Blueridge (2009) BR-143ce

Sweet vintage tone and style combined with a very comfortable body!

Blueridge Historic Series 000 BR-143CE Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar
From folk to fingerstyle, the Blueridge BR-143 Historic Series OOO Acoustic Guitar can really do it all and it’s smaller body size makes it easy to wrap your arms around to focus on playing. Crafted with a select solid spruce top, hand-carved X-bracing, choice solid mahogany back and sides, and a traditional dovetail neck joint for pure Golden Era tone. The intricate pearl and abalone inlay work on the headstock, fingerboard, and delicate marquetry center strip on the back are touches of fine art. Aged-tone finish completes the BR-143CE guitar’s vintage look. The slim mahogany neck and comfortable 000-sized body make it a truly enjoyable acoustic electric guitar to play.

The Historic Series guitars from Blueridge offer authentic vintage style with strict adherence to the spirit of prewar instruments from the materials used to the ornate inlay work. If you’ve been searching for a Golden Era guitar that isn’t priced like it’s made of gold, then Blueridge guitars are for you. Reminiscent of fine American guitars built prior to WWII, Blueridge guitars are made with the same techniques as their antique counterparts, including many by-hand processes.

Like the best musical instruments, Blueridge guitars such as the BR-143CE acoustic-electric, aren’t overbuilt; they’re crafted to be light and resonant. Meticulous attention to detail and quality craftsmanship is evident in the traditional, forward-position, hand-carved parabolic X-bracing which allows the solid Spruce top to ring loud and true. Blueridge guitars feature a traditional dovetail neck joint, slim mahogany neck, adjustable truss rod, and butterbean-button, Kluson-style tuning machines with an updated mechanism for modern precision and feel.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Select solid Sitka spruce top
• Prewar-style hand-carved forward X-pattern parabolic braces
• Choice solid mahogany back and sides
• Traditional dreadnought body size
• Slim mahogany neck
• Dovetail neck joint at 14th fret
• Rosewood fingerboard
• 1-11/16” nut width
• 25-1/2” scale length
• Bound rosewood headstock overlay
• Unique mother-of-pearl and abalone peghead design
• Abalone hexagonal fretboard inlays
• B/W/B body binding
• Fine black and white purfling on soundboard
• Rosewood bridge and bridge plate
• Mother-of-pearl dot bridge inlays
• Bone nut and saddle
• Delicate wood marquetry back center strip
• Aged natural high-gloss finish
• Dalmatian tortoise pickguard
• Vintage-style 14:1 ratio nickel-plated open-back tuners
• Butterbean-style tuner buttons
• Shop adjusted
• Includes Hardshell case

Blueridge (2009) BR-160

This Pre-war inspired “Herringbone” dreadnaught has it all! Great sound and great looks are just part of what will make this one of the most desirable acoustic guitars in production today. No case included.

Blueridge (2009) BR-180

The BR-180 is a tone powerhouse with glorious Golden Era style.

The Blueridge BR-180 Historic Series Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar is crafted with a select solid spruce top, hand-carved X-bracing, ebony bridge, ebony fingerboard, choice solid rosewood back and sides, and a traditional dovetail neck joint for pure Golden Era tone. Full D-45 style pearl and abalone ornamentation adorns the body, neck, and headstock, with an intricate abalone and pearl inlay on the headstock and a delicate wood marquetry back center strip. Aged finish completes the vintage Blueridge look. The slim mahogany neck and traditional dreadnought body make the BR-180 a truly enjoyable guitar to play.

The Historic Series offers authentic vintage style with strict adherence to the spirit of prewar guitars from the materials used to the ornate inlay work.

If you’ve been searching for a Golden Era guitar that isn’t priced like it’s made of gold, then Blueridge guitars are for you. Reminiscent of fine American guitars built prior to WWII, Blueridge guitars are made with the same techniques as their antique counterparts, including many by-hand processes.

Like the best instruments, Blueridge guitars aren’t overbuilt; they’re crafted to be light and resonant. Meticulous attention to detail and quality craftsmanship is evident in the traditional, forward-position, hand-carved parabolic X-bracing which allows the solid Spruce top to ring loud and true. Blueridge guitars feature a traditional dovetail neck joint, slim mahogany neck, adjustable truss rod, and butterbean-button, Kluson-style tuning machines with an updated mechanism for modern precision and feel.

Blueridge BR-180 Historic Series Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Features:

• Select solid Sitka spruce top
• Hand-carved forward X-pattern parabolic braces
• Choice solid rosewood back and sides
• Traditional dreadnought body size
• Slim mahogany neck
• Traditional diamond volute on back of headstock
• Dovetail neck joint at 14th fret
• Ebony fingerboard
• 1-11/16” nut width
• 25-1/2” scale length
• Rosewood headstock overlay
• Ebony bridge
• D-45 style ornamentation
• Unique abalone and pearl headstock inlay
• Abalone soundboard and soundhole inlays
• Delicate wood marquetry back center strip
• Pearl body border inlays
• Beautiful abalone fingerboard inlays
• Bone nut and saddle
• Delicate wood marquetry back center strip
• Aged-tone finish
• B/W/B binding
• Dalmatian tortoise pickguard
• Vintage-style 14:1 ratio gold-plated tuners
• Butterbean-style tuner buttons
• With Hardshell case!

Blueridge (2009) BR-341

Developed in the spirit of creativity and prosperity that was felt in America after the turn of the century and from the aftermath of the Great San Francisco Quake of 1906, Saga musical instruments remembers the past by introducing the New Blueridge BR-341 Historic “Earthquake” Series Parlor-style guitars. Developed from exceptional instrument examples from that time period and clearly proves that quality can stand the test of time. Over 100 years later, those early parlor instruments still continue to be the best sounding and highest valued collectables on the market today.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Solid Sitka spruce top with X-pattern bracing
• Solid mahogany back & sides
• Natural high-gloss finish
• Dark tortoise binding and matching soundhole rings
• Ebony fingerboard and pyramid-style bridge
• Mahogany neck with traditional slotted peghead
• High-quality, nickel-plated tuners with black plastic buttons
• Bone nut and saddle
• Nut width: 1 7/8”
• Scale Length: 24.6”
• Shop-adjusted

Blueridge BR-140

The Blueridge BR-140 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar from the Historic Series has a select and rare, solid Adirondack spruce top with hand-carved parabolic top braces in an authentic prewar forward “X” pattern. The guitar also boasts choice solid mahogany sides and back, a natural high-gloss finish with a lightly toned top, and a slim, adjustable mahogany neck with a dovetail neck joint.

Blueridge Historic Series BR-140 Adirondack Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Features:

• Select and rare, solid Adirondack spruce top with hand-carved parabolic top braces in authentic prewar forward X-pattern
• Choice solid mahogany sides and back
• Natural high-gloss finish with a lightly toned top
• Slim mahogany neck has adjustable truss rod and dovetail neck/body joint
• East Indian rosewood fingerboard, bridge, and bridge plate
• Saga’s exclusive Dalmatian tortoise pickguard
• B/W/B plastic binding with fine black and white purfling on soundboard
• Nut and saddle are made from bone
• Rosewood peghead overlay adorned with a unique mother-of-pearl and abalone design
• Accurate vintage-style 14:1 ratio nickel-plated open-back tuners with butterbean-style buttons
• Nut width: 1-11/16”
• Scale length: 25.5”
• Shop adjusted

Blueridge BR-143

Like the best instruments, Blueridge guitars aren’t overbuilt; they’re crafted to be light and resonant. Meticulous attention to detail and quality craftsmanship is evident in the traditional, forward-position, hand-carved parabolic X-bracing which allows the solid Spruce top to ring loud and true. Blueridge guitars feature a traditional dovetail neck joint, slim mahogany neck, adjustable truss rod, and butterbean-button, Kluson-style tuning machines with an updated mechanism for modern precision and feel.

Blueridge BR-143 Historic Series 000 Acoustic Guitar Features:

• Select solid Sitka spruce top
• Hand-carved forward X-pattern parabolic braces
• Choice solid mahogany back and sides
• 000 body size
• Slim mahogany neck
• East Indian rosewood fingerboard
• Dovetail neck joint at 14th fret
• 1-11/16” nut width
• 25-1/2” scale length
• Rosewood headstock overlay
• East Indian rosewood bridge
• Unique mother-of-pearl and abalone design headstock inlay
• Bone nut and saddle
• Back center strip of delicate wood marquetry
• Fine black and white purfling on soundboard
• Aged natural finish
• B/W/B binding
• Dalmatian tortoise pickguard
• Vintage-style 14:1 ratio nickel-plated tuners
• Butterbean-style tuner buttons

Blueridge BR-160 ce

The pre-war inspired BR160CE Herringbone dreadnought has it all…now including a deep cutaway! This acoustic electric guitar’s great sound and great looks have made it one of the most desirable guitars in production today. And now with the cutaway offering greater accessibility to the higher frets, the BR-160CE is sure to attract even more attention. All that plus a state-of-the-art Fishman Prefix Plus pickup system with onboard EQ makes it ready for any musical setting.

Blueridge BR160CE Historic Series Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Dreadought Guitar Features:

• Select solid Sitka spruce top with hand-carved parabolic top braces in authentic prewar forward X-pattern
• Solid, Select Indian rosewood back and sides with center strip of delicate wood marquetry
• White body binding with delicate herringbone inlay around top
• Deep cutaway body design for easy access to upper frets
• Slim mahogany neck with dovetail neck joint has adjustable truss rod
• Rosewood bridge and bridge plate
• Rosewood peghead overlay adorned with a unique Mother-of-pearl and abalone design
• Saga’s exclusive Dalmation style pickguard
• Natural high-gloss finish with agied toner
• Accurate vintage-style 14:1 ratio nickel-plated open-back tuners with butterbean-style buttons
• Nut and saddle are made from bone
• Nut width: 1 11/16”
• Scale length: 25.5”
• Fishman Prefix Plus pickup system with onboard EQ.
• Shop Adjusted

Carter Poulsen (2010) T-Model

The Carter/Poulsen t-Model has the benefit of close to ten years of refinement. We designed the t-Model to combine the comfort and balance associated with small bodied guitars with the richness and volume expected of larger instruments. This modern/classic instrument is influenced by guitars of the past and executed with an eye towards the future.

Features:

• Sitka Spruce Top
• Honduran Mahogany Back & Sides

T-Model Specs:

Nut: 1 3/4
Scale Length: 25.375
Upper Bout: 10 3/16
Waist: 9 3/16
Dept: Upper Bout – 3 1/2 Lower Bout – 4 5/16
Lower Bout: 15 3/4

Collings (2010) 002H (Natural)

We offer the 00 in its original, 12-fret configuration, a guitar shape that was first designed around the time of the Civil War. Its dimensions are similar to a typical classical guitar, with a slotted headstock and small pyramid bridge. The comfortable size and timeless appearance of the Collings 00 is matched by the ease of playing a wide neck and shorter string scale affords. The tone is typically balanced and precise, and we’ve seen it adopted for a wide range of playing styles from simple vocal accompaniment to ragtime solos. When you want the durability of a modern guitar but one that appears rooted in an earlier, simpler time, the 00 is a versatile choice.

Features Include:

• Select Sitka spruce
• East Indian rosewood back and sides
• Grained ivoroid binding
• Herringbone trim with matching backstrip
• Cross-cut grained ivoroid and wood nitrate strip rosette
• Pre-war scalloped bracing
• Tortoise-style pickguard
• High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
• Honduran Mahogany Neck
• Slotted peghead with Brazilian rosewood overlay
• Mother-of-pearl Collings logo
• Ebony fingerboard and pyramid bridge
• Traditional diamond and square fingerboard inlays
• Fully adjustable truss rod
• Bone nut and drop-in saddle
• Ebony bridge pins and end pin
• Nickel Waverly slot-head tuners

Collings (2010) D2HA (Adirondack Spruce)

The square-shouldered 14-fret dreadnought is the most popular steel-string acoustic guitar body shape in the world. While Collings is certainly not the first to build them, we bring a new tonal clarity to the depth and warmth usually associated with such a large, deep-bodied guitar. Although its bass response makes the dreadnought ideal for vocal accompaniment, Collings versions are also often employed by bluegrass flatpickers who must compete with inherently louder instruments such as banjos and fiddles. The wide range of woods and neck sizes offered allow dreadnought fans to find a Collings model ideally suited to their playing style and tonal preference.

Features Include:

• Custom Select Adirondack spruce top
• East Indian rosewood back and sides
• Grained ivoroid binding
• Herringbone trim with matching backstrip
• Cross-cut grained ivoroid and wood nitrate strip rosette
• Pre-war scalloped bracing
• Tortoise-style pickguard
• High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
• Honduran Mahogany Neck
• Brazilian rosewood peghead overlay
• Mother-of-pearl Collings logo
• Ebony fingerboard and bridge
• Traditional diamond and square fingerboard inlays
• Fully adjustable truss rod
• Bone nut and drop-in saddle
• Ebony bridge pins and end pin
• Nickel Waverly tuners

Collings D1-A (Sunburst)

Dreadnought body size, with adirondack spruce top, mahogany neck, back and sides, sunburst top, tortoise shell binding, 1 3/4” nut width, ebony board and bridge. With nickel plated waverly tuners.

Corin de Jonge "OO"

Youngest son of famed Canadian luthier Sergei de Jonge, Corin de Jonge has grow up in what can only be referred to as a guitar building dynasty. This 14 fret 00 guitar features beautiful Brazilian rosewood back & sides, and a bearclaw Sitka Spruce top. The bridge, fretboard and binding are all made from snakewood. It’s a wonderfully balanced instrument with a full resonant low end, sweet woody mid-range and plenty of sustain in the high end. A perfect instrument for fingerstyle players.

Corin de Jonge (2010) "OM" (Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top)

This fantastic offering from the youngest member of the de Jonge, clan was built after the style of orchestra model guitars.

Specifications

• Beautiful Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top

• Brazilian Rosewood back and sides

• Bound in Snake-wood

• Abalone rosette framed by multiple wood purfling lines (Purfling helps to prevent cracks that begin at the edge of the top from spreading.)

• Mahogany neck with an ebony fretboard to match the bridge

• Nut and bridge pins made of bone

Froggy Bottom (1989) Model G Cutaway

The Model G is based on the beautiful Gibson L-5 profile. It is a true jumbo guitar, big in every way. Though extremely powerful, this guitar is well balanced and clear in all ranges of the 14-fret neck. The G is commonly set up with medium gauge strings, and like most jumbo guitars, is usually played with picks.

Custom Features

• Brazilian rosewood
• Adirondack Spruce top,

This is a consignment piece, for which most of the proceeds gonna be donated to building schools in Afghanistan.

Froggy Bottom (2009) 00 Prototype Tom Humphrey Memorial

Some Background

“For three years in the early 70s, the two young guys actually building the guitars in the renowed NY workshop of Michael Gurian were Thomas Humphrey and Michael Millard. Both went on to become significant builders over the next four decades, Humphrey in the world of the classical guitar, Millard in the steel-string realm. Gurian, of course, remains an iconic figure in the world of stringed instruments.

In 2008, a reunion was arranged in the form of a “luthier’s cruise”, the idea of a guitarist David Johnson. Lutherie legend Gurian, his two disciples and their families were to be the guests of honor on a week-long cruise from Seattle to Alaska and back. Tragically, Thomas Humphrey died of a heart attack on April 2008 and that reunion never happened. He left behind a family unable to benefit financially from all he had given to the world of the guitar.

Many saw Humphrey as a fabulously successful luthier whose “Millennium” design transformed the world of the classical guitar. Unnoticed, perhaps, were the years of struggle before his innovative ideas became broadly acknowledged as the brilliant work they were.

After Tom Humphrey’s death, Millard asked permission of his wife, Martha Costa Humphrey, to build a guitar honoring her husband and as a benefit for the Humphrey family. She quietly agreed to allow this, insisting that the wood for the project come from Tom’s supply of Brazilian rosewood. The wood she offered was purchased by her husband in 1974 and was dated from 1929.

The guitar built served as the prototype for the new Froggy Bottom concert size instrument, a traditionally shaped 00. The Froggy Bottom team of Millard, Eric Goodenough, M.L. Raymond and engraver Petria Mitchell completed the guitar in August, 2009. Millard approached Rudy Pensa and Gordon French of Rudy’s Music in New York City about selling the guitar. Pensa, both generous and keenly appreciative of Humphrey’s legacy, offered to sell the guitar and graciously refused any commission for doing so.”

- Michael Millard, Froggy Bottom Guitars

Features

• One of the most beautiful old growth sets of Brazilian rosewood we have ever seen. It displays the “spider webbing” usually seen on sets reserved for only the finest concert classical guitars.

• A stunning Adirondack spruce top.

• “45” Style Abalone appointments (purfling, rosette, back strip) of the highest quality green Abalone.

• Figured maple binding around the body & headstock.

• Ebony pyramid bridge and fretboard.

• Scrimshaw mammoth ivory heel cap + end graft done by Petria Mitchell

• Engraved gold plated Waverly tuners.

Rudy’s Music is proud to be able to sell this true masterpiece of an instrument

Froggy Bottom (2009) B 12 Custom 12-string Baritone

This is one unique instrument! a 12 fret Jumbo 12 string, with a 26” scale length. This guitar was designed to be tuned at least a full step down, but we played it tuned down as low as B and it roars!

The model B-12 has a lower bout of 16.5” and a depth of 4.5” giving it plenty of power, but with a balance we’ve come to expect from 12-fret guitars. The figured walnut back and sides were described by the Froggy Bottom boys as “the best they’ve ever seen!”.
The top is Red Spruce, the fretboard and bridge and of ebony.

The appointments are understated but beautiful. The body is bound in figured maple, with black and white purffling around the top edge, the simple dot fretboard markers are of abalone to match the frog headstock inlay. The rosette and back-strip are multicolored chevron.

The perfect 12 string for fans of Lead Belly & Willie McTell!

With Hardshell case!

Froggy Bottom (2009) F14 Deluxe

Model F evolved out of conversions of Martin arch tops in the 1960’s New York shop of Matt Umanov. Those early conversions demonstrated the virtues of reducing the body volume of larger instruments, and clearly altered the course of contemporary flat top guitar design. The shallowness of the body (4 1/8” maximum) of an F guitar makes it very comfortable to play, and contributes to the guitar’s exceptional string-to-string balance, clarity, and projection.

With:

• Adirondack Spruce Top
• East Indian Rosewood back & sides

F-14 Model Specs

Body Width: 16”
Body Length: 20.125”
Body Depth: 4.125 “
Scale Length: 25.25 “
Nut Width: 1.75 “

Froggy Bottom (2009) SJ Limited

Some backround on this amazing model from Froggy Bottom:

Model SJ

“One afternoon in 1968, I watched a drunken sailor with a pillow case slung over his shoulder stagger into a pawn shop in New London, CT. Since the bag on his shoulder was very guitar-like, as soon as he emerged counting his money, I went into the shop to see what he’d sold. After twenty minutes of bickering, I emerged with a very well worn twenty year old Gibson SJ. As I already had a guitar I loved, the SJ was only around for a couple of months, but almost as soon as I’d sold it to a friend, I was sorry. Forty years later, the friend still has that guitar, and it is still one of the very best guitars I have ever known.

In recent times older instruments of this short scale design have become extremely popular, and their value has soared. While over the years we have built a few one-off commissioned SJ-type guitars, we’ve now decided to add this design to our roster of formal models.

As we built the prototype of this model we did our best to photograph each step in the process and uploaded images of each day’s accomplishments to a blog. We’ve reworked that so you can see this guitar from start to finish in our Model SJ Blog Revisited. “

Full specifications

• Adirondack Spruce top
• Macassar ebony back and sides
• Figured maple binding
• Ebony bridge and fretboard
• Abalone top purfling, rosette, back-stripe, fretboard inlays and logo
• Engraved skrimshaw on heel in mammoth ivory.

Guild (2009) GAD-30re (Natural)

Guild has a rich history of producing exceptional orchestra-style acoustic guitars. In that tradition, we offer the exquisite GAD-30RE, which features a classic orchestra-style body, solid spruce top, solid rosewood back and sides, ebony fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, mahogany neck, wood binding, special pearl inlay and a Fishman® Matrix™ under-saddle pickup with endpin jack.

Guild (2009) GAD-40 (Natural)

Guild Acoustic Design Series guitars are high-quality, all-solid wood instruments that offer exceptional value. Experience the legendary sound of Guild at a more affordable price than ever! The new GAD-40 dreadnought model features a solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, mahogany neck, Indian rosewood fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, wood binding and pearl position inlays.

Guild (2009) GAD-40ce (Natural)

The classy and powerful GAD-40CE features a dreadnought body with cutaway, solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, mahogany neck, wood binding, special pearl inlay, and Fishman® Matrix™ under-saddle pickup with endpin jack.

Guild (2009) GAD-50

The Guild® GAD-50 “Dreadnaught” style body as beautifully crafted with solid Indian Rosewood for the back and sides, a solid spruce top that features scalloped bracing, and then joined the one piece mahogany neck with the traditional dovetail neck joint. For other appointments on the GAD-50 we use Indian Rosewood for the fingerboard and bridge. We continued the use of high quality tone woods by featuring ebony for the pearl dot inlayed bridge and strap pins, then added wood bindings, and Grover Rotomatic tuning gears. For the best in tone and intonation, Guild installed a bone nut and bone compensated saddle. For the finishing touches the GAD-50 has classic pearl fingerboard inlays and comes with a wooden arched case. The GAD-50 is a guitar worthy of representing over 50 years of fine guitar building by Guild® Guitars.

Guild GAD-50 Features:

• Body Style: Dreadnaught.
• Top: Solid Spruce.
• Bracing: Scalloped.
• Back:Solid Indian Rosewood.
• Sides: Solid Indian Rosewood.
• Neck: 1-Piece Mahogany.
• Width at Nut: 1-11/16”.
• Fretboard: Indian Rosewood (12” Radius).
• Scale Length: 25 1/2”.
• No. of Frets: 20.
• Machine Heads: Grover Rotomatic Die-cast Tuners.
• Bridge: Indian Rosewood Pin Bridge.
• Hardware: Chrome.
• Color: (821) Natural.
• Finish: High Gloss (Polyester).

Guild (2009) GAD-M20 (Natural)

Guild’s great-sounding concert-style GAD-M20 acoustic features a 13 ¾” lower bout, solid mahogany top, solid mahogany back and sides, scalloped spruce bracing, a mahogany neck, 24 ¾” scale length, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, and mother-of-pearl dot position inlays and headstock logo.

Huss & Dalton (2009) 00-SP

Huss & Dalton’s 12-fret 00 produces a surprising amount of volume out of a small body guitar. Very clear and balance in tone, it’s braced for light gauge strings, and designed with the finger-style player in mind. Includes a slotted peghead and pyramid bridge.

This particular 00-SP features a stunning Brazilian rosewood back & sides, with heavily bear-clawed Italian Spruce top, Rosewood binding around binding around body, with black & white purfling lines, Herringbone rosette and back-stripe, Ebony fretboard, Slotted headstock, w/Brazilian peghead veneer. Waverly tuners, with grained ivory buttons and notch diamond fretboard inlays.

Huss & Dalton (2010) D-RH (Natural)

A powerful dreadnought tempered with a boost to the midrange for a more balanced tonal quality.

• Sitka Spruce top
• Indian Rosewood back & sides

Visit Huss & Dalton’s official website for full specs

Give us a call for more information on this beauty!

Rudy’s Soho: 212 625-2557

Huss & Dalton (2010) TD-R Custom

Italian bearclaw Spruce top

beautiful Brazilian Rosewood back and sides

Waverly 1129 tuning machines w/oval buttons.

Nut Width 1 23/32”

Ebony Fretboard and Fretboard Binding

Herringbone Purfling

Ivoroid Body Binding

Short Slotted Square Fretboard inlay

Huss & Dalton TDM Custom

Traditional Dreadnought with red Spruce top, Mahogany neck, back & sides, Ebony board and bridge. 1 23/32 nut width. Tortoise shell binding w/maple & ebony purfling lines. Maple on ebony rosette rings. Tortoise shell pickguard, black back stripe. Nickel plated waverly tuners. Brazilian Rosewood headstock veneer.

James Goodall (2009) Traditional Dreadnought

With Adirondack Spruce top and East Indian Rosewood back & Sides.

The Traditional model features the popular dreadnought body shape. Its tone is extremely powerful in the bass and midrange with an emphasis on a broad warmth without lacking treble. The Traditional model features a custom, partial scalloped bracing pattern which produces a bit more ‘boominess’ in the bass and midrange. The peghead and bridge have been redesigned for a more conservative look and Waverly tuning machines are a standard feature. It is nicely trimmed with a herringbone rosette and herringbone top purfling with a chevron marquetry backstrip. It is especially built for the flatpicker and bluegrass style players.

Lowden (2009) O-38

‘“I first made the 38 back in 1976 for a friend of mine Alastair Burke. Normally I don’t use much shell inlays in my guitars but with this model I’ve indulged a little! Subtle use of leaf shaped abalone fingerboard inlays and soundboard purfling combine with the ideal choice of reclaimed Brazilian rosewood and a cedar top. One of my preferred choices now!” – George Lowden

SPECIFICATIONS

Back and sides

Brazilian Rosewood

Soundboard

Dark Cedar

Rosette

Abalone, Rosewood, Sycamore, mahogany, Walnut

Binding

Figured Sycamore

Purfling

Rosewood, Abalone

Tuners

Gotoh Gold/Ebony 510

BACK CENTRE SEAM

N/A

BRIDGE

Rosewood

NECK

5 piece: “Church pew” Mahogany/Rosewood/ Walnut

FINGERBOARD

Ebony, Abalone ‘Leaf’ Inlay

HEADSTOCK OVERLAY

Indian Rosewood

Martin (2005) D-28 Gloden Era #519 (Natural)

Martin D-28 Gloden Era #519

This Martin D-28 Golden Era guitar is a return to the roots of a legendary guitar company. It’s a recreation of a Pre-War Herringbone D-28. less than 700 were made.

Features

• Brazilian rosewood back and sides
• Adirondack Spruce top
• Ivroid binding
• Herringbone purfling
• Zig zag back strip
• Fossilized ivory nut saddle and bridge pins
• Waverly “butterbean” style tuners.
• It’s in excellent condition.

Give us a call for more information on this beauty!

Rudy’s SoHo Store (212) 625-2557

PRS Paul Reed Smith (2009) Tonare Grand

PRS’s Tonare Grande offers a very prominent voice, as well as substantial volume and midrange. The Tonare Grand is wonderful for all around strumming and lends itself well to flatpickers.

Tonare Grand Model Specs

Body
Shape 16” Tonare Grand
Finish Proprietary PRS shatter hard all Nitro finish
Bracing PRS X-brace/classical hybrid
Back and Side Woods Figured Mahogany or Rosewood
Back and Side Wood Option Figured Rosewood
Top Wood European/German Spruce
Top Wood Options European/German Spruce AAAA Grade, Adirondack Red Spruce, Adirondack Red Spruce AAAA Grade
Neck
Neck Wood Rare Peruvian Mahogany
Fretboard Wood High grade Cocobolo
Fretboard and Bridge Option Ebony
Truss Rod Ultra High Modulus Carbon Fiber Truss Rod
Inlays Birds w/ Standard Rosette
Inlay Option Celtic Cross w/ Celtic Cross Rosette/Abalone Ring
Inlay Option Abalone Top Purfling
Hardware
Nut Bone
Saddle Bone
Tuners Exclusive Keith Robson Hand-Machined Tuning Machines
Electronics
Electronics Option PRS Pickup system

PRS Paul Reed Smith (2010) Angelus (Private Stock)

The Angelus Cutaway features an unusual amount of volume, bass and has a balance not typical of acoustic cutaway models. Though well suited for finger style players, this model is versatile enough for many kinds of music.

Private Stock specs:

• Stunningly figured Cocobolo back and sides
• Cocobolo fingerboard headstock overlay and bridge
• Peruvian Mahogany neck
• European Bear-claw Spruce top
• PRS Acoustic pickup

Impeccable PRS craftsmanship in an Acoustic Guitar!

The Angelus from Paul Reed Smith is more than just a gorgeous, painstakingly crafted acoustic-electric guitar — it’s one of PRS’s first acoustic guitars. With an allure all its own, the Angelus features a striking European spruce top, figured mahogany back and sides, and a Cocobolo fingerboard. It’s noted for its unusual strong volume, bass, and balanced response, providing a unique voice for an acoustic-cutaway guitar. There are also PRS’s signature abalone bird inlays, a wide carved Peruvian mahogany neck, and Paul Reed Smith’s proprietary electronics on this Angelus.

Paul Reed Smith Angelus Acoustic-electric Guitar at a Glance:

• PRS’s mastery turns to acoustic guitars
• The finest tonewoods and PRS-signature appointments

PRS’s mastery turns to acoustic guitars
Paul Reed Smith is considered one of the world’s finest guitar makers, known around the globe for their gorgeous electric guitars, each dripping with an incredible tonal palette. And now, PRS — in collaboration with premier guitarist Martin Simpson — has directed all that expertise to the realm of acoustic instruments, crafting two lines — the Angelus and the Tonare Grand — each designed and crafted with an unwavering attention to detail and tone.

The finest tonewoods and PRS-signature appointments
The PRS Angelus features a 15.5” Angelus body with a cutaway, with a solid spruce top and beautiful figured back and sides. The neck of this Angelus follows Paul Reed Smith’s “wide” neck shape and is carved from choice Peruvian mahogany. A Cocobolo fretboard gives the neck and extremely smooth feel and rich tones, and the signature bird inlays denote the Angelus as a member of the PRS family at first glance. In all, the Angelus manages to strike the perfect balance between modern eye-catching adornments and a traditional acoustic appearance that’s steeped in history.

PRS Paul Reed Smith (2010) Tonare Grand Custom (Natural)

Paul Reed Smith Tonare Grand Custom Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

• Finish: Natural
• Shape 16” Tonare Grand
• Wide Neck
• Added option: Proprietary PRS Electronics
• Top: Adirondack Spruce
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Back and Sides : Cocobolo
• Inlays: Birds with PRS-signature abalone bird inlays Rosette
• Ameritage Deluxe Hardshell Case Included

The Tonare Grand Custom comes equipped with a proprietary PRS Pickup system, so you can take that fantastic sound to the stage. This onboard system gives you a very natural sound when you plug in; you’ll love your Tonare onstage and off!

Paul Reed Smith’s Tonare Grand Custom acoustic-electric guitar sounds absolutely fantastic — it’s love at first strum! You can feel, hear, and see the experience and craftsmanship PRS has developed over decades when you take in this guitar; the Tonare Grand Custom is brimming with quality. From its Adirondack spruce top and cocobolo back and sides to its Rosewood-topped Peruvian mahogany neck, this guitar is an absolute beauty. Elegant appointments only add to its appeal. Built-in PRS electronics make the Tonare Grand Custom perfect for the stage as well.

Paul Reed Smith’s Tonare Grand Custom puts PRS quality into an acoustic-electric that sounds great both onstage and unplugged. Paul Reed Smith Tonare Grand Custom Acoustic-electric Guitar at a Glance:

• PRS’s mastery turns to acoustic guitars
• The finest tonewoods and PRS-signature appointments
• Take Tonare’s tone onstage

Paul Reed Smith is considered one of the world’s finest guitarmakers, known around the globe for their gorgeous electric guitars, each dripping with an incredible tonal palette.

And now, PRS — in collaboration with premier guitarist Martin Simpson — has directed all that expertise to the realm of acoustic instruments, crafting two lines — the Angelus and the Tonare Grand — each designed and crafted with an unwavering attention to detail and tone.

The finest tonewoods and PRS-signature appointments
The PRS Tonare Grand Custom features a 16” Tonare Grand body. Its solid top crafted from beautiful Adirondack spruce, while quality cocobolo is used for the back and sides. The Peruvian mahogany neck is topped with a premium Rosewood fingerboard (which is adorned with beautiful bird inlays), and the top features gorgeous abalone purfling. As visually elegant as the Tonare Grand is, however, it’s even better when you pick it up and play it! This amazing acoustic gives you substantial volume and midrange — its an exceptional instrument for all-around strumming and also lends itself well to flatpicking playing styles.

R. Taylor (2010) Style 3

The Style 3 is a body design that is close to the hearts of many players, Bob Taylor included. While the R. Taylor shop is known primarily for building “modern” guitars, this timeless design has been on our minds since we began crafting instruments.

With a respectful nod toward tradition, our luthiers have applied their experience as craftsmen and musicians to create an instrument that will captivate guitarists who crave a traditional design and tone. The Style 3 is capable of everything that vintage D-style instruments are known for, and then some. This guitar delivers all the volume, punch, projection and downright chest-rumbling low end that collectively have endeared many players to a D-style instrument.

By applying our construction techniques to this time-honored design, we have crafted an instrument that presents every single note with unprecedented clarity and volume. We’ve also kept things simple. The Style 3 features one bracing pattern (Modified X) and one top geometry (65-foot radius). No cutaway will be offered. Of course, all of our wood choices are available on the Style 3, along with a choice of nut widths, neck shapes, binding and other appointments.

Santa Cruz (2009) OM/PW

The OM Pre-War Model is designed with many of the features in bracing and tone that the emerging singer-songwriter, the working musician, or a serious amateur will find desirable at a price before unheard of in guitars of this caliber.

The advanced X braces, which is the bracing pattern “Pre-War” refers to, is a good tonal option for those using the guitar for smaller accompaniment or rhythm. This style bracing gives the smaller bodied OM an incredible presence and bass response, yet retains a good balance with strong midrange and bright powerful response.

For full specifications, please visit the Santa Cruz OM/PW official website

Santa Cruz (2010) 1929 000

The OOO is the full sized version of the 1929 Model series. A longer, 25.375 inch scale for additional volume and bass make it a worthy ensemble instrument. You will find the same simple and elegant aesthetics of the 1929-O and 1929-OO versions. The master grade True Mahogany top is correctly dimensioned and hand voiced for a full and complex presence, and the elements for an heirloom guitar are all in place. The 1929-OOO’s look includes a period correct script logo done tastefully in Ivoroid. Classic Ebony complements the pyramid bridge, tuner buttons, head-plate and fretboard. An appropriately simple rosette is inlaid with a rich faux tortoise shell celluloid ring in a vintage Ivoroid border. The 1929-OOO Model has all the exceptional presence and playability that you would expect from the Santa Cruz stable of state of the art acoustic guitars.

Santa Cruz (2010) DH

This is far and away the best sounding Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce Herringbone dreadnaught available today.

Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood, Ebony fingerboard and bridge, Bone nut and compensated saddle, Brazilian Rosewood headstock overlay, ivoroid body and fingerboard bindings, zigzag back strip, and an oh-so-gorgeous ring of herringbone top purflings. Finished in traditional Nitrocellulose Lacquer, hand rubbed and buffed nice and thin.

At the heart of the guitar is SCGC’s meticulously hand-scalloped braces, small maple bridgeplate, and super-light weight. The X is not “Advanced” or shifted forward on this guitar as it is in the P/W series, and the result is a super-powerful and well-balanced flatpicking dream. The neck is a satin finished soft-V profile with a nut width of 1 23/32” (or in between 11/16ths and 3/4 inches).

It feels great, and plays exactly as you want it too. And Santa Cruz uses a hand-fit dovetailed neck joint on all their guitars so sound transfer is not dampened by parts that aren’t glued together…

Santa Cruz (2010) H-13 (Sunburst)

What’s up with thirteen frets? The historical precedent for this classic shape was the Gibson ‘Nick Lucas Special’ from the 1920’s and ’30’s, the one Bob Dylan holds in early photos. The “H” designation is an acknowledgement to the guardian of the lore of all things vintage and stringed, Maestro Paul Hostetter, who commissioned SCGC to build the prototype in 1978. In spite of the question of whether the historic 13 frets to the body had any basis in acoustic science, our reason for using it does.

SCGC’s concept for the H-13 is to achieve power beyond what would be expected in a small-bodied guitar. Two fundamental lutherie tricks make this possible: a longer string length (more downward pressure at the saddle) and more air space via a deeper body (increased volume and bass response). To place the bridge in the optimal position for power and maintain the longer string length, the neck needs to join the body at the 13th fret. Cool, huh? This is a gorgeous classic with power and presence expected from a much larger instrument. Perfect for aggressive fingerstyle blues and vocal accompaniment, the H-13 feels really sweet to hold.

Some of the custom features on this beauty

• Adirondack Spruce top

Santa Cruz (2010) OOO

The OOO is the 12-fret predecessor of the OM. If access past the 12th fret is of no concern, the OOO adds some distinct advantages tonally and cosmetically. The extension of the body to the 12th fret adds additional airspace, which translates into increased sound volume and a more predominate bass in the EQ. The slotted peghead is a standard feature that adds classic styling. The peghead’s reduced mass accentuates the guitar’s open, airy ambiance, making it a fingerstyle favorite. You’ve seen the SCGC OOO on stage with Jeff Tweedy and Dave Matthews as a solid performing songwriter’s tool. It has also been heard in numerous recordings as a mainstay of pro session players. You will find immediate purpose for the OOO and wonder why you didn’t have it in your arsenal all along.

Body

• Wood Type Indian Rosewood
• Back Stripe Zipper
• Binding Ivoroid
• Other 12 Fret

Top

• Wood Type Sitka Spruce
• Rosette Ivoroid
• Purfling Herringbone
• Bracing/Voicing Scalloped

Neck

• Peghead Slotted
• Peghead Binding Ivoroid
• Overlay Material Ebony
• Headstock Inslay SCGC Mini
• Width at Nut 1-3/4”
• Neck Shape V

Fingerboard

• Side Dots Black
• Inlay Diamond & Squares Short Pattern
• Width at 14th Fret 2-3/16
• Binding Ivoroid
• Scale Length 25.375

Finish

• Top Clear
• Back & Sides Clear/Buffed
• Neck Clear/Matte

Setup

• Pickguard Tortoise
• Tuners/gears Nickel open-back w/ Ivoroid Buttons

Dimensions

• Body Length 20.5”
• Body Depth 3.25-4.25”
• Number of Frets 19
• Frets Clear of the Body 12
• Lower Bout 15”
• Waist 9.25”
• Upper Bout 10.875”

Santa Cruz OMPW Custom Cutaway (Natural)

Sitka Spruce top, indian rosewood back and sides, venetian cutaway, cocobolo binding and headstock veneer, blue wooden purfling and rosette, ebony fretboard and double pyramid bridge, w/open back Santa Cruz tuners.

Seagull Maritime SWS Folk HG

The Maritime SWS Folk HG, as with all SWS models, features all solid wood construction with a Select Pressure Tested solid spruce top and solid mahogany back & sides. This guitar provides an excellent mid-range response due to its smaller & more narrow body size which is ideal for fingerstyle players. The Maritime SWS Folk HG also features a high-gloss Custom Polished Finish. This finish provides excellent protection but at the same time is extremely light and elastic. This is a crucial point in both the sound of the guitar and its ability to age – a thick finish muffles a guitar’s vibration and blocks aging.

Top : Select Pressure Tested Solid Spruce

Back & Sides : Solid Mahogany

Neck : Mahogany with mahogany veneer on contoured headstock.

Fingerboard & Bridge : Rosewood

Tusq® nut and compensated saddle

Finish : High-Gloss Custom Polished Finish

Seagull Maritime SWS Mini Jumbo High-Gloss

The Maritime SWS Mini-Jumbo HG, as with all SWS models, features all solid wood construction with a Select Pressure Tested solid spruce top and solid mahogany back & sides. This guitar provides an excellent full-range of tone including a lively mid-range due to the combination of a larger lower bout, a more narrow waist and slightly thinner body depth. The Maritime SWS Folk HG also features a high-gloss Custom Polished Finish. This finish provides excellent protection but at the same time is extremely light and elastic. This is a crucial point in both the sound of the guitar and its ability to age – a thick finish muffles a guitar’s vibration and blocks aging.

Specs

Top : Select Pressure Tested Solid Spruce

Back & Sides : Solid Mahogany

Neck : Mahogany with mahogany veneer on contoured headstock.

Fingerboard & Bridge : Rosewood

Tusq® nut and compensated saddle

Finish : High-Gloss Custom Polished Finish

Seagull Maritime SWS SG

The Maritime SWS SG, as with all SWS models, features all solid wood construction with a Select Pressure Tested solid spruce top and solid mahogany back & sides. The Maritime SWS SG also features a semi-gloss Custom Polished Finish with a beautiful satin sheen. This finish provides excellent protection but at the same time is extremely light and elastic. This is a crucial point in both the sound of the guitar and its ability to age – a thick finish muffles a guitar’s vibration and blocks aging.

Specs

Top : Select Pressure Tested Solid Spruce

Back & Sides : Solid Mahogany

Neck : Mahogany

Fingerboard & Bridge : Rosewood

Tusq® nut and compensated saddle

Finish : Semi-Gloss Custom Polished Finish

Taylor (2002) The Liberty Tree Acoustic Guitar

When Taylor Guitars released The Liberty Tree guitar in 2002, the 400 instruments made, were distributed with a maximum availability of two per dealer. Rudy’s promptly stashed the first one we received #42 and are only now! putting this unique piece of history up for sale.

One tree in each of the 13 colonies was designated as a Liberty tree, and used as a meeting place by the patriots who organized the Revolutionary War. The back and sides of the Liberty Tree Guitar are made from the last surviving of the 13 Liberty Trees, a Tulip Poplar, which resided on the St. Johns campus in Annapolis Maryland. Taylor guitars acquired the wood after the tree was uprooted by Hurricane Floyd in 1999. Each Liberty Tree featured a select sitka spruce top, Mahogany neck and ebony fretboard. An inlaid “Declaration of Independence and early American flag unfurl across the fretboard extension and top. The rosette has thirteen stars representing the thirteen colonies inlaid into it. The headstock also sports an inlaid American Flag in it’s Ebony headstock veneer.

This Beautiful Taylor Grand Concert guitar is a piece not only of Taylor’s history, but America’s as well.

Historical Background

The Liberty Tree Guitar is Taylor’s homage to the resilient spirit of freedom that inspired our nation’s birth. This special series is made from the last survivor of 13 Liberty Trees, around which the early-American Colonists gathered to spread their ideals of independence and strategize the American Revolution. The Liberty Tree endured as a nurturing symbol of our nation’s growth until sustaining fatal injuries from Hurricane Floyd in 1999. Never before has Bob Taylor undertaken a guitar endeavor with such reverence.

Features

The Liberty Tree is a Grand Concert with back and sides of gloriously figured, chocolate-and-vanilla-colored tulip poplar, and an abalone-edged top of Sitka spruce. A laser-etched, burly maple inlay of a scrolled Declaration of Independence extends from the fingerboard onto the guitar top. The rosette combines a crescent of 13 stars (one for each of the original Colonies) around one half of the soundhole, opposite an early battle pennant that flew during the Revolution. A depiction of the first post-Revolution American flag is inlaid in dyed maple on the peghead.

Give us a call for more information on this beauty!

Rudy’s Soho: 212 625-2557

Specifications

Type/Size of Guitar 6-String Grand Concert

Back/Sides Liberty Tree Tulip Poplar

Top Sitka Spruce

soundhole Rosette Maple, Bloodwood, Koa and Color Core

Fretboard Ebony

Fretboard Inlay Maple, Bloodwood, Koa and Color Core

Headstock Overlay Ebony

Binding Ivoroid with Abalone-Edged Top

Bridge Ebony

Nut & Saddle Tusq

Tuning Machines Gold-plated Schallers with Ebony Buttons

Strings Elixer® Acoustic Light-gauge Bronze

Scale Length 25 1/2

Truss Rod Adjustable

Neck With at Nut 1 3/4 inches

Number of Frets 20

Bracing Scalloped, X-Brace

Finish Gloss

Cutaway None

Electronics None

Body Width 15 inches

Body Length 19 1/2 inches

Body Depth 4 1/8 inches

Overall Length 40 1/2 inches

Case Taylor Hardshell

Taylor (2009) 35th Anniversary Baritone (Sunburst)

The beauty of a baritone guitar compared to simply tuning down is that a baritone’s longer scale length (in our case, 27 inches compared to our standard 25.5 or short-scale 24 7/8) allows one to play in a lower register, yet maintain normal string tension. Baritones have been used by artists from Dave Matthews (we made him a pseudo-baritone guitar several years ago) to Duane Eddy to Ani DiFranco. A baritone will appeal to anyone looking for a deeper guitar tone, including singer-songwriters who find the upper register of certain songs to be a stretch for their vocals. Our 35th anniversary baritone is tuned to B (B E A D F# B). To help achieve a low, robust sound, we chose the GS shape and a wood pairing of Indian rosewood, known for its strong bass response, and Sitka spruce. Strummers who favor a potent, girthy sound and like to detune will love them. The baritone also features a tobacco sunburst top, Indian rosewood binding, an abalone rosette, Taylor gold tuners, a Venetian cutaway and the ES pickup.

Taylor (2010) 814ce Auditorium Cutaway Electric

The Taylor 814-CE Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar gives you amazingly warm, deep sound. Solid Indian rosewood back and sides sharpen the rich overtones and dark humors of the solid Sitka spruce top for a tonal palette of stunning breadth. Detailed mother-of-pearl inlays on the bound ebony fretboard, abalone rosette, 5-ply purfling with white binding, abalone peg inlays, and gold-plated Taylor tuners with ebonoid buttons impart luxurious visual splendor. Expression System electronics for peerless stage performance.

Taylor 814-CE Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Features:

• Solid Sitka spruce top
• Solid rosewood back and sides
• Ebony fretboard and bridge
• Expression System electronics with tone controls
• Gold-plated Taylor tuners with ebonoid buttons
• 25-1/2” scale length
• 1-3/4” nut width
• 5-ply purfling with white binding
• Elaborate mother-of-pearl fretboard inlays
• Compensated tusq bridge nut
• Abalone rosette
• Hardcase Included

Taylor (2010) 910 (Natural)

A true representation of what a rosewood Dreadnought can be, the 910 pairs our finest tonewoods with some of our most beautiful cosmetic detailing. Honoring the true legacy status of the 910, Bob Taylor brings back one of our most enduring inlays, known simply as “Cindy.”

Features

Type/Shape 6-String Dreadnought

Back & Sides Indian Rosewood

Top Sitka Spruce

Soundhole Rosette Abalone

Neck Tropical American Mahogany

Fretboard Ebony

Fretboard Inlay “Cindy” Inlay

Headstock Overlay Ebony

Binding Indian Rosewood with Abalone-Edged Top

Bridge Ebony

Nut & Saddle Bone

Tuning Machines Gotoh 510

Strings Elixir® Medium Gauge Strings with NANOWEB® Coating

Scale Length 25 1/2 Inches

Truss Rod Adjustable

Neck Width at Nut 1 3/4 Inches

Number of Frets 20

Bracing Standard II (Forward Shifted Pattern W/Relief Rout)

Finish Gloss

Cutaway None

Electronics None

Body Width 16 Inches

Body Depth 4 5/8 Inches

Body Length 20 Inches

Overall Length 41 Inches

Case Taylor Deluxe Hardshell

Taylor (2010) GA7 (Natural)

Taylor’s Indian rosewood acoustic guitar with a cedar top adds a mellow warmth to rosewood’s big, bold tone.

Type/Shape 6-String Grand Auditorium
Back & Sides Indian Rosewood
Top Western Red Cedar
Soundhole Rosette Abalone
Neck Tropical American Mahogany
Fretboard Ebony with Binding
Fretboard Inlay Abalone Dots
Headstock Overlay Indian Rosewood
Binding Ivoroid
Bridge Ebony
Nut & Saddle Tusq
Tuning Machines Gold-plated Taylor Tuners
Strings Elixir® Light Gauge Strings with NANOWEB® Coating
Scale Length 25 1/2 Inches
Truss Rod Adjustable
Neck Width at Nut 1 3/4 Inches
Number of Frets 20
Fretboard Radius 15 Inches
Bracing Standard II (Forward Shifted Pattern W/Relief Rout)
Finish Natural Gloss
Cutaway None
Electronics None
Left-Handed Available; No Charge
Body Width 16 Inches
Body Depth 4 5/8 Inches
Body Length 20 Inches
Overall Length 41 Inches
Case Taylor Deluxe Hardshell

Taylor (2010) K-16ce (Natural)

The Koa Series® Acoustic/Electrics present an exotic feast of figure, color and sound. Koa’s visual allure is complemented with shimmering abalone trim around the top and soundhole, while figured maple binds the body, fingerboard, soundhole, and caps the heel. Opt for a koa top for a truly stunning look. Each Koa Series Acoustic/ Electric is performance-ready, with a Venetian cutaway and Taylor’s Expression System® electronics.

K-16 SPECIFICATIONS

Type/Shape 6-String GS
Back & Sides Hawaiian Koa
Top Sitka Spruce
Soundhole Rosette Abalone
Neck Tropical American Mahogany
Fretboard Ebony
Fretboard Inlay Abalone Koa Series
Headstock Overlay Ebony
Binding Maple
Bridge Ebony
Nut & Saddle Tusq
Tuning Machines Gold-plated Taylor Tuners
Strings Elixir® Medium Gauge Strings with NANOWEB® Coating
Hardware Taylor Gold-plated
Scale Length 25 1/2 Inches
Truss Rod Adjustable
Neck Width at Nut 1 3/4 Inches
Number of Frets 20
Fretboard Radius 15 Inches
Bracing CV – Sitka Bracing w/Relief rout
Finish Gloss
Color Options Natural
Sunburst Options None
Cutaway Venetian
Electronics Taylor ES-T®
Body Width 16 ¼ inches
Body Depth 4 5/8 Inches
Body Length 20 Inches
Overall Length 41 Inches
Case GS Series Deluxe Hardshell

Taylor (2010) Koa 12-Fret LTD (Natural)

By joining the neck to the body at the 12th fret rather the 14th and positioning the bridge farther back on the soundboard, the resulting tone of the 12-Fret-LTD sounds warm, crisp and surprisingly loud, this Grand Concert boasts beautifully figured Hawaiian koa all around, offset by ebony binding and a slotted peghead with an ebony overlay.

• Hawaiian Koa Top, Back and Sides
• 900 Series Abalone Rosette
• Tropical American Mahogany Neck
• Ebony Fretboard
• Ebony Binding
• 1-3/4” Nut Width
• Venetian Cutaway
• 15” Fretboard Radius
• Taylor Expression System Electronics
• Taylor Slot-head Tuners
• 12-Fret Bracing
• 24-7/8” Scale Length

Taylor 110ce

Taylor’s Distinctive Sound in an Affordable Dreadnought Cutaway
The Taylor 110ce is an affordable alternative for the beginning guitarist or an “extra” guitar for the seasoned player, with an extremely rich and versatile voice. The 110ce’s rich tone is now amplified with the ES-T sytem. This full-sized, solid spruce top and laminated sapele sides dreadnought delivers the Taylor guitar experience with a lively tone.

Taylor 110ce Acoustic/Electric Guitar at a Glance:

• Classic dreadnought volume combined with clear treble
• Solid spruce top and rosewood fingerboard
• Taylor ES-T electronics

Classic dreadnought volume combined with clear treble
A traditional shape refined, the 110ce combines classic dreadnought volume and bass response with the definitive Taylor sound: clear trebles and an open, airy midrange that Bob Taylor’s signature design accentuates. Like all dreadnoughts, the 110e responds especially well to flatpicking or light-to-heavy strumming.

Solid spruce top and rosewood fingerboard
The 110ce’s solid Sitka spruce top and laminated sapele back and sides make for crisp and well-defined sound in this versatile mid-priced guitar. The mahogany neck is combined with an rosewood fingerboard. A durable varnish finish offers protection, good looks, and a smooth feel to the touch.

Taylor ES-T electronics
Derived from the Taylor Expression System, the ES-T Under-saddle transducer and electronics are optimized for the 100 and 200 Series. This system features onboard bass, treble, and volume controls, plus custom-voiced EQ and dynamic response.

Taylor 110ce Acoustic/Electric Guitar Features:

• Type/Shape: 6-String Dreadnought Cutaway
• Back & Sides: Sapele Laminate
• Top: Sitka Spruce
• Soundhole Rosette: Wood Fiber
• Neck: Tropical American Mahogany
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Fretboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots
• Headstock Overlay: Lexan
• Binding: Black Plastic
• Bridge: Ebony
• Nut & Saddle: Tusq
• Tuning Machines: Enclosed, Die-Cast Chrome Plated
• Strings: Elixir Light Gauge Strings with NANOWEB Coating
• Scale Length: 25 1/2 Inches
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
• Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16 Inches
• Number of Frets: 20
• Bracing: Scalloped, X-Brace
• Finish: Varnish
• Electronics: Taylor ES-T
• Body Width: 16 Inches
• Body Depth: 4 5/8 Inches
• Body Length: 20 Inches
• Overall Length: 41 Inches
• Case: Gig Bag

Taylor 210ce

An Affordable Taylor with ES Blue Electronics!
In the Taylor 210ce, East Indian rosewood adds depth to the sparkle of a Sitka top, filling in a full range of tonal possibilities. With the ES Blue amplification system, the affordably-priced dreadnought cutaway 210ce can now be plugged in to further enhance the Taylor playing experience.

Taylor 210ce Acoustic/Electric Guitar at a Glance:

• Classic dreadnought volume combined with clear treble
• Solid spruce top and Indian rosewood fingerboard
• Taylor ES Blue electronics

Classic dreadnought volume combined with clear treble
A traditional shape refined, the 210ce combines classic dreadnought volume and bass response with the definitive Taylor sound: clear trebles and an open, airy midrange that Bob Taylor’s signature design accentuates. Like all dreadnoughts, the 210ce responds especially well to flatpicking or light-to-heavy strumming.

Solid spruce top and rosewood fingerboard
With solid Sitka spruce top and laminated rosewood back and sides, the affordably priced 210ce is an introduction to the Taylor playing experience. Rosewood is used for the fretboard and bridge, while white binding accents the 210ce’s dreadnought body.

Taylor ES Blue electronics
Derived from the Taylor Expression System, the ES Blue utilizes a proprietary Dynamic String Sensor and a Taylor-devised active preamp. The result is a high-fidelity, low-impedance signal for clear, acoustic amplified tone.

Taylor 210ce Acoustic/Electric Guitar Features:

• Type/Shape: 6-String Dreadnought Cutaway
• Back & Sides: Laminated East Indian Rosewood
• Top: Sitka Spruce
• Soundhole Rosette: Wood Fiber
• Neck: Tropical American Mahogany
• Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
• Fretboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots
• Headstock Overlay : Indian Rosewood
• Binding: White Plastic
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Nut & Saddle: Tusq
• Tuning Machines: Enclosed, Die-Cast Chrome Plated
• Strings: Elixir Medium Gauge Strings with NANOWEB Coating
• Scale Length: 25-1/2 Inches
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
• Neck Width at Nut: 1-11/16 Inches
• Number of Frets: 20
• Bracing: Forward shifted scalloped bracing with the Taylor patented relief cut on the top
• Finish: Satin with gloss top
• Electronics: Taylor ES Blue
• Body Width: 16 Inches
• Body Depth: 4-5/8 Inches
• Body Length: 20 Inches
• Overall Length: 41 Inches
• Case: Taylor Hardshell

The Taylor 210ce delivers rich Taylor sound and a clean, clear amplified tone!

Taylor 214ce

The 200 Series redefines what a mid-priced guitar can be. A glossy, solid Sitka spruce top meets gorgeous Indian rosewood laminate back and sides, delivering an experience of sight, sound and touch that’s unmistakably Taylor. Plug in with the optional Taylor electronics and take your performance to the stage with confidence.

The Taylor 214CE shows the versatility that plays front and center on this rosewood laminate, between the Grand Auditorium body, cutaway and plug-in-and-play readiness of Taylor’s ES-T pickup.
Technical Info
Type/Shape: 6-String Grand Auditorium

Back & Sides: Indian Rosewood Laminate

Top: Sitka Spruce

Soundhole Rosette: Cocobolo

Neck: Tropical American Mahogany

Fretboard: Indian Rosewood

Fretboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots

Headstock Overlay: Indian Rosewood

Binding: White Plastic

Bridge: Indian Rosewood

Nut & Saddle: Tusq

Tuning Machines: Enclosed, Die-Cast Chrome Plated

Strings: Elixir Light Gauge Strings with NANOWEB Coating

Scale Length: 25 1/2 Inches

Truss Rod: Adjustable

Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16 Inches

Number of Frets: 20

Fretboard Radius: 15 Inches

Bracing: Standard II (Forward Shifted Pattern W/Relief Rout)

Finish: Satin

Cutaway: Venetian

Electronics: Taylor ES-T Pickup

Body Width: 16 Inches

Body Depth: 4 5/8 Inches

Body Length: 20 Inches

Overall Length: 41 Inches

Taylor 355ce 12 string (Natural)

Black wood binding, ebony fretboard and distinctive Taylor bridge, Indian rosewood headstock veneer, and high gloss top finish with satin sides and back make it a splendiferous sight onstage. Expression System electronics with tone controls capture top and string vibration perfectly. Solid African mahogany back and sides take the edge off the tone while still providing high definition.

Features:

• Solid Sitka spruce top
• Solid African mahogany back and sides
• Mahogany neck
• Ebony fretboard and bridge
• Expression System electronics
• Indian rosewood headstock overlay
• Chromeplated Taylor tuners
• 25-1/2”
• 1-7/8” nut width

Taylor 714ce

Combining the full-bodied sound of Indian rosewood with the responsiveness of a Western Red cedar top creates this fingerstyle workhorse. Equipped with the Taylor Expression System™ and cutaway, this Grand Auditorium guitar shines in any venue.

Taylor Guitar 714ce Wood
A Western Red cedar top coupled with a rosewood body provides the ultimate in responsiveness without sacrificing tone.

Taylor Guitar 714ce Body Style: Grand Auditorium
Taylor’s Grand Auditorium combines the width and depth of a Dreadnought with a narrower waist. Its sleek design yields a strong treble zing across the tonal spectrum and sharpens the definition of individual notes. The Grand Auditorium is a strong fingerpicking guitar that also adapts well to medium strumming.

Taylor Expression System™
Designed to faithfully reproduce your guitar’s native tone, the Expression System™ utilizes patented Dynamic Sensors™ to capture top and string vibration like never before. Created in partnership with renowned audio pioneer, Mr. Rupert Neve, the Taylor ES is seamlessly integrated into the design of the guitar from the ground up. Onboard tone controls provide added flavor, or set flat for an uncolored, exceptionally clean amplified sound.

Taylor Guitar 714ce Finish: Gloss
The finish used to create this guitar’s lustrous gloss top, back, and sides was developed at Taylor for maximum durability and resistance to cold-checking. This ultra violet-cured finish is also more environmentally friendly than traditional lacquer finishes. Available finish options in this series are natural back, sides, and top, and natural back and sides with a tobacco or honey sunburst top.

Taylor Guitar 714ceFeatures:

• 6-String Grand Auditorium
• Back & Sides: Indian Rosewood
• Top: Western Red Cedar
• Soundhole Rosette: Hawaiian Koa
• Neck: Tropical American Mahogany
• Fretboard: Ebony
• Fretboard Inlay: Small Pearl Dots
• Headstock Overlay: Indian Rosewood
• Binding: Indian Rosewood
• Bridge: Ebony
• Nut & Saddle: Tusq
• Tuning Machines: Gold-plated Taylor Tuners
• Scale Length: 25 1/2 Inches
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
• Neck Width at Nut: 1 3/4 Inches
• Number of Frets: 20
• Bracing: Scalloped, X-Brace
• Finish: Gloss
• Cutaway: Venetian
• Electronics: Taylor Expression System™
• Body Width: 16 Inches
• Body Depth: 4 5/8 Inches
• Body Length: 20 Inches
• Overall Length: 41 Inches
• Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell

Taylor GS-LTD-B

Taylor Grand Symphony cutaway body size, with adirondack spruce top and braces. Brazilian rosewood back and sides. Venetian cutaway. Ebony fretboard and bridge, mahogany neck. Gotoh tuners. Taylor expression system. Grained ivory binding on body and neck and abalone rosette.