Acoustics

  The "Large Soundhole" made its first appearance on a Bourgeois dreadnought back in 2014 as a tribute to one of Dana Bourgeois' heroes. We were immediately impressed with the tonal flavor it lent our standard design, begging the obvious question; What would a Large Soundhole on our OM sound like?
  Introducing the "Large Soundhole" OM, Bourgeois' latest in a long run of vintage-inspired innovations. Since it's birth, the Large Soundhole OM has become an instant hit among flatpickers seeking smaller bodied alternatives. With striking tonal similarities to the Dreadnought, this acoustic offers improved ergonomics and accommodates a large diversity of playing styles. Featuring aesthetics associated with "holy grail" dreads, this model is a perfect representation of Dana's constant innovation of the Vintage flattop.

  The "Large Soundhole" made its first appearance on a Bourgeois dreadnought back in 2014 as a tribute to one of Dana Bourgeois' heroes. We were immediately impressed with the tonal flavor it lent our standard design, begging the obvious question; What would a Large Soundhole on our OM sound like?
  Introducing the "Large Soundhole" OM, Bourgeois' latest in a long run of vintage-inspired innovations. Since it's birth, the Large Soundhole OM has become an instant hit among flatpickers seeking smaller bodied alternatives. With striking tonal similarities to the Dreadnought, this acoustic offers improved ergonomics and accommodates a large diversity of playing styles. Featuring aesthetics associated with "holy grail" dreads, this model is a perfect representation of Dana's constant innovation of the Vintage flattop.

  The Goodall Grand Concert might be one of the world's most perfect guitars. With its refined and beautifully proportioned shape, it is everything you could desire from an acoustic guitar and more. It's tone is a wonderful blend of balanced clarity, and punchy projection, with a smooth rich bass response. This instrument is larger than the Parlor but smaller than the Concert Jumbo. It has a singing lyrical treble, with excellent sustain, and is comfortable to hold. Though it is a small guitar, the Grand Concert does not exhibit the tight nasal tonal quality in the midrange and bass that is generally associated with smaller guitars.
  While the Grand Concert series is considered ideal for the fingerstylist due to its sensitive, dynamic responsiveness, it is equally appropriate for the flatpicker or plectrum player with the appropriate tonewood combination. It is prized by Bluegrass flatpickers and has even been said to surpass large bodied dreadnought guitars with respect to it's clarity, sustain and powerful projection.

Straight out of a collection, we have this fine Martin Custom Shop guitar. It's rare and gorgeous. Martin's Custom Shop creates some of the world's best acoustic guitars, and this pre-owned custom Dreadnought is no exception! Never one to rest on their laurels, Martin constructed this guitar using an amazing set of Quilted Bubinga wood for the back and sides, providing a gorgeous look as well as a full-bodied tone that simply has to be heard to be believed. Full, blooming chords and clear, crisp single-note lines ring out perfectly thanks to the forward-shifted scalloped "X" bracing, making this Dreadnought an excellent choice for recording and playing out. Of course, the looks are nothing to scoff at, with a Amber Sunburst finish on the Adirondack Spruce top that wonderfully complements the Bubinga back and sides. In excellent condition. The frets show virtually no wear. The neck is straight and true. The action is great and a joy to play. This is a serious guitar for a serious player. It is one of the finest Martin guitars we have had in the shop. Comes with the Custom Shop Martin hardshell case. This guitar had a retail price of $8249

We recently got a private collection of great Martin guitars. This is one of my favorites: a 2012 Martin HD-28V Vintage series. Made to the specs of a pre war Martin D-28 with scalloped bracing, Herrinbone trim, and "Butterbean" style tuners. It is a good one. Very clean and nice. This guitar sounds absolutely amazing. I've played a lot of these, and this is one of the best. It has Indian Rosewood back and sides, and is very resonant. The frets are fine, neckset is perfect, it's ready to go. Comes with original hard case.

Martin HD28V Vintage Acoustic Guitar Features
A Vintage Herringbone D-2 Format with Popular Pre-War Martin Features
Solid Sitka Spruce Top with Standard X Scalloped, Forward Shifted Bracing
Solid East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides with HD Zig-Zag Purfling
Modified V Shaped Select Hardwood Neck
Solid Black Ebony 20 Fret Fingerboard
Gotoh Nickel Open-Geared Tuners with Butterbean Knobs
Includes Martin Hardshell Case

We have a 2014 Martin D-45 Custom Shop with an Ambertone Sunburst finish. Collector owned, it is in immaculate condition. Sunburst is rare on any Martin, and it's even more so on a D-45 model. It's gorgeous. The sound is excellent and then some. All in all, a super fine guitar, and one that I guarantee people will say, "Hey, nice guitar!" This decked out Dreadnought is the flagship model of the Standard Series. It is the most ornate of all the instruments, featuring hand inlaid pearl on the top, back, sides, and neck. Premium tonewoods and all of the advancements of the reimagined Standard Series such as forward shifted scalloped braces, antique white binding and a high performance neck. The guitar of choice for legends like Gene Autry and Neil Young, it’s the perfect guitar for any discerning collector or musician. Features a Fishman Ellipse Blend pickup. Comes with custom shop dust cover, and Martin hardshell case. Nothing says you've arrived like a D-45!

1942, what a year! The nation was struggling to get on a war economy. Virtually no manufacturers were doing business as usual. Everything was geared toward the war effort. Gibson guitars was no exception: they made gliders, while guitar production was severely limited. Dealers were allowed very few guitars. Some months, no guitars were shipped. We have a beautiful 1942 Gibson L-30. These small archtop guitars were a staple item for Gibson since the early thirties. This is an original, clean guitar and even has the original soft case. The finish is beautiful, the frets are fine, the action is good. It is a collectors grade instrument. Some wear, but overall excellent condition. These are great guitars for blues, but really they are great for any type of music. This is a one-owner instrument and has been well taken care of.

  Limited to just 7 pieces, and featuring a 12-Fret neck, and stunning figured mahogany top, back, and sides.
  Dana Bourgeois' passion for acoustic guitars was fostered by those coveted instruments built in the pre-war era. Bourgeois Guitars' mission as a company has always been to merge the love for vintage guitar tone and design with modern innovation and playability. This foundation can be heard and seen clearly in the Bourgeois L-DBO. Inspired by the classic guitars that emerged from the mid-west early in the last century, the Bourgeois L-DBO brings that distinctive sound that old-time and county-blues enthusiasts love into a new era.

1918, wow, that was a long time ago. The end of WWI, the United States Congress officially established time zones, God Bless America was written by Irving Berlin, and this mandolin was made. This mandolin has seen a lot of history. When we entered WWII, this mandolin was already 23 years old. We have a 1918 Gibson Style A Mandolin. We believe it was sent back to Gibson at some point and refinished. It has a new bridge to compensate for a slight sinking in the top. It is structurally fine, it won't cause any problems, and the original bridge is included with the mandolin. The top is black, the back and sides are brown. It shows some lacquer checking as to be expected. Overall, it is very clean. It sounds great, the action is fine, the frets are in good condition. It's a good one. Comes with non original case.

Hofner made some cool guitars back in the day. They still do, but I like the vibe of the old ones. This guitar is quite similar to one Brian Jones used in the studio with the Stones. We have a 1968 Hofner 489 Western Model. It is a slope shoulder dreadnought. Looks like a Gibson J-50. It has maple back and sides, a spruce top, adjustable bridge saddle, and micro tilt to adjust the neck angle. It is clean, very clean. It has some lacquer checking, but the only real playing wear is on the top near the lower part on the soundhole. The neck is straight, the frets are fine, the action is good, and it sounds great. It's really a cool guitar. The maple is nice and flamey. It's a cool part of 60's history. Comes with original gig bag.

The Goodall AKGCC Aloha Koa Grand Concert Cutaway: bold, articulate, complex tone, with a wonderfull punch in the midrange. Incredible sound. Incredible playability. Another top-tier, spectacular example of what an acoustic guitar can be from Goodall.