Bryan Galloup G.2C - Italian Red Spruce & Brazilian Rosewood #2602

The Bryan Galloup G.2C in Italian Red Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood is the kind of instrument that reminds you why high-end lutherie still matters. It is not just built, it is composed. Every decision, from wood selection to voicing, reflects the hand and ear of Bryan Galloup, a master craftsman whose influence extends far beyond his own bench through the Galloup School of Lutherie, where he has shaped the next generation of elite builders.

At its core, this G.2C is driven by a Master Grade Italian Red Spruce top, paired with matching Italian Red Spruce bracing, delivering a rare combination of headroom, immediacy, and tonal elasticity. There is a clarity here that feels alive under the fingers, supported by the deep, overtone-rich foundation of Master Grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. Galloup leans fully into this pairing, extending Brazilian Rosewood to the bridge plate, bindings, fingerboard, bridge, and headstock veneers, creating not just visual cohesion but a tonal continuity that enhances sustain and harmonic complexity.

The body itself, with its 16 inch lower bout, 11 inch shoulder width, and 4.75 inch tail depth across a 20 inch length, strikes a refined balance between power and comfort. At just 4 pounds 9 ounces, it feels responsive and immediate, with a 25.5 inch scale length that offers both articulation and dynamic range. The Honduran Mahogany neck, carved to Galloup’s exacting standards, meets a compound fingerboard radius from 16 to 20 inches, giving the player effortless control whether digging in or playing with nuance.

What truly separates this instrument, though, is its artistic identity. The one-off Deco Nouveau design elements elevate the G.2C into functional art. From the fiber headstock inlay to the burl and black fiber rosette, the partial backstrip, and the intricate 12th fret inlay with matching purflings, every detail feels intentional and unified. These are not decorative afterthoughts, they are extensions of the instrument’s voice and personality.

A pinless Brazilian Rosewood bridge, bone nut and saddle, and a clear pickguard round out a build that is as thoughtful as it is striking. The result is an instrument that does not just sound exceptional, it invites exploration. It rewards a light touch but has the headroom to handle authority, making it equally suited for expressive fingerstyle or dynamic flatpicking.

This is a guitar that reflects decades of mastery, not only in how it performs, but in how it teaches you to play it.

Other specifications include:

• Master Grade Italian Red Spruce Top
• Master Grade Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
• Italian Red Spruce Braces
• Brazilian Rosewood Bridge Plate
• Brazilian Rosewood Bindings
• Honduran Mahogany Neck
• Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge
• Brazilian Rosewood Front & Rear Headstock Veneers
• Custom One-Off Deco Nouveau Design Fiber Headstock Inlay
• Custom One-Off Deco Nouveau Design Burl & Black Fiber Rosette
• Custom One-Off Deco Nouveau Design Burl & Maple Fiber Partial Backstrip Inlay
• Custom One-Off Deco Nouveau Design Burl 12th Fret Inlay with Partial Fiber Fingerboard Purflings
• Pinless Bridge
• Bone Nut & Saddle
• Clear Pickguard
• 16" Lower Bout Width
• 11" Shoulder Width
• 4.75" Tail Depth
• 20" Body Length
• 25.5" Scale Length
• 16" - 20" Compound Fingerboard Radius
• 1 3/4" Nut Width
• 2 1/4" Bridge Spacing
• 4 lbs 9 oz
• #2602

For more information about the Bryan Galloup G2.C, please contact us.

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