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2017 Froggy Bottom H-12 Deluxe, Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
Built in 2017, wide awake, oh so raring to go. Here’s a Froggy Bottom H-12 Deluxe to write home to the folks about. Adirondack Spruce on top with Mahogany back and sides, 12 fret neck join and a 25 inch scale makes for easy playability; deluxe appointments include fleur-de-lis position markers and an engraved Froggy Bottom Abalone headstock logo. Curly Maple bindings plus a slotted headstock and nickel Waverly tuners complete the portrait of a powerhouse model H from Froggy Bottom. Get this livewire before it gets gone!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, michael millard, fingerstyle, tkl, h1976
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.73 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
1987 Martin Ltd D-18, The Tree Mahogany/Spruce
Of course Martin knows how to make killer Mahogany Dread. How much better then, when they put together their D-18 design with the fabled The Tree wood? Turns out, a lot better. This is number 10 of a very exclusive run of 15 guitars in 1987, and has opened up handsomely in the intervening years. 18-style appointments throughout, dots at the fingerboard and gold Martin tuners. Well cared for, this D-18 Limited Edition is in excellent shape and ready for more action.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, c.f. martin, martin guitars, 18 style, dreadnaught, 469135
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Mahogany - The Tree 
2004 Traugott R, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
As it is with our own children, so it is with guitars: siblings stick together. When Jeff Traugott was approached with the concept of building two sister R Model guitars–one 6-string, the other 12–he saw an opportunity to create two guitars which would grow and sing in tandem and bring out the best in each other. These two guitars are built from matching sets of Brazilian Rosewood for the backs and sides which came from the same board that was saved from its droll life as a bookshelf and transformed into two astonishingly rich guitars. Similarly, the German Spruce tops are a matched pair, as are the Fossilized Ivory nuts and saddles.
The 6-string twin may have half as many strings, but it has half again as much bass and snap as its 12-string sister. Jeff’s taste for fine-grained Brazilian Rosewood, with its enveloping sonority, and his ability to voice the German Spruce top to accentuate the upper registers, combine in the form of a guitar with flawless separation of notes and a dynamic voice. Naturally a fingerstylist’s dream, this Traugott R exudes both sizzling responsiveness and sweet, subtle overtones.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/yigjQyo4MuM
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2004 Traugott R 12 String, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
As it is with our own children, so it is with guitars: siblings stick together. When Jeff Traugott was approached with the concept of building two sister R Model guitars–one 6-string, the other 12–he saw an opportunity to create two guitars which would grow and sing in tandem and bring out the best in each other. These two guitars are built from matching sets of Brazilian Rosewood for the backs and sides which came from the same board that was saved from its droll life as a bookshelf and transformed into two astonishingly rich guitars. Similarly, the German Spruce tops are a matched pair, as are the Fossilized Ivory nuts and saddles.
Jeff’s abilities continue to astound: here he’s made a 12-string R with all the focus and precision of its 6-string sister. This is a 12-string like no other: where most 12’s have a big, brash voice, this 12-string is clear and articulate; where many 12’s fill a room with the sheer force of their projection, Jeff’s 12-string envelopes the air with the bell-like clarity and focus of each string pair. In a word, this 12-string speaks directly to you when another would shout at you. Fingerstylists will adore how well-balanced the guitar is across the registers, and the myriad colors that can be discovered in alternate tunings.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/lqPQhYt8_a4
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2016 Jackson Cunningham L5, Figured Maple/Adirondack Spruce
Here’s a chance to land a gorgeous interpretation of the classic Gibson L5, this time from Jackson Cunningham of Virginia. Red Maple back and sides with Red Spruce on top, Flame Maple neck with gold hardware and a spirit varnish sunburst finish. The neck profile is a little extra crazy, which feels very comfortable and easy in our hands, and the setup is effortless to boot.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, jazz box, l-5, the cunningham, shade top, 1612, waverly
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Maple - Figured 
2007 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 
2001 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
2020 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 
2012 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 
2012 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 
2012 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 
2004 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 
2009 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 
2010 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 
Brand 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