Featured: Nacho Banos Blackguard Tele #0135M

"I have been very fortunate to have built a relationship over the past few years with Nacho Banos. A relationship that results in me being able to offer a very select few for sale through CR Guitars. I do my best to get an early peek at his latest offerings and select one or two that deeply resonate with me; the ones that make my heart race a bit faster. The ones that give me goosebumps. The ones with an extra dose of Nacho's magic recipe.

"Our latest offering, a brand new 2021 Nachocaster, is blowing my mind. This is as close to the real vintage vibe as I have ever played. And not just any vintage Blackguard. A great vintage Blackguard. That means it has all the nuances that take it over the top. Feel, vibe, sound, everything is right about it. Not just technically, but from deep in its heart. This goes far beyond just having a great neck carve or incredible relicing. Nacho uses old school techniques to give each guitar its own distinct personality. This particular instrument feels as though it’s been played for decades and is just dripping with the sweat and soul of the player..." - Craig

Featured: Stephen Marchione Maple OMC Preowned 2018

"Stephen Marchione is a luthier in the truest sense of the word. What I mean by that is that he makes exceptional stringed instruments across the spectrum - archtops, solid body electrics, semi hollow electrics, flamenco and classical guitars, steel strings, and violins.

"That's why I am really thrilled to have one of his stunning acoustics in the shop, the Marchione OMC. Stephen says that it's the synthesis of more than 25 years of professional guitar making, and it is. But I think there's more to it than that. He both deeply understands the traditions of guitar making, and has the skill and insight from his across-the-spectrum experience to add innovation if the instrument will be better for it..." - Craig

Featured: Sundragon Limited Edition #23/50

"Being a Park/Colby dealer, I was very fortunate to be able to acquire this Sundragon LTD #23 when the run of 50 was originally released in 2019. This Sundragon has never been used and is in mint condition. All the original packing materials, including box, are included. It has THAT sound, THAT vibe, an absolutely impressive and collectable piece of rock and roll history..." - Craig

Featured: Park Little Head 18, 2015

Straight out of a collection, this amp was barely used and is in search of a new home. Most of the other Park amps offered today are recreations of vintage designs. The Park Little Head 18 is something new. While most vintage 18-20 watt tube amps were originally built as lower cost practice amps and cheaper alternatives to professional amps, the Park Little Head 18 is built with the same hand-wired care, high quality parts, tone-full circuit and attention to detail as its bigger brothers. It is capable of beautiful, sparkling clean tones, overdriven blues from a hint of OD to full-blown OD and classic rock tones, all at a level that won’t blow the doors of your bedroom, studio or small club. Don’t let the size or power rating of the Park Little Head fool you; this is a full featured, big tone, professional guitar amplifier with no compromise in the low end.

Featured: Nik Forster Semi Acoustic Archtop Charlie, 2012

"Just out of a collection, a preowned 2012 Nik Forster archtop guitar. "Charlie" (as the model is known) is a uniquely designed, hand-carved hollow body archtop. Nik is a great builder, and this Charlie is beautifully made. Every part of this guitar is imbued with Nik's thinking and execution. I think it's perfect for the archtop player who wants to take a deeper dive into the electric world, as its full-body neck adds electric guitar benefits with classic archtop construction.

"The long flamed maple and ebony neck lays over the carved German spruce top and is seated directly on the Sri Lankan ebony bridge. Nik feels that this design provides the player with the response one would normally find on an electric guitar. The acoustic tone of the smaller body is distinctive yet familiar, and its size and weight provide a really comfortable playing experience. It's a fantastic couch guitar, in addition to its electric capabilities. All the woods are exquisite and the fit and finish is righteous. I really love the neck carve; a perfectly profiled medium C. Like I said, it's a really comfortable playing experience..." - Craig