Featured: Collings OM 2 G SS Custom

"Many fine guitar shops specialize in acoustic guitars. They carry all the notable names in every shape, color, and wood configuration. If you are looking for lots to choose from then, those shops are a great way to go. Here at CR Guitars, I have always tried to offer a smaller collection of hand-selected guitars that have a strong point of view. Guitars that have the potential to deeply connect to the player. Guitars that will inspire you and put a big smile on your face. Guitars that remind you why you fell in love with GUITARS in the first place. With that in mind, I tasked my friends at Collings to build an OM model that would put a big smile on my face. After several months of waiting, it's here… and I'm smiling - big time!.." - Craig

Featured: Ronin Morningstar, 2019

"Legendary guitarist/producer/composer David Torn introduced me to Izzy and John, aka Ronin Guitars, about 10 years ago. I had just opened CR Guitars, and Ronin was firing up as a well. Their guitars had a definite attitude — excellent dynamic instruments charged with a definite point of view. Over the years, Ronin has built a well-respected brand along with a loyal following. Having heard David play one of Ronin's beauties, I was genuinely excited when this preowned Morningstar walked through our door. Not just any Morningstar, but one loaded with all the options - just like David Torn's.

"This exceptional guitar can travel to sonic territories that other S-style guitars dare to cross, all made possible by the Ronin’s own Tornipulater and "Magic Button." I love the Magic Button, which adds a beautiful harp-like tone to this wonderful guitar:.." - Craig

Featured: Collings 360 Baritone Electric, 2018

"I love baritone guitars. Be they electric or acoustic, baritones have been part of my studio arsenal for years. In addition being a joy to play, they are inspiring. Their lower register, paired with the right scale length and electronics opens another dimension. Just ask Pat Metheny how baritones upped his acoustic game.

Which brings me to the Collings 360 baritone electric currently in the shop. Not to put too fine point on it, it's a home run. It's a wonderfully inspired - and inspiring - instrument. If I were to buy another electric baritone, this is the one I'd get. So take the plunge, experiment and go deep. It might not change your life but it will change your music. Go baritone!.." - Craig

Featured: Kevin Pederson Little Drea, 2012

"There are bespoke guitars and then there are BESPOKE GUITARS - guitars that are built with such a high level of artistry and craft that they could belong in a museum, if it weren't for the fact that they are extremely wonderful to play and a complete joy to own. The Perderson Custom Little Drea is truly a work of art; an artistic guitar that can produce tones and musicality to match any level of player. It's a one of a kind piece, an instrument for the most picky of collectors..." - Craig

Featured: Jörg Tandler “Beauty” Electric, 2018

"Jorg Tandler's "Beauty" is his remarkable reimagining of a classic design. Having not played one of his instruments before, I wasn't sure if it would stand alongside the array of excellent boutique LP style guitars available today. My verdict: Jorg's reputation as a master luthier is well-deserved. This beauty is a superb guitar. Not only can it keep pace with its brethren, but it actually outpaces all but a very select few.

"I am absolutely impressed with Jorg's masterful craftsmanship. He creates each guitar by hand, without CNC, and has imbued this guitar with pure audio goodness. The pickups he chose are exemplary deliverers of the vintage voicing we all love. He has coupled that voice to a totally modern playability..." - Craig

Featured: James Tyler Black Custom Classic, 2017

"This stellar guitar is making a new round trip through our shop, straight out of a collection, in search of a new home.

"So, here is the back story on what makes this this venerable Black Classic Tyler model so special. A while back, Jim built a custom Tylerbaster for me and I was totally blown away by the acoustic resonance and weight of the guitar. It was holy grail stuff - a guitar that pushed me to speak to Jim to find out more about it; truth is I really wanted to give him a big hug - it was that good. Here's what I learned: Jim had built that Tylerbaster from a stash of extraordinarily lightweight swamp ash that he procured. Once I learned that, I immediately commissioned him to build a Black Classic with this magical ash rather than the traditional alder. And while he was at it, I asked him to sweeten the pot with a birdseye maple neck..." - Craig

Featured: Collings I30LC Aged Jet Black, 2018

"This very special guitar is making a new round trip through our shop, straight out of a collection, in search of a new home..

"I know from first hand knowledge how much research and care have gone into producing this guitar. From its custom designed trapeze tailpiece tailored to provide just the right amount of string tension, to the perfect blend of lightweight laminate woods for the trestle braced body, everything and I mean everything is right and tight here.

"To me the tone is absolutely addictive. It can travel from jazzy warmth to a Grant Green style soulful funk, take a back road through country chicken pickin’ and cross the ocean into the world of '60s British invasion styles — as if there is some Rick in its DNA..." - Craig