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Add to CompareRyan Cathedral Jumbo Cocobolo/Cedar
Kevin Ryan has secured his spot as one of the very finest lutiers in America with a long list of worldclass players to his credit. His Cathedral design is an extraordinary update to the Jumbo body, with a tighter waist, armrest bevel and smaller upper bout you get tremendous power and full low end from a guitar that is surprisingly easy to hold. This one in Cocobolo and Cedar with all the right appointments is astonishing.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to Compare1999 Ryan Mission Grand Concert Brazilian/German
This is a custom Ryan Mission Grand Concert with premium Brazilian and a stunning inlay theme showcasing the Planets that makes this a one-of-a-kind Ryan guitar. If you’ve longed for one of Kevin’s true masterpieces, this is one. It is visually striking and tonally as compelling as any Ryan that we’ve heard.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2007 Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist African Blackwood/Swiss
This dazzling Ryan Nightingale was custom ordered with rare African Blackwood, Swiss Spruce and is gilded with elegant touches of Abalone. The custom trim work included a luscious border of Abalone on the fingerboard that even follows the curve of the custom fingerboard terminus. But look close and you’ll see it’s actually 3 pieces of Abalone, not one and it’s magnificent. The same trim adorns the headstock and surrounds the stunning truss cover that is itself bordered in Abalone with a MOP/Abalone design in the center. The 12th fret showcases another custom inlay crafted from 8 separate pieces of shell. The top is also trimmed in Abalone and the Blackwood body is bound in Ebony for wonderful continuity. The tone is majestic and complete with high-end shimmer, thunderous bass and the haunting midrange that only African Blackwood produces. This is truly unique and mesmerizing Ryan Guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare1998 Ryan Mission Grand Concert Indian/Red Cedar
Here we have a classic Ryan Mission Grand in Indian Rosewood and Red Cedar, a well acquainted pair of tonewoods proven to be harmonious. This is a wood combination Kevin does very well, in fact he gets tremendous power from his Cedar guitars. Just watch Pat Donahue pound away on his Cedar top Ryan and you’ll see what I mean. This Ryan MGC also has a cutaway, Koa Bindings, Abalone top border and a B-Band pickup so it’s ready for whatever you wish to throw at it and the condition is excellent.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2005 Ryan Nightingale Soloist Indian/Engelmann
Here we have a like new condition Nightingale crafted from Rosewood and Engelmann spruce. It is outfitted with the now famous armrest bevel, venetian cutaway, abalone top trim, 12th fret floral, custom fingerboard terminis and gold Gotoh tuners. The Nightingale is a superb large body fingerstyle guitar that also strums and flatpicks. It’s a versatile design, at once elegant and powerful. The Engelmann top here lends warmth and a clear fundamental note resulting in a sweet voice with just the right amount of sparkle.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2005 Ryan Nightingale Brazilian/Red Cedar
This is a rare Ryan crafted from 500 year old ‘El Milagro’ Brazilian rosewood. You can look at the photos and appreciate this rosewood but you really have to hear it to believe it. This is very special wood indeed. The Nightingale model is immensely popular for it’s big sound and comfortable shape. This one includes an armrest bevel, venetian cutaway, abalone and a Calton for the complete Ryan experience. See why Petteway, Bensusan and others choose Ryan guitars for their music.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.7 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2005 Ryan Nightingale Soloist Cocobolo/Adirondack Red
What a set of Cocobolo! and this guitar may as well be new, it’s absolutely perfect. Kevin gets a great tone from Cocobolo, a close relative to Brazilian Rosewood. This instrument has all the Ryan clarity and separation with a little extra punch and quickness. The Adirondack top has perfect grain and adds lots of headroom and a nice sparkle to the treble strings. A Ryan tone machine…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Add to Compare2003 Ryan Nightingale Soloist Amazon/Bosnian
Here we have a like new Nightingale from Kevin. This one features upgraded tonewoods throughout. The back & sides are Amazon Rosewood, long used by Martin for some it’s premiere guitars. The top is Bosnian Spruce, which adds its warm clarity to the mix. The result is a lush sounding Ryan with more warmth then usual from a Spruce version. And every note is round and full, a special one for sure.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Bosnian, Rosewood - Amazon 
Add to Compare2004 Ryan Signature Series Nightingale, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Spruce
The cream of the crop never tastes so sweet as when you play this Signature Series from Kevin Ryan. And sweet is the word here! Premium Brazilian Rosewood from Kevin’s exclusive stash held aside for his Signature Series builds (this one is #033), plus Swiss Spruce on top added creaminess and velvety bass. The voice is smooth and handsomely defined; an exquisite piece for the modern fingerstylist, or anyone who needs maximum definition and detail in every note. The setup is effortless in hand, and Kevin’s use of a longer 25.75” scale adds pop and sizzle to those trebles to really sing out. Kevin’s already surgical-grade precision is cranked to eleven on this one. Fit and finish is flawless, as are the Select Blue Paua Abalone appointments and bevel and intricately interwoven inlay around the 12th fret.
When a builder as good as Kevin really lets the throttle run wide open, you get powerhouses like this Signature Series Nightingale—a once in a lifetime guitar.Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerpicking, grand auditorium, brazilain, venetian cutaway, calton, #487.61
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Rosewood - Brazilian