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Add to Compare2015 Koentopp Chicagoan, Romanian Maple/Carpathian Spruce
Dan Koentopp is a tried and true craftsperson, from what we can tell by the quality of this 2015 Chicagoan oval hole archtop. A delicate and exacting touch brings together a hand-carved Romanian Maple back with a matching Carpathian Spruce top bound in rich red Macassar Ebony and outfitted with a cello-style tailpiece and Macassar Ebony pickguard. A full 17 inches across the lower bout with three inch body depth around; five pounds on the nose, and a slinky smooth setup. The voice is characterized by a warm, round quality that permeates the bass, miss, and trebles—and translates faithfully when amplified with the Barbera bridge pickup (volume knob under the guard). Waverly tuners help keep build weight down, and Dan appointed this Chicagoan with Pearl skyscrapers on the headplate and a corresponding Pearl inlay on the backplate reminiscent of an “espresso art” tulip.
From tuners to tail, this 2015 Chicagoan from Don Koentopp is a work of functional art. We can’t think of higher praise than that.Other keywords: arched top, arch top, fingerstyle jazz, handcarved, cutaway, ebany, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Maple - Romanian 
Add to Compare1998 Ruck Classical, Indian Rosewood/Engelmann Spruce
Robert Ruck’s legacy is a proud one, and we’re proud to offer another of his creations here today. This Classical was built in 1998, #682, and has opened up handsomely in the past twenty years with an Indian Rosewood and Engelmann Spruce body, 650mm scale, and sub-four-pounds playing weight. The neck carve has a flattened U shape with defined cheeks that feels lovely in the hand, and the neck-body balance is superb. This Ruck is a blast to play, and thanks to its lightweight construction it’s effortless player to boot. Intricate mosaic rosette, Rosewood bindings and bridge, and a pitch-black Ebony peghead round out the complete package.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, ir, east indian, fingerstyle, classical guitar, classical, nylon string, nylon-string
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.06 in String Spacing 2.22 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2001 Blanchard Pinyon, Black Walnut/Redwood
Fine riches sometimes come in small packages. None more so than this Blanchard Pinyon from 2001. The petite proportions (14 inches across the lower bout) bely a rich, dynamic voice that blooms sweetly at even a light touch. Curly Eastern Black Walnut back and sides provide clarity, and a Coastal Redwood top warms up the tone like hot chocolate on a winter’s night. 12 frets to the neck further adds warmth and color. The playability is silk-smooth, and this Blanchard handles a range of tunings very well, indeed. The headplate has been upgraded with a bookmatched Brazilian Rosewood veneer bound in Curly Maple. The whole package weighs in under four pounds, which you notice immediately upon picking it up out of the custom Cedar Creek case.
We love it when a small guitar has a big voice, and this Pinyon pulls no punches. Take this single-owner prize home!Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, dream guitar, bespoke guitar, custom guitar, mark blanchard
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood, Walnut - Black 
Add to Compare2000 Martin 000-28H, Indian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
We’ve got an American classic in the shop today. The 000 is one of the most iconic flattops for just about every application, and this beauty from 2000 is decked out with 28-style appointments, upgraded Herringbone trim, and a tasty shade top to boot. Sitka Spruce over Indian Rosewood with a slim neck (1 11/16” nut for easy lefthand work), original molded Martin case, and a fresh setup from our repair folks makes this one raring to go!
Other keywords: cf martin, stika, c.f. martin, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to CompareHumphrey Espresso 30 Single Channel Amplifier With Reverb and Barista Speaker, Walnut
Our boutique amp of choice? The Humphrey Espresso 30 with Barista cabinet. This one comes dressed. to. the. nines. with a matched quad of EL84 tubes, tube-driven spring reverb, and an XLR & 1/4” combo input. The Barista cabinet features the same Eminence 10″ hi-fi speaker and super-tweeter found in the Espresso 15 and has a side-firing port and curved Baltic Birch rear panel to help open up the sound. At the back you’ll also find a horn attenuator just above the speaker connectors.
Other keywords: gerry humphrey, electric guitar, acoustic amp, custom amp
Add to Compare2020 Kostal OM, Macassar Ebony/Sinker Redwood
Jason Kostal nails the modern voice with his OM. This beauty is like new from 2020, and appointed like fine wine: dark, dark, dark. Gorgeous Macassar Ebony back and sides with Sinker Redwood on top—velvet-rich and warm. It’s exquisite for fingerstyle, especially Open G. The trebles have a sweetness and overtone bloom that really fills out the voice. Is it really basically new? Surprisingly yes, considering the voice is so rich and opened up. The setup is silky smooth to boot.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, ervin somogyi, fingerpicking, modern guitar, gotoh, hoffee, stained glass rosette
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Ebony - Macassar 
Add to Compare2009 Ribbecke Testadura, Maple/Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Here’s the perfect juxtaposition of fat, juicy tone and a lightweight semi-hollow build. Tom Ribbecke’s Testadura (Italian for “hard head”) model is a satin-smooth operator with fit-n-finish flawlessness to match the power and dynamism of twin Tom Holmes humbuckers. This beauty was built in 2009 and has been well-cared for since then (hardly any marks!); carved Bigleaf Maple back with Brazilian Rosewood sides and a carved Sitka Spruce top, gold hardware with Koa appointments. A tung oiled neck for maximum lefthand glide, this one feels like wellworn jeans under your palm. All wrapped up in a custom Calton case for safe keeping for those trying times when you can’t be playing—fair warning, this Ribbecke will compromise your ability to make time for much else; it’s hard to put down for any length of time.
Other keywords: electric guitar, jazz, rock guitar, gibson, gotoh, double cutaway, tom ribbecke guitars
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.625 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.05 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple - Bigleaf 
Add to Compare2012 Gibson Collector’s Choice #4 “Sandy”
The Les Paul from 1959 is one of the most sought-after electrics of all time. And Gibson’s Collector’s Choice series is the most faithful reproduction of this legendary instrument. Here we have #4 from 2012, “Sandy,” an exacting copy of a ’59 LP that had cream of the crop traits: tightly flamed Maple top, faded “dirty lemon” sunburst, zebra-coil humbuckers, low neck pitch and butter-smooth playability. In order to recreate this LP down to the tiniest details, Gibson’s team went so far as to digitally scan the entire original for its neck and top carves, even the grain pattern of the Flame Maple top and play wear patterns.
This work of art is more than a simple reissue, it’s more than a relic’d reproduction. It’s the recreation of a piece of electric guitar perfection, right down to the studs.SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.625 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2 in Woods Maple - Figured, Mahogany 
Add to Compare2018 Martin Custom Shop 000-14 NAMM, Maple/Sitka Spruce
This is a 1 owner guitar bought at NAMM 2018 with no blemishes at all. Super clean. The voice is clear and present with good power and dynamic range. Well suited for many styles of music. Here’s a chance at a unique Martin 000-14 with upgraded woods and in excellent condition.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple - Quilted 
Add to Compare1999 Greven FXN, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
Power! With clarity. Check out this 1999 Greven FXN if you want a powerhouse 12-fretter that handles picks and fingers equally well. Gorgeously chocolate-colored Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and German Spruce on top in John’s 000+ body size makes for a vigorous and pronounced bass response; it’s an exquisite instrument for lowered tunings. We’re suckers for Open G here. It weighs just a little over four pounds and feels pretty light and agile in hand. Gold Waverly tuners in a slotted headstock gives the FXN a touch of added elegance, and John used a batch of his fine, micro-herringbone trim for the top. The neck has a vintage-style V carve that feels comfy in hand, and ties in nicely with John’s aesthetic style elsewhere with the body curves reminiscent of a 000 which has been coaxed wide across the upper and lower bouts. All wrapped up in a Calton case to boot!
Other keywords: grevn, grevan, luthier, lutherie, fingerstyle, vintage style, brazilain, 12 fret
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1968 Martin D12-35, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Now here’s a guitar to fill the room. What a joy it is to this 1968 D12-35; it’s got enough under the hood for two guitars. 1968 was one of the last years for Brazilian Rosewood on stock instruments from Martin, and this 35-style Dread with three-piece back boasts exceptionally straight grain for the times (they’d burned through most of their best quarter-sawn stock by the late 60s, which is why you see so many Martins from this period with slab-cut BRW). Sitka Spruce on top with a 12-fret neck join and a warm amber patina to the Nitro finish. The lions share of vintage 12-strings suffer from bowed necks and sky high action, but this ’68 D12-35 is easy peasy with a slinky setup. We just can’t decide if we like it more for the lush projection for strumming, or the whoomph! and presence of individual notes when fingerpicking or flatpicking.
Other keywords: cf martin, 12 string, 12 fret, vintage guitar, brazilain, stika, c.f. martin, fingerstyle, double string
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.875 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2020 Santa Cruz OM, Quilted Sapele/German Spruce
Like new, and wide awake. Ready for a 2020 Santa Cruz OM that sings like it’s been crooning for decades? Look no further: this Quilted Sapele and German Spruce number is the winner you’ve been looking for. We love the defined and powerful bass response—which happily pairs up with a meaty midrange and crisp trebles—and the fact that this one is essentially a brand new guitar (without the brand new price tag) makes it especially appealing. It’s a lightweight powerhouse at just under four pounds, slinky setup, and satin-finished neck. The voice strikes the fine balance between raw power and refined definition.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Allen Shadd: https://youtu.be/mf6GqWV8wkY.
Other keywords: richard hoover, lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerstyle, ameritage, modern guitar, sapale, waverly
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - German, Sapele 
Add to Compare2013 Antonio Marin Montero, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
Widely regarded as one of the architects of the Granada style, Antonio Marin Montero is a household name in the Classical world. We are always grateful when one of his pieces passes through our shop, and our latest one does not disappoint one bit. This beauty was built in 2013 with Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce at a slim play weight of three-and-a-half pounds. A smooth, round response in the trebles balances sweetly with a warm, articulate midrange. This one plays handsomely, and has opened up handsomely too.
Other keywords: lutherie, guitarbuilding, nylon string, concert classical, brazilain, ameritage
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2018 Greenfield GF, Mahogany/Swiss Moonspruce
Crisp and clear, with power and drive—this 2018 GF from Michael Greenfield is the image of the modern flattop. This is not your battle scarred Dreadnought from the 70s, this beauty is a sleek, well-oiled machine. Michael is one of our favorite builders, hands down, and we’re not alone. Just ask the likes of Andy McKee, Pipo Romero, and Brooke Miller.
At first glance, we’re drawn to the generous curves of the bouts, and Michael’s flawless fit & finish. Tightly figured Mahogany back and sides pairs up with Swiss Moonspruce on top for a dry, crisp clarity that’s especially lovely for those faster pickers out there; note decay is quick, so they don’t muddle into one another as you rattle out a stream of 1/16ths. The bass register is a lively one for thumbpicks, nail, and pads. We loved playing this one down in D tunings; with a 25 5/8” scale length, this Greenfield GF maintains a good, snappy string feel at lowered tunings.
This is the kind of guitar for which even flubbed notes sound good. Please, take this one of our hands before one of us decides to take it home for ourselves!Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerpicking, canadian guitar, modern guitar, bespoke guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Mahogany - Figured 
Add to CompareBrand New Bresnan OM, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Dan and Sean Bresnan, keep ‘em coming! Here’s a brand new OM decked out with their premium stash Brazilian Rosewood that’s paired with Adirondack Spruce on top for added power and punch. The slim lower bout (at 15 inches) helps balance the bass and trebles, and Bresnan voiced the mids to bring it all together with warmth and a colorful palette. To boot, this OM features custom Alessi tuners (some of our industry favorite tuning machines) and Dan’s #3 rosette in interweaving segments of Brazilian Rosewood and Koa—plus a BRW bridge, cuz why not? Fit and finish are of course flawless, and the setup is just as glassy.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, bresnan guitars, modern guitar, brazilain, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian