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Bernhard Kresse Modern Classical Guitar, 2003

On October 22, 2021 /

The Bernhard Kresse Modern Classical guitar blends elements of modern guitar building with traditional practices and techniques, delivering a superior concert grade instrument. This example was built during 2003 at Kresse’s small shop in Köln, Germany and features a Spruce top paired with Indian Rosewood for the sides, back, head plate, backstrap and bridge. Mahogany is used for the body blocks and back braces, Maple for the neck and Ebony for the fingerboard.

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SOLD Boucher LTD OMH Moonwood and Walnut, 2020

On October 22, 2021 /

Here’s something special – a Boucher LTD OMH built with Flamed Black Walnut for the sides and back, and Adirondack Spruce in a Moonwood form for the top. Moonwood is not a specific variety of any kind of wood species. Rather, the name refers to when it was harvested; at varying seasons and phases of the moon, sap content is higher or lower. During autumn and winter, when the tree is moving to hibernation, and just before the new moon, sap content is at its lowest.

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Gretsch Model 35 Archtop Guitar Sunburst, 1933

On October 21, 2021 /

The Gretsch Model 35 American Orchestra archtop guitar appeared in 1933 and was built until 1940, when it was replaced by the Synchromatic line and the model 30. The Model 35 features a solid carved Spruce top with small-size F holes. Maple is used for the sides and back, Flamed Maple for the neck and Ebony for the fingerboard and bridge. The Gretsch logo is a Banner style using an engraved pearlescent plastic – rather like a drum covering.

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Gibson Les Paul Standard Black, 1990

On October 20, 2021 /

Here is a classic non-weight-relieved Gibson Les Paul Standard in black dress, dating to January 13, 1990 at the Gibson Nashville plant. This well proven design features a Mahogany body with a bound Maple cap, and a Mahogany neck with bound Indian Rosewood fingerboard. The original Gibson Deluxe Kluson-style tuners on this Gibson Les Paul Standard have been replaced with a set of Grover Roto-Matics.

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Jose Romanillos & Son Classical ‘La Amistad’, 2005

On October 20, 2021 /

Here is a wonderful rarity – a Jose Romanillos & Son classical guitar, ‘La Amistad’, built during 2005 by one of the finest builders anywhere. This Jose Romanillos & Son Classical guitar, named ‘La Amistad’ on the label along with the signatures of Jose and Liam, was built during 2005 at the Romanillos shop in Gillingham, Dorset. It is in very good, clean condition and while its decorations are understated, its construction and tone are impressive. This is a guitar that draws all the builders in the shop, wanting to have a close look!

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Relish Mary Solidbody Guitar NOS, Cream

On October 14, 2021 /

Here’s the last of our NOS – New Old Stock – Relish Mary models, this one in cream finish, Alder core and passive pickup system. Fairly new on the scene, Relish guitars are designed built in Switzerland, a little northwest of Lucerne. They are innovative in both design and choice of non-traditional materials and assembly methods. This example seen here is the Relish Mary model in the a cream white finish, equipped with two standard humbucking pickups. There are other Mary models with different center cores; here Alder is used to warm the tone. The place to start, however, is what makes these guitars innovative and distinct.

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Bernhard Kresse Modern Classical Guitar, 2003

SOLD Boucher LTD OMH Moonwood and Walnut, 2020

Gretsch Model 35 Archtop Guitar Sunburst, 1933

Gibson Les Paul Standard Black, 1990

Jose Romanillos & Son Classical ‘La Amistad’, 2005

Relish Mary Solidbody Guitar NOS, Cream

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