Luthier Kevin Ryan has been building these incredibly custom guitars in Westminister, California since 1989. After Graduating high school Kevin began work as a carpenter and cabinetmaker while playing guitar in a band. In the mid-80's Kevin, along with his wife and parents, moved to Southern California to begin a job in research and development at Northrop Grumman Corporation’s aerospace laboratory. Kevin's extreme precision and meticulous eye for detail began to shape while using high-tech tools and creating new designs at the Northrop.

Ryan uses new and innovative technology to accommodate the demand such as scale length to compliment alternate tuning's and lighter bracing. Not only are Ryan Guitars Piece's of Art that are meticulously crafted they are also  known for their extraordinary playability, incredibly rich tone. Ryan guitars are built specifically with fingerstyle players in mind. Some of the fine players of Ryan Guitars include Bob Bennet, Muriel Anderson, Pat Donohue, Jackson Browne, and Peter Finger.

"The Nightingale breaks new ground in sound and comfort. The design goal was simple; create a larger and deeper guitar with attendant rich and complex bass frequencies and sparkling trebles in a body with stylish and advanced ergonomics. With its high and slender waist, its arch-swept back deep in the lower body but shallower where it nestles against you, the Nightingale is inviting and luxurious. The bevel adds the final master touch..." - From Ryan Guitars Website

The Ryan Guitars Nightingale features Signature Grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides.  Because Brazilian Rosewood sets of this quality are incredibly rare as well as being in extreme demand they are only available in infinitesimally small amounts. Brazilian Rosewood is known for its deep bass and brilliant trebles that was used on the famous vintage guitars we have all grown to love. In a session recording, Brazilian Rosewood will not be as overtone heavy as Indian Rosewood can tend to be. When combined with the Engelmann Spruce top this guitar is incredibly balanced and has a broad dynamic range.

Featuring many custom appointments this guitar features a "Ryan Bevel" that Kevin Ryan himself created.  First introduced in 2002 the Ryan Bevel has influenced acoustic guitars all around the world.  Other custom appointments include Select Blue Paua Rosette, Purfling, and Blue Paua Abalone Backstrip, Ebony binding, McIntyre Feather Pick-Up, and Venetian Cutaway.

The previous owner of this guitar kept immaculate care of this instrument. This guitar is in absolute mint condition, with a couple small dents (2mm) on the top and back that are photographed below. This guitar also includes a Custom Calton purple Granite flight case with pewter interior.

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