Guitars in stock - June

[J.R. Rogers]

Sponsors (luthiers/builders/manufacturers), what guitars do you currently have in stock for sale or available from a dealer?

(Note: Sponsors only, please. I'll unstick this thread every month and start a new one to keep things fresh.)

JR

[Patch Rubin]

I have 2 PL1s in stock. This is my homage to the 100 year old Gibson L1. I've been obsessed with this guitar for quite some time, it's sound and look are such a throw back to the early blues era. I've braced this version but with a 15' top radius compared to the "normal" 28' radius to give it more of an arch top look. I’ve carved a thinner, more playable neck I've also made a deeper body (similar to the "Nick Lucas Special" era of Gibson) for a bigger and fuller sound that is often missing from small bodied guitars.

Western Red Cedar top, Sapele back and sides, Mahogany neck, Ebony finger board and bridge, Black Pearl inlay, aged Nickel hardware and a French Polish. Removable black Maple pick guard. Custom TKL brown alligator case.

$2100 plus shipping costs.

I have a thread going that has some phone videos of me playing as well as Sean Hayes.
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=428115

My website has more info and specs.
http://www.wideskyguitars.com/pl-1/

[Mark Hatcher]

This is the third in my series of show spec guitars. It is my Josie model small jumbo with highly figured Western Big Leaf Maple back and sides and a quilted and bear claw Sitka top.





Specifications; Price $7,500

Lower bout 16"
Waist 9 1/2"
Upper bout 12"
Heel block depth 3 1/2"
Tail block depth 4 5/8"
String scale length 25"
Nut width 1 3/4"
String space at saddle 2 1/4"
Bone nut and saddle
Gotoh 510 minis
Cocobolo arm bevel
Cocobolo rib bevel
Florentine cut away

The neck is flamed Sugar Maple with a burled maple back strap;

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The headstock overlay is quilted Maple with Cocobolo bevel trim pieces;



The rosette is spalted Tamarind bordered with multi wood purfling lines;



The binding and trim is Cocobolo including the strap pins. You can also see the front strap button is recessed to be out of the way;



Here is a picture of the top purfling at the cut away;



And an attempt to capture the top figure;



Here is a sound sample;



Feel free to contact me if you have any questions

Thanks for looking!
Mark

[jaymarsch]

Great idea for a thread, J. R.! I love hearing about what fabulous instruments that our sponsors have lying around waiting for a good home.

Nice work, as always, Mark.

Best,
Jayne

[J.R. Rogers]

Originally Posted by jaymarsch

Great idea for a thread, J. R.! I love hearing about what fabulous instruments that our sponsors have lying around waiting for a good home.

Thank you, Jayne

JR

[chasapple]

Yes--wonderful idea, JR, to create this post. Thank you!!
I hope as many luthiers as possible will share their creations!

-Charles

[TomB'sox]

Originally Posted by Mark Hatcher

This is the third in my series of show spec guitars. It is my Josie model small jumbo with highly figured Western Big Leaf Maple back and sides and a quilted and bear claw Sitka top.





Specifications; Price $7,500

Lower bout 16"
Waist 9 1/2"
Upper bout 12"
Heel block depth 3 1/2"
Tail block depth 4 5/8"
String scale length 25"
Nut width 1 3/4"
String space at saddle 2 1/4"
Bone nut and saddle
Gotoh 510 minis
Cocobolo arm bevel
Cocobolo rib bevel
Florentine cut away

The neck is flamed Sugar Maple with a burled maple back strap;

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The headstock overlay is quilted Maple with Cocobolo bevel trim pieces;



The rosette is spalted Tamarind bordered with multi wood purfling lines;



The binding and trim is Cocobolo including the strap pins. You can also see the front strap button is recessed to be out of the way;



Here is a picture of the top purfling at the cut away;



And an attempt to capture the top figure;



Here is a sound sample;



Feel free to contact me if you have any questions

Thanks for looking!
Mark

I had the fantastic opportunity to see this amazing guitar in person yesterday. I have seen some really nice guitars in my days, but this one made my mouth drop!!! As good as it looks in the pictures, it is 100 times more impressive in person. That back is truly 3 dimensional, you have to touch it to prove to yourself that it is a flat surface!!!! The absolute best thing is WHEN YOU MOVE THE GUITAR FROM SIDE TO SIDE OR END TO END JUST A HALF AN INCH, THE FIGURE MOVES AS WELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is amazing. It reminded me of one of those pictures that changes as you look at it from different angles. Then the DETAILS, the curves, the Cocobolo trim, the end graft, GEEZ it is all amazing.

Let me just say, I also think it is a steal for the price and am a little surprised that Mark did not price this higher. The sound is a nice full balanced sound, not anything like the bright sound maple gets maligned for. It is a steal for someone, and some of the most amazingly beautiful wood you have EVER seen.

addendum: I am not a paid spokesman for Hatcher Guitars hahaha!

[mikealpine]

I just wrote about that Maple Hatcher in the Hatcher 2016 thread, but will echo Tom here...fantastic guitar, mesmerizing to look at, light and easy to play, great sound. It was very hard letting Mark take the guitar home. For this price and at this level, the guitar really is worth more than every penny he is asking for it.

[Mark Hatcher]

Thanks for the kind words Mike and Tom. It was great seeing you both last weekend. For anyone interested in a lot more details I've posted this guitar on the Marketplace section and loaded it up with a lot more info.
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=432024

Thanks Again
Mark

[Mbroady]

Originally Posted by Mark Hatcher

Thanks for the kind words Mike and Tom. It was great seeing you both last weekend. For anyone interested in a lot more details I've posted this guitar on the Marketplace section and loaded it up with a lot more info.
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=432024

Thanks Again
Mark

Thought this guitar looked familiar. There were a number of amazing guitars at the gathering and this one stood out. In addition to the amazing sound and looks it played like butter. Thanks for the opportunity to play a true work of art.

Matthew B

[Mark Hatcher]

Originally Posted by Mbroady

Thought this guitar looked familiar. There were a number of amazing guitars at the gathering and this one stood out. In addition to the amazing sound and looks it played like butter. Thanks for the opportunity to play a true work of art.

Matthew B

Thanks Matthew,

It was great meeting you at the get together!

Mark

[JJI]

Originally Posted by Patch Rubin

I have 2 PL1s in stock. This is my homage to the 100 year old Gibson L1. I've been obsessed with this guitar for quite some time, it's sound and look are such a throw back to the early blues era. I've braced this version but with a 15' top radius compared to the "normal" 28' radius to give it more of an arch top look. I’ve carved a thinner, more playable neck I've also made a deeper body (similar to the "Nick Lucas Special" era of Gibson) for a bigger and fuller sound that is often missing from small bodied guitars.

Western Red Cedar top, Sapele back and sides, Mahogany neck, Ebony finger board and bridge, Black Pearl inlay, aged Nickel hardware and a French Polish. Removable black Maple pick guard. Custom TKL brown alligator case.

$2100 plus shipping costs.

I have a thread going that has some phone videos of me playing as well as Sean Hayes.
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=428115

My website has more info and specs.
http://www.wideskyguitars.com/pl-1/

These are too cool.

[Bruce Sexauer]

I have three guitars hanging in Stevie Coyle's shop, Mighty Fine Guitars. They're all Brazilian Rosewood and they're all about the same price, something near $11K. I'll briefly describe them here, but each has a page on my site linked to the serial number.

The oldest is a Dread, made in 2010, and is
#1860110. I am not best known for my dreads, but I have made 7, I think, and this is the last one sat this point. Straight grained quarter sawn BRW and Adi.

Then there is a 000 sized 13 fretter with a 1 13/16 nut. This guitar exceeds expectations for most (all so far, but I am attempting modesty) reviewers, and it is amazing to me that I still own it. It is #2150112.

Finally, my favorite of these, an FT-0-JB/2 #2290313. This guitar does not merely exceed expectations, it is a true Napoleon in that it does not know it is a small guitar. It is also somewhat more modern that the other two as it has a soundport and mild MultiScale, while still cleaving to vintage aesthetics.

This picture of the back speaks to the quality of the wood, at least for those who understand the language:

[BrunoBlack]

Originally Posted by Bruce Sexauer

I have three guitars hanging in Stevie Coyle's shop, Mighty Fine Guitars. They're all Brazilian Rosewood and they're all about the same price, something near $11K. I'll briefly describe them here, but each has a page on my site linked to the serial number.

The oldest is a Dread, made in 2010, and is
#1860110. I am not best known for my dreads, but I have made 7, I think, and this is the last one sat this point. Straight grained quarter sawn BRW and Adi.

Then there is a 000 sized 13 fretter with a 1 13/16 nut. This guitar exceeds expectations for most (all so far, but I am attempting modesty) reviewers, and it is amazing to me that I still own it. It is #2150112.

Finally, my favorite of these, an FT-0-JB/2 #2290313. This guitar does not merely exceed expectations, it is a true Napoleon in that it does not know it is a small guitar. It is also somewhat more modern that the other two as it has a soundport and mild MultiScale, while still cleaving to vintage aesthetics.

This picture of the back speaks to the quality of the wood, at least for those who understand the language:

Very nice, but the link "It is #2150112." seems dead.

[iim7V7IM7]

Originally Posted by Haasome

Very nice, but the link "It is #2150112." seems dead.

Try this one...

http://www.sexauerluthier.com/FT-15-Kerala-DD.html