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Add to CompareBrand New LHT Ocean Burl Fugue, Flamed Maple/Sitka Spruce
Beauty is in the details, and this Ocean Burl Fugue from Tyler Wells wins the award. Our last LHT Fugue model sold almost instantly, and this one was pre-purchased while it was being built! Flame Maple back and sides and Bearclaw Sitka Spruce on top, a 24.7-25.7″ multiscale setup, and a custom Parallelogram Kent Armstrong humbucker. An integrated soundport/soundhole gives this Fugue model an impressive acoustic flavor that is engrossing all on its own.
If you would like to commission a custom build of your own, please reach out!
Other keywords: fingerpicking, lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, bespoke guitar, build thread, archtop, arched top, electricSOLD Read moreScale Length 24.7 in - 25.7 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple - Figured 
Add to Compare2016 Greven The 000-12 Custom, Brazilian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
Power and poise, in a petite package! This 2016 Greven is the real deal, folks, a powerhouse that loves an aggressive attack but has the responsiveness and dynamic range to bloom under a light touch too. Fingers and picks both welcome! We don’t often find guitars that really manage to work well for both, but this 000-12 Custom is one of those rare pieces. Moreover this beauty is outfitted with gorgeous, straight-grained Brazilian Rosewood and high-altitude harvested Engelmann Spruce, has a chunky and wide neck that’s oh. so. comfortable with its 1 25/32” nut, and subtle Abalone top trim to tie it all together. The voice pairs up a lively and warm bass response with a rich midrange and smooth, glassy top end. It’s a great choice for Standard as well as DADGAD and even C tunings. The Engelmann Spruce John used here came from a tree cut from the top of a range in the Rockies, and features incredibly tight grain. John typically preferred not using Engelmann, but these few sets had the qualities we associate with Adirondack—headroom, clarity, power—and John put them to proper use. The Brazilian is even more unique: this prewar straight-grain stock came from a 1937 log that yielded only a handful of sets. This lines up with Martin stock of the time as well, and as John believes, could have come from near where Martin sourced their coastal Brazilian Rosewood with its characteristic reds and dark winter growth lines.
Other keywords: grevn, grevan, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, vintage style, brazilain, 12 fret, 2297
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2007 Tippin Staccato Pink Lady, Pink Ivory/Italian Spruce
In 2007, this Tippin Pink Lady was inspired when we happened upon some rare Pink Ivory wood. This wood grows in southeast Africa and is rarely found in sizes suitable for guitars. Its beautiful vibrant color and amazing tone set us on a course to build this unique guitar. The body shape is Bill’s Staccato, which is an updated 0 sized small guitar. We worked closely with Bill Tippin on the tonal and cosmetic details. We chose premium Italian Spruce for the top, a Flame Maple neck and Bois de Rose for the fingerboard and matching bridge. Bill Tippin and Glenn Nichols created a stunning headstock hibiscus inlay with carefully selected materials to bring it to life. They even included the water droplets that formed while initially photographing the flower, and there is one corresponding pedal on the back of the guitar.
The fine folks at Tippin Guitars didn’t stop there. They added very fine Mother of Pearl sparkle trim bordering the fingerboard and the entire top. It is very subtle and beautiful with fine Bloodwood lines framing. The backstrip echoes this treatment and the entire guitar is bound in Flame Maple. The tuners are adorned with Ivoroid buttons. Our favorite feature is the gem quality Opal necklace rosette. But what we and Bill and are most proud of is the tone of this guitar. It is simply bewitching, complete in every register with fullness and wonderful sparkle.
Now the guitar has come back to us, and we’re more than excited to offer it to you!
Here’s the original demo with Al Petteway from 2007: https://youtu.be/mLFsPdkjCoM
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bill tippin guitars, al pettaway, fingerpicking, dadgad, 0307002
SOLD Read moreScale Length 4.25 in - 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Pink Ivory 
Add to Compare2006 Greven The Prairie State, Brazilian Rosewood/Lutz Spruce
How one man could manage to churn out so many hundreds of incredible guitars is beyond us, but here we have John Greven doing just that. This 2006 The Prairie State model is his 1,601st guitar—and that was 13 years ago. Custom built for a client who elected for John’s stash of primo Brazilian Rosewood and Lutz Spruce, this guitar also has dark green Abalone like you’d find on a prewar Martin, and a torch inlay at the headstock. The lower bout, in true homage to the Larson Brothers’ Prairie State line, is a handsome (handful?) 17 inches, but the sides are only 3 1/2 inches at the heel. The shallow depth gives extra punch and clarity to the voice, and that expansive lower bout helps bring out an energetic bass response. This beautiful Greven comes wrapped up in a custom Calton flight case to keep it safe on those rare occasions when you won’t be playing it (everyone’s gotta sleep, eventually, right?)
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, guitar building, greven guitars, fingerstyle, fingerpicking
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.8125 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2020 Taylor Custom GC 12-Fret, Queen’s Walnut/Sinker Redwood
Here’s a special treat from the fine folks at Taylor Guitars! Under the guidance of Andy Powers, they’ve moved in some pretty awesome directions, including this 2020 Custom GC 12-Fret with Queen’s Walnut and Sinker Redwood! The pairing of those two makes for a warm midrange and crisp trebles, plus an even note decay across the registers, made possible with Andy’s new V Class bracing system. Visually, the rich reds on top complement the dramatic and colorful figuring on the back, and Taylor finished this beauty in satin to let them both pop. Abalone top trim ties into the rosette for a tasteful touch of sparkle. 12 frets to the body plus a short scale setup make for an effortless playing experience—another hallmark of Taylor guitars. This one also features a slotted headstock to further set it apart.
Other keywords: bob taylor, fingerstyle, 12-fret, v-class, 1203180099
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.875 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Sinker Redwood, Walnut 
Add to Compare2005 Collings D3HBaaA, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Our 2005 Collings D3HBaaA is a smooth operator, and comes sporting premium Brazilian Rosewood (no longer an option on Collings) and Adirondack Spruce up top. Herringbone trim pairs up with Ivoroid bindings, gold Waverly tuners, and a modified V Honduran Mahogany neck that feels smooth and intimate in hand. The backstrip is a gorgeous multicolored chevron pattern, and sets off the dramatic Brazilian Rosewood wavey figure. All wrapped up under a gorgeous, thin, and smooth Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish. The voice has a warmth in the midrange that fills it all out. This is a D3HBaaA that can be dug in to, or played lightly; it’s exceptionally responsive as a flattop, let alone a Dreadnought.
Other keywords: bill collings, flatpicking, bluegrass, lutherie, luthier, collings guitars, 1004, brazilain, adriondack
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1998 Collings OM42BaaaA, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Now here’s one to write home about! The voice on this 1998 Collings OM42BaaaA is pure heaven. Velvety rich bass response matches up with a lively and present midrange, and these trebles! sing oh so sweetly. There’s a real heft and presence that creates a particularly emotive and engrossing sound here. This is what happens when top notch craftsfolk work with top shelf tonewood—and then it marinates for over 20 years—a rich, lively, wide open guitar. Being from 1998 when Collings still offered Brazilian Rosewood, this OM42 is outfitted with a gorgeous AAA set with Adirondack Spruce on top and flawlessly executed 42-style Abalone appointments. Very well cared for, and very ready to keep on making music!
Other keywords: bill collings, bluegrass, lutherie, luthier, collings guitars, 3667, brazilain, adriondack, orchestra model, om-42
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1995 PRS 10th Anniversary, Mahogany/Carved Maple #93
What better way to celebrate 10 years in the business than a no-holds-barred 10th Anniversary model from PRS! Here we’ve landed #93 of an exclusive 200 in Teal Black finish over a Mahogany body and tight-flamed Maple top. Custom Pearl dove inlays along the fretboard and headstock pair up with gold hardware, McCarty electronics plus coil tap tone knob, locking tuners, wide-thin neck (feels oh so buttery smooth in hand). This beau weighs in a little over eight pounds with a great neck-body balance that keeps the guitar comfortable on either leg when played seated. The trem is currently set up with five springs for a smooth play feel. Comes wrapped up in the original case.
other keywords: prs guitars, duane simpson, bespoke guitar, 523146, paul reed smith
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.04 in Woods Maple - Figured, Mahogany 
Add to Compare2011 Blazer & Henkes OM-42, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
We’re fortunate indeed to have an OM-42 from Blazer & Henkes in the shop. These two really know how to pull off the classic prewar sound and aesthetic; this example from 2011 is the proof in the pudding. A light-brown set of Brazilian Rosewood makes up the back and sides with a touch of flatsawn drama, paired with a colorful European Spruce top and light green Abalone trim with 42-style appointments. Ivoroid bindings and Waverly tuners round out the classic look. This OM-42 weighs under four pounds and has a lovely setup for fingerstyle play in Standard and lowered tunings as well; we also really enjoyed getting into some flatpicking with this one. The voice has enough power and presence to hold up well under a stronger attack, and still offer sweetness and rich overtones when plucked softly as well. The soft V neck has a wide, full in-hand feel that’s just lovely.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, brazilain, adriondack, orchestra model, om-42, 500, guardian, euro spruce, Rudolph Blazer, Wilhelm Henkes
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2010 McPherson MG-4.0XPH, Brazilian Rosewood/Flamed Redwood
Another livewire Jumbo MG from the fine folks at McPherson. This 2010 4.0XPH is decked out with top shelf figured Brazilian Rosewood and gorgeous Curly Black Redwood on top—something of the most eye catching tonewoods we’ve seen in a long while. The McPherson team obviously knows tonewood. The deep figure of the top comes alive under light, with large central curl tastefully transitioning into wide flame along the periphery. And that’s just the visual aspect: tonally, the Redwood and BRW work together for a powerful bass register that pairs nicely with a sweet, present midrange, and smooth trebles. Notes have great blossom and bloom when played with fingers, growing stronger and fuller as they ring out. Whether you play fingerstyle or with a pick, you’ll appreciate the venetian cutaway and L.R. Baggs pickup system for both recording and live performances.
here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/gorUFdXte1E
Other keywords: flatpicking, ameritage case, offset soundhole, schaller, m.g.-4.0
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Redwood - Flamed Black, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Rainsong CO-WS3000 12-String, Carbon Fiber, Concert Series
The Concert Series is all about Warm Tone. These are the lightest soundboards built by RainSong using unidirectional carbon. Unidirectional carbon mimics the tight grain of a fine spruce soundboard. Thus, it is not surprising that this line produces a warmer tone.
The RainSong CO-WS3000 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar combines the large-sized sound chamber with lightweight carbon-fiber/spruce construction to deliver extra-loud and deep tone that superbly counterbalances the extra treble strings. This is a 12-string guitar that is great for strumming and finger style, full of power and delicacy, and ready to hit the road. The RainSong CO-WS3000 12-string acoustic-electric guitar is able to stay in tune at concert pitch and to withstand temperature and humidity variations; qualities that every seasoned 12-string player has long pined for.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Carbon Fiber, Carbon Fiber 
Add to Compare2005 Sergei de Jonge Chelsea Presentation, Birdseye Brazilian/Adirondack Spruce
Cream of the crop, and then some. And then some more. This is what happens when Sergei de Jonge shoots for the moon, and nails it. His Chelsea Presentation model from 2005 fires on all cylinders, from voice to visuals. Extremely rare Birdseye Brazilian Rosewood back and sides pair up with Adirondack Spruce on top; Figured Snakewood appointments wrap the body and are used for both the bridge and the fingerboard; gold Rodgers tuners with Black Pearl buttons; Fossilized Ivory nut & saddle. After just one strum, we were struck by the immediacy and clarity of the voice. There’s crisp note definition from bass to treble, and a smoothness to the bottom end that really fills out the voice. It’s lovely in Standard, and also holds up handsomely tuned down—plus the silky smooth setup is an exercise in effortlessness. From tuner to tail, inside and out, this de Jonge Chelsea Presentation model is a work of art that stands in a category all its own.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbulding, fingerstyle, bird’s eye, brazilian, adriondack, abalone, 509
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2015 Traphagen BRS 000, Brazilian Rosewood/Carpathian Spruce
Playing this one is an exercise in joy. Dake Traphagen brings the sensitivity of classical guitars to bear with his steel string builds—marrying responsiveness with power and clarity. This 2015 BRS 000 is a marvel. The treble strings have a sweet blooming overtone quality that’s engrossing, and pairs perfectly with a warm midrange and powerful bottom end. We love this Traphagen for fingerstyle in Open G, as much as we loved flatpicking jazz progressions back in Standard. It’s exceptionally versatile, and has a myriad of flavors depending on your attack. When we play this BRS 000, we’re reminded of the concept of a do-it-all guitar: so many builders strive to build guitars which can handle whatever the player throws at it, but only a handful like Dake Traphagen manage to pull it off. With this beauty in your hands, that’s exactly what you get. And we haven’t even talked specs! This one is upgraded with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Carpathian Spruce on top for added power; French Polished for maximum resonance. 12 frets to the body and decked out with gorgeous Abalone trim, position markers, and rosette. The slotted headstock is outfitted with gold Waverly tuners, and the fretboard is rocking gold EVO frets for longevity.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, finger style, brazilain, capathian, varnished, enass
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.375 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2010 Doerr Legacy Select, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Spruce
We’re always happy to get our hands on a guitar from Tom Doerr’s shop, so when this Legacy Select from 2010 came up we made sure it found its way onto our wall. This is an excellent example of Doerr’s Legacy model–his most popular design–with a gorgeous chocolate set of Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, and a Swiss Spruce top which exudes clarity and powerful projection. One crack of the low E string, however, and you’ll find the bass is thunderous, with a well-defined edge that works well for fingerstyle arrangements. For that matter, all the registers are well-defined and present, making this one of the most well-balanced instruments we have in the shop right now!
If the devil’s in the details, then this is one devilishly beautiful guitar: micro-beveled bindings for player comfort, Florentine Cutaway, L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup, subtle routed channel on the back of the headstock which matches the seams of the neck laminations. We’re grateful to Tom for maintaining a perfectionist’s attention to detail across every aspect of this guitar’s construction, from the finish to the tone.Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/Atrxp_R7KWM
Other keywords: luthier, lutherie, guitarbuilding, doerr guitars, fingerpicking, modern guitar, gotoh, 100571
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2012 Santa Cruz 00~Skye, Cocobolo/Adirondack Spruce
Eric Skye and Santa Cruz—would could be finer than such a collaboration? Portland’s Jazz phenom worked together with Richard Hoover to bring the world their signature 00~Skye model, a powerhouse 00 built with Cocobolo and Adirondack Spruce, 12-fret neck for added warmth, and 24.9” scale for fat, juicy trebles. The body on this 2012 number is subtly deeper to enhance the bass pop (which it has in spades); we love playing this little gem in a wide range of fingerstyle settings. Soft V neck plus a silky smooth setup make for an effortless playing experience, and the petite dimensions kept this guitar in our arms for long periods of time. It definitely had an impact on our productivity, but we consider it a worthwhile price to pay, in order to play such a sweet Santa Cruz.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, acoustic jazz, ameritage, adriondack, scgc, 00 Skye, cocabolo
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Cocobolo