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2020 Walter Verreydt, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
Belgian luthier Walter Verreydt has been a mainstay in the world of lutherie for decades, teaching at the Centrum voor Muziekinstrumentenbouw in Belgium since 1988. We’re grateful for the opportunity to offer this 2020 Premium model outfitted with top shelf tonewoods and intricate marquetry. Gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood back and sides (with contrasting black silk lines and chocolate browns); European Spruce on top adorned with diamond purflings and an exquisitely detailed rosette; lattice bracing and elegant Scheller tuners. French Polished throughout to let these woods shine. The voice is characterized by a smoothness and balance across the registers that really lets chords ring out with clarity and definition. The bass register has a lively, focused nature with loots of projection, and pairs up sweetly with a crisp top end.
Other keywords: classical guitar, classical, nylon string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, marquetry, handmade, french polished, steve newbrough, andy jurik, siccas, hiscox, 270
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2011 Greg Byers, Indian Rosewood/European Spruce
Greg Byers’ Classicals are defined by a taste of innovation that’s based in tradition. With this bent top model from 2011, that’s fully on display. Byers combines a European Spruce top that’s ‘bent’ towards the heel with an elevated fingerboard to preload the top with tension and provide easier lefthand access to the uppermost frets. The result is handsome, distinct, and oh so easy on the hands. Sides are made up of straight-grain Indian Rosewood, with a 12-hole tieblock on top, 650mm scale, and a fantastically transparent French Polish finish throughout. The voice is characterized by a dark, emotive definition that really sings in the bass and mids, with a focused top end to tie it all together. We love the colors Byers employs in the rosette, paired up with wheat purflings, for a subtly dramatic effect that’s echoed with the marquetry at the center of the headplate.
Other keywords: classical guitar, classical, nylon string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, marquetry, handmade, french polished, steve newbrough, andy jurik, perez guitars, fernando troche, 265, tkl
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Indian 
2020 Froggy Bottom M Deluxe, Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
This Froggy may be nearly new from 2020, but it’s wide eyed and wide awake. What a fun model M Deluxe! Adirondack Spruce over Mahogany makes for quick attack, crunchy bottom end, and a lively projection that’s equally at home with a flatpick or fingernails. The M body fits into the Grand Concert camp of playability and comfort while maintaining a sizable air cavity for volume and depth of tone. Throw in a short scale setup to warm it up a bit and keep those strings easy on the fingers, and you’ve got a Froggy Bottom that’s effortless and incredibly fun. Being their Deluxe appointment package, this M has a lovely Abalone rosette which sets off the sunburst top, paired with an Abalone backstrip and Curly Maple bindings to round it out. Fit and finish are (as always) top notch. We’re excited to have this little(ish) Froggy in the shop! And we’re excited to get it into your hands next.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, michael millard, fingerpicking, guitar, adriondack, waverly, tkl, m2220
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.125 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
2010 PRS Tonare Grand, Pernambuco/Adirondack Spruce
If it’s good enough for the likes of Tony McManus and Ricky Skaggs, it’s good enough for us. In fact, this 2010 PRS Tonare Grand was built for Mr. Skaggs himself! Here dressed to the nines in Pernambuco (back, sides, neck, fingerboard, bridge, rosette, bindings) with Adirondack Spruce on top for added power and cut. The voice is crisp and dry, with a quick decay that lends itself especially well to maintaining good note definition when playing faster passages. Setup is slick and smooth, and with a 1 11/16” nut and 25 1/4” scale it feels comfortable for long sessions at the wheel. 16 inches across the lower bout makes for added projection and sheer volume, which this PRS uses to great effect. MOP doves adorn the fretboard, terminating at the rosette and matching up with the inner MOP ring there, as well as MOP trim along the top.
Other keywords: lutherie, paul reed smith, custom guitar, fingerstyle, altered tuning, martin simpson, a100410
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Pernambuco 
2019 Lorenzo Frignani, Indian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
The Italian voice of lutherie is strong, indeed, if this 2019 Classical from Lorenzo Frignani is any indication. We were immediately struck by the power and presence of the voice, paired with a lively bass register and a lovely mixture of roundness and precision in the trebles. The Italian Spruce top (from the Val di Fiemme, rumored to be the valley where Stradavarius harvested his timbers) responds handsomely to a range of attacks, offering up a wide dynamic palette of colors depending on the piece. Indian Rosewood back and sides pair it up with Rosewood bindings, Alessi tuners at the headstock, and a Spanish Cedar neck with gorgeous light flame for a touch of drama. A high gloss French Polish finish lets all these woods shine at their best, and this Classical weighs in at a slim playing weight of just over three pounds.
Other keywords: classical guitar, classical, nylon string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, marquetry, handmade, french polished, steve newbrough, andy jurik, eastman, 231
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 1.98 in String Spacing 2.3 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Indian 
2020 Jochen Röthel, Cocobolo/Cedar
German luthier Jochen Röthel wields his chisels like a chef his knives, coaxing a work of functional art that charms the senses with a myriad of flavors and textures, tones. This 2020 Classical is a feast most sumptuous. Gorgeous Cocobolo back and sides with rich reds and dramatic figure pairs with Red Cedar on top, Ebony bindings, and a mosaic rosette of diamonds in Rosewood. Gold Scheller tuners (also of Germany) add a touch of elegance to the headstock; otherwise Röthel leaves the woods to speak for themselves. And what a voice they wield. The trebles have an immediacy and power that draws the ear in, without overpowering the bass or mids. The bottom end is deliciously warm and adds a richness and presence in which we lost track of time each time we sat down to play. Delicious, indeed.
Other keywords: classical guitar, classical, nylon string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, marquetry, handmade
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2011 Dominique Delarue, Malaysian Blackwood/Cedar
Considered by many to be the heir to the Daniel Freiderich legacy, french luthier Dominique Delarue offers builds which marry a strong fundamental in the bass with clean, defined trebles and a colorful midrange—qualities this beauty from 2011 has in spades. We love the power and projection, paired with added warmth and presence in the mids. The body is Malaysian Blackwood, here with Red Cedar on top and Alessi tuners at the headstock for a touch of elegance. Delarue’s intricate mosaic rosette ties it all together at the soundhole, with a high gloss French Polish finish throughout to really set it off. 650mm scale with 51mm nut; seventh fret side dot; a slim playing weight of 3lbs 13oz.
Other keywords: classical guitar, classical, nylon string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, marquetry, handmade, french polished, steve newbrough, andy jurik, france, humicase, 347
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Blackwood - Malaysian 
2020 Jakob Lebisch Double Top, Indian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
Jakob Lebisch suffuses poise, presence, and a sumptuously diverse tonal palette throughout the voice on this 2020 Double Top. Simply incredible. We’re flabbergasted by the velvetness of the trebles; there’s an alluring blooming quality, with cool overtones, that’s rarely seen. That top end mixes up flawlessly with a warm, articulate midrange—and the bass response fill out the voice with an easy warmth and roundness that hangs in the air. Lebisch’s double top construction adds power for the concert hall, but not at the cost of elegance and tonal range which many double top designs suffer from. On the tonewood front, Lebisch is working with classics, a combination of Indian Rosewood body with a doubled Italian Spruce top, Spanish Cedar neck, and a unique Ebony rosette inlaid with brass that further sets this guitar apart. The build weight is an incredible 2lbs 15oz! And gold Scheller tuners to round out the image, plus a gloss-finished 12-hole bridge.
Jakob Lebisch has built a lifetime concert instrument with this one, and we’re so excited to get it into your hands.Other keywords: classical guitar, classical, nylon string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, marquetry, handmade, french polished, steve newbrough, andy jurik, hiscox
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Indian 
2007 Humphrey Millennium, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
The Classical guitar community lost the great Thomas Humphrey too soon in 2008, and that loss has been felt ever since. We’re grateful and honored to have one of his last Millenium models, built in 2007, here to offer. The Millennium design, now ubiquitous in contemporary Classical construction, features Humphrey’s elevated fingerboard, dramatic body taper, and hybrid X bracing. The results are felt in both playability and tone: this Humphrey Millennium is easy on the hands and has an incredibly distinct voice. The treble register pushes out and away from the soundhole with great clarity and weight; the voice has a visceral quality that is mesmerizing. The body boasts chocolate-dark Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with Cedar on top and a floral mosaic rosette.
Other keywords: millenium, humicase, andy jurik, steve newbrough, 650
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 1.98 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2013 Hooper Dreadnought, Honduran Rosewood/Carpathian Spruce
Ken Hooper’s been blowing up the scene for a few years now, and we’re exited to have landed this lovely 28-Style from 2013 that’s opened up handsomely in the intervening years. Honduran Rosewood back and sides pair up with Carpathian Spruce on top, and the resulting tone blends sweet warmth at the bottom end, a lively midrange, and focused trebles to cut through the mix and project outward. 28-style Herringbone trim on top, plus tortoise-style pickguard, rounds out the image of a modern traditional Dreadnought that’s raring to go!
Other keywords: henderson, bluegrass, hooper guitars, allen shadd, flatpicking, 037, tkl
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Rosewood - Honduran 
2021 Laskin Paul’s Vision, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
For this our latest custom Laskin build, Paul collaborated with Grit on a concept exploring the therapeutic effects of nature and music in the light of our recent global pandemic. The result is this meditative piece sprawling along the fretboard, with a blue sea of present day issues offset by a sunset-clad musician seated at the headplate veneer.
The body features chocolate-dark, Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood and AAAA Sitka Spruce on top, plus Grit’s trademark Laskin arm and rib bevels for creature comfort. A stadium-shaped soundport at the upper bout; florentine cutaway; silver Gotoh tuners to round out the package.
The tone of this Mid-Size build is balanced and articulate, with great balance across the registers. There’s a sweet bump in the lower mids that makes the voice pop. In addition to the artistry up top, this Laskin has a gorgeous, engrossing sound that is an excellent option for fingerstyle work in Standard, as well as altered tunings.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, inlay, marquetry, inlay art, cv-19, covid, fingerstyle, bespoke guitar, 280920, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian pre-CITES 
2010 Kazuo Sato Prelude, Indian Rosewood/Alpine Spruce
This 2010 Prelude model from Kazuo Sato offers a smooth, even voice with lovely articulation across the registers; we’re smitten. Indian Rosewood back and sides paired up with Alpine Spruce on top (aged 20 years beforehand! making this a 30-year-old top today), Mahogany neck, and Alessi tuners for added elegance. This lovely number has opened up handsomely in the intervening years, and we’re excited to report it has a lively projection waiting just under the surface with a heavier attack. French Polish throughout, plus an under-four-pounds play weight, makes for an easy, responsive playing experience. We’re excited to see where the next 10 years takes this one!
Other keywords: classical guitar, classical, nylon string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, marquetry, handmade, french polished, steve newbrough, andy jurik, superior
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 1.98 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Rosewood - Indian 
2017 Sergio Perez Segovia, Madagascar Rosewood/Cedar
Sergio Perez, building his own Classicals alongside his father Teodoro Perez, offers poise, balance, and sweetly defined power with his instruments—and we’ve landed a 2017 Segovia model that’s got all that and more. Named after the city and not the musician, this Segovia model boasts a dramatic set of Madagascar Rosewood for the back and sides, paired with Cedar on top for added warmth, and French Polished to maximum resonant effect. Rubner tuners with white rollers are smooth and efficient, which are also descriptors we find perfect for the voice: this Perez Segovia is precise across the registers, energetic when you lean in and mellow when pull back. Smooth playability matches the good looks found in an intricate mosaic rosette and rope-style top purflings. The Cedar top has already opened up handsomely since 2017, and it’s only going to get better from here.
Other keywords: classical guitar, classical, nylon string, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, marquetry, handmade, french polished, steve newbrough, andy jurik, perez guitars, spanish guitar, madrid, 68
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Madagascar 
2021 Redgate Ana Vidovic Model, Ziricote/German Spruce
Jim Redgate’s collaboration with Ana Vidovic has led to one of our favorite classicals to pass through the shop in a long, long time. This is an example of when power plays perfectly alongside poise and elegance. We love the smooth, rich quality that the bass register lends to the voice, and the fact that it blends so easily with the mids and top end. Projection is flawless and crystal; a true concert hall instrument. But this Redgate doesn’t suffer a brittle or harsh tone in order to achieve that volume. Jim manages to coax out balance and power in equal measure.
The back and sides are dramatically figured Ziricote (also at the headplate), and this Ana Vidovic Model features a Spruce double top with lattice bracing and a satin finish for maximum resonance. Elsewhere the guitar is finished to a glossy sheen. An armrest protects the top from the player’s arm, and a slightly elevated fingerboard allows easier access to the topmost frets. This entire operation weighs under four pounds. It’s a lifetime guitar from one of our modern masters.
Other keywords: australia, smallman, lutherie, luthier, classical guitar, nylon string, hiscox, reigate guitars, gotoh, 482
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 1.98 in String Spacing 2.27 in Woods Spruce - German, Ziricote 
2020 Wilborn Nautilus, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Ben Wilborn’s 2020 Nautilus model comes to us with high expectations—and more than answers the call. Wilborn has gone back to the drawing board and returned with a whole family of new features for his Nautilus. Here, the traditional soundhole has been kiboshed in favor of an upper bout version which acts as an integrated soundport. This allows Ben to brace the top radially and escape the restrictions of the classic X brace system—the result being added power in the bass register, and exquisite clarity and presence for the mids and trebles (oh, the trebles). Additionally, this allows Ben to use a multiscale setup (here 26-25.4” at our request) that better corresponds to the radial bracing pattern. A slim Ryan-style arm bevel and rib bevel, plus dramatic florentine cutaway, round out the suite of creature comforts. Honduran Mahogany neck with a medium-to-slim C profile feels lovely in hand, old growth Adirondack Spruce from Ben’s premium stash on top—and the pièce de résistance: the best set of Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides from Ben’s personal primo collection.
The Nautilus is a powerhouse with volumes of tone under the hood, appointed with an understated aesthetic that lets the quality of the materials speak for themselves, and it plays like grass-fed butter.Check out Ben walking through his deflection testing method for tops here: https://youtu.be/m5Epr3U0rDw
Here’s a bit from Ben himself:
“The Nautilus in a mid-sized guitar that changes all the rules. The impetus for this design was the idea that in a traditional X-braced guitar with a centrally located soundhole, approximately one-third of the top is rendered inert due to the demands of the structure required to keep the top from collapsing. The Nautilus, by relocating the soundhole to the upper treble bout, frees up a great deal more real estate for vibration, which after all, is how a guitar amplifies sound. Off-set soundholes are nothing new, but all the previous attempts I have seen fail to fully take advantage of this radical realignment. The Nautilus is not an X-braced guitar, but is instead radially braced, with all the braces arranged like spokes on a wheel, from the bridge outward. Whereas the traditional X locks the the bridge area into a relatively inflexible unit, the radial arrangement allows the bridge much more freedom of movement. The result is a tremendous increase in bass response, a warm and sophisticated top end, and overall greater output of volume. Playing this instrument is a revelation of what potential a guitar possesses.
The Nautilus features a number of modern innovations, all of them critically contributing to a thoroughly and thoughtfully designed whole. Not just a mish-mash of contemporary features, but a through-composed suite of interrelated sonic and ergonomic details.”
Other keywords: wilborn guitar, calton, 192, fan fret, fanned fret, lutherie, luthier, boutique guitar, elevated fingerboard
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian