French Polish

House 000 12 String 12 Fret Guitar Natural, 2023

On February 6, 2024 /

Here we have a lovely Josh House 000 12 String, 12 Fret model built during 2023 with Bearclaw figured SitkaSpruce for the top and ‘Fallen Giant’ Mahogany for the sides, back and neck. Mahogany is also used for the body blocks and linings. The head plate, bridge and and fingerboard are African Blackwood, with Box Elder for the headstock logo and Curly Maple for binding.

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Oscar Munoz AP72 Classical Guitar French Polish, 2019

On September 26, 2023 /

This Oscar Munoz AP72 Classical Guitar dates to May of 2019 and sports a French Polish finish over European Spruce, Indian Rosewood and Spanish Cedar. Typical of hand built models from Granada, this guitar is built in the Spanish style with an integrated ‘slipper’ heel neck to body joint. The top and top bracing are European Spruce, paired with Indian Rosewood for the sides, back and bridge.

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Hippner Romanillos Brazilian Classical, 2012

On July 13, 2023 /

Built in a tiny corner of the USA, this Darren Hippner Romanillos style classical guitar illustrates why its maker has such a good reputation. This slightly short-scale guitar – 25 inches or 635mm- was built during 2012 and no longer appears in his listing of available models.

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Bruce West Classical Guitar Brazilian, 2021

On January 10, 2023 /

This Bruce West Classical guitar, bearing the serial 213 IHS and built during 2021 in Sterling, Ontario features a hundred year old Swiss Alpine Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood sides and back. These guitars tie into an interesting and pivotal period of Canadian luthiery history.

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de Jonge Jazz Adjustable Neck Brazilian, 2008

On January 6, 2023 /

The 2008 de Jonge Jazz seen here is available on custom commission only and features an adjustable neck joint, Bearclaw lattice-braced Spruce top with teardrop soundholes, Brazilian Rosewood three-piece back and sides, and a French Polish finish. Sergei de Jonge has been building for many years, starting with his early work with Jean Larrivee in the Toronto area in the 1970’s.

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Mark Usherovich ‘Active’ Doubletop Classical, 2018

On December 24, 2022 /

Presented here is an exquisite classical guitar by Mark Usherovich, meticulously crafted in June 2018. This ‘Active’ model showcases a stunning double top and double back design. Notably, this instrument boasts exceptional responsiveness and a resounding volume, accentuated by its richly developed tonal quality—a testament to its extensive playtime.

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This instrument has sold

French Polish

House 000 12 String 12 Fret Guitar Natural, 2023

Oscar Munoz AP72 Classical Guitar French Polish, 2019

Hippner Romanillos Brazilian Classical, 2012

Bruce West Classical Guitar Brazilian, 2021

de Jonge Jazz Adjustable Neck Brazilian, 2008

Mark Usherovich ‘Active’ Doubletop Classical, 2018

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