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Add to Compare2007 Doerr Legacy Select, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Spruce
The Doerr Legacy Select is an experience in elegance, with a smooth response across the registers. This particular beauty comes to us from 2007, so has had several years to open up (and open up it has), and features some gorgeous, dramatic Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides with Swiss Spruce on top. Additional upgrades include a BRW bridge, rosette, and headplate. Tom Doerr voiced this one for exquisite clarity and balance; it’s a primo fingerstyle guitar across several tunings.
Other keywords: luthier, lutherie, guitarbuilding, doerr guitars, fingerpicking, modern guitar, gotoh, 070740
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.719 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2001 Ryan Mission Grand Concert, Mahogany/Cedar
The sweets of time are strong in this one. We love a guitar that’s opened up; love it so much more when it’s a Kevin Ryan Mission Grand Concert from 2001. Cedar top plus Mahogany body, wide awake and singing, makes for a very responsive and engaging voice. Trebles have the classic Ryan shimmer, but there’s also a lively and organic quality to the bass and mids to really fill out the voice. Tune it to DADGAD and hold onto your picks, folx. With a fresh refret to the tune of Gold EVO frets, this Ryan MGC is raring to go for another 20 years.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, Kevin ryan guitar, M23857A, fingerpicking, modern guitar, calton, gc
Add to Compare2020 Wilborn Arum, Chittagong/Sitka Spruce
Ready to get your hands on a petite powerhouse? Try on this 2020 Wilborn Arum model for size. Chittagong back and sides pair up with aged Sitka Spruce on top, a subtle multiscale fretboard, offset sound hole plus micro arm bevel. Fantastic fit and finish throughout. The voice is characterized by a quickness and liveliness reminiscent of mahogany, with just a touch of sparkle in the troubles to really make it pop.
Other keywords: wilborn guitar, fan fret, fanned fret, lutherie, luthier, boutique guitar, elevated fingerboard, fingerstyle, 194
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 25.4 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Chittagong 
Add to Compare2012 Martin Custom Shop Slope D, Madagascar Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Wide open. Take the Martin Custom Shop team, add premium tonewoods, then a few years’ playing since 2012—and the result is this expressive, articulate slope shoulder 12-fret dread. Madagascar Rosewood back and sides pair up with Adirondack Spruce and an L.R. Baggs Element pickup, plus herringbone trim on top and zigzag backstrip. Slotted headstock with gold Grover tuners and a 25.4” scale and 1 11/16” nut will feel familiar for flatpickers. With the 12-fret body join, the voice on this Martin works very well for fingerpicking as well. Any Norman Blake fans out there? This is one to consider!
Other keywords: cf martin, lutherie, dreadnaught, allen shadd, 28 style, pre-war, 1604815, lr baggs, adriondack, maddie, slope d
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.094 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to Compare2012 Casimi C2S, African Blackwood/Alpine Moonspruce
This gorgeous gem of lutherie was originally built in 2012, Matthias Roux and Matthew Rice (the duo that makes up Casimi Guitars) have since reworked it with a wider fretboard and shining new Alpine Moonspruce top over the original African Blackwood back and sides—and if it sounded great before, it’s even more impressive now. This C2 Signature offers a wide, expansive tonal range that incorporates a smooth treble response with soft overtones with mids and basses characterized by an easy clarity and definition. This is an instrument with fingerstyle in mind, and it drinks up altered tunings like water. Arm and rib bevels, deep florentine cutaway, and a 12-fret neck come together for an exercise in ergonomics that leaves other flattops feeling clunky and roughspun. An upper bout soundport keeps the player dialed in to their music, and the hollowed-out headstock keeps the neck weight down, letting the body of the guitar anchor comfortably against your chest and leg.
After hearing nothing but praise about Mathias and Matthew’s instruments for several years now, we’re proud to be able to offer their work for the first time here in Asheville, North Carolina.Other keywords: south africa, marc maingard, maingard, luthier, C2S, C2-S, abw, moon spruce, finger style, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2012 Charis Signature Series SJ, Figured Myrtle/Engelmann Spruce
Bill Wise of Charis Acoustics offers up an exquisitely articulate voice, lifetime adjustable neck design, and playing ergonomics on this Signature Series SJ from 2012. Complete with highly figured Myrtlewood back and sides, Engelmann Spruce on top, plus Wenge bindings and a Ryan-style arm bevel. Soundport at the upper bout to offer the player a little more “me in the monitor,” opposite a soft venetian cutaway and multi-laminated neck. The rosette is executed in an intricate double helix of Makore and Mahogany over Wenge. This Charis SJ Signature has been very well cared for since its birth ten years ago, and is here with us today bearing a gorgeous expressive and organic voice.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, cedar creek, myrtle, 346, tonewood
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Myrtlewood 
Add to Compare2004 Kim Walker SJ A Deluxe, Maple/German Spruce
It’s guitars like this that get us out of bed in the morning. Kim Walker knows exactly how to get every last ounce out of his guitars. We were happy to take this 2004 SJ A Deluxe—and even happier to send it right on to its new home before we could list it. Flamed Maple back and sides, Bearclaw German Spruce top, a gorgeous light tobacco burst everywhere, and dark green 42-style Abalone trim that’s reminiscent of prewar Martin inlays. The kind of clarity and response that we’ve come to expect from each Kim Walker? This SJ is no exception. The bass retains a clean and enveloping fundamental without overpowering the voice, and we loved the neck carve, a slightly flattened C shape. Gold Waverly tuners and a Calton case don’t hurt, either.
And here’s an additional demo: https://youtu.be/mc3MIG2BX1E
Other keywords: kimwalker, walker guitar, small jumbo, lutherie, luthier
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - German, Maple - Figured 
Add to Compare2009 Flammang GC60-LD, Brazilian Rosewood/Carpathian Spruce
A guitar for all occasions, this 2009 Flammang GC60-LD. Dressed to the nines with dramatic Brazilian Rosewood and Carpathian Spruce on top, Ebony bindings throughout, and nickel Schaller tuners with matching Ebony buttons. The Carpathian has opened up handsomely in the past decade, lending a breathiness and power to the voice that really comes out with single runs on the treble strings and blooming out with big held chords. We’d recommend this guitar for anyone looking for an all-around great guitar that specializes with note separation and sustain.
Other keywords: lutherie, grand concert, 167, cedar creek
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2010 Moonstone 000-42, Cocobolo/Adirondack Spruce
Here’s a sweet piece of California lutherie that’s opened up handsomely: the 2010 Moonstone 000-42 in Cocobolo and Adirondack. We love the excellent balance across the registers, and the velvet richness of the midrange especially which helps fill out the voice. Playability is buttery with a 24 3/4” scale, and in spite of the short scale we were able to tune this one down without loss of clarity and projection. Indeed, this Moonstone took to DADGAD like it was born in the tuning. The Cocobolo back and sides have dramatic figuring, while the Adirondack top has tight grain and is set off by 42-style Abalone trim. A slim build weight at 4.5lbs, in a 000 package, makes for a comfortable playing experience. 10/10 would recommend.
Other keywords: lutherie, 42 style, abolone, adriondack, l105, cedar creek
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to CompareBrand New Buendia OMC, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Moonspruce
A custom client commission from our very own Leo Buendia always makes for a good day—and this OMC is makes for a good week, month, years to come. Premium Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with Swiss Moonspruce on top, painstakingly executed chip-carved rosette and endgraft, spalted position markers and Rodgers tuners. Such a work of functional art.
Other keywords: bespoke, somogyi, lutherie, custom guitar, 084, fingerstyle, brazilain, swiss spruce, moon spruce
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2021 Froggy Bottom C-12 Deluxe, All-Mahogany
Sometimes like begets like. Here, the Froggy Bottom team decided to take Mahogany and pair it with yet more Mahogany, and the result is a unique mixture of woody warmth and precise note definition. String energy is quick and lively, extra impressive given the short scale setup at 24 3/4 inches. This beauty comes to us from 2021, is nearly new, but already quite wide awake. The C-12 body is the Froggy Bottom concert model, slender and easy in hand, and this one is dressed up with their Deluxe appointment package for added flair. Abalone fleur-de-lis position markers, plus Abalone at the rosette and backstrip; slotted headstock with nickel Waverly tuners; Curly Maple bindings throughout.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, michael millard, fingerstyle, tkl, c2269
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Mahogany, Mahogany 
Add to Compare2019 Lowden S-50W, All Walnut
2019 but already wide awake. We landed this Lowden S-50W and were immediately struck by the gorgeous all Walnut body that’s set off by pale Maple bindings and arm bevel. 24 3/4” scale length makes for easy playability, and the 50 series appointments with Abalone GL Leaf inlays along the fretboard offers an understated aesthetic to better show off the figuring of all this Walnut. The voice has great balance and woody characteristics, and it has this cool warming up quality that comes out after a few minutes’ play. Definitely a great choice for the player who wants a full spectrum sound in a smaller package.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerpicking, tonewood, 23604, s50w, fingerstyle, ameritage
Add to CompareBrand New Mountain Song Heumiller OD-J Baritone, Padauk/Adirondack Spruce
The first signature baritone of Paul Heumiller from Ken Jones of Mountain Song Guitars! Based on the specs of Paul’s original Mountain Song OD-J baritone, this beauty is dressed to the nines with fiery Padauk back and sides and Adirondack Spruce on top, and of course a multiscale setup of 28.5 to 27 inches for plenty of power and clarity across the range. Twin arm and rib bevels keep this big box comfortable in hand, and gold EVO frets insure it won’t need a fret job for a long time—unless of course it gets played all day every day like it deserves! Brand new, but already so expressive and articulate; there’s an organic, breathing quality to the voice that makes it clear this is a living thing in your hands.
Ready for one of your own? Give us a shout!Other keywords: luthier, guitarbuilding, bespoke guitar, fingerpicking, calton, 33, 2022, ph, celtic
SOLD Read moreScale Length 27.375 in - 28.25 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Padauk 
Add to Compare2005 Simpson GA-C, Ziricote/Redwood
Trebles have haunting overtones, very bell like and clear. Paired up with a warm midrange and bottom end thanks to the Redwood top, and throw in a few years’ music to make it sing, and the result is this wide open fingerstyle GA-C from Jason Simpson. This beauty comes to us from 2005 and has opened up handsomely, is trimmed out with Bloodwood appointments to set off the Ziricote body and Redwood top, and is outfitted with a B-Band pickup system to carry you into amplified territory. All wrapped up in a Cedar Creek case.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, 024, ziracote, red wood, petteway, grand auditorium, cutaway
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Redwood, Ziricote 
Add to Compare2012 Beardsell 3D-V, Macassar Ebony/Lutz Spruce
And now for something completely different. Al Beardsell may have never built the same guitar twice; each time we get one in the shop there’s something different and exciting going on under the hood or visually. This 2012 3D-V is a great example. Arm bevel, oval soundhole, soundport, asymmetrical neck carve, art deco rosette, flattened cutaway. Then there’s the voice. A fascinating mixture of pop and power, plus a smoothness and depth that’s quite its own thing. Beardsell’s built a fantastic fingerstyle guitar here, one which soaks up DADGAD like it was born in the tuning. Dramatically figured Macassar Ebony back and sides pair with Lutz Spruce on top, Ebony bindings throughout.
Other keywords: lutherie, 3dv, 146, ameritage, fingerpicking, modern guitar, flattop
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Ebony - Macassar