Add a salvaged Hofner pickup, layered Mokume tailpiece, and Ebony (salvaged from a sculpture) fingerboard, and you’re ready for action.
Other keywords: lutherie, reso guitar, slide guitar, merc
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Aluminum, Aluminum 
Brand New Pogreba Resonator, Red “Mercury”
Red hot and Mercury quick! Here’s a brand new Aluminum-bodied Pogreba resonator that plays like butter, croons like hot grease, and stands out from the crowd with a salvaged ‘52 Mercury hubcap for the reso cover. Add a Teisco pickup, layered Mokume tailpiece, and Rosewood fingerboard, and you’re ready for action.
Other keywords: lutherie, reso guitar, slide guitar, tiesco, merc
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.156 in Woods Aluminum, Aluminum 
Brand New Pogreba Resonator, Brown “Oldsmobile”
Here’s a brand new Aluminum-bodied Pogreba resonator that plays like butter, croons like hot grease, and stands out from the crowd with a salvaged Oldsmobile hubcap for the reso cover. Add a Teisco pickup, layered Mokume tailpiece, and Belize Rosewood fingerboard, and you’re ready for action.
Here’s an additional short video with Paul playing this Pogreba Resonator: https://youtu.be/KflOwTfM06o
Other keywords: lutherie, reso guitar, slide guitar, tiesco, merc
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Aluminum, Aluminum 
2005 McCollum Baritone, Cocobolo/Spruce
The late Lance McCollum assembled an impressive body of work in his time, including a great number of great Baritones. We’ve loved every single one that we’ve played here in the shop, and this 2005 example is nothing less than stellar. Cocobolo body with Spruce on top, 27.5″ scale at a sweet spot between short and (very) long scale; dressed up with just enough Abalone to make it all pop. Great string to string balance, and especially for a Baritone this beauty has rich, strong trebles. The neck is reinforced with multiple laminations for added stability, and we’re happy to report this 17-year-old Baritone is in excellent playing shape, indeed. Add a bridge plate transducer B-Band pickup, and you’re ready for just about anything.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 27.5 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2004 Tom Bills Genesis, Ziricote/German Spruce
Tom Bills offers a fresh take on the classic flattop with this 2004 Genesis model. Eschewing the conventional wisdom of a central soundhole, Tom has redesigned the top bracing system with an upper bout soundport as the exclusive soundhole, making for maximum real estate from the top plate to vibrate and create tone. The result is added richness and definition, plus a powerful bass response. Ziricote back and sides adds clarity and transparency, and German Spruce on top for a touch of sweetness. Tom dressed this one up with a series of oak leaf inlays floating down the fretboard and bridge; otherwise, Tom lets the quality of the woods speak for themselvse. With an asymetrical shoulder design in lieue of a traditional cutaway, you still have great fretboard access all the way to the 21st fret.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, flat top, ziracote, gotoh, ameritage, 0454
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Ziricote 
2022 Halland OM-H, Indian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Nearly new, already wide awake, and oh so easy on the hands–this 2022 Halland OM-H is a knockout. It’s amazing what Gage pulls off with just Indian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce! This beauty rivals many of other makers’ Brazilian Rosewood models. Note definition is solid and consistent across the fretboard, with a touch of added sparkle and light in the trebles that makes the voice ring out. 25.4″ scale, 1.75″ nut, 2.25″ string spacing at the saddle. This one feels right at home in your hands, practically plays itself. Want to jump the queue and land a nearly new Halland? We’re ready.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, greenfield, fingerstyle, abalone, hoffee, evo, 019-21, gotoh
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Indian 
1976 Ruck Flamenco, Spanish Cypress/Spruce
Quick and lively, but with an added element of darkness and bass articulation, this 1976 Flamenca Blanca from Robert Ruck offers a rich playing experience that works for both solo and accompaniment work. Cypress back and sides with Spruce, top, 657mm scale, and Ruck finished the body with catalyzed urethane, electing to save French Polish for the top to promote maximum resonance. Original Ebony friction pegs have been freshly oiled and work fantasticall, contributing to the overlal featherweight construction–this Ruck Flamenco weighs under three pounds.
Other keywords: andy jurik, fingerstyle, tap plate, golpador, spanish, 132
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.875 in Nut Width 2.063 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Cypress - Spanish