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Larson Brothers made Stahl style 6 acoustic, Slotted headstock 12fret to body join, Scalloped X braced, Auditorium sized, 15" across the lower bout, 20" long body scale length 25,5/8" book matched Brazilian rosewood back & sides, 17/8" width at nut, wooden marquetry centre back stripe,Spruce top with multi colour hand inlaid woodem marquetry around the sound hole & tops edge, hand inlaid MOP inlays on Ebony fingerboard & bridge & slotted headstock, bone nut. This Guitar is totally original even down to it's bridge pins & tuners, and has no issues. It has never had a neck reset, and also doesn't need one. It has all the hallmarks of being Larson built, Kerfed linings, typical Larson side depth taper, Typical Larson inlay pattern, Ebony fingerboard visible beneath the necks edge binding, woodburnt Stahl logo etc, hand pencilled internal strut numbering! No Cracks, no wear & no issues. It comes with a non original hard shell case. .£6500 (US$12,000 approx.)
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OOO sized, 12 fret join Spruce top Brazilian rosewood back and sides Neck: mahogany 1 7/8 nut Action: nice and low Please click on pics for larger view.
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The concept of double topped guitars has been around for a while, but Kevin Muiderman has taken it to another level. This is a phenomenal guitar. If you’re looking for a traditional, martin-influenced sound, look elsewhere. If you’re looking for an unusual combination of sustain, balance, singing overtones, raw power and dynamic response, with a unique tonal character and flavour thrown into the mix, this could be the guitar for you. The guitar suffered some damage to the top, which Kevin has expertly repaired so it is barely noticeable, but this means we are able to offer this amazing fingerstyle instrument at a discount. . £4000 (US$6,000 approx.)
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OM sized, 14 fret join Spruce outer/cedar inner double top Cuban Mahogany back and sides Neck: mahogany Soundport 1 13/16 nut 2 5/16 string spacing Action: nice and low Please click on pics for larger view.
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I've waited 3 years for this guitar ! Ralph Bown has a great following and with good reason- this is his newer model, an Expanded OM which retains the playability of the OM model but with more responsiveness, power and nuance. The top is a figured Stika spruce which Ralph chose to match the tone of the Brazilian rosewood back and sides. The braz is from my own personal stash, air dried for 5 years and highly figured with a green hue in UV light. This is a guitar which is clear and powerful but responsive and with a huge dynamic range, making it ideal for any setting- an intimate practise session or a gig down the coffeeshop. US$12,000 (UK sterling 6,000 approx.)
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I've been saving this one ! The Kenny Smith model was one of Randy Lucas's most popular. And for good reason. This one is an absolute monster for any style you throw at it. It was that vintage vibe, feel and tone!US$4,500 (2,400 sterling approx.)
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I've been saving this one ! This guitar was completed in 2007 and it's a killer. John Greven has rolled back the years with this thoroughbred interpretation of a prewar OO. We've kept as many of the features which have contributed to the prewar sound and feel. We've gone so far as to use bar frets. The only change is the use of an adjustable truss rod for easy adjustment, a cutaway for better access and a hand-rubbed, varnish finish to ensure a hard, thin finish similar to the nitro without the hazardous application process. The woods are of the highest grade possible with a clean Adirondack top and Brazilian rosewood from my personl stash out of a log found in a veneer factory dating from the 30-40s. The result is a powerful yet exquistely sensitive instrument with liquid trebles and bell like overtones. How highly to I rate it? Put it this way, it was finished in 2007.....4,400 sterling (US$8,800 approx.)
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This Sullivan is a bit of a rarity- Mr. Sullivan only made several of them as favors for close friends. Features birdseye maple throughout, full electronics. I've had this one for some time now and it's the best electric mandolin I have played. Only problem is that I don't play mandolin that much these days- this is a fantastic instrument for any mando fan. 1,800 sterling (US$3,500 approx.)
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This Sakashta is a superb mando- Mr. Sakashta made only a score of these before the decided that archtop guitars were bringing more money. He's since built several more all at a 10K base price so I've really priced this one as a bargain. Been my primary mando for a long time. 1,800 sterling (US$3,200 approx.)
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A new Greven! John's really outdone himself with this one. A vintage 14 fret OOO offering in lutz and mahogany, the entire guitar is trimmed in tortis and a cutaway helps with access. You may have noticed the acclaim John has been receiving for these guitars- it's all true. This one has a sound that you wouldn't believe. When a mahogany guitar has this much bass, you have the best of both worlds: a clean, sweet bottom end, and beautiful fat trebles. There is no reason to own an original anymore! This guitar may be the one for you.
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Larson Bros getting respect ! Tony Klassen is a great luthier who has been collecting and studying Larson Bros guitars for many years now. His foray into the world of lutherie has been to reproduce those excellent guitars so often overlooked by collectors. With authentic construction techniques such as laminated bracing and internal rods, Tony has managed to capture the essence of both the tone and aesthetics of the larson guitars.
This is a 12 fret OOO with a 15" lower bout. The adirondack spruce top is nicely quartered and the brazilian rosewood has a deep shade of dark chocolate. This guitar has a fine vintage voice with that liquid trebles associated with Larson instruments and a very very sweet midrange and bass register. A perfect guitar for fingerpicking or single note flatpicking. This is an entirely affordable vintage repro instrument. 2,000 sterling (US$4,000 approx.)
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A standard factory guitar at Goodacoustics? What's going on? Put simply, this is such a fine sounding guitar with provenence that I couldn't resist. This is L'arrivee's version of the prewar 12fret D18. It sports a
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