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2011 Alembic Further, Purpleheart/Quilted Maple
The team at Alembic prepare for every possible application with their Further model. Purpleheart body with a neck-through design (Maple/Purpleheart/Cherry neck); 5A Quilted Maple top; electronics with volume, tone, filters, effects loop, LED position markers; 25.5” scale; Alembic single coil, humbucker, humbucker pickups. Basically, the kitchen sink. With so many options at the taps, this 2011 Further allows you to sculpt your tone like a painter their palette. This one is ready to go wherever you need to go, and the flawless fit n finish plus dynamite woods means you’ll look good while you’re at it. Playability is silk smooth to boot, with a neck carve that’s 0.815” deep at the first fret.
Other keywords: flg6, 11f14164, purple heart, g&g, duane simpson, electric guitar, custom guitar, lutherie, luthier
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.625 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Maple - Figured, Purpleheart 
2001 Lozano 1a Rio, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
This 1a Rio graduated at the top of its class in 2001 from Casimiro Lozano—and it’s gone up, up, and up since then. We love the powerful, warm, present and awake flavor of this Lozano, especially in the articulate, defined bass register. Trebles and mids pair up smoothly to fill out the voice, with a sweetness in the upper mids that comes out under a light attack. Being Lozano’s Rio model, this 1a has been upgraded with lovely Brazilian Rosewood and a Spruce top, 650mm scale, Spanish Cedar neck, and French Polish finish throughout for maximum resonance. Being 20 years old, this 1a Rio has opened up oh so handsomely, and has been well cared for with only some play marks on top.
Other keywords: classical guitar, classical, nylon string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, marquetry, handmade, french polished, steve newbrough, andy jurik, cazimiro, lozano guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.06 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2016 Lowden S-32J Jazz, Indian Rosewood/Alpine Spruce
Easy as breathing, rich as royalty! Lowden’s crossover Jazz series marries the warmth, responsiveness, and playability of nylon strings with the creature comforts enjoyed by steel strings for a box that boasts the best of both worlds. A radiused fingerboard, plus cutaway, makes for easy lefthand work, and Lowden outfits this S32J with a 14-fret neck for even more fretboard access. A Fishman Matrix Infinity pickup system carries you straight onto the stage to boot. The 32 series is done up with Alpine Spruce over Indian Rosewood back and sides, plus Maple bindings to set it off. Schaller Hauser-style tuners round out the package in gold.
Other keywords: hiscox, lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerpicking, liteflite, xover guitar, guitar, small guitar, fingerstyle, 20031
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Rosewood - Indian 
1924 Hauser I Vienna Model, Maple/Spruce
Herman Hauser I needs no introduction to the classical world. However, aside from the family of Spanish guitars for which he is best known, Hauser I also built a number of other instruments according to the musical trends of the turn of the twentieth century, among them zithers and even lutes. Here we have an example of his Vienna Hybrid model, a design favored in the Munich music scene with Maple body over Spruce, an adjustable neck, mustache bridge, and zero fret. The sound is lively and quick, with a punchy, bright treble register that cuts through the mix. The bass register is energetic and brassy and projects with a crisp sweetness. Playability is superb, plus this Vienna model with its thin sides (only 3” at the tail) weighs in just over three pounds.
A remarkable example of one of traditional lutherie’s giants, this Hauser I Vienna model is a testament to his enduring legacy.Other keywords: classical guitar, classical, nylon string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, marquetry, handmade, french polished, steve newbrough, andy jurik, 339867, viena, veinna, russell cleveland
2019 Kraut OM, Koa/Swiss Moonspruce
Featherweight build packs heavyweight tone. Our 2019 OM from Ray Kraut is a pale-topped knockout with Flamed Koa and Swiss Moonspruce—plays effortlessly, with fearsome tonal reserves waiting to be tapped. In short, we’re in love with this Kraut OM. Ray’s voiced this Swiss Spruce beauty for maximum responsiveness paired with an even temperament: from fret to fret and string to string, this Kraut remains balanced and clear. Open tunings are a dream on this machine, where the Koa back and sides lend a hint of dry woodiness that keeps clarity at the forefront of the voice. We tried and tried to make this guitar sound bad, but if there’s a flub note on this Kraut, we can’t find it. Weighing in at a scant 3.75lbs, it’s a study in fingerstyle finesse without parallel.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, somogyi, handmade, moon spruce, fingerstyle, dadgad, open d, swiss spruce, ameritage, rosette, brand new, 2019
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Koa - Flamed 
2018 McElroy Generation 2.1 Standard Model, Claro Walnut/Adirondack Spruce
Brent McElroy’s 2018 Generation 2.1 Standard Model is a powerhorse (that’s the intersection of powerhouse and workhorse) dressed to the nines with Adirondack Spruce on top, Claro Walnut back and sides, and a gorgeous Amboyna Burl rosette. The voice here is characterized by a dry, woody response that fires right off the top with a quick decay that makes for added clarity on those fast passages. A pinless Ebony bridge with bone saddle helps more efficiently activate the Adi top, and makes for effortless string changes to boot. The neck is finished in satin for an old-pair-of-jeans kind of feel in hand with a slim profile for easy fretability.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerstyle, mcilroy, mcccelroy
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Walnut - Claro 
2019 Bastien Burlot Alkemia Chartres, Indian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
Bastien Burlot has been a staple of French lutherie for years, having built guitars for such giants as Thomas Viloteau and the late Roland Dyens, cultivating a unique voice that combines the power and presence of modern styles with the warmth and elegance of tradition for a simultaneously fresh, and timeless, flavor. Recently, Burlot launched a new project that ties these two ideas even more snugly: the Alkemia Series. These Classicals are inspired by the most famous cathedrals in France, with the first in this series being the Alkemia Chartres Cathedral (found about an hour outside of Paris). The tightly patterned mosaic rosette is modeled directly after the stained glass windows of the church, and inside the guitar the label features a labyrinth in homage to the floor of the cathedral’s nave. Here pilgrims have gathered for hundreds of years to walk the labyrinth in contemplation.
Here’s an additional video with Andy Jurik playing the lovely “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” (J.S. Bach) on this Burlot Classical: https://youtu.be/3vq-Wdupyek
Other keywords: classical guitar, classical, nylon string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, marquetry, handmade, french polished, steve newbrough, andy jurik, hiscox, 118
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.27 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian 
1959 Masaru Kono, Rosewood/Spruce
Smooth to a T and balanced like a dancer. This 1959 Masaru Kono performs with precision and elegance, with a lovely balance across the registers and a bell-like clarity in the mids and trebles. We love this evenness, which makes this an excellent Classical for recording, or the artist who needs the string-to-string balance to be dialed in. Going strong since 1959, this Kono has had a few repairs and is in great playing shape. Indian Rosewood body with Spruce on top, 650mm scale with a Rosewood fingerboard, and a Spanish Cedar neck that features more of a C-shaped profile than the U shape commonly found on nylon string instruments.
Other keywords: classical guitar, classical, nylon string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, marquetry, handmade, french polished, steve newbrough, andy jurik, 805, humicase, kohno
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.94 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
2020 Stephan Connor Everest, Walnut/Cedar
Stephen Connor’s Everest model combines mouth-watering Figured Walnut with Cedar for awesome power and an articulate warmth. Elevated fingerboard and soundport for player creature comforts, 650mm scale, 51mm nut for a touch extra lefthand space. This lovely number was sold before we could even list it!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitar building, classical guitar, backstrap, thomas humphrey, sound port, mosaic
2012 PRS Private Stock Brazilian Custom 24, Mahogany/Quilted Maple
Dressed to the nines with Brazilian Rosewood and 14K shine—our 2012 Private Stock Custom 24 is ready to cut some serious rug. The BRW roll call is as follows! Neck, fingerboard, headplate, tuner knobs, pickup rings, control knobs, and pickup switch tip. On the gold front: etched gold birds along the fretboard and headplate, stoptail tailpiece, plus Phase II locking tuners. Pickups are the classic PRS 59/09 humbuckers, and this Custom 24 is wired with a three-way switch, plus volume and push-pull tone knob. The burst on this beauty is a special brand, indeed. Faded Aquamarine under acrylic urethane looks gorgeous and really makes the Quilted Maple top pop. The body is a dense South American Mahogany, and a PRS Pattern Regular neck carve feels oh so effortless in hand.
other keywords: prs guitars, duane simpson, custom guitar, 126924, paul reed smith, brazilain, 3-way switch, aqua burst
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.625 in String Spacing 2.06 in Woods Maple - Figured, Mahogany 
2020 Big Hollow 00-12, Honduran Mahogany/Lutz Spruce
Traditional meets modern in this 12 fret 00 from Big Hollow. Dark, tight sunburst with an oil varnish finish, Honduran Mahogany back and Lutz Spruce top, slotted headstock with Rubner tuners and a 24.9” setup that’s easy on the hands. Our latest 00 from Bevan Frost plays smoothly, and the voice is characterized by clarity and definition. This beauty weighs in at a slim 3.5lbs, comes wrapped up in a Guardian hardshell case, and is ready to get down to the business of making music!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerstyle, fingerpicking, big hollow guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.3125 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Mahogany - Honduran 
2017 Kenneth Brogger, Madagascar Rosewood/Bearclaw Spruce
Gorgeous from tuner to tail, this 2017 Kenneth Brogger looks as great as it plays. Madagascar Rosewood back and sides pairs up with an incredibly figured Bearclaw Spruce top for a stunning look, plus Kenneth ties it all together with crow’s feet top trim and Rosewood bindings. The slim build weight of 3lbs 12oz keeps this concert instrument comfortable in-hand, and the neck-to-body weight ratio makes for an easy balance when played on either leg. The voice is smoothly balanced across the registers, with a consistent responsiveness and note definition that we found reliable all along the fretboard. This is a fabulous example of a concert quality build, especially dressed up to look the part.
Other keywords: classical guitar, classical, nylon string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, marquetry, handmade, french polished, steve newbrough, andy jurik, hiscox, 174
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Madagascar 
2000 Blanchard Bristlecone, Indian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Mike Blanchard’s Bristlecone weighs in a touch larger than a traditional OM, and that extra depth adds presence and power to the voice, without launching full tilt into a large guitar. Instead, the Bristlecone is easy in hand and a lively singer. Great string energy and responsiveness, with a voice characterized by balance and clarity, makes for a fine fingerpicking experience. This lovely number from 2000 has Indian Rosewood back and sides, paired with Adirondack Spruce on top, plus Curly Maple bindings to really set it off. Setup is slinky and smooth, with a lovely neck carve that feels comfortable from nut to heel.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, dream guitar, bristle cone, blanchard guitars, tkl avs, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Indian 
Brand New Bouchereau MJ.C, Honduran Mahogany/Alpine Spruce
Loïc Bortot of Bouchereau Guitars is here with a powerhouse MJ.C small jumbo in Honduran Mahogany and Alpine Spruce that’s a force to be reckoned with. Smooth balance across the registers, plus precise trebles to cut through the mix; a dynamic color palette in the mids that really blooms in lowered tunings; and a crisp bottom end to tie it together. The woods are gorgeous, especially the tightly figured Honduran Mahogany back and sides, which Bortot pairs up with Rosewood bindings for an understated look. The body and headplate are buffed to a clear gloss, but the neck is satin smooth, velvet to the touch. We’re very much fans of this neck. The rosette features an interlocking motif for centerpiece. Throw in an arm bevel for creature comfort, and you’ve got a brand new MJ.C that’s as easy on the eyes as it is on the ears, and even the hands.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, modern guitar, cutaway, gotoh, 024, elevated fingerboard, hiscoxSOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Mahogany - Honduran 
2007 Maingard 000, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
This one practically moves on its own. So much energy under the hood! We simply love how alive and vibrant Marc Maingard’s 000s are, and this one’s one of the most electric we’ve seen. Opening up since 2007, it’s fantastically awake and raring to go. Dramatically figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides match up with a lovely, creamy European Spruce top, 12 fret neck join, and arm & rib bevels for creature comfort. Aesthetically, Marc’s distinctive headplate design is set off with custom tuners and the rosette pops in turquoise (echoed with similar purflings along the top, back, and heelcap).
The voice is quick, immediate, vigorous. The registers mix up nicely, with a crisp bottom end that feels like it’s leaping out of the soundhole. Playability is gossamer to boot, and the 12-fret neck makes the 25.4” scale feel extra easy in hand.
This Maingard is a powerhouse’s powerhouse, the guitar that a guitar would play if a guitar could play.Other keywords: south africa, lutherie, ooo, hiscox, brazilain, euro spruce, 251
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian