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Add to CompareBrand New Tad Brown CC Blue, Red Maple/Adirondack Spruce
Brand new! This is what happens when a master archtop builder continues to push the envelope: Tad Brown CC Blue. Red Spruce top, Red Maple body, plus a CC Pickups ES250 Charlie Christian pickup and cobalt array, pale Maple bindings with an extra bevelled edge (and a subtle arm bevel introduced into the bindings and top itself at the lower bout); Rosewood appointments throughout; a slim build weight and 1 3/4” nut. The “blue” model designation refers to Tad’s use of lapis lazuli in the finish, resulting in a three-dimensional effect that pulls extra depth out of the Flame Maple body and Adirondack Spruce top.
This time around, Tad spec’d this CC Blue with a tighter lower bout, putting this one at 15 1/2″ across. This makes for an even more easy-playing experience. The neck profile Tad describes as a “slim sportscar neck,” and this one practically drives itself.
Other keywords: duane simpson, arched top, jazz box, 470332, adriondack, es-250, 2022, stainless, calton
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple - Red 
Add to CompareBrand New Tad Brown CC Blue, Red Maple/Adirondack Spruce
Brand new! Raring to go! Here’s a chance to land yourself a slice of the sweetest blueberry pie you’re likely to find. Tad Brown of California’s CC Blue is simply fabulous. Red Spruce top, Red Maple body, plus a CC Pickups ES250 Charlie Christian pickup and cobalt array, pale Maple bindings with an extra bevelled edge (and a subtle arm bevel introduced into the bindings and top itself at the lower bout); Rosewood appointments throughout; a slim build weight and 1 3/4” nut. The acoustic voice has heaps of projection, and a sweet clarity across the registers. Amplified, this Tad Brown becomes a force of nature, refined.
Other keywords: duane simpson, arched top, jazz box, 461221, adriondack, es-250, 2022, stainless, calton
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.225 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple - Red 
Add to CompareBrand New Tad Brown CC Gold, Red Maple/Adirondack Spruce
Are we excited? That’s an understatement. We’ve just taken on our first archtop from Southern California’s own Tad Brown—and this brand new CC Gold model is a dream come true. Honey amber hues abound with Red Maple back and sides and a Red Spruce top, pale Maple bindings (rounded for such a lovely play feel), and a CC Pickups ES250 Charlie Christian pickup. Slim, slim play weight (just a hair over five pounds, depending on how heavy your strings), combined with those rolled bindings, makes for an effortless player; setup is gossamer from tuner to tail. Rosewood center strip along the back of the neck as a nod to the vintage Charlie Christian ES-175s, and Tad extended that motif for the pickguard, cello bridge, and tailpiece in Rosewood. The ES250 Charlie Christian pickup is strong and crisp when playing electric, and this CC Gold offers a vibrant and balanced acoustic tone as well. One of our favorite Jazz players, Sean McGowan, plays Tad’s instruments—and we can’t think of a finer recommendation than that.
Other keywords: arched top, lutherie, luthier, boutique guitar, f holes, wavily, calton, fingerstyle, p/up
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.225 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple - Red 
Add to CompareBrand New Tad Brown CC Gold, Red Maple/Adirondack Spruce
Folks get ready! We have another CC Gold Archtop from Tad Brown that’s an absolute beast. This beauty features Old Growth Adirondack Spruce, Red Maple, and African Blackwood. The pickup is an authentic reproduction of the original 1930’s Gibson Charlie Christian pickup. Nearly all modern reproductions are substituting with compact alnico magnets for convenience, however this one notably features the real deal genuine full size cobalt steel magnets, made by CC Pickups in the UK. Jazz guitarist Sean McGowan plays a Brown CC Gold as well.
Other keywords: andy jurik, duane simpson, fingerstyle, jazz box
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.225 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple - Red 
Add to Compare2019 Michel Brück Double Top, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
A rare delight which we are so grateful to offer up today: a 2019 Michel Brück Double Top with Brazilian Rosewood and Cedar. The quality of the tonewoods and the fit and finish alone makes for an exquisite instrument. Then there’s the sheer amount of color and dynamism, power and projection, that Brück manages to coax out of the build—that’s what makes this a lifetime instrument. Rodgers tuners add elegance to the aesthetic package, and a slim build weight just over three pounds makes this an effortless guitar to play; and with an elevated fingerboard you’ve got better access to those uppermost frets. Additionally, Brück added side dots at the fifth and seventh frets for creature comfort. This one is in a class all its own.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, andy jurik, nylon string, 216, bam
Here is an additional performance from our own Andy Jurik : https://youtu.be/x0B61Y8kgWY
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.063 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Double Top - Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2019 Bruné Concert, Madagascar Rosewood/Cedar
R.E. Bruné makes guitars that are highly sought after. As a master of building and restoration, his wealth of knowledge and understanding of the instrument is proven in spades with the Concert Classical from 2019. Madagascar Rosewood for the back and sides, Cedar on top. This guitar is a powerhouse, with loads of headroom. The ultimate experience for the expressive and discerning guitarist. It has certainly been played but is well maintained.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, classic, brune, eastman,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.281 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to Compare2021 Buendia OMC, Brazilian Rosewood/Lucky Strike Redwood
When Leo Buendia pushes himself, the results are humbling. This OMC comes to us from 2021 with Lucky Strike Redwood top, Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, satin finish throughout–feeling oh so smooth under your fingertips–as well as a multiscale setup, florentine cutaway, and gold Rodgers tuners with red coral buttons. Along the back of the neck Leo inlaid gorgeous dyed wood; echoed along the fingerboard with Leo’s wraparound offset position markers. At both the rosette and endgraft Leo painstakingly chip carved knot motifs into Spruce that are backed by red Washi paper.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, somogyi, fingerstyle, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.125 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Redwood - Lucky Strike, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2021 Buendia 00, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Moonspruce
To borrow an overused expression, this guitar is an inspiration. Leo Buendia is one of our all-time favorite builders, one who we’ve been very fortunate to work with for a number of years now–and no surprise, his instruments continue to humble and delight us every time. This is the first time we’ve had one of his slim 00 models, and we pray that it is not the last. Excellent dynamic range, gorgeously appointed, and outfitted with some of the finest materials on the scene. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with dramatic figuring and coloration, here paired with Swiss Moonspruce on top and a series of flawlessly executed chip carvings at the rosette, endgraft, and headplate. It’s a fearsome amount of work for just one of these carvings, let alone three. The entire instrument is finished in matte, and makes the grain of the wood pop. Additional features include custom Rodgers tuners with reconstituted malachite buttons, a first for us, offset position markers in Leo’s “stick” style, and even a Brazilian Rosewood bridge. This heirloom instrument was built in 2021, and is essentially new.
other keywords/misspellings: lutherie, somogyi, brazilain, moon spruce, 083, fingerstyle, bespoke, rogers, hoffee, EVO, chip-carved
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2014 Buendia OMC, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
An early example of Leo Buendia’s prowess, this 2014 OMC has an expressive and colorful voice that grabs your attention right out the gate. Old Growth, Master Grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with Adirondack Spruce top, Figured Koa bindings to set it off, plus Wenge appointments at the rosette and offset/wraparound position markers. A slim playing weight of under five pounds makes, plus glassy string feel and short scale 25″ setup, makes for an exercise in effortlessness with this Buendia in your hands. All wrapped up in a custom Hoffee flight case to keep things safe and sound on those rare moments you aren’t playing.
Other keywords: lutherie, fingerstyle, somogyi, 007, brazilain, adriondack
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Buendia OM Cutaway, African Blackwood/Swiss Alpine Moonspruce
Leo Buendia continues to impress. This latest custom client commission combines Swiss Alpine Moonspruce with African Blackwood in an OM Cutaway package which dots every I and crosses every T in regards to responsiveness, clarity, and power. Smooth balanced across the registers, and exquisitely expressive for fingerstyle play.
Other keywords: abw, fingerpicking, bespoke guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2020 Buendia OM, Koa/Adirondack Spruce
In Leo Buendia’s hands, every tonewood sings. And with this 2020 OMC in Koa and Adirondack Spruce, the song is deep, strong, and deliciously clear. Leo originally built this beauty for himself, and experimented with lowering the air resonance several semitones; to our ears, the voice has added darkness and depth that’s really something else. On the visual side of things, Leo has appointed this OMC with a unique concoction of mesh set into resin, which creates an exciting three-dimensional effect at the headstock, rosette, and endgraft.
This Buendia OMC epitomizes many of the qualities of the modern flattop: balance, clarity, dynamic range. But it also has an ineffable quality that’s at once hometown-familiar and excitingly new.
Other keywords: lutherie, guitarbuilding, somogyi, 060, adriondack
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Koa 
Add to Compare2018 Buendia 000 Cutaway, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Alpine Moonspruce
The goods keep on coming! We originally spec’d out this Buendia 000 in 2018 with Brazilian Rosewood, Swiss Alpine Moonspruce, Brazilian bridge, Honduran Mahogany neck, 12-fret board and Florentine Cutaway. That’s only scratching the surface. Leo’s touch makes for incredibly dynamic and resonant guitars, and this one packs in incredible amount of clarity, depth, and power into an effortless-playing 000 package. Calling it impressive would be an understatement. Excellent note separation, and buttery riches from string to string. Fingerstyle heaven, much?
Here’s our original demo of this powerhouse with Paul at the wheel: https://youtu.be/Btd4UHwZSi4.
Other keywords: somogyi, contemporary, lutherie, luthier, burl wood, dyed burl, hoffee case
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2019 Buendia Nylon, Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
Leo Buendia approaches the classical guitar form with an eye for modern aesthetics, ergonomic design, and a sensitive voicing. This 2019 Nylon model boasts dark, dark Brazilian Rosewood back and sides plus tight-grained Red Cedar on top, and has further been appointed with one of his painstaking carved rosettes (plus endgraft), and green-dyed tieblock tying in with the headstock inlays. Leo has put a fearsome amount of time and effort into making every single chip and carve count; the result is intricate, and impressively clean. Rather than opt for a traditional fingerboard, Leo has adopted a subtle radius for his Nylon model, making the playing experience effortless indeed. Build weight comes in a little over four pounds, making this Buendia quite comfortable in hand. Of course, Rodgers tuners in the Hauser style and a carved Brazilian Rosewood bridge are the final additions to this study in elegance, and a french polish finish throughout.
Other keywords: bespoke, somogyi, lutherie, custom guitar, 055, fingerstyle, brazilain, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.063 in String Spacing 2.344 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareBrand New Buendia OMC, Brazilian Rosewood/Swiss Moonspruce
A custom client commission from our very own Leo Buendia always makes for a good day—and this OMC is makes for a good week, month, years to come. Premium Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with Swiss Moonspruce on top, painstakingly executed chip-carved rosette and endgraft, spalted position markers and Rodgers tuners. Such a work of functional art.
Other keywords: bespoke, somogyi, lutherie, custom guitar, 084, fingerstyle, brazilain, swiss spruce, moon spruce
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2018 Buendia OM Cutaway, African Blackwood/Swiss Alpine Spruce
This beauty came in–and went right back out! 2018 Buendia #036 was such a bombshell we couldn’t even keep it here long enough for a recording. This OM Cutaway boasts beautiful beautiful African Blackwoood back and sides and an Alpine Spruce top for a voice that’s equal parts smooth and powerful. Interested in a Buendia of your own? We’re more than excited to help! Give us a shout and we’ll get you started.
Other keywords: lutherie, somogyi, abw, fingerstyle, moder guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Blackwood - African