Featured: Sadowsky LS-15

"In the over 40 years since I’ve known him as a friend and luthier one of Sadwosky's stellar qualities is how he's been extremely attentive to a guitarist's needs. Put briefly, he listens. He has never rested on his legendary laurels. In fact, he is still driven to make the finest and most impeccable instruments possible. I (and countless others) deeply admire that drive.

"All of which brings me to his newest archtop model, the Sadowsky LS-15. Based on his well-known and loved SS-15 model, the LS15 offers a longer scale (25 1/2"), two PAF style pickups and 16 frets to the body. Like the SS-15 the 1 3/4" body depth makes this a very comfortable archtop to navigate. The more I play this guitar the more I'm impressed with the ground it can cover..." - Craig

Featured: Sadowsky Jim Hall Model

"Simply put, Roger Sadowsky's Jim Hall model archtop is one of my favorite jazz guitars on the market today.

"To be honest I am a bit emotionally vested in this guitar, having been somewhat involved with its evolution. Over the years that Roger was working on its build I had the good fortune to play almost every iteration and prototype, and had the open ears of Roger, who was willing to listen to my feedback and suggestions. The end result is a classic jazz guitar that in my opinion would be able to stand alongside any laminate archtop guitar made today. It is a guitar that speaks perfection in every way, from the fit and finish, to its selection of woods, to its wonderful liquid jazz tones. It is a guitar designed for the working musician yet I feel it is worthy of being in an elite guitar collection. A brilliant guitar designed by a brilliant builder for Jim Hall, one of the greatest jazz guitarists to have ever walked this earth..." - Craig

Featured: Marchione VT, Torrefied Mahogany

"Always searching, Marchione has upped his game by gently refining his VT for 2019. His use of torrefied woods, refined shapes and contours and tweaked pickups has added next level sensibilities to an already superb design. The playability is truly outstanding! The sonic palette is deep and wide with all the woody resonance of a fine vintage piece along with the clarity and exactness of a modern bespoke guitar. Personally, I just love this guitar. There is an an elegant simplicity about it: nothing to add or change— the ultimate sophistication!.." - Craig

Featured: Lowden Wee Lowden Jazz (WL-35 GR/AS)

"New for 2019, the Wee Lowden Jazz is an exciting and inspired addition to George Lowden's very popular WL model guitars. I have been a huge fan of Lowden nylon Jazz models over the years and this smaller body Wee Jazz is no exception. After spending time with the WL-35 I have become completely seduced by what it offers.

"It's remarkably comfortable to play with an alive and warm tone. The neck carve is superb, something that should appeal to any flat top or electric player. The pickup system is right on. LR Baggs is one of the best, and its onboard controls make it a breeze to use on stage or in the studio. Finally, the woods and build are world class - just what you'd expect from George Lowden. All the elements come together to bring you a true bespoke guitar..." - Craig

Featured: Collings 290 Faded Crimson, Preowned

"We have many great guitars here at CR Guitars, but perhaps the most straight forward LP design platform is the Collings 290. The beauty of this guitar is in its simplicity. Body, neck, two pickups, no extras, no carved top, no flamed figured wood - a complete thought. This guitar is purely about tone, vibe and performance. The aged finish is deep and realistic, and no corners were cut. It's an organic design steeped in deep guitar history and executed to the ultimate perfection by the folks at Collings.

"Our current offering, a 2018 preowned 290, is in near mint condition with little evidence of being played. It features an aged finish, bound fingerboard, Throbak P90s and Collings wrap around tailpiece..." - Craig