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Brand New Caton Carolina, Curly Katalox/Engelmann Spruce
Kevin Caton pulls out the big body stops for this Carolina model in Curly Katalox and Engelmann Spruce. A powerful, clean voice, with some sort of indescribable quality to it that’s captivating and sets it apart from the crowd. Which Kevin’s innovative soundport-arm bevel combo also achieves. Combined with an asymmetrical body and lovely tonewoods, and the result is a modern guitar quite unlike any other. This one excels at fingerstyle play in a range of tunings, and it’s got enough headroom for flatpicking as well. In a nutshell, this Caton Carolina has a full gear box.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, kevin caton guitars, finger style, fingerpicking, tkl, gotoh, 67, 2021
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Katalox 
1996 Buscarino Monarch Archtop, Flamed Maple/Sitka Spruce
Full size, full tilt, full frontal: our 1996 Buscarino Monarch Archtop in Sitka and Flamed Maple. This is the cream of the archtop crop from ’96 that’s been waking up handsomely in the intervening years, and is now oh so wide awake. AA aged and seasoned Sitka Spruce top pairs up with an AA aged and seasoned Flame Maple body and a 17” lower bout, Abalone tree of life fretboard inlays plus Burl headstock veneers and Scheller M6 tuners. Benedetto humbucker with volume at the pickguard, and a 25 inch scale that’s just so easy on the hands. This is a showstopper Buscarino Monarch—you won’t want to put it down.

Other keywords: jazz box, arch top, big-leaf, custom guitar, B1029795, arched top, duane simpson
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple - Figured 
2019 PRS Paul’s Guitar, Mahogany/Maple 10 Top
The PRS Paul’s Guitar packs a wallop. This gorgeous example from 2019 with an upgraded Flamed Maple 10 Top? Even better. TCI-tuned 408 Narrow pickups rigged with a three-way switch plus individual coil-split mini toggles? Doubly so! And a stop tailpiece with brass inserts to accentuate the treble response. Gorgeous V12 finish throughout with a Charcoal Cherryburst on top to really make this 10 Top shine.
Click here for a recording with our own Duane Simpson!
other keywords: prs guitars, duane simpson, bespoke guitar, stop tail, brazilain, pattern neck, 0287836
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Maple - Figured, Mahogany 
1988 Stelling Staghorn, Tony Pass Lost Timber Rim
This Stelling Staghorn might have fewer strings than a standard guitar, but we can’t hold that against it for long: it’s got a helluva sound. And it’s still looking fantastic after its 1988 build date, here updated in 2008 with a Tony Pass Lost Timber rim. Nickel hardware throughout, plus extensive MOP position markers and the ubiquitous stag horns at the headstock. D-tuners are installed, fine, and functional and ready for action!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, allenn shadd, bluegrass, scruggs, banjo, 3426
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.125 in Nut Width 1.25 in String Spacing 1.75 in Woods Skin - Fiber, Maple 
2019 Santa Cruz 1934D, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Richard Hoover and co at the Santa Cruz Guitar Company are here to bring about the prewar ideal in modern times with this their 1934D model. This beauty is designed to recreate the classic herringbone dread with Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce, hide glue construction throughout, and Ivoroid bindings to boot. Herringbone trim package throughout, Dalmatian pickguard, and an enlarged soundhole. Waverly tuners round it all out. The voice is very balanced, well rounded and mixes up great for strumming, with an even balance and response for just about everything else.
Here’s a second demo with Allen Shadd on this Santa Cruz 1934D: https://youtu.be/kq4U6_9gPiY
Here’s an additional demo with flatpick firestorm Will Saylor:Â https://youtu.be/qoROq3S9Ew4.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, 7310, bluegrass, dreadnought, brazilain, allen shadd, flatpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2020 Preston Thompson Timeless Series D-14TMA Custom, The Tree Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
Timeless, indeed: our 2020 Preston Thompson D-14TMA Custom from their ultra exclusive Timeless Series. The Tree Mahogany back and sides—with extravagant turtleback figure—is here paired with Adirondack Spruce with Ebony bindings. Along the fretboard and headplate, recurring geometric marquetry with Mountain Mahogany, Brown Lip Shell, Black Pearl. Waverly tuners, 1 3/4” nut, EVO frets. A work of functional art.
The voice is distinctly smooth, even, and elegant. This doesn’t sound like your standard Mahogany Bluegrass strummer, although it performs fabulously in that capacity. We find the voice equally suited for fingerstyle work, letting individual notes really ring out. The clarity from string to string is really something you need to experience in person for maximum effect. This Timeless PKT Dreadnought is in its own category.Here’s an additoiinal demo with our own Allen Shadd: https://youtu.be/Our2k9s3WO4
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, flatpicking, allen shadd, bluegrass, dreadnaught, preston thompson guitars, pkt guitars, oregon, blue grass, flatpicker, heirloom guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.3125 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - The Tree 
2000 Hermanos Conde Flamenco “A,” Cypress/Spruce
Super lightweight and lightning-strike responsive: our 2000 Hermanos Conde Flamenco A is a steal of a deal for a world-class Flamenco instrument. Cypress back and sides with Spruce on top make for a quick and dry voice that carries notes with clean definition and power. This Flamenco weighs in at a trim punching weight of 3lbs! The Conde brothers are Flamenco lutherie kings, and after a moment with this Flamenco A will prove it to you.
Other keywords: nylon string, classical, flamenco guitar, classical guitar, fingerstyle, spanish, cibeles
2011 Walter Millennium Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Redwood
From venerable luthier and classical guitarist Steven Walter, we’ve got a special Millennium model in the shop today that is an absolute delight. This 2011 Millennium was Steven’s personal guitar for several years, and has the rich and opened up voice to prove it. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides over Redwood, an elevated fingerboard in Thomas Humphrey’s style, fan bracing up top and twin soundports flanking the neck heel. 650mm scale and a medium thickness neck; weighs in under four pounds; responsive to a range of attacks and articulate to a fault.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Andy Jurik: https://youtu.be/01crMQXP0bE.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, stephen walter, classical guitar, nylon string, brw, braz, classical music
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Redwood, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2001 Antonio Marin Montero Bouchet, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
A Bouchet model from Antonio Marin Montero from 2001, decked out with Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce, makes for an impressive guitar indeed. This beauty has been lovingly played in, and is wide awake with over 20 years under its belt. Build weight is a slim 3.5lbs, with 650mm scale and 52mm nut. A slightly fuller neck profile feels lovely in hand, especially if you have larger hands, and the setup is right in the pocket to boot. French Polish finish throughout, from such a master as Marin Montero, is fantastically transparent and keeps the soundboard as light and resonant as possible.
Other keywords: lutherie, guitarbuilding, nylon string, concert classical, 334, andy jurik
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2020 Fender LTD American Professional Stratocaster, Desert Sand
Often copied, but never surpassed, the Stratocaster is arguably the world’s most-loved electric guitar. Electrifying the music world since its debut in 1954, its natural, versatile sound made the Stratocaster the benchmark for exceptional guitar tones. The American Professional Stratocaster isn’t a re-imagining of the classic design; it’s the authentic original model, evolved.
Click here to hear this one played by our own Duane Simpson!
2012 McConnell Dreadnought, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
This 2012 Dreadnought from Jordan McConnell is, simply put, a powerhouse. Strength, this guitar has in spades, and balanced from bass to trebles for both the fingerstylist and the flatpicker. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides pair up with Adirondack Spruce on top, and the rosette is a stunning example of Jordan’s intricate mosaic work bounded between Abalone circles. Oil finish neck feels effortless and familiar in hand, and the 1.75”/2.25”/25.4” setup works fantastically in dropped tunings just as quickly as standard.
Here’s a demo from the last time we visited with this beauty: https://youtu.be/0gTf-zJfi74
Other keywords: custom, lutherie, luthier, mainstage, duhks, fingerpicking, multi scale, fan fret, fanned fret, 043
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
1995 Bown Baritone, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
Here we’ve landed a true gem! What better way to explore a whole new kind of flattop experience than a Baritone, especially one built by the one and only Ralph Bown? This beauty comes to us from 1995, so has had a few decades of music under its belt and it’s wide awake. 28.5” scale means massive power, yet the setup remains easy on the hands. Richly colored Brazilian Rosewood back and sides pairs up with European Spruce on top, plus MOP diamond position markers for a touch of classic class. A Highlander IP-1 pickup carries all this powerhouse tone faithfully onto the stage, and a strap button at the center of the heel means you can strap in and save your back a bit to boot.
Ready for this Bown Baritone to take you to new heights (lengths)?Other keywords: clive carroll, fingerstyle, modern guitar, brazilain, ip1, barytone, fingerpicking, 135, calton
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 28.5 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1971 David Rubio Concert Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
It’s such a pleasure to have a Concert Classical that’s been played on stage and resonating in the hearts of many an audience since 1971. This David Rubio, originally commissioned by Mike Caruso who has owned it all along, is a prime example of the special alchemy that occurs when a guitar is played in extensively: it is wide, wide awake. Excellent clarity and power across the range, with a crispness in the top end that projects very smoothly. Side dots are a visual creature comfort to aid in lefthand orienteering to boot! The body is classic Spruce over Brazilian Rosewood and weighs in under four pounds. 650mm scale and 52mm nut on a somewhat slender neck profile. This beauty has the marks of a professionally played and maintained instrument, and is in great working shape for its next owner.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, andy jurik, brazilain, humicase
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.06 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1984 Somogyi Dreadnought, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Ervin Somogyi may be the grandfather of contemporary fingerstyle guitar-building, but we’ve got a 1984 Dreadnought of his that proves his work excels under a flatpick just as well. We’ve even got a few photos from Ervin showing Dan Crary playing this very guitar as proof. This is a gorgeous example of Brazilian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce, plus a Florentine Cutaway and 25.25” scale, that’s a breeze to play with fingers or picks. The shorter scale sweetens up the treble strings without compromising the bass response, and we love how the balanced middle register fills out the voice.
The setup is dialed into a sweet spot for a variety of attacks, and the strikingly Flamed Mahogany neck is a smooth, slim operator for deft lefthand work. This Somogyi Dread is in great shape, especially considering it’s been cruising along for over 35 years!Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, dreadnaught, birdseye, schaller, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2021 Solveig & Andreas Kirschner Double Top Classical, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
This 2021 Double Top Classical from Solveig & Andreas Kirschner, here with a short 640mm scale setup, combines power and warmth with an easy playability and featherweight construction. Built as a collaboration with the fine folx at Siccas Guitars, this Double Top boasts Cedar up top with Indian Rosewood back and sides, an elevated fingerboard, and gold Pagos tuners at the headstock. Weighing in just over three pounds, this Double Top is resonant and responsive in hand. We love the slight C shape to the Spanish Cedar neck (though we still consider the profile overall to be a D shape), and French Polish throughout.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, andy jurik, nylon string, siccas, s&a, bam, dt cedar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 2.04 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Double Top - Cedar, Rosewood - Indian