Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce

Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce
Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce
Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce
Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce
Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce
Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce
Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce
Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce
Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce
Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce
Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce
Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce
Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce
Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce
Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce

Ryan Abbey Parlor 10-String Ziricote & Bear Claw Spruce

Regular price $13,945.00
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Description

With fingerstyle guitar players in mind, Kevin Ryan combined his parlor-sized Abbey model with his inventive 10-string design. The result is an extremely alluring little guitar featuring a standard scale length, for more volume than traditional parlor guitars, and the chime and voice of a traditional 12-string instrument.

Single B and E strings allow for clear treble melodies, while the G-string course is flipped, so the higher-pitched string is hit with an upstroke of a finger or pick. On the low E, A and D strings, you'll find a standard double-course set-up, providing all the ringing shimmer you could want for strumming out those Byrds tunes. The ebony, art deco-inspired, stair-step bridge utilizes six pins and four rear channels through which to pass the paired-string courses (really quite clever). Ryan has chosen an exceedingly light string gauge for this guitar, which, in combination with a sleek, modern neck profile, makes for an uncannily comfortable playing experience.

Gorgeously figured tonewoods—ziricote back and sides paired with a bear-claw , spruce—provide clarity, warmth and exceptional overtone, whether you're playing with bare fingers or a flatpick. Shell purfling adorns the top as well as the lovely ziricote rosette.

Priced with Calton Case.

Specs
  • Ziricote back & sides
  • Bearclaw Sitka spruce top
  • Venetian cutaway
  • Ebony binding theme
  • Blue Paua soundboard purfling
  • Ziricote rosette w/ blue paua purfling
  • Paua "R" logo
  • Gotoh super 510 tuners
  • Diamond fretboard inlay
  • Calton case

About

Sarah Ryan

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.

Samples of Sarah's work

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