Sitka Spruce

Gibson J-50 ADJ Slope Shoulder Natural, 1968

On October 8, 2023 /

The Gibson J-50 ADJ Slope Shoulder Dreadnought models were produced in tandem with the better known J-45, with the difference being the J-50’s natural vs the J-45’s sunburst top. This sometimes meant that the J-50’s used visually higher grades of Spruce, but the two guitars are otherwise identical.

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Martin D-18 Dreadnought Natural, 1943

On September 29, 2023 /

Seen here is a wartime (WW2!) Martin D-18 Dreadnought, built during 1943 at Nazareth PA and in great playing condition. Accompanied by a recent appraisal from George Gruhn, this piece is in structurally very good condition with wear expected for over 80 years of use. The back of the head does not have a ‘Made in USA’ stamp, which was typically used to identify guitars built for export, particularly to Canada.

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Taylor GA3 Grand Auditorium Steel String Natural, 2010

On September 28, 2023 /

Built from 2007 to 2012, the Taylor GA3 served as an entry point to the Grand Auditorium line, pairing a Sitka Spruce for the top and braces, with Sapele for the sides and back.

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Larrivee L-02 LH Mahogany Left Handed Steel String Natural, 2010

On September 27, 2023 /

The Larrivee L-02 LH is the Left Handed version of the standard L-02, using the classical-derived L body with Spruce top and Mahogany for the back and sides. Jean Larrivee began building classical guitars in the early 1960’s with a significant amount of information from Edgar Monch, the noted German builder who was working in Toronto at the time.

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Larrivee Classical Guitar Natural, 1975

On September 27, 2023 /

Here’s a very nice, well preserved long scale Larrivee Classical Guitar built during 1975 in Toronto, in one of the last locations before the growing company moved to Victoria B.C. This Jean Larrivee classical guitar features a Sitka Spruce top paired with Indian Rosewood for the back, sides, head plate and bridge.

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Martin D-16A Ash Body Dreadnought Natural, 1988

On September 21, 2023 /

Built in a run of 818 guitars from 1987 to 1990, the Martin D-16A is a traditional dreadnought built with Ash for the sides and back. The Dreadnought or D body first appeared in 1917 in guitars built for the Ditson Company of Boston. Martin first listed the D-18 in their catalog in 1931 as a 12-fret model and the 14-fret neck appeared in 1934. It became the single most common guitar size, only in recent years being challenged.

Used

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Sitka Spruce

Gibson J-50 ADJ Slope Shoulder Natural, 1968

Martin D-18 Dreadnought Natural, 1943

Taylor GA3 Grand Auditorium Steel String Natural, 2010

Larrivee L-02 LH Mahogany Left Handed Steel String Natural, 2010

Larrivee Classical Guitar Natural, 1975

Martin D-16A Ash Body Dreadnought Natural, 1988

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