2019 Bryan Galloup G4 Acoustic Guitar with German Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood

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The 2019 Bryan Galloup G.4 is a masterfully voiced heirloom instrument from one of the most respected names in modern luthiery. Built by renowned American luthier Bryan Galloup, this extraordinary guitar represents not only decades of hands-on craftsmanship at the bench, but also the philosophy of a builder who has dedicated his life to teaching the next generation of guitar makers through the famed Galloup School of Guitar Building and Professional Guitar Repair. Few builders have influenced the contemporary acoustic world quite like Galloup, whose instruments are celebrated for their responsiveness, balance, and uncompromising attention to detail.

This stunning G.4 showcases a Master Grade German Spruce top paired with Master Grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, a legendary tonewood combination revered for its breathtaking complexity, piano-like clarity, and deep harmonic richness. The German Spruce delivers remarkable headroom and sensitivity, while the Brazilian Rosewood adds lush overtones, authoritative bass response, and shimmering trebles that continue to bloom with every note played. Red Spruce bracing further enhances the guitar’s power and dynamic range, giving the instrument exceptional responsiveness under both a delicate touch and aggressive attack.

Visually, this guitar is every bit as captivating as its voice. Brazilian Rosewood bindings frame the body beautifully alongside figured Koa purflings accented with maple and black fiber lines. The custom one-off Deco Nouveau maple fiber partial backstrip inlay adds an elegant artistic signature unique to this instrument, while the distinctive “Pickup Stix” rosette reflects Galloup’s creative eye for design. A Honduran Mahogany neck provides stability and warmth, joined by a Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and bridge that complete the guitar’s luxurious aesthetic. Additional appointments include a Brazilian Rosewood headstock veneer, partial fiber fingerboard purflings, bone nut, saddle, and pins, along with a clear pickguard that preserves the guitar’s clean visual presentation.

The body dimensions strike an ideal balance between comfort and projection, with a 14.5" lower bout, 10.5" shoulder width, 4.125" tail depth, and 19.875" body length. Combined with the 25.5" scale length, 1 3/4" nut width, and 2 1/4" bridge spacing, the result is an instrument equally suited for fingerstyle nuance and articulate flatpicking performance. At just 4 lbs 3 oz, the guitar feels lively and resonant in hand, responding effortlessly to the player.

Though built in 2019 and offered here as a previously owned instrument, this Bryan Galloup G.4 remains in beautiful, excellent condition. It has been carefully maintained in a smoke-free studio environment and benefits from an outstanding professional setup, making it immediately ready to inspire its next owner. From its world-class tonewoods to its refined craftsmanship and remarkable playability, this is a rare opportunity to own a deeply expressive handmade instrument from one of the most influential voices in modern guitar building.

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