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2002 Martin D-45V, Indian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Here we’ve landed a 2002 Martin D-45V that’s wide open! And beautiful to boot. Indian Rosewood back and sides pair up with Sitka Spruce and feature a lovely 45-style treatment in Abalone along the entire instrument. Snowflakes & diamonds along the fretboard, plus the rosette and even the bridge pins (and the end pin!). V neck with 1 11/16” nut for easy lefthand work, plus a solid setup with great break angle at the through saddle for easy playing and powerful response. Snag this Martin D-45 Vintage Series before it’s gone, baby gone!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, c.f. martin, martin guitars, 846962, 45 style, dreadnaught, dread, vintage series
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
Brand New Robbins R.1c, Chechen/Italian Spruce
Brand new! And already sold to boot. We simply can’t keep Tyler’s guitars in the shop for longer than it takes to shoot a demo and some photos. This Robbins R.1c is decked out with Chechen back and sides, Italian Spruce on top, and a unique aesthetic package with hexagonal motifs and an arm bevel. 15 7/8” across the lower bout makes this a Grand Auditorium in size, and with the addition of that arm bevel it remains an effortless player. Yes, this beauty is already gone. But the next Robbins will be coming soon! Give us a shout if you would like to be notified when it becomes available.
Other keywords: lutherie, inlay, luthier, guidry, galloup, resin, fingerstyyle, caltan, gotoh, cutaway, 2106, 2021, calton
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Chechen 
Brand New Rein Concert Classical, Cocobolo/Swiss Moonspruce
Thomas Rein is one of several of our builders who manages to thread the needle when it comes to building both steel string and nylon string instruments with equal skill. Accordingly, this brand new Concert Classical is fantastic: powerful, balanced, and elegant. Dark red Cocobolo body pairs with a Swiss Moonspruce top for lovely overtones and a chocolatey midrange, and Rein adds a slightly elevated fingerboard as well. 650mm scale on a Spanish Cedar neck feels velvet smooth to the touch—indeed, Tom used a sturdy Catalyzed Urethane finish for the body and neck that’s glass-smooth to the touch, while saving French Polish for the top to maximize resonance. The bridge and headstock veneer are both Brazilian Rosewood for an added touch of class.
Other keywords: 273, nylon string, andy jurik, fingerstyle, 2016, humicase, 52mm, gotoh
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2019 Kostal OMC, Amazon Rosewood/German Spruce
Here we’ve landed a Kostal OMC from 2019 which is begging for action. Amazon Rosewood body with chocolate-dark coloration like primo old-growth BRW; German Spruce on top with one of Jason’s famous stained glass rosettes. At the headstock we find his two-tone headplate design rendered with Ebony and Rosewood and outfitted with Gotoh 510 tuners, plus a scalloped nut. 14 frets to the body with a florentine cutaway and a 25” scale makes for an effortless playing experience that’s loose enough for some bends but still crisp and punchy. The trebles have a quick and lively quality that really sings out, especially in lowered tunings.
Other keywords: jason kostal guitars, lutherie, luthier, 164, hoffee, modern fingerstyle, stained glass rosette, somogyi, finger style, fingerpicking
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Amazon 
2019 Matsuda M1, Cocobolo/Italian Spruce
Michi Matsuda makes another dream come true with this 2019 M1. Cocobolo back and sides with rich ruddy reds, paired with Italian Spruce on top in a tasteful sunburst—then a splash of pearl inlaid at treble upper bout, add a voluptuously carved heel, and cap it all off with Larry Robinson maple leaf inlays along the fretboard. This M1 is dressed to the nines, and on the tone front it goes all the way to 11. The body is roughly an OM in proportion (15 5/8” across the lower bout), here with a 25 1/4” scale and 1 3/4” nut on a darkly toned Mahogany neck. Setup is effortless, and with a build weight of five pounds this Matsuda M1 feels solid and very real in hand.
A work of art from 2019 that is already fantastically wide awake: Matsuda M1 #119.Other keywords: lutherie, ervin somogyi, somogyi, fingerstyle, flattop, brazilain, gotoh, scalloped nut, om, cedar creek
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2011 PRS Tonare Grande Private Stock, Indian Rosewood/European Spruce
2011 PRS Private Stock, anyone? We’ve got a livewire Tonare Grande in the shop that’s ready for more action. Fantastically figured Indian Rosewood back and sides pair up with European Spruce on top, sparkling Abalone appointments, and the PRS Wide neck carve for a powerhouse playing experience that’s as easy on the eyes as it is the ears. Figured Koa bindings at the body, neck, and headstock tie it all together, plus the trademark PRS bird inlays soaring along the fretboard.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Billy Presnell: https://youtu.be/MwLHl9uk20A.
Check out another video with Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/Tk71F0y1AA8
other keywords: prs guitars, custom guitar, paul reed smith, A11-0599, figured, bespoke, grand auditorium, ameritage
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Indian 
2003 Collings D2H, Indian Rosewood/Spruce
Powerhouse in the house! Here’s a bombshell 2003 Collings D2H that’s been played in for a rich, quick, lively voice. It’s an excellent example of just how much tone you can squeeze out of Rosewood and Spruce! Plus it’s outfitted with an under saddle Fishman pickup to carry you onto the stage, a 1 3/4” nut for comfortable lefthand work, and a Cedar Creek case to keep it safe on those rare occasions you aren’t playing it.
Other keywords: bill collings, flatpicking, bluegrass, lutherie, luthier, collings guitars, 8498
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
2014 Lowden F-35, Koa/Redwood
Today’s Lowden of choice is our 2014 F-35 decked out in Koa and Redwood with Maple bindings. And what a powerhouse it is! This one’s wide awake and as easy on the hands as it is on the eyes. Effortless setup for fingerstyle or flatpicking, and Lowden’s F body for added depth and projection without going full tilt jumbo—this F-35 strikes all the balances. We’ve got this one outfitted with an L.R. Baggs Lyric pickup system to carry you faithfully right onto the stage, and a Hiscox case to keep it safe in the meantime. Snag it while we’ve got it!
Other keywords: 18621, fingerstyle, F35, F35, lowdon, hiscox, red wood, fingerpicking,
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1995 Olson Parlor, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
This is a special treat for all you Olson fans! Jim only ever built about 11 Parlors, and has stated several times that he won’t ever build any more—and this is the only example we know of with both a Brazilian Rosewood body and a florentine cutaway. German Spruce on top, plus the tree of life fretboard plus headplate inlays, further set it apart. This is a powerful, punch-above-its-weight Parlor with a wide, wide open voice and easy playability. 25.4” scale with a 12 fret neck for that sweet spot between power and warmth, and the right amount of round pop to the trebles in true Parlor style. This one’s been played in since 1995, originally owned by Nashville Hall of Fame singer-songwriter Pat Alger to make sure it’s opened up handsomely, and also comes with a dual source Fishman pickup plus Fishman Pocket Box external preamp which sounds gorgeous and accurate right out of the gate.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, james olson, james taylor, 5-ply, fingerpicking, 25.4, 582
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1992 Olson SJ Cutaway, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
Here’s a special throwback for all you Olson fans. This beauty comes to us from 1992 with Indian Rosewood body and a Cedar top, florentine cutaway, and some lovely Abalone dove inlays along the fretboard to match the Abalone top trim and MOP rosette. We love how much this Olson has opened up; it’s got an incredible amount of projection and dynamic range, with good headroom for a flatpick, and also sensitive to a lighter fingerstyle approach as well.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, james olson, james taylor, 5-ply, fingerpicking, 25.4, 394
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
2008 Froggy Bottom H12 Deluxe, Madagascar/Adirondack Spruce
This one’s wide awake and ready for more: our 2008 Froggy Bottom H12 Deluxe. Gorgeous Madagascar Rosewood body with dramatic ink lines and grain, an Adirondack Spruce top that’s opened up handsomely since ’08, and a 12-fret, 25” scale setup that mixes up great across the registers for both fingerstyle and flatpicking. One of those Froggy Bottoms that does it all, and does it all exceedingly well!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, michael millard, fingerpicking, guitar, adriondack, waverly, tkl avs, h1249
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
2002 Steve Grimes Nylon Cutaway, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
Hawaii-based luthier Steve Grimes knows how to make nylon string sing. This 2002 Cutaway model is a lovely number dressed up with Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce, Koa bindings, and a tasty Abalone palm tree inlaid at the 12th fret—plus the aforementioned cutaway for better access to those dusty top frets. Blue purflings set off the amber colors of the top and Koa bindings, and add a bright spice to the overall aesthetic. Combined with an elliptical rosette of Koa, and this Grimes Nylon String Cutaway stands apart from the crowd in all the right ways.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, crossover guitar, andy jurik, 0667, ameritage, flamed, side dots
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2010 McAlister OM-42 Vintage Series, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Roy McAlister’s Vintage Series guitars are a delight: traditional aesthetics and a modern voice. This 2010 OM-42 is a fantastic example! Brazilian Rosewood body with Adirondack Spruce up top and some gorgeous sea green Abalone appointments in a 42-style package. Though it’s designated as an OM-42 on the label, this beauty has a 000 scale setup that’s butter smooth and a delight on the hands. The voice is even to a T, with all registers mixing up smoothly. We love the flame figure along the back of the Mahogany neck, and the pairing with Snakewood bindings throughout. It’s a well-dressed crooner from tuner to tail. The Adi top has opened up nicely since 2010 and is raring to go!
Other keywords: luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, 42 style, brazilain, adriondack, guardian, 219
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2021 Musser OM, Cocobolo/Blue Spruce
Ah, we love gorgeous this 2021 OM from Don Musser. He picked out a stellar set of Cocobolo Rosewood for the body, and paired it with Colorado Blue Spruce on top and Curly Maple bindings—and it sounds as lovely as it looks. Nearly new from 2021 and the voice is already expansive and balanced across the registers.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Billy Presnell: https://youtu.be/p3z6KaCHcz4.
Other keywords: tone wood, fingerstyle, abalone, mop, mother of pearl, fingerpicking, 25.5, 356, cocobola
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Blue, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2016 Martin Custom Shop 000-14F, All Fiddleback Mahogany
Here we’ve landed a great example of Martin Custom Shop chops with a 2016 000-14F decked out all in Fiddleback Mahogany and bound in Maple. Rope style rosette and trim? Yes, please! While designated as a 000 at the heelblock, this Custom Shop has a long scale setup that works well with the all-Mahogany construction, giving a nice edge to the woody warmth. Quick decay lends itself well for blues or rags, and we had a blast getting into it here. We love the Maple torch inlaid at the headstock, rather than the typical Abalone, for a more understated effect that looks gorgeous and makes this 000-14F stand out even more.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, c.f. martin, martin guitars, 2007623, ooo
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Mahogany - Figured, Mahogany - Figured