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CF Martin & Co. 1910 OOO28 Fancy something similar? We have vintage guitars coming through the shop all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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Many folks would worry about a 1910 Martin with regards to originality, state of repair and playability. I touched on the first two points and now for the latter, which happens to be the best part!
This guitar plays easily with a full and rich tone, more characteristic of the late 20's- early 30's guitars I have had the priveledge of playing.... with Steel strings! This lady has an X bracing with shallow scalloping than usual in Martins of this period. Coupled with the belly bridge, she shows no signs of fatigue from carrying steel strings for at least the past few decades. The top is level and the neck is not warped. Still, we recommend feeding her a diet of anything up to lights only, as a mark of respect for her age.
So you have an almost entirely original prewar OOO28 with unusual features and plays like a guitar designed years ahead of her. Currently, prices are skyrocketing for the larger prewar Martins. A transitional ('39-'41) OOO28 in excellent condition now sells for over US$20,000, converted C2's and nylon strung OOO28's are in the 9-10K range and '30-39 OOO28s with more extensive modifications and repairs are currently going for 8-9K. Please email us/phone for more details.
1936 Martin OOO28H Fancy something similar? We have vintage guitars coming through the shop all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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Greven Prairie State #5. SOLD This is a great, versatile guitar, currently owned by Julian & Jon Templeman. It's a big guitar with a 17 1/4" lower bout but the shallow depth of 3 7/8" makes it easy to play. At the time of writing, John still has several similar sets of this wood left and the Prairie State model is available as an order; Email us/phone for details!
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Why compromise tone for portability? Imagine a guitar which you can carry on a plane, yet sounds just like a proper guitar.... now imagine no more neck resets, and an ability to change the action on the fly.
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From the 1890's comes this lovely little 12-fret Martin. It is all original, except the bridge possibly looks like from the 1920's. It has not been refinished and is in overall good condition. Issues: it has had a neck reset, and the centre seam separation has been fixed and is entirely stable. There are a couple of small cracks in the back and sides, but these are also stable and do not affect the guitar. Although the guitar clearly shows signs of player wear, it is solid and stable. The neck has the vintage V profile but is not chubby. The nut width is 1 13/16. The string height at the 12th fret is 1/8 inch. So how does it sound? Well, it has that nice clear, woody vintage tone. I find it very sweet and musical, as the brazilian rosewood adds a good level of depth and sustain. The guitar is loud, strong and responsive, well-balanced, with an especially strong bass register. In short, if you like a vintage tone, this has got it in spades, and it compares very favourably to some golden era 1930's Martins I have played. It's currently strung with 10's, which are plenty loud on it. It works with 11's, but feels a little tight.
An affordable guitar! I've had a number of requests for a good guitar which won't break the bank. After some looking around, I found this deep bodied 12 fret OOO from new luthier Tim Whithers. Tim is currently building part-time and produces guitar which are designed to sound best to the audience. Built from adirondack and brazilian rosewood, this guitar has a dreadnought depth and an arched top and back which produces a focused, projective tone. Trimed with purfling and a bound fingerboard, it has all you need to go out and impress the crowd. A nice lighthouse inlay by Craig Lavin adorns the headstock. There are a number of cosmetic issues, mostly purfling misses/bleed. There is some water marking on the sides which is probably the most obvious cosmetic issue. A small finish crack has been repaired by the purfling.
A good tone, great appointments for US$2,500 (1,400 sterling approx.).
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Kinnaird 12fret Jumbo Fancy something similar? We have guitars from John Kinnaird on order all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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Greven OOO28 John's NuVintage models created a real buzz at the last Healdsburg and Newport show- in fact he's totally booked out for the next 18-24 months with these excellent vintage styled guitars. They combine authentic tone with a clean, modern aesthetic. I supplied the old brazilian rosewood for this guitar- it came from a veneer quality billet from the 50's I acquired from a closing sale. This is quality brazilian rosewood- quartered, straight grained with consistent, spiderwebbing. We paired this with an adirondack spruce top. Throw in a French Polish finish for tone, 1 13/16" nut width for playing comfort and John's lighter, tighter build and it's a great fingerstyle guitar. A very fine sounding guitar. SOLD Fancy something similar? We have Greven guitars on order all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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Greven OM SOLD! I've had real problems trying to keep a Greven in stock; all of his guitar sound soooo good that they've all sold soon after arriving. This is an order I placed with John 2 years ago and I can tell you it was worth the wait!
This guitar has a master grade European spruce top which couples to a figured Brazilian rosewood back and sides. The Brazilian rosewood deserves a special mention; this is a special set. I should know, I handle lots of Brazilian rosewood! The back has sapwood, spiderwebbing and the rarest of all figure in Brazilian, Birdseye. Yet the sides are from the same tree but are straight grained with some spiderweb. This means you get visual goodies from the back yet very stable sides, where a lot of stress builds up. This is one of the best wood combinations out there; the guitar is balanced yet immensely responsive and powerful. It's articulate voice has the classical dry, vintage tone that John has built his reputation on. I am very impressed indeed. If I weren't about to move, graduate and pay off my student loans, this would all mine! Fancy something similar? We have Greven guitars on order all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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1979 George Lowden SOLD A solid investment instrument if there ever was one.This wonderful guitar designated L32 is in good condition with a number of dings on the top, some belt buckle wear on the back, 2 small stable side cracks; the worst is a bit of wear south of the soundhole where the finish and a little wood has been taken off. In Indian Rosewood and Spruce, this guitar pre-dates any factory Lowdens, and was made by George himself. It's a great fingerpicker with a clear, responsive tone that is surrounded by the characteristic Lowden overtones. This is a great guitar in it's own right, but it also has a true pedigree:
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George Lowden wrote about this guitar:
"There were only around 70 of these pre-japanese Lowdens made in my workshop (at least of the full design incuding O body etc.) I remember myself and my few helpers took about 90 hours to make a guitar !( that compares to 10.5 for Taylor presently, 35 for Lowden now, and about 13 - 20 hrs for 18, 28s and up Martins, to my knowledge. These guitars were built very well with a lot of attention to detail.... don't know about the scratch plate though, I abandoned tear drop shape around '78 in favour of the shape you are all familiar with. Could be that the scratch plate is a later addition by someone. My blue book says the guitar was originally made for Garth Hewitt in England as a replacement for one he had smashed during a concert and that it should have a low saddle making it ideal for medium strings but also workable for lights. someone should love it back, George"- Lowden, George;2/1/2003:Lowden list- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lowden-
Bashkin Placencia The owner has decided to sell this guitar to pursue his professional instrument... the mandola! Less than a year old, this instrument is in great shape and has had a recent fret dress for optimal play and the end pin has been reamed to accept a pickup endjack if so required. Michael is a fantastic builder who has gone from strength to strength in the short time we have had the pleasure to workwith. We would recommend this guitar to anyone- it is that good!
Fancy something similar? We have guitars from Michael Bashkin on order all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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Epiphone 1936 Navarre
Greven Prairie State SOLD We had the last Prairie State on sale for a whole 2 days before it sold. Naturally, we placed an order for another! This one is built with a very special Sitka spruce top and equally special Brazilian rosewood back and sides. I asked John to build this guitar with the spruce top he thought would give the best sound... originally, it was meant to be a European spruce but John discovered that Sitka tops from a particular billet he cut himself were producing exceptionally fine sounding guitars. So on it went. The old growth Brazilian rosewood back and sides as been in John's stash for a long time. So, in addition to being quartersawn and exceptionally figured, it's had a lot of time to airdry. John has only a few more sets of this Brazilian then it's all gone, gone, gone. Some builders charge up to $3 or 4,000 for this wood alone. Fancy something similar? We have Greven guitars on order all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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Beardsell Model 4G SOLD! Here’s a larger guitar with a difference. This one is extremely comfortable to play, the treble is as powerful as the bass.It has plenty of resonant overtones, but play it hard and it will crackle like it was made for bluegrass or rock and roll. Add in the side soundports, which give instant feedback, and you’ll see why it’s a player’s dream.
Sold to Big Jim Sullivan Big Jim is the most sought-after session guitarist in England. He's performed on singles including more than 1,000 chart entries, including the Kinks' "You Really Got Me" and "Tired of Waiting," Marianne Faithfull's "As Tears Go By," and Herman's Hermits' "I'm Into Something Good," "Wonderful World," "A Must to Avoid," and "A Kind Of Hush," as well as recordings by by Cat Stevens, Lulu, Englebert Humperdinck, Long John Baldry, Cilla Black, George Hamilton IV, the Seekers, and Gilbert O'Sullivan. We're glad this guitar went to someone of Big Jim's musical Talents! Fancy something similar? We have guitars from Al Beardsell on order - Email us/phone for details!
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This Spira is a wonderful instrument custom ordered in extremely special woods; the top is a figured Sitka spruce, from the same logs as some dealers are calling various names including 'lucky 12'. This top has a pillow quilt and bearclaw figure, an extremely rare combination. We paired this up with a Mastergrade Tasmanian Blackwood back and sides. With a deeper colour than usual and filled with curl, this lively wood combines well with the Sitka. We didn't charge the earth either, the list price on this instrument is Aus $3,800 sans shipping and applicable taxes. Jack's guitars are 2 steps above the average with a solid foundation, lively overtones, and great playability. The value is unbelievable. Unfortunately, this particular guitar is spoken for. But, if you are thinking this may be something for you, please email us/phone for more details.
Greven LooV This is the most convincing Gibson reproduction I have come across. Unlike most modern LOO models which offer authentic aesthetics but tend towards a more modern sound, John has nailed the tone dead on. A lot of folks have not been able to distinguish between a 30's LOO and one of these repros. The sitka top dates from the 50's and comes from the old Gibson factory. The honduran mahogany back and sides provides a platform for a big, open punchy voice- just like the originals. With a 1 13/16" nut width and a correct vintage sunburst, this is an old LOOv without the issues. An impressive guitar. Fancy something similar? We have Greven guitars on order all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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This New Kinnaird features several custom options- a wedge shape and 25" scale for playing comfort- made out of Lutz spruce and honduran rosewood, this is a great guitar. . US$4,600 (2,300 sterling approx.)
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Claxton EM/C A Claxton finally! Ed Claxton is probably one of the most underappreciated luthiers today. His workmanship and soundsmanship is on level par with the big names of Traugott and Kim Walker but because he eschews publicity, his is name which has been little mentioned but often whispered amongst players. This EM is Ed's smaller than small jumbo. At 15.5" at the lower bout, it is comfortably OM but with graceful modern lines. The German spruce top exhibits nice bearclawing and the Koa has wide colour variations with nice curl. Both combine to produce a very fine, full voice- slightly brighter and more direct than Brazilian rosewood. And as with all of Ed's guitar, this one displays a dynamic range far exceeding what you may expect! A cutaway melds seamlessly into the heel block and a 1 3/4" nut make playing effortless. Ed positioned a small pickguard at the lip of the soundhole in a nod to the prewar (that's WWI) Martins. Fancy something similar? We have used and vintage guitars coming through the shop all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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Shimo Kamaela Ahhh Shimo-san! Before Taku Sakashta and Michi Matsuda, there was Takahiro Shimo. Shimo san studied at Roberto-Venn and returned to his Japan to pursue his craft. His style is is typically Japanse with a focus on tight, clean lines combined with a personal flair. I have been waiting to get hold of one of guitars ever since I played 2 small jumbos. This is not the bright, brash guitars normally associated with the shape. It has a voice and projection that go beyond the ordinary. The tone has a 3 dimensional lushness which is difficult to describe- it's like hearing surround sound after listening to mono. Named after the Hawaiian town, it features a German spruce top imported into Japan in the 60's and has been air drying ever since. The Koa is highly figured, even though I have dealt in tonewoods for several years, I do not use the A rating system or mastergrade system- this is just a very nice piece of wood!
This guitar is a custom instrument with a cutaway and a scalloped fingerboard. You don't need to be a shredder to appreciate the scalloping- it effectively acts as a raised fret- much like the old bar frets. I find it helps to develop your fretting technique as it requires less pressure and more finesse. Much like fanned frets, it's something that's worth trying! A replacement guitar will be US$9,000- this one is available, now, matured for merely US$6,000. We don't see Shimo-san's guitars come up for resale- this is the second ever, even through our extensive Japanese contacts, now in his 60's, he is beginning to slow down his production- pick this one up quick!Fancy something similar? We have used and vintage guitars coming through the shop all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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Jenkins Chameleon SOLD The playability is exceptionally fine due to the adjustable neck system Chris devised and coupled with the cutaway and state of the art dual source B-band system, it is perfect for performing and recording. The B band has a soundboard transducer and an undersaddle pickup coupled into an EQ system which sits inside the body via the access panel. The features that Chris has built into the guitar are vast and include: laminated nut, laminated sides, laminted and inlaid side bracing, finished body interior with decorated top, access panel, adjustable neck system, 5 pieces laminated neck, heeless neck joint, laminated headstock. All of these contribute to the tonal and structural content of this guitar. The notes that come from the Chameleon have a strong fundamental with full overtones. This guitar is voiced for fingerstyle so is responsive but also has enough headroom for strumming. Please Email us/phone for more details. (list is $5,300+case this will be discounted due to some playwear and finish crazing.) Fancy something similar? We have guitars from Chris Jenkins on order all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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We are glad to have this modern instrument in, Chris Jenkins builds a very high spec guitar for the working professional and it is no surprise that this guitar has been used by Lyold Maines for a number of months for studio and live work with the Dixie Chicks. It is in excellent condition with minor playwear on the top over the clear pickguard and some very fine lacquer checking. As the checking is not at all obvious, I could not capture it digitally.However as is, the sound is so wonderful that I have discounted this guitar and left it rather than have it touched up and risk the possibility of impeding the tone. Of course, it is sold with a full warantee and it is possible to restore the finish is need be.. |
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Ed Foley Presentation OM SOLD This guitar is a deep-bodied OM, sporting a wonderful, strong Adirondack spruce top and Brazilian rosewood back and sides. The trim is pure Nashville – more abalone than a D45. Tonally and aesthetically, it is a genuinely exceptional instrument. When we heard this guitar, we realised that Ed Foley is a builder of rare talent. We feel that this guitar is among a small handful of the very best that we have played.
Fancy something similar? We have guitars from Ed Foley on order all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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Foley Sunburst OM SOLD This Foley has sold, we often have several models from Ed Foley in stock or on order... Email us/phone to try it out.This is an OM that will hold its own with the best out there. This guitar’s versatility coupled with the punchy, rounded, classic steel string tone make it the gigging man’s choice. Nice clear, fat notes all the way up the neck, it gives you a sweet response for fingerstyle, but the red spruce top allows you to play this guitar as hard as you like – sound never breaks up, it always stays tight and crisp. The fundamentals chime out with just the right level of overtones to keep your ear interested. One of those guitars you can get lost in and lose track of time. Fancy something similar? We have guitars from Ed Foley on order all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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Schoenberg/Thompson Soloist Fancy something similar? We have used and vintage guitars coming through the shop all the time- Email us/phone for details!
This guitar is sold, however if you are interested in obtaining something similar, please Email us/phone for more details.
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Inspired by the Gibson classic J-200 shape, but with a 12 fret join, and a cutaway to give extra access to those upper frets, the Kopp trail boss is a fascinating guitar. Kevin Kopp worked for years in the Gibson custom shop, and has recently established his own name as a top-class and sought after maker. Musicians such as Leo Kottke play the trail boss.
The example we have here is topped with a beautiful piece of lutz spruce, and has gorgeous rippled lacewood back and sides. Make no mistake, this is a big guitar, but Kevin has added a subtle wedge to the body, which makes it much more comfortable to hold. He also put in a soundport, to give that extra player feedback. This guitar does NOT sound like a J-200, if your idea of a J-200 is a purely chunk-a-chunk rhythm strummer’s dream. The 12 fret join makes it responsive for fingerstyle and lead work, and it is built very lightly, so responds powerfully and loudly to the lightest touch. Yes, it CAN strum away with the best of them, but this really is one of the most versatile guitars we have come across.
The tone is sweet and pleasing, but robust and loud - there is certainly a detectable Gibson influence, but the trebles ring and resonate, and the bass is more balanced than you might expect from a guitar this size. This is the first Kopp guitar we have had in, and we are very impressed with the build and tone quality – for a midrange priced builder, you get a heck of a lot of bang for your buck. £2250 (approx $3500)
McAlister Model C This is an extremely versatile guitar, in an extremely comfortable body shape. Roy's Model C is based on the OM shape. This guitar has a Sitka spruce soundboard and curly Claro walnut back and sides. A cutaway allows better access to higher frets. Fancy something similar? We have used and vintage guitars coming through the shop all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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Mauel Trinity SOLD! A 12 fret 000 body made out of 30 year old bearclaw sitka and 30 year old figured mahogany joins a 3 piece laminated neck. Throw in Hank's skill and you're got a very lively guitar; reponsive to a light touch yet capable of being driven. This instrument has a thicker mid-range than usual for mahogany thus is excellent for solo fingerstyle. Hank's got a very clean build ethic. The multiply purfling around the top and rosette show no evidence of bleed. Hank used a bit of mahogany with a 2 tone shade for the neck. The rounded volute, fingerboard end, end wedge and abalone rosette are particularly nice touches and the old woods Hank used are visually pleasing. In particular, the back figure which resembles a pint glass! Fancy something similar? We have used and vintage guitars coming through the shop all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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Wingert Model E. SOLD We are proud to showcase this elegant guitar which Kathy chose to offer through us. It was a wonderful guitar; crystalline mids and highs which carried over great base, this was one of the best California style guitars I have played. Fancy something similar? We have used and vintage guitars coming through the shop all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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We have a Lucas Pavilion in stock Is it deja-vu? Is it pure luck? Neither! We placed orders as soon as the last one arrived.You know, the last one that sold in a minute of coming out it's case but this one is destined for a review. We'll have it back in approximately 2 months' time.
So here's the low down.... European spruce over Brazilian rosewood. The european spruce is mastergrade level; the grain count is 15-25 lines per inch, it has no runout at all. So on to the brazilian; a deep red color with nice figure, this is a particularly nice set of brazilian...... add in a full french polish and a bit of Lucas magic, and you've got a great guitar.
Fancy something similar? We have guitars from Adrian Lucas on order all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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Adrian Lucas Pavilion SOLD
This paradoxically small jumbo model has a tone which is a happy marriage of the American zing and the European overtones. We like this a lot! It features a European spruce top and figured Brazilian back and sides. The French Polish on the whole guitar is one of the best I have seen; very evenly applied and the wood under just glows. These combine to produce one of best guitars of any British Luthier Dennis and myself have heard! The notes ping out of the guitar, with a great sophistication in the overtones whilst retaining the classical clarity that Brazilian Rosewood offers. Email us/phone on how to obtain another one of these beauties!
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Ed Foley Deep Bodied OM
We are proud to offer this great sounding guitar made by Ed Foley. This OM model has a deeper body which affords more power and ooomph to the sound than the shallower bodied versions have. It features an adirondack top which is evenly grained and without colouration. The Brazilian back and sides are the best I have seen on a modern guitar; quartered and brick red in colour. These combine to produce one of best guitars either Dennis of myself have ever heard! The notes just roll out of the guitar, absolutely fat and dripping with colour yet retains that glassy clarity that brazilian offers. The guitar just developed a crack on one of the sides which is being repaired as I write; the crack is tight and stable but we decided to get it done anyway. We were unlucky this time with the brazilian but lady luck shines on our customers; we've discounted this one heavily! Ed charges $6,500 for this grade of Brazilian rosewood alone!
Fancy something similar? We have guitars from Ed Foley on order all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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Spira Jumbo We've always been committed to finding new luthiers and providing affordable guitars for our friends. It's a great feeling when the 2 co-incide! I heard of Jack from his time in London and he took the leap with us, sending this fantastic small jumbo. It features a figured ash neck, and sitka top over figured Sheoak back and sides. This imparts a nice ringing, articulate tone to the guitar. The small jumbo shape has been a favourite of the American players for some years and it's easy to see why. This one is balanced and very versatile. You can strum it, pick it and fingerstyle on it; power and control! To round off the appointments, solid wood bindings and purflings have been used and a matching Sheoak headplate been purfled. This is a well spec'd and built guitar made of prime rare woods and a deft touch. The figured Ash and Sheoak are wonderful. As Jack lives in Australia where the cost of living is lower than the UK, his prices are still very affordable.
Fancy something similar? We have guitars from Jack Spira on order all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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Lucas Pavilion redwood/walnut Wait, 2 Lucas Pavilions in stock? Yes, your eyes don't deceive you. We had Adrian make one in european/brazilian (below) and in redwood/walnut. Both are wonderful guitars, with individual characteristics.
So here's the low down.... Redwood over Figured Claro Walnut. The redwood was salvaged from naturally downed trees and lovingly airdried by the late Craig Carter. This is a AAAA grade top from the totally awesome log, so called because it sang when it was being chainsawn. So on to the Claro Walnut; nicely colored with curly figure, this set of Walnut came from another salvaged log in California...... so this guitar is made with ecologically friendly components! Add in a full french polish and a bit of Lucas magic, and you've got a great guitar.
Fancy something similar? We have guitars from Adrian Lucas on order all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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- Pavilion Model
- TA Redwood top
- Figured Claro Walnut back and sides
- French polish throughout
- Ebony fingerboard (1 3/4 nut width)
- Brazilian rosewood bridge
- Ebony bridge pins with abalone dots
- Mahogany neck
- Mulitply purfling
- Maple binding
- Gold gotoh tuners
- Clear pickguard
- New - Waranteed by Adrian Lucas
Gold tuners, classical inspired headstock.
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Smooth curves of the Pavilion
Lovely maroon Redwood
Figured Claro WalnutLucas Radial Steel String T his guitar is a radially-braced, small-bodied marvel by Adrian Lucas. It has remarkable power for a smaller guitar, projecting stronger than most dreadnaughts. It is ideal for fingerstyle and lead work, but will handle strumming quite happily. Play it hard or soft, the tone will jump out and reward you. Fancy something similar? We have guitars from Adrian Lucas on order all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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- Radial Model
- European Spruce top
- Cocobolo back and sides
- Slotted headstock
- Pinless bridge
- Maple bindings
- Pernambuco fingerboard
- Fossilised Walrus Ivory Nut and Saddle
- Multi-line all wood purfling
- Very Good Condition: Only a minor amount of wear, some small dings on the top.
- Dennis says: "If you have an ear or eye for something unusual, and you fancy a smaller guitar with a cracking punch, consider the Lucas. It’s been well played in, and the tone has developed to provide a thumping bass coupled with a sparkling, LOUD treble. The placement of the soundholes means that the player gets amazing feedback.”
- Terence says: "A great little guitar with lots of projection and treble. This would suit a Django style player, or a flatpicker well."
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Figured sidesFoley OOOO Fancy something similar? We have guitars from Edcoming through the shop all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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- 16" lower bout
- 12" Upper bout
- 4 3/8" deep at end block
- Year: 2006
- Back & Sides: Brazilian Rosewood
- Top: Adirondack spruce
- Top Trim: 40 style abalone
- Rosette: Abalone
- Finish: Nitrocellulose
- Neck: 1 piece mahogany
- Headstock: Solid
- Headplate: Rosewood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Frets to body: 14
- Bridge: Ebony, Bone Pins
- Nut: Ivory
- Nut Width: 1 13/16" , String Spacing: 2 1/4"
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Body Bindings: Ivoroid
- Tuners: Waverly with ivoroid buttons
- Case: OHSC
- Condition: New
Kenji Okumura is a relative newcomer to UK Luthiery and we have 3 lovely instruments in stock. All of them have near perfect detailing and are built with grade woods. All of Kenji's guitars look and feel perfectly balanced. The appoinments are carefully chosen to match aesthetically as well as sonically.
Fancy something similar? We have guitars from Kenji coming through the shop all the time- Email us/phone for details!
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- 16" Lower Bout SJ
- Sitka Spruce top
- Indian rosewood back and sides
- Nitrocellulose Polish
- Curly maple binding
- 1 piece handcraved mahogany neck with volute
- Ebony fingerboard bound in ebony
- Jumbo frets
- Picture frame side and back purflings
- Ebony bridge
- Schaller tuners
- Bone nut and saddle
- Ebony end pin and bridge pins
- Tortis pickguard
- Hiscox Pro Hardshell case
- New- waranteed by luthier
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- This is a powerful medium bodied guitar with a very even string to string balance
- It is perfect for the player who is looking for a versatile instrument as it strums and fingerpicks with equal ease
- List price: £2,100. Email us/phone for more details.
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- 16" Lower Bout SJ
- Sitka Spruce top
- Koa back and sides
- Nitrocellulose Polish
- 1 piece handcraved mahogany neck with volute
- Ebony fingerboard bound in curly maple
- Jumbo Frets
- Curly Maple bindings throughout
- Picture frame side and back purflings
- Headstock bound in curly maple
- Abalone rosette
- Gold Schaller tuners
- Bone nut and saddle
- Ebony end pin and bridge pins
- Tortis pickguard
- Hiscox Pro Hardshell Case
- New- waranteed by luthier
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- This medium bodied guitar has a very sweet overtone content with that trademark Okumura even string to string balance. The upgraded appointments match the figured koa beautifully.
- This guitar will be perfect for a fingerpicker who is looking to widen their tonal palette. It will handle strumming but this guitar really excels at fingerstyle pieces.
- List price: £2,600. Email us/phone for more details.
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- 12fret OO body, 14 fret neck joint
- Sitka Spruce top
- Indian Rosewood back and sides
- Nitrocellulose Polish
- 1 piece handcraved mahogany neck with volute
- Ebony fingerboard bound in ebony
- Jumbo Frets
- Curly Maple bindings throughout
- Picture frame side and back purflings
- Schaller tuners
- Bone nut and saddle
- Ebony end pin and bridge pins
- Tortis pickguard
- Hiscox Pro Hardshell Case
- New- waranteed by luthier
Notes
- This guitar is a real cannon and even though it's a OO it's not as small as you would expect- both in terms of volume and tonal range. The projection is impressive and when fingerpicked, this guitar is able to pick up and project every nuance of your style..
- This guitar is a perfect fingerstyle guitar- it is equally comfortable in your lap on the couch or on stage.
- List price: £2,100. Email us/phone for more details.
Bourgeois Martin Simpson Model. SOLD (Please note we are not an authorised Bourgeois representative) Chris Walton owns this fine sounding guitar that I sold due to ergonomic problems. Struggling with a dreadnought or Jumbo sized guitar? There are body shapes around that may better suit your needs from an OM to the Prairie State model. Fancy something similar? We have used and vintage guitars coming through the shop all the time- Email us/phone for details!
Features
- Martin Simpson model
- Spruce top
- Indian rosewood back and sides
- High gloss finish throughout.
- Floral fingerboard inlays
- Snakehead headstock
- Schaller tuners
- Ivoriod Bindings
- Ebony belly bridge
- Ebony fingerboard
- Bone but and saddle
- Terence says: 'This guitar predates the current Pantheon workshop. I let this guitar go because the body shape was too big and the wider nut width was giving me problems. It was hard as it sounds great! Nowadays, I prefer to play OM sized instruments.'
12 Fret Dreadnought with distinctive cutaway
Indian Rosewood
Martin Simpson's signature alongside Dana'sRandy Lucas . Wedge jumbo prototype 2000 Fancy something similar? We have used and vintage guitars coming through the shop all the time- Email us/phone for details!
Features
- Jumbo Prototypoe
- Brazilian rosewood
- Adirondack spruce
- Wedge shaped
- replacement: $8K US.
McCollum Meghann This Meghann model is essentially a 000 sized fingerstyle wonder from California based Lance McCollum. It's been used extensively by Pete Teo who won 2 awards at the Malaysian Music Awards as well as critical acclaim for his debut album Rustic living for urbanites. It's a fantastic fingerstyle guitar with a few tasty extras, like the interwoven rosette and Italian Spruce top. It's been used but not abused; there are 4 moderate dings on the top from encounters with mic stands. It comes with written documentation from Pete and a signed copy of Rustic, but it is priced the same as any used McCollum in this condition. Email us/phone for more details. Fancy something similar? We have used and vintage guitars coming through the shop all the time- Email us/phone for details!
Features
- 14 fret 000
- 15" lower bout
- 11" upper bout
- 5" maximum depth
- 19" overall length
- 25.750 scale length
- Italian Spruce top
- Figured Claro Walnut back and sides
- High gloss Nitrocellulose finish throughout
- Ebony fingerboard (1 3/4" nut width)
- Ebony bridge
- Ebony bridge pins with MOP dots
- 1 piece mahogany neck
- Abalone top purfling
- Solid wood binding
- Gold Grover tuners
- Clear pickguard
- Good Condition: Apart from 4 moderate dings on the top, there is mild play wear.
Figured Walnut Headstock veneer
Interwoven Rosette
Excellent execution of detail.
Elegant curves of the Meghann
Beautiful Claro Walnut
3 dings
1 more ding on lower bout
Laurie Williams Kiwi This OM inspired guitar features Taraire back and sides, with the young kauri top, Laurie's has created an intriquing tone. To my ears, this sounds like a cedar/koa combination but with more headroom and immediacy- it is approaching mahogany in terms of response. I have used this guitar for strumming and dropped tunings yet it gives nothing away, it keeps up every step of the way. I acquired this guitar from a dealer who had not been able to sell it- probably due to his location in a predominantly flatpicking community. It plays like a dream. If you are looking for a short scale guitar in the contempory style, I would unhesitatingly recomend this. Like the Tui, I acquired this at a good price and am passing the savings on to my customers. There are no faults with this guitar. Please do come and try it out as it deserves a good home! A fine handmade guitar. Fancy something similar? We have used and vintage guitars coming through the shop all the time- Email us/phone for details!
Features:
- Laurie Williams
- Small Jumbo
- 14 7/8 " lower bout
- 24.9" Scale length
- Back & Sides: Taraire
- Top: New Kauri
- Top Trim: Purfling
- Rosette: Abalone
- Neck: Kauri
- Headstock: Solid
- Headplate: Kauri
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Frets to body: 14
- Bridge: Ebony, Ebony Pins e
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1 3/4" , String Spacing: 2 1/4"
- Body Bindings: Taraire
- Tuners: Gotoh 510 , ebony style buttons
- Case: OHSC
- Condition: Mint
Laurie Williams Tui This jumbo shaped guitar features Ancient Kauri back and sides, but it is the younger, more flexible kauri top which imparts a uniquue tone to Laurie's creation. His workmanship is superb and the tone is wonderful- a mix between Cedar and Redwood. This guitar is particularly good for fingerstyle playing and performs well with dropped tunings. I acquired this guitar from a dealer who had not been able to sell it- probably due to his location in a predominantly flatpicking community. I acquired this at a good price and am passing the savings on to my customers. There are no faults with this guitar. Please do come and try it out as it deserves a good home! A fine handmade guitar. Fancy something similar? We have used and vintage guitars coming through the shop all the time- Email us/phone for details!
Features:
- Laurie Williams
- Small Jumbo
- 15 3/4 " lower bout
- 25.5" Scale length
- Back & Sides: Ancient Flamed Kauri
- Top: New Kauri
- Top Trim: Purfling
- Rosette: Abalone
- Neck: Kauri
- Headstock: Solid
- Headplate: Kauri
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Frets to body: 14
- Bridge: Ebony, Ebony Pins e
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1 3/4" , String Spacing: 2 1/4"
- Body Bindings: Taraire
- Tuners: Gotoh 510 , ebony style buttons
- Case: OHSC
- Condition: Mint
It's not often I get to say this, but here is something which wants to make me quit my job, change my name to a single letter and spend the rest of my days playing. That's how good she sounds. The Navarre is 16-3/8" wide and more than 4" deep intended to match Gibson's Roy Smeck models. Like many of the Smecks, most of these were made factory as Hawaiian guitars. However, this one was originally made as a Spanish... and it's stayed that way. The originality of this instrument is incredible. Those few I have seen have binding rot, destroyed tuners and significant wear. But this one has all the parts she was born with! Fancy something similar? We have vintage guitars coming through the shop all the time- Email us/phone for details!
Features
- 12 fret Dreadnought
- Adirondack Spruce top
- Honduran Mahogany back and sides
- Original Sunburst Nitrocellulose finish
- Original Mahogany neck
- Ebony fingerboard, original belly bridge
- Original Frets
- Original Bridge
- Original Nut and Saddle included
- Original Solid headstock
- Original open back tuners
- Original hardshell Case
- Very good condition
Repairs (from serious-minor)
- Centre seam seperation
- Back cracks and minor hairline cracks resealed
- New nut and saddle- originals included in case of course
Quick Notes
- This incredible guitar is Epiphone's version of the Gibson Roy Smeck model.
- Durring a previous back crack repair ( a long time ago!) the repairman cut down the label for access the crack to cleat it. The remaining portion of the label proudly states this is a Navarre and the serial number.
- The tuners are totally original- buttons included and more amazing, working well!
- Every book on Epiphones state that all Navarres from this year were built as hawaiian however, this is a factory original Spanish guitar.
- Extremely rare- only an estinated 20 were built.
