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SOLD: Arriving Soon: Santa Cruz H13 Sitka Spruce and Mahogany
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SOLD: Pre-Owned: 2004 Santa Cruz F Adirondack and Brazilian Rosewood
Hear This Instrument: 2004 Santa Cruz F - Adirondack and Brazilian Rosewood
Recorded In-House on a Sony PCM-D50 handheld recorder with no compression or eq.
If you are like most musicians, you would like to find one particular guitar that handles everything. Strumming, flatpicking, complex chordal accompaniment, access up the neck, deep rich sound, yet with enough clarity to be able to have definition on lead lines. These rare combinations of woods and body shapes have all come together in this particular instrument to provide one of the most versatile instruments that we have had the opportunity to play!
Some SCGC models are designed for specific genres like bluegrass, fingerstyle or rhythm. The F Model's intent has always been versatility. Recording, performing and composing with picks or nails on the same instrument is a necessity for many of us. When your repertoire also demands full dynamics from subtle to bold, you needn't settle nor compromise on your presentation if you have the proper tool. Santa Cruz's ability to control the EQ of the F is the secret to avoiding boominess, while maintaining impressive acoustic volume and giving an articulate voice to fingerstyle playing and open tunings. The F Model is always a favorite of performing songwriters.
The woods used in this F are the two "holy grails" of woods that you would want if choosing a dream guitar. Adirondack top with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. Adirondack is the legendary top wood used on most of the pre-war instruments that are regarded as some of the best ever made. Brazilian is in the same boat, providing remarkable darkness, depth, and warmth; while exhibiting glorious overtones across the entire tonal spectrum. Even better is the addition of a Brazilian fretboard which most certainly contributes to the overtones, while the ebony bridge helps to tame too many of those same overtones, bringing a wonderful depth of tone to this guitar. Surprising that Adirondack can be this responsive, yet not surprising seeing as to what the master craftsman at Santa Cruz are able to accomplish every day, with any wood combination, in conjunction with their legendary tap tuned tops.
The stunning, lightly figured Brazilian back and sides are only further complimented by the Brazilian wood bindings, and the sealed Gotoh tuners with elegant ebony buttons, topped off with gorgeous "Deco inlays" on the Brazilian Fretboard. For being a 7 year old guitar this instrument shows little signs, if any, of wear! The Original Hardshell case is included. If you are looking for guitar that can do it all, and will only surely climb in rarity, as well as value, this may be just your guitar!
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SOLD: Santa Cruz F Cutaway Adirondack with Adirondack bracing and Hot Hide Glue
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SOLD: Huss and Dalton D-RH Holiday Guitar Giveaway
That’s right, what we ALL want for Christmas is a new guitar – so we are giving away a new Huss and Dalton D-RH to one lucky newsletter subscriber! All you need to do to enter is submit your email address for subscription to our monthly newsletter to win.
One lucky winning email address will be drawn on December 18 th! Giveaway entries are open to players around the world. If you are the lucky winner, your prize includes a Huss & Dalton signature hard-shell case, too. (Full insurance coverage with free shipping for US contestants; International entries welcome though these will be subject to payment for shipping, duties, & taxes).
From the Huss & Dalton website, “The D-RH is a powerful dreadnought tempered with boost to the midrange for a more balanced tonal quality.” It features a Sitka Spruce sound-board with Indian Rosewood back & sides, and herringbone top purfle.
Be a good friend & refer your picking buddies, too! If they become the lucky winner, maybe they will let you play their new Huss and Dalton!
When it comes to Huss and Dalton, the D-RH is by and large one of the most popular models in our store. A powerful dreadnought tempered with a boost to the midrange for a more balanced tonal quality, the D-RH exhibits an incredible projection and dynamic range at an affordable price. These guitars don't stick around for long, so be sure to come visit to fall in love!
As with all of Huss and Dalton's standard models, the top of the D-RH is built with a 25' radius. A positive by-product of the radiused soundboard design, besides its load bearing properties, is a boost in the mid-range without overpowering the bass and trebles. In essence, this guitar has a more "modern" sound, favoring balance and clarity in lue of driving bass and scooped mids. The note-to-note balance and Huss and Dalton's trademark "bell-like ring" they have become known for makes this model a sure-fire winner!
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This instrument has been spoken for. Please call 866-265-5993 or email info@artisanguitars.com to inquire about a similar instrument. Tags: adirondack bracing, christmas, d-rh, dreadnought, Giveaway, holiday, huss and dalton, indian rosewood, sitka spruce, Sweepstakes
SOLD: Pre-Owned: 2006 Rivera Sedona Lite
The Sedona was the result of a concept pioneered by Rivera, with the collaboration of Nashville fingerpicking legend Doyle Dykes to create a tube acoustic guitar amp. While trying to stay true to the original tone that the Rivera Sedona amps are famous for Rivera wanted to create a more compact and lighter amp that would meet weight requirements of airlines for musicians on the go. The introduction of the Sedona Lite was Rivera's answer to the need of a compact amplifier with incredible tone and versatility.
Delivering 55 watts of dynamic EL-34 tube power the Sedona has an incredible tone that can not only be used on the stage, but also as versatile tool in the studio as well. With a 12" rare-earth woofer and a high-power, liquid-cooled dome tweeter combined with the warmth of the analog tube tone this amplifier stays true to your original guitars tone but adds a certain layer of depth that is sometime lost when your guitar is mic'd.
Here are some of the features of the Sedona Lite from Rivera.com. - "Channel 1 features a special ultra-low-noise input that allows you to accept signals from balanced or unbalanced instruments or a microphone.
Instruments like the Taylor ES series as well as the new Martin guitars equipped with balanced outputs will be at their optimum when used in Channel 1 with the balanced input. Even if your guitar is an inexpensive model, using it with the Sedona Lite, will provide your sound with the best of tonal ingredients. Channel 2 features a harmonically active unbalanced input to amplify either a passive or active instrument, including electric guitars.
Instruments with multiple outputs, such as the Fishman system that utilizes a microphone as well as a piezo transducer, can utilize both channels simultaneously to balance the level and tone between the two instrument signal sources.
In the age of digital effects, we are proud to provide the legendary, costly, analog Accutronics mechanical reverb as a standard feature. With its special deep, lush sonic character, it enhances your tones with a sweet and natural swell and decay.
With built-in parametric anti-feedback controls on the front panel, you can easily eliminate irritating low-frequency droning sounds as well as enhance the overall tone of your instruments."
*All Pre-Owned Amplifier Sales Are Final and not eligible for Return*
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SOLD: Pre-Owned: 2005 Ryan Guitars Nightingale Grand Soloist with Signature Grade Brazilian Rosewood
Hear This Instrument: 2005 Ryan Guitars Nightingale Grand Soloist with Signature Grade Brazilian Rosewood
Recorded In-House on a Sony PCM-D50 handheld recorder with no compression or eq.
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.
This instrument has been spoken for. Please call 866-265-5993 or email info@artisanguitars.com to inquire about a similar instrument. Tags: brazilian rosewood, engelmann spruce, kevin ryan, mp3 included, nightingale, ryan bevel, ryan guitar
SOLD: Pre-Owned: 2010 Gibson ES-DS 335 Faded Cherry Satin Finish
Here is what Gibson themselves has to say about the venerable ES-335 - "History speaks for itself. The ES-335 is one of the most important guitars of all time. Right from its introduction in 1958 as the world’s first semi-hollowbody electric guitar it has been a mainstay of players eager to balance the gorgeous, round, mellow tones perfect for jazz and blues with the edge and sustain of a full-blooded solidbody.
Today the Gibson Custom Shop creates exacting duplicates of the ES-335 as it first left the Kalamazoo plant in 1958. That year just 267 were built, but the original vintage 335s grew steadily in popularity, peaking in 1967 thanks largely to Eric Clapton’s high-profile use of a cherry ES-335 in the band Cream. " From Gibson.com
This 2010 ES-335 features a beautiful Faded Cherry Satin Finish and with a single-ply bound maple body this guitar does bare a familiar vintage look. Some of the fine appointments on this Gibson Custom Shop ES-335 are a Rosewood fretboard, vintage tulip shaped tuners, 57 Classic humbucking pickups, two volume pots, two tone pots, and a three-way pickup selector switch.
This 2010 ES-335 is in excellent condition, there are just a few minor pressure cracks next to the bridge, pickup, and volume and tone knobs that are common with a satin finish, these cracks are not through the body. There is also a minor 2mm ding on the back as seen in the photographs below.
This instrument has been spoken for. Please call 866-265-5993 or email info@artisanguitars.com to inquire about a similar instrument. Tags: ESDS, gibson 335, gibson es 335
SOLD: Pre-Owned: 2005 Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster
The Eric Johnson Signature Model Stratocaster is the brainchild of Johnson himself, designed with Eric's personal preferences and features, this Stratocaster is a result of his expressed desire to give back to collectors, players and; especially his fans.
Built from some of the finest materials available the Eric Johnson Strat is built with a very light 2-piece alder body that is finished with a thin nitro cellulose white blonde lacquer finish resulting in a tone that has better resonance than your standard Stratocaster. With a 1-piece quartersawn maple neck and a 12 inch fingerboard radius combined with a soft "V" neck profile the playability of this instrument is incredible!
Utilizing Custom Shop modified single coil pickups with new wire material and winding technique these Pickups produced a very unique, Eric Johnson approved tone. Equipped with the tone controls wired to the neck and bridge pickup the tone of this instrument is incredibly versatile.
Additional appointments include staggered vintage style machine heads, a highly contoured body and neck, parchment '57 style pickguard, Bone Nut, and a Vintage Tremolo with 4 tremolo springs.
This instrument is in absolutely pristine condition that is hard to distinguish used from new. Original hardshell case included as well as unopened case candy as seen in the photographs below.
This instrument has been spoken for. Please call 866-265-5993 or email info@artisanguitars.com to inquire about a similar instrument. Tags: Eric Johnson, fender, Fender Stratocaster
SOLD: Collings OM2H German Spruce Short Scale
Hear This Instrument: Collings OM2H German Spruce Short Scale
Recorded In-House on a Sony PCM-D50 handheld recorder with no compression or eq.
80 years after the orchestra model body shape was first designed it has become the most popular 14-fret model with fingerstyle guitar soloists who choose to play on steel strings… yet with custom German Spruce top, flatpickers also find it very appealing with virtually unlimited headroom, complex overtones, and lots of power when you need it.
The compact shape makes the Collings OM equally easy to handle onstage or when sitting on the couch. The tone is focused and powerful, as are all Collings' guitars.
This custom OM features a German Spruce top-wood. German Spruce, a special appointment on this guitar, provides a rich, complex tone and is perfect for many players who play fingerstyle as well as flatpick. German Spruce is stiffer than Sitka, providing more headroom and power, yet more flexible than Adirondack so that it responds well to a lighter attack. This allows the guitar to be played fingerstyle while maintaining a high level of comfort, without sacrificing the invaluable headroom offered by a stiffer spruce.
This custom model features a short 24 7/8" scale length and a custom 1 3/4" nut width for comfortable chording.
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SOLD: Collings D2HA Adirondack Top with No Tongue Brace
The Collings D2HA is a standard model in our shop. It has commanding presence with balanced tone and clarity. The Indian Rosewood brings the guitar balance and warmth; which when coupled with Adirondack Red Spruce brings the guitar strong fundamentals, a lightning quick response, and crisp trebles. Adirondack was the legendary topwood used on most pre-war American-made guitars. Adirondack has a high stiffness across and along the grain, making it one of the go-to topwoods for flatpickers. The D2HA is a guitar you take to battle, the guitar you fight for.
In combination with an Adirondack Top we are huge fan's of leaving the tongue brace out of these instruments. As people search for the mythical tone of old guitars, this brace certainly comes into scrutiny. Martin added the tongue brace in 1940 and it has become standard every since. The absence of a tongue brace frees the top at the upper bout to allow enhanced vibration and results in a richer, fuller, tone with more low end resonance and overall responsiveness. It is speculated that Martin added the brace to prevent top cracking, but the years have proven this to have been unnecessary and actually decreases resonation.
While Collings is certainly not the first to build 14-fret dreadnoughts, they bring a new tonal clarity to the depth and warmth usually associated with such a large, deep-bodied guitar.
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This instrument has been spoken for. Please call 866-265-5993 or email info@artisanguitars.com to inquire about a similar instrument. Tags: adirondack, brazilian venneer, collings, collings d2h, d2ha, no tongue brace
SOLD: Collings OM1 CUT Custom with Black Top and Custom Doghair – Sitka Spruce and Mahogany
This highly customized OM from Collings is instantly one of the most eye-catching guitars in the shop right now. This Collings OM1 Cutaway begins with a glossy jet black top set off by ivoroid bindings and a custom pearloid pickguard. Just looking at the top of this guitar, you know you are looking at something special! When the guitar is turned over, you are greeted with a stunning black finish with a white grain filler... a finish we are used to seeing on Collings' electrics as of late! This doghair finish is unique to Collings and we are very pleased to have an acoustic with such a desirable look.
This OM is highly responsive and has a very natural, balanced tone. The Sitka Spruce top responds well to a lighter fingerstyle attack while also holding up to a surprising level of flatpicking, making this a highly versatile instrument for any style of playing. The mahogany back and sides keep things very clear and defined, with a stunning level of clarity on chordal passages as well as lead runs.
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This instrument has been spoken for. Please call 866-265-5993 or email info@artisanguitars.com to inquire about a similar instrument. Tags: black, collings, cutaway, doghair, mahogany, om, om1, satin finish, sitka spruce
SOLD: Pre-Owned: 1950 Gibson L-4C Acoustic Archtop
All guitar historians will tell you that Orville Gibson invented the archtop guitar at the end of the 19th century, but many will also add that Lloyd Loar advanced the design considerably in the early 1920s. Although the Gibson L-4C wasn't designed directly by Orville Gibson or Lloyd Loar it is just one of the many iterations made to the standard design of the archtop guitar by Gibson.
First introduced in 1949 the L4-C was produced in limited numbers until it was ultimately discontinued in 1971. The Gibson L-4c is an all acoustic archtop guitar with many fine simplified appointments. With a bound Brazilian Rosewood fretboard and Parallelogram fingerboard inlays, 3-Ply Body Binding, Kluson Deluxe tuners with double ring tulip keys, and a Brazilian Rosewood adjustable compensated bridge, this guitar, although simple, is a testament to the Gibson design and craftsmanship that we all know and love.
With a 16" Body topped with a Spruce top and Gibson's beautiful sunburst this guitar bares a very vintage look. The classic vintage look of this instrument is only icing on the cake for this guitar, the Laminated Maple back and sides allow for an incredible tone before it is even plugged in. The Laminated Maple construction produces a very focused tone with plenty of warmth and clarity. The tone of this guitar is very mellow with a depth and dynamic quality that you can only find in vintage instruments.
The Body also features white binding, but after 60+ years the white binding has aged into a beautiful buttery cream color that only enhances the vintage look of this instrument.
This guitar also has a removable pickguard (included) as well as a removable single coil DeArmond floating pickup which is included and can be seen in the photographs below. Between the years of the 1930's and 1960's Rowe Industries manufactured DeArmond pickups for various stringed instruments including acoustic archtop guitars. Often imitated, the intention of the DeArmond pickup is to allow an acoustic guitar to be amplified with out sacrificing the acoustic tone lost from a guitar by permanently installing a pickup.
This guitar is in excellent condition, but because this instrument is 60+ years old this guitar does have various scratches and dings as expected. The headstock also does show some scratches and dings as well as some wear right above the nut which can be seen in the photographs below. Hardshell Case Included.
This instrument has been spoken for. Please call 866-265-5993 or email info@artisanguitars.com to inquire about a similar instrument. Tags: archtop, gibson, l-4-c, l4c
