Circa OM Cutaway Koa / Engelmann (USED)

Circa OM Cutaway Koa / Engelmann (USED)
Circa OM Cutaway Koa / Engelmann (USED)
Circa OM Cutaway Koa / Engelmann (USED)
Circa OM Cutaway Koa / Engelmann (USED)
Circa OM Cutaway Koa / Engelmann (USED)
Circa OM Cutaway Koa / Engelmann (USED)
Circa OM Cutaway Koa / Engelmann (USED)
Circa OM Cutaway Koa / Engelmann (USED)
Circa OM Cutaway Koa / Engelmann (USED)
Circa OM Cutaway Koa / Engelmann (USED)
Circa OM Cutaway Koa / Engelmann (USED)
Circa OM Cutaway Koa / Engelmann (USED)

Circa OM Cutaway Koa / Engelmann (USED)

Regular price $8,500.00
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Luthier John Slobod has a well-earned reputation for making some of the world's finest interpretations of 1930's Martins under his Circa Guitars moniker. This very early Circa (serial number 23) has a following amongst John's fanbase (us included): it was formerly owned by Stephen Bennett; it features some of the most amazing Koa you'll ever see; and the cutaway's side section is a single piece of Brazilian Rosewood blended into the figured Koa. This is an incredibly lightweight & responsive guitar -- a perfect fit for a fingerstyle player chasing the dramatic bass response and clarity of a 30's Martin OM alongside a bit more sparkle in the voice (thank you much, Koa & Engelmann). Overall condition is very good: it's been played, and there are a few scattered fingernail marks on the soundboard. The inside label shows a bit of tarnishing from a humidifier dripping on it a bit. Setup and playability are excellent. Priced with bright orange Calton Case. On consignment.

  • Figured Koa back & sides
  • Cutaway side section of Brazilian Rosewood
  • Engelmann Spruce top
  • Ebony bridge & fingerboard
  • Waverly Tuners
  • Bone bridge pins, nut & saddle
  • 25.4" Scale
  • 1 3/4" nut width
  • Calton Case

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Sarah runs a painting and design studio based in Malletts Bay, Vermont, nestled near the Winooski River. Her work explores the intersection of fine art and functional design, often through collaborative projects with some of our favorite independent builders like Creston and Iris.

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