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Add to Compare1978 David Russell Young Dreadnought, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
David Russell Young built guitars for only a handful of years, managing to rack up an impressive stable of world class players in the 60s and 70s, including the one and only Gram Parsons. We recently had a 1978 Dreadnought of his in the shop which blew us away (and promptly went right back out the door to its new home)—and now we’ve landed yet another beauty from 1978! This one also features a Cedar top, here with three-piece Indian Rosewood back and sides and Curly Maple bindings. Diamond position markers (and inlaid at the bridge wings), plus one of David’s hallmark butterfly inlays at the headstock, dress things up without taking away from the quality of the tonewoods themselves. The Cedar top has opened up handsomely since 1978, and we found this DRY Dreadnought worked very well for fingerstyle play; we almost preferred it. Especially if you tune down into DADGAD, where the breathy, articulate bass and mids have a bit more room to stretch their legs. Our repair staff have gone over this one tuners to tail and given it a clean bill of health after fabricating a new bridge, exactly replicating the original.
Other keywords: luthier, guitarbuilding, 1970s, fingerstyle, vintage guitar, 3 piece, brazilain, duane simpsonSOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare1971 David Russell Young Dreadnought, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
Diving into the heart of vintage craftsmanship, this 1971 David Russell Young Dreadnought, with its Cedar top and Indian Rosewood back and sides, is a real treasure trove. For any guitarist, having this piece in their collection or even just the chance to play it, would be akin to holding a piece of musical history in their hands.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, Gram Parsons, country, dread, 54
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare1971 David Russell Young Dreadnought, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
When this 1971 David Russell Young Dreadnought first came to us, it was in need of some definite TLC. Our repair staff was more than up to the challenge! Now it’s on the other side of the operating table, and is playing great. Indian Rosewood back and sides with Cedar on top, incredibly opened up, and bears the play wear and marks of a much-loved, and much-played, dreadnought. Comes wrapped up in a Calton flight case to keep it safe these days, plus a K&K Pure Mini pickup so you can still take it out for a night on the gigging circuit.
While we’ve sold other DRY guitars around $50,000, this Dreadnought is a special case that was donated so we could restore it and do something good with it. To make that happen, we will be donating a portion of the sale to the Junior Appalachian Musicians organization to help their mission of promoting the growth of community around mountain music: https://jamkids.org/.
Other keywords: lutherie, dreadnaught, will saylor, ir/cedar, 57
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare1978 David Russell Young Dreadnought, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
David Russell Young built guitars for only a handful of years, managing to rack up an impressive stable of world class players in the 60s and 70s, including the one and only Gram Parsons. We feel privileged to have a beautiful example of his work from 1978 on offer today, a Dreadnought with 3-piece Brazilian Rosewood back and Cedar top, Rosewood bindings, and a stylized phoenix inlaid in Abalone at the headstock. The neck is also Brazilian Rosewood, adding sustain to the voice and rarity to the build. The slick and easy setup makes for effortless playability, and we find this one is equally at home with picks as fingertips. It has some honest play wear but is structurally sound (evidence of its having been played in and woken up), plus the soundhole currently bears a Fishman rare earth pickup mounted at the fretboard terminus.
Other keywords: luthier, guitarbuilding, 1970s, fingerstyle, vintage guitar, 3 piece, brazilainSOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2016 Zemaitis CS24PF Ring Chess
Here we have a lovely Japanese-built Zemaitis CS24PF “Ring Chess” that’s a 2016 model, nearly new in condition, and shining like a silver dollar. African Mahogany body and neck, Schaller tuners and custom DiMarzio humbucker PAF pickups. Three way switch, two volume and two tone knobs. The top features a sprawling mosaic of Abalone and Mother-Of-Pearl.
Other keywords: electric guitar, solid body, solidbody, etch, etched
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Mahogany - African 
Add to CompareZimnicki Steel String Brazilian/Adirondack
Gary Zimnicki has hand crafted well over 200 instruments and that is something to be very proud of. Very few luthiers ever reach that mark. But it’s clear that Gary loves his craft and that he knows how to build for tone and beauty in equal parts. This 14 Fret cutaway is artistic and elegant, from the character of the headstock to the square shouldered cutaway to the lovely rose fret markers it’s sophisticated and breathtaking. Then there is the dazzling Brazilian Rosewood with it’s dramatic figure and deep, rich color. The Adirondack Red Spruce top is tight and evenly grained. These two woods combine in classic form to create a rich and satisfying tone that seems capable of most anything you wish to play. The guitar is completed by it’s custom Koa Rosette with double, offset Abalone rings. Top notch all the way.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.16 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareZimnicki Small Classical Brazilian/Engelmann
Gary Zimnicki has hand crafted well over 200 instruments and that is something to be very proud of. Very few luthiers ever reach that mark. But it’s clear that Gary loves his craft and that he knows how to build for tone and beauty in equal parts. Here we have a small body Nylon String that has a warm, intimate sound well suited for a variety of music from Classical to Brazilian and even Jazz. The smaller Brazilian Rosewood body with it’s 13 7/8″ lower bout is very easy to hold and makes this the kind of Nylon String you can really connect with. The voice is strong with a rich midrange and the playability is excellent.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 1.97 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareZimnicki Steel String Brazilian/Engelmann Grand Concert
Gary Zimnicki has hand crafted well over 200 instruments and that is something to be very proud of. Very few luthiers ever reach that mark. But it’s clear that Gary loves his craft and that he knows how to build for tone and beauty in equal parts. This cutaway 14 fret Steel String features gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood with striking grain and deep color. It’s paired with Engelmann spruce for a pure tone that is strong and clear with good fundamentals and a hint of sparkle and overtones to make it complete. The nut is slightly wider making it ideal for fingerstyle and the 25 1/4″ scale makes the tension a joy.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareZimnicki Steel String Macassar Ebony/Adirondack
Here we have a elegantly simple Macassar Ebony guitar from master luthier Gary Zimnicki who has hand crafted well over 200 instruments. This 14 fret, non-cutaway is topped with Adirondack Spruce and trimmed with handsome Bloodwood Bindings on the entire guitar. It is finished off with a custom Bloodwood Rosette. The Ebony has gorgeous figure and adds real clarity and power to the voice. This guitar is excellent for styles that benefit from headroom such as blues but also has real finesse for Celtic, Tradititional and modern styles. In short, this is a great all-arounder and a real looker…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Ebony - Macassar