Featured: Manzer Metheny Signature 6 LTD Preowned

"The Metheny-Manzer Signature 6 is a limited edition guitar commemorating the 25 year association between 17 time Grammy winning jazz guitarist Pat Metheny and Canadian luthier Linda Manzer. Says Metheny, "Linda has crafted almost 20 instruments for me over these years, and each one has opened a new set of sonic possibilities for me to explore. She has become one of my most important collaborators."

"The guitar is modeled after the original "Linda 6," a special custom designed guitar originally crafted for Pat Metheny in 1982. Says Metheny, "The first guitar Linda made for me a was a beautiful steel 6-string. I was immediately hooked. Its debut appearance on a recording was on the track Lonely Woman on the ECM album Rejoicing. That tune just sparkles because of that instrument. She made me that one guitar, which I totally fell in love with and have used almost every night ever since..." - Craig

Featured: Johan Gustavsson Fullerblaster 2015 Preowned

"Because Johan is an exemplary artist, he never makes a copy of a vintage guitar. Rather, he is preternaturally gifted at grasping the most essential elements that define a great original guitar design. He then envisions a new instrument that captures the spirit of the classic model while adding his own stylistic nuances and masterful guitar making technique. In my view, he takes a great design like the Tele and extends it to its full potential. Perhaps in this case we might even say its fuller potential.

"This light weight ( 6.8 lbs) and resonant 2015 preowned Fullerblaster has very little playing time on it. It was originally sold by me and is in the same condition as when it first left the shop.

"As expected, the detail work and finish on this guitar are exemplary. The neck is wonderful, a hand carved soft-V / full-C shape with a compound radius fretboard, and slightly rolled over edges that make it feel like a neck that was formed by your hand over years of playing. Gustavsson necks are legendary for good reason..." - Craig

Featured: TLL Marvin

"It's always exciting for me to discover new builders - artisans who have perfecting their craft for years. They may be a bit under the radar (at least to me) and then all of a sudden pop up into my world. Tobias of TLL guitar is one of those guys. I came across his guitars through Facebook; and from the moment I saw them I just knew I had to track him down. Situated in Stockholm Sweden - home of my dear friend and builder Johan Gustavsson - Tobias has been crafting his guitars for many European guitarists. His guitars are well thought out, their designs inspired by the clean lines of Scandinavian furniture and Art Deco designs.

"Now for the guitar itself. The Marvin is an exquisitely made instrument with careful attention paid to all the things I find important in a well-made bespoke guitar. The fit and finish, the binding and inlay work are all top notch. The fret work is up there with all the fine builders represented at CR Guitars. I personally like TLL's 3 on a side headstock, which quite honestly can sometimes be a bit awkward on a bolt on neck design. But Tobias's headstock design makes great sense and is quite appealing..." - Craig

Featured: Moffa Acoustic Mithra Preowned 2016

"A few years ago, I asked Nico Moffa if he would consider building a fully hollow-bodied version of his stellar semi-hollow Mithra model. Considering that Nicco builds some of the finest archtop guitars anywhere in today's golden age of lutherie, I figured a hollow body was just a natural step in the Mithra's evolution.

"I love small body archtops. They are very ergonomic and when done right, eminently usable —— less feedback, a more focused amplified tone, easy to get around with plenty of acoustic volume. That all puts a smile on my face. When this, the first Mithra acoustic arrived, it was everything I had hoped for. But as is typically the case with a Moffa, it sold within days. Truth is, I don't even think I had a chance to list it on the site. Good news: It's back at CR Guitars and looking for a new home..." - Craig

Featured: Shelley Park Modèle Encore

"I was originally introduced to Shelley Park several years ago through my dear friend and uber luthier Linda Manzer. I remember playing several of Shelley's guitars and being quite impressed with them. While many Selmer style guitars can often be a bear to play with their longer scale length and high action, Shelley's guitars were different. They had all the sound and mojo of a fine Gypsy guitar but possessed a modern feel and playability.

"Cut to the last summer when I found myself spending a good part of my time being obsessed with the sound and style of Django Reinhart. I practiced my heart out trying to get to the heart of his music. And I loved everything about it. Except for the instrument I was playing. Django's sound and technique have always amazed me. That's when it hit me. In the years I've had CR Guitars I have never had a Selmer-style guitar grace the shop. I figured, if I am having so much fun and enjoyment playing this music, then someone else would be as well. I was on a mission to get a great Gypsy guitar in the shop...'" - Craig