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mmasters 04-08-2013 07:02 PM

Most high end mini guitar you can buy?
 
I have a martin LX1 which is cute, also know about the Taylor GS Mini. My question is are there any high end versions of these from small shops or luthiers?

Godfather 04-08-2013 07:11 PM

Of course there are. How much do you want to spend, what kinds of wood?

David Chavez 04-08-2013 07:14 PM

The firefly by santa cruz? Thats the most expansive I can think of.

mikealpine 04-08-2013 07:15 PM

Most high end mini guitar you can buy?
 
As you go higher up the ladder, the possibilities are endless in terms of customization. You can choose wood, scale, and a host of other design options. And there are parlor sized options from builders like Larrivee and others.

Peacepipe 04-08-2013 07:17 PM

From small shop builders there is the Collings baby and Santa Cruz firefly. As for individual luthiers Laurent Brondel makes a D-5 which is an early ditson inspired design the size of a Martin 3. Michi Matsuda also does a modified mini parlor guitar. I am sure there are a lot of other luthiers making parlor guitars but those are the two that immediately come to mind.

Hope this helps.

David Chavez 04-08-2013 07:18 PM

The firefly goes from 3000 used to over 6000+ if you custom order one with a lot of upgrades.

AllThumbsBruce 04-08-2013 07:19 PM

A Collings Baby will set you back a fair amount.

http://www.collingsguitars.com/baby-series.html

Or even this 0 body 12 string

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fuVJ...ature=youtu.be


For a travel guitar you could check out the Brunner Outdoor Guitar (now called the B-Compact).

http://www.brunner-guitars.com/?page_id=1384

I am sure others make them too.

robj144 04-08-2013 07:20 PM

The Beorgois Piccolo Parlor is another.

kydave 04-08-2013 07:22 PM

Martin's "Claire" guitar... Size 5 Terz... Sitka over Brazilian... 45 trim.

https://www.martinguitar.com/images/...ase/claire.jpg

http://pi.b5z.net/zirw/945/i/u/15309...e_s_guitar.JPG

http://pi.b5z.net/zirw/945/i/u/15309...itar__back.JPG

http://pi.b5z.net/zirw/945/i/u/15309..._guitar_fb.JPG

Malty 04-08-2013 08:18 PM

kydave, you sure know how to shut down a thread ;-)

kydave 04-08-2013 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malty (Post 3429527)
kydave, you sure know how to shut down a thread ;-)

Shucks... I was just trying to answer that "high end little guitars?" question...

:wink:

donh 04-08-2013 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kydave (Post 3429531)
Shucks... I was just trying to answer that "high end little guitars?" question...

:wink:

I think maybe you did! :-)

kydave 04-08-2013 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donh (Post 3429534)
I think maybe you did! :-)

Although y'all know I'm a Martin man, a little used Collings Baby 2H sorely tempted me once when I saw one at Gryphon...

http://gryphonstrings.com/instpix/39769/397691.jpg

harvl 04-08-2013 09:20 PM

I think I have it!!!
I'm reintroducing my "original" Voyage Air shape (both folding and not) not to be confused with Voyage Air B size this one was only used on the prototype. 24" scale length, 13.25 lower bout, 17.25 body length... as far as price goes, it's only $6500.00 but the list of options could easily add another zero to that... :D

williejohnson 04-09-2013 04:23 AM

I have a Custom Shop Martin 7-28 which is about the same size as a GS Mini. Wonderful guitar.


http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...uh/InCase2.jpg


Willie


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