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Updated 1-12-12

NEW ARRIVALS

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Bourgeois Country Boy Adirondack- This is Dana Bourgeois’ no frills Mahogany dread powerhouse. Adirondack Spruce top, Mahogany back/ sides/ neck, Nickel Waverly tuners, Ebony fretboard and bridge, Tortoise binding, bone nut and saddle,1 23/32” nut, and 25.5” scale length. Includes Deluxe HSC. Pictures coming

List Price $4095 Our Price $3.685  

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Collings 0001G Cutaway- 12 fret cutaway 000 with slotted headstock. Features a German Spruce top, Honduran Mahogany back/ sides and neck, Ebony fretboard/ pyramid bridge/ overlay and pins, Walnut backstrip, tortoise binding and pickguard, Nickel Waverly tuners, pre-war scalloped bracing, bone nut and saddle, Pearl logo and dots, 1 13/16” nut, 2 5/16” saddle spacing and 25.5” scale. Pictures

List Price $5,350 Our Price $4,799  

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Martin HD-28MP Madagascar- The next level of the HD-28 with Madagascar Rosewood and the slim Performing Artist neck profile. Features solid Sitka Spruce top and scalloped braces, Madagascar Rosewood back/ sides and headplate, Black Ebony fretboard and bridge, bold herringbone purfling, grained ivoroid binding, nickel Grover tuners, bone nut and saddle, Performing Artist neck with 1 3/4” nut width and 2 3/16” saddle spacing. Includes 545E Geib style hardshell case. Pictures

List Price $4,599 Our Price $3,449  

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Sakurai Khono Professional-J Classical Guitar- Masterfully crafted classical guitar hand made in Tokyo, Japan by these esteemed luthiers. Features solid Cedar top, solid South American Rosewood back/ sides/ bridge/ binding and overlay, Ebony fretboard, Cedar neck, bone nut and saddle, 650mm scale, and 52mm nut width. Includes hardshell case. Pictures

List Price $8,550 Our Price $7,250  

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Bourgeois Soloist- OM Cutaway Brazilian- Dana Bourgeois’ premier fingerstyle guitar that also is incredible to flatpick. All we can say is wow. Look at those tonewoods! It sounds better that it looks. Features premium Brazilian Rosewood back/ sides and overlay, premium European Spruce top, Zircote binding with Soloist purfling, Ebony fretboard and bridge, Gold Waverly tuners with Ebony buttons, Fossilized Ivory pins, Bourgeois triangle heel inlay, singnature backstrip, bone nut and saddle with 2 5/16” spacing, 1 3/4” nut, and 25.5” scale. Includes deluxe hardshell case. Pictures

List Price $8,595 Our Price $7,729  

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Martin CS-35-11 Custom Shop Ltd. Ed.- The Custom Shop CS35-11 is a modern interpretation of the classic Martin D-35. By upgrading to Madagascar rosewood on the back and sides and redesigning the traditional wedge style back, the Custom Shop was able to create a uniquely stunning instrument. The CS35-11 maintains the D-35's traditional bracing pattern, however, the Sitka top & brace material are upgraded with a Carpathian spruce top and scalloped 1/4” Adirondack braces for increased tonal response. Hide glue and a custom neck profile round out this one year only model. Other features include Black Ebony fretboard and bridge, Genuine Mahogany neck with special shape handcarved by Aaron VanWhy, grained ivoroid binding, Nickel Waverly butterbean tuners, Madagascar Rosewood headplate, bone nut/ saddle and pins, 1 11/16” nut, 2 1/8 saddle spacing and 25.4” scale. Pictures

List Price $6,999 Our Price $5,249  

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Breedlove Balance/ MH -Used (2003) #6225- Near mint condition grand concert style guitar. Great for fingerpicking and flatpicking. True to its name, this guitar is truly balanced with nice warm projected tone. Features solid Western Red Cedar top, Mahogany back/ sides and neck, Ebony fretboard and bridge, Abalone rosette and fretboard inlays, nickel Grover tuners, tortoise binding, 25.5” scale, and 1 3/4” nut width. Includes original hardshell case. Pictures

$1,900

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Bourgeois DB Signature OM Madagascar- Dana Bourgeois’ signature orchestra model. This tunningly balanced guitar features a beautiful set of Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top, Fossil Ivory inlay, Curly Koa binding, Gold Waverly tuners with Snakewood buttons, Ebony Fretboard and bridge, Dana’s sig. rosette/ herringbone purfling and backstrip, Zircote overlay, bone nut/ saddle/ pins, 25.5” scale, and 1 3/4” nut. Includes deluxe hardshell case. Pictures

List Price $5,195 Our Price $4,675  

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Gibson L50 Archtop -Used (1950’s)- Good condition 50’s Gibson archtop with some finish checking and minor dings. Sunburst Spruce top, Maple back and sides, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fretboard and bridge, bound body and headstock, black floating pickguard, abalone trapezoid fretboard inlay. All original except newer Kluson tuners (original ones included). Includes hardshell case. Pictures

$1,750

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Gibson A5-L Master Model Mandolin -Used (1993) #3268019- Excellent condition copy of the famous 1923 Gibson Lloyd Loar A5 mandolin. This one is dated January 4th 1993 made in Bozeman, MT signed by Steven P. Carlson. Features carved Spruce top, Flame Maple back sides and neck, Ebony bridge and fretboard with extension, full ivoroid binding with white/black purfling, triple bound tortoise pickguard, Abalone/ Mother of Pearl classic flowerpot inlay/ ‘The Gibson’ logo and dots. Includes hardshell case. Pictures

 Our Price $2,500

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Santa Cruz D-12 Fret- This 12 fret dreadnought with slotted headstock was commissioned to showcase Norman Blake’s playing style by adding clarity and sustain for an articulate response to the flat pick. Building a guitar with 12 frets clear of the body creates more air volume, which allows greater amplitude and sustain. The hand tuned X-bracing insures increased bass response, while the top voicing and 4-1/4 inch sound hole size combine to achieve great presence in all ranges. Features Mahogany back and sides, Sitka Spruce top and scalloped braces, Ebony fretboard/ bridge & overlay, herringbone purfling and rosette, Tortoise pickguard, 1 3/4” nut width and 25.375” scale. Includes deluxe Ameritage case. Pictures

List Price $4,500 Our Price $4,050  

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Bourgeois D-150 Hide Glue- Another Brazilian beauty from Bourgeois Guitars. These continue to be the best priced dreadnoughts on the market today for a handmade Brazilian Rosewood/ Adi/ Hide Glue guitar. Featuring Dana's unique, single-scalloped X brace system, Premium Brazilian Rosewood quarter sawn back and sides and premium Adirondack spruce top, the D-150 delivers a blend of balance and clarity absolutely required for bluegrass (and highly desirable for most other styles of playing!) --but rarely found in a contemporary dreadnought.  Made with hot hide glue (of course), this guitar is elegantly appointed with an abalone rosette, triple layer ivoroid body/ fretboard and headstock binding, side purfling, Fossilized Ivory slotted squares and diamonds inlay, Gold Waverly tuners, Ebony fretboard and bridge, Fossilized Ivory pins, bone nut and saddle, 1 23/32” nut. Pictures

List Price $8,395 Our Price $7,549  

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Martin CS-21-11 Custom Shop Ltd. Ed.- The CS21-11 is a Custom Shop interpretation of the tradition D-21. Each piece of wood was hand-selected and weighed to achieve the lightest weight possible. Only the lightest 10% of material weighed was considered. This is one powerhouse dreadnought! Adirondack top and braces, Madagascar Rosewood back and sides connected to a Cedar neck with Madagascar Rosewood fingerboard, bridge and overlay complete the package. Hide glue and T-Bar trussrod are the Custom Shops nod to the pre-war greats of Martin's past. This light weight beauty produces heavyweight tone. Also features Waverly Nickel Butterbean tuners, highly Flamed Koa binding/ endpiece and heelcap, bone nut/ saddle and pins with abalone dots, 1 3/4” nut width, 2 5/16” saddle spacing and 25.4” scale. Pictures

List Price $6,499 Our Price $4,999 

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Bourgeois Vintage Varnish Flamed Mahogany D Custom- Varnish, hide glue, killer tone woods hand picked by Dana Bourgeois. What more can you ask for? Check out the Flamed Mahogany! If you’re looking for “the one”, look no further. This one is awesome with that ‘broken in’ sound. Big tone from the lightest touch and hands down one of our top favorites. Custom Flamed Mahogany back and sides with a premium Adirondack top, oil varnish finish, hot hide glue construction, Ebony wood body binding/ bridge/ pins, Mammoth Ivory nut, Nickel Waverly tuners with vintage oval buttons, wood rosette, vintage dot inlay, 1 3/4” nut,  & 2 5/16” saddle spacing. Pictures

List Price $6,795 Our Price $6099  

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Collings OM2HA Cutaway Custom- This is going to be the diverse guitar you’ve been looking for. Collings OM cutaways are are a fingerpicker’s dream, so rich and balanced as it is but are also for flatpicking as well. We upgraded this one with Adirondack Red Spruce top and braces for that extra punch and volume that you can only get with this Appalachian Red Spruce. Rounded out with a 1 3/4” nut width for that perfect feel, this guitar is all you’ll need. Features Indian Rosewood back and sides, herringbone top purfling and backstrip, Ebony fretboard/ bridge and pins, Honduran Mahogany neck, pre-war scalloped bracing, Brazilian Rosewood overlay, grained ivoroid binding, Nickel Waverly tuners, MOP inlays, bone nut and saddle, and 25.5” scale length. Pictures

List Price $5,625 Our Price $5,049  

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Collings MF Honey/ Gloss top F Mandolin- The workhorse mandolin of the Collings line. This one comes custom with a honey finish and gloss top. Features a carved  Adirondack Spruce top, satin finish Flamed Maple back/ sides and neck, tortoise top binding, Ebony radiused fretboard/ adjustable bridge and overlay, tone bar bracing, bone nut, Nickel tuners with Ebony buttons, Pearl logo and dots, Collings nickel one-piece tailpiece, 1 1/8” nut and 13 7/8” scale length. Pictures

List Price $4,900 Our Price $4,399  

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Huss & Dalton 000 Sinker Mahogany/ Italian Bearclaw Spruce- 12 fret 000 short scale guitar with precision balance tone. We custom ordered this one with a handpicked Italian Alpine Bearclaw Spruce top and river salvaged Belizean Sinker Mahogany back and sides. If you like wood with a story, it doesn’t get any better. The Mahogany used on this guitar is old growth wood that was originally cut in the 19th century when Belize was a British colony. The rivers of Belize was the main source of transporting these giant logs. Occasionally the denser logs would sink and have forgotten for over 100 years. Because of the high organic content of the river bottoms, these logs did not rot. They aged in the mineral rich waters that give the wood an amazing color. This guitar is custom ordered with no stain for that reason. Other features include Ebony Fretboard/ bridge and pins, Nickel Waverly Tuners with Ivoroid buttons, Indian Rosewood body and neck binding, herringbone/ rings rosette, Abalone logo and fretboard inlay, 1 3/4” nut, 2 5/16” saddle spacing, 24.9” scale. Pictures

List Price $5,117 Our Price $4,599  

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Santa Cruz 1929 000 Sunburst- Hearkening back to the simple and tastefully appointed guitars of the Depression Era, this 12 fret full scale 000 features Mahogany top/ back/ sides/ neck/ binding, full body  sunburst, Ebony fretboard/ pyramid bridge/ overlay, vintage ivoroid logo, SCGC nickel tuners with Ebony buttons, tortoise/ ivoroid ring rosette, tortoise pickguard, 1 3/4” nut, and 25.375” scale length. Pictures

List Price $4,250 Our Price $3,599  

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R. Taylor Style 2 Sitka/ Rosewood Cutaway -Used (2010) #026- This auditorium style 14 fret short scale with Florentine cutaway is supremely responsive to any technique, from the most refined and delicate fingerstyle to robust flatpicking styles. ‘Used’ is not the word. ‘Never been played’ seems to be more like it! This guitar is mint. The Style 2 features carefully thinned back, sides and top and light scalloped bracing. It takes very little energy to make the entire guitar body come alive. This one features a wide grain Sitka Spruce top with a 65’ radius, Indian Rosewood back/ sides/ body and soundhole binding/ heelcap/ overlay and solid 1 piece per side Indian Rosewood kerfing, Ebony fretboard/ bridge and pins w/ Abalone dots, Tropical Mahogany neck, Abalone rosette and dots, bone nut and saddle, 24 7/8” scale, and 1 3/4” nut width. Includes original Deluxe Ameritage Hardshell case. Pictures

List Price $5,080 Our Price $3,500 

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R. Taylor Style 1 Koa Cutaway -Used (2011) #025- Mint condition auditorium sized guitar with Florentine cutaway from the boutique custom shop of Bob Taylor. All solid AAA Grade Flame Hawaiian Koa top, back and sides, Ebony fretboard/ bridge/ body and soundhole binding/ pins and overlay, custom ‘Tropical Vine’ fretboard inlay and Abalone rosette, Gotoh Gold 510 tuning machines, and custom 1 3/4” nut. Includes original deluxe ‘R. Taylor’ Ameritage hardshell case. Pictures

List Price $7,530 Our Price $5,000 

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Martin D-18 Authentic- Martin’s new faithful recreation of a 1937 pre-war classic D-18. Many details make this the best copy to date. Features premium Genuine Mahogany back, sides and neck, premium Adirondack top and forward shifted ‘Authentic Style’ scalloped bracing, hide glue construction, Black Ebony fretboard, 1930’s style bridge, heelcap and pins, Waverly Nickel w/ oval buttons, Fossilized nut and long saddle, Delmar Tortoise 1937 endpiece and beveled pickguard under saddle, Brazilian Rosewood headplate and back strip, 1 3/4” nut, 2 5/16” saddle spacing, and 25.4” scale. Includes V18A Authentic style hardshell case. Pictures

List Price $8,599 Our Price $6,699  

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Bourgeois D-150 Hide Glue -Used (2011)- This near mint condition top of the line dreadnought by Dana Bourgeois and co. is a bluegrass cannon. Amazing tones from the warm, rich lows, to clear and present highs. Features Premium dark Brazilian Rosewood quarter sawn back and sides, Dana's unique, single-scalloped X brace system, and premium Adirondack spruce top. The D-150 delivers a blend of balance and clarity absolutely required for bluegrass (and highly desirable for most other styles of playing!) --but rarely found in a contemporary dreadnought.  Made with hot hide glue (of coarse), this guitar is elegantly appointed with an abalone rosette, triple layer ivoroid body/ fretboard and headstock binding, side purfling, Fossilized Ivory slotted squares and diamonds inlay, Gold Waverly tuners, Ebony fretboard and bridge, Fossilized Ivory pins, bone nut and saddle, and 1 23/32” nut. Includes original deluxe hardshell case. Pictures

 Our Price $6,800 

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Weber Yellowstone HT Custom F w/ Red Spruce Top- This great mandolin model has a gloss honey finish with tortoiseshell binding. Features a custom Adirondack Red Spruce top, Flamed Maple back/ sides and neck, Ebony bridge and radiused fretboard with extension, scalloped tonebar bracing, Nickel Grover tuners and cast tailpiece, Mother of Pearl logo/ fretboard dots and Flower Pot inlay, 1 1/8” nut, and 14” scale.Includes deluxe hardshell case. Pictures

List Price $4,524 Our Price $4,049 

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Weber Black Ice F Mandolin w/ Adirondack top- Killer new custom model F from the folks at Weber. All we could say is wow. This is one classy, cool mandolin. This mando features the same AAA grade tonewoods found on the Weber Fern for a better price. Features a custom Adirondack black face carved top with scalloped tonebar bracing, AAA Flame Maple back/ sides and neck with translucent slate finish, Ebony fretboard/ bridge/ top and back headstock, full ivory binding, Nickel Grover tuners w/ black buttons, Mother of Pearl logo and sheild, cast nickel/ black Weber tailpiece, 14” scale, and 1 1/8” nut width. Includes deluxe hardshell case. Pictures

Sale Price $4,849 Our Price $4,699 

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Collings D1A- Always an incredible balanced guitar from our friends in Austin. Features custom Adirondack Spruce top and braces, Honduran Mahogany back/sides/neck, Ebony fretboard/bridge/overlay/pins, Tortoise binding and pickguard, MOP logo and dots, bone nut and saddle, Nickel Waverly tuners, custom 1 3/4” nut width, 25.5” scale length. Includes Deluxe hardshell case. Pictures

List Price $4,875 Our Price $4,379  

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Breedlove D20 Brazilian Custom Dreadnought #6091- Near mint condition guitar with amazing bass/ mid response. Solid Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top, Ebony fretboard and bridge, Abalone and Mother of Pearl rosette/ fretboard inlay and logo, black binding, Mahogany neck, Gold Schaller tuners with Ebony buttons, adjustable neck and bridge truss rods, wood herringbone top purfling, white/black back purfling, 1 3/4” nut and 25.5” scale. Includes original hardshell case. On consignment. Pictures

 Our Price $4,000  

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Huss & Dalton TD-M Sinker Mahogany/ Adirondack- H&D’s traditional flat top dreadnought custom with Adirondack Spruce top and river salvaged Belizean Sinker Mahogany back and sides. If you like wood with a story, it doesn’t get any better. The Mahogany used on this guitar is old growth wood that was originally cut in the 19th century when Belize was a British colony. The rivers of Belize was the main source of transporting these giant logs. Occasionally the denser logs would sink and have forgotten for over 100 years. Because of the high organic content of the river bottoms, these logs did not rot. They aged in the mineral rich waters that give the wood an amazing color. This guitar is custom ordered with no stain for that reason. Other features include Ebony Fretboard/ bridge and pins, Nickel Waverly Tuners, tortoise binding and pickguard, Brazilian headstock overlay, bone nut and long saddle, 1 23/32” nut, 2 7/32” saddle spacing, and 25.4” scale. Pictures

List Price $5,067 Our Price $4,559  

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Stelling Red Fox- Another fine banjo from Geoff Stelling and company in Virginia. Tastefully appointed with the custom red stain and fox and leaf inlays. Inspired by Bill Emerson, the Red Fox is one of Stelling’s top selling banjos. Features fancy Curly Maple neck and resonator with reddish stain, Tony Pass 600TS Lake Superior old wood Maple rim, Ebony fretboard and headstock overlay, Abalone and Mother of Pearl Fox headstock inlay and Maple leaves fretboard inlay and bone nut. Includes deluxe hardshell case. Pictures

List Price $4,750 Our Price $3,999  

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Deering Boston 5 String- Own a Deering for a great price! Features American Mahogany neck and resonator, 24 piece flange, Ebony fretboard, Nickel plated 3/16” steel rim, beveled tension hoop, Nickel hardware, white resonator binding, 1 1/4” nut and 26 1/4” scale. Includes deluxe hardshell case. Pictures

List Price $1,979 Our Price: $1,499  

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Lowden Baritone- This Incredible sounding baritone guitar is based on Lowden’s O body size, essentially a small jumbo but with a deeper 5” lower bout. The longer     27.56” scale pushes the bridge a little closer to the center of the lower bout. An area considered the sweet spot for bridge placement. Features AAAA grade Figured Walnut back and sides and an extremely tight grain AAAA Sitka Spruce top, Flame Maple binding and backstrip, Abalone rosette with Rosewood/ Sycamore and Mahogany rings, Ebony fretboard bound in Ebony and Maple, 5 piece Mahogany and Rosewood neck, Rosewood/ Mahogany and Maple purfling, Rosewood bridge, Ebony front and back headstock overlay, Pearwood wedge,Gotoh Gold 510 tuners with Ebony buttons, bone nut and split saddle and 1 3/4” nut. Includes Deluxe Hiscox case.

List Price $6,370 Our Price $5,699  

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Martin America’s Guitar 175th Anniversary D-28 Ltd. Ed. #151 -Used (2008)- This limited edition dreadnought is in excellent condition with a few small minor dings and a repaired strap button plug on the side below the neck. Besides that, it’s barely been played with no fret wear. Features Adirondack Spruce top and braces, awesome Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, Hawaiian Koa binding/ heelcap and endpiece, Black Ebony fretboard/ bridge and overlay, Waverly Nickel Butterbean tuners, Mother of Pearl fretboard inlay with banner at 12th fret and headstock logo with 1833-2008 and America’s Guitar inlay, bone nut/ drop-in saddle and pins, 1 3/4” nut width, 2 5/16” saddle spacing, and 25.4” scale. Signed by C.F. Martin IV with 2nd Martin family photo. Includes original 545E Geib style hardshell case with gold 175th Anniversary banner embroidered on lid. Pictures

Original List Price $7,499

 Our Price $4,600  

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