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There’s a certain immediacy to this instrument that you can feel before you ever strike a note. The Irvin SP Signature Parlor, dressed in Prince of Wales Western Red Cedar and East Indian Rosewood, is a study in contrast and control. Visually, it’s all elegance and restraint. Tonally, it’s alive, responsive, and deeply expressive.
Wayne Irvin Johnson’s work has always lived at the intersection of tradition and personal intuition. With roots grounded in the great American steel string lineage, his influences are easy to trace in the balance and voicing of his guitars. But he’s never been content to simply replicate. His instruments reflect year of careful listening, refinement, and a willingness to push beyond convention. Every Irvin build feels like a conversation between old world craftsmanship and modern player demands, and that individuality is on full display here.
This 12 fret parlor platform, paired with a Florentine cutaway, offers a compact, intimate feel without sacrificing versatility. The Prince of Wales Western Red Cedar top gives the guitar its immediate warmth and responsiveness. It’s incredibly touch sensitive, opening up effortlessly under a light fingerstyle approach while still maintaining clarity when pushed. The East Indian Rosewood back and sides provide the counterbalance, adding depth, overtone richness, and a piano-like low end that belies the guitar’s size.
Irvin’s signature attention to structural detail is evident everywhere. The 5 piece laminated neck of mahogany, curly maple, and padauk is as stable as it is striking, capped with an ebony headstock veneer and an East Indian rosewood backstrap that ties the entire instrument together visually. The C neck profile feels natural and inviting, paired with a 24.9 inch scale length and a 1 3/4 inch nut width that sits right in the sweet spot for both fingerstyle precision and relaxed chord work.
Aesthetically, the guitar leans into refined sophistication. Ebony bindings frame the body with a clean, dark edge, while the double ring paua rosette adds just the right amount of color and movement. The maple fingerboard purfling is a subtle but thoughtful touch, reinforcing the sense that every detail here has been considered. Even the ebony bridge pins, dressed with brass rings and paua dots, feel like part of a cohesive design language rather than an afterthought.
Functionally, it’s equally dialed in. The upper bout sound port adds a layer of immediacy for the player, enhancing the connection between instrument and ear. Gotoh 510 tuning machines in black chrome provide smooth, precise tuning stability. The bone nut and saddle ensure efficient energy transfer, contributing to the guitar’s lively, articulate voice.
In hand, the proportions are perfectly judged. A 9 7/8 inch upper bout, 13 7/8 inch lower bout, and a comfortable 8 1/2 inch waist make it feel compact without ever feeling small. The body depth transitions from 3 1/4 inches at the heel to 4 1/4 inches at the tail, giving it just enough air volume to produce surprising fullness. At 4 pounds 4 ounces, it’s lightweight and resonant, the kind of instrument that seems to vibrate as a whole.
This is not a parlor guitar that asks you to compromise. It’s one that invites you in, rewards nuance, and reflects the hand and ear of a builder who understands that great guitars aren’t just built. They’re voiced, shaped, and ultimately felt.
Other specifications include:
- 12 Fret Parlor with Florentine Cutaway
- Prince of Wales Western Red Cedar Top
- East Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
- 5 Piece Laminated Neck - Mahogany, Curly Maple & Padauk
- Ebony Bindings
- Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge
- Maple/Black/Maple Fingerboard Purfling
- Ebony Headstock Veneer
- East Indian Rosewood Backstrap
- Double Ring Paua Rosette
- Upper Bout Sound Port
- C Neck Profile
- Ebony Bridge Pins with Brass Rings & Paua Dots
- Bone Nut & Saddle
- Gotoh 510 Black Chrome Tuning Machines
- Cross Rock Ultralite Case
- 9 7/8" Upper Bout Width
- 13 7/8" Lower Bout Width
- 8 1/2" Waist
- 3 1/4" Depth at Heel
- 4 1/4" Depth at Tail
- 19 1/2" Body Length
- 24.9" Scale Length
- 1 3/4" Nut Width
- 2 1/4" Bridge Spacing
- 4 lb 4 oz
- #ISP092565
For more information about the Irvin Guitars SP, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Irvin
- Actual Weight
- 4.4
- Body Style
- Parlor
- Model
- SP
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
- Pickup
- No
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SKU: ISP092565
Weight:
4 lbs
4 oz
Irvin SP Signature Parlor - Prince of Wales Western Red Cedar & Indian Rosewood #ISP092565
$12,500.00
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There’s a certain immediacy to this instrument that you can feel before you ever strike a note. The Irvin SP Signature Parlor, dressed in Prince of Wales Western Red Cedar and East Indian Rosewood, is a study in contrast and control. Visually, it’s all elegance and restraint. Tonally, it’s alive, responsive, and deeply expressive.
Wayne Irvin Johnson’s work has always lived at the intersection of tradition and personal intuition. With roots grounded in the great American steel string lineage, his influences are easy to trace in the balance and voicing of his guitars. But he’s never been content to simply replicate. His instruments reflect year of careful listening, refinement, and a willingness to push beyond convention. Every Irvin build feels like a conversation between old world craftsmanship and modern player demands, and that individuality is on full display here.
This 12 fret parlor platform, paired with a Florentine cutaway, offers a compact, intimate feel without sacrificing versatility. The Prince of Wales Western Red Cedar top gives the guitar its immediate warmth and responsiveness. It’s incredibly touch sensitive, opening up effortlessly under a light fingerstyle approach while still maintaining clarity when pushed. The East Indian Rosewood back and sides provide the counterbalance, adding depth, overtone richness, and a piano-like low end that belies the guitar’s size.
Irvin’s signature attention to structural detail is evident everywhere. The 5 piece laminated neck of mahogany, curly maple, and padauk is as stable as it is striking, capped with an ebony headstock veneer and an East Indian rosewood backstrap that ties the entire instrument together visually. The C neck profile feels natural and inviting, paired with a 24.9 inch scale length and a 1 3/4 inch nut width that sits right in the sweet spot for both fingerstyle precision and relaxed chord work.
Aesthetically, the guitar leans into refined sophistication. Ebony bindings frame the body with a clean, dark edge, while the double ring paua rosette adds just the right amount of color and movement. The maple fingerboard purfling is a subtle but thoughtful touch, reinforcing the sense that every detail here has been considered. Even the ebony bridge pins, dressed with brass rings and paua dots, feel like part of a cohesive design language rather than an afterthought.
Functionally, it’s equally dialed in. The upper bout sound port adds a layer of immediacy for the player, enhancing the connection between instrument and ear. Gotoh 510 tuning machines in black chrome provide smooth, precise tuning stability. The bone nut and saddle ensure efficient energy transfer, contributing to the guitar’s lively, articulate voice.
In hand, the proportions are perfectly judged. A 9 7/8 inch upper bout, 13 7/8 inch lower bout, and a comfortable 8 1/2 inch waist make it feel compact without ever feeling small. The body depth transitions from 3 1/4 inches at the heel to 4 1/4 inches at the tail, giving it just enough air volume to produce surprising fullness. At 4 pounds 4 ounces, it’s lightweight and resonant, the kind of instrument that seems to vibrate as a whole.
This is not a parlor guitar that asks you to compromise. It’s one that invites you in, rewards nuance, and reflects the hand and ear of a builder who understands that great guitars aren’t just built. They’re voiced, shaped, and ultimately felt.
Other specifications include:
- 12 Fret Parlor with Florentine Cutaway
- Prince of Wales Western Red Cedar Top
- East Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
- 5 Piece Laminated Neck - Mahogany, Curly Maple & Padauk
- Ebony Bindings
- Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge
- Maple/Black/Maple Fingerboard Purfling
- Ebony Headstock Veneer
- East Indian Rosewood Backstrap
- Double Ring Paua Rosette
- Upper Bout Sound Port
- C Neck Profile
- Ebony Bridge Pins with Brass Rings & Paua Dots
- Bone Nut & Saddle
- Gotoh 510 Black Chrome Tuning Machines
- Cross Rock Ultralite Case
- 9 7/8" Upper Bout Width
- 13 7/8" Lower Bout Width
- 8 1/2" Waist
- 3 1/4" Depth at Heel
- 4 1/4" Depth at Tail
- 19 1/2" Body Length
- 24.9" Scale Length
- 1 3/4" Nut Width
- 2 1/4" Bridge Spacing
- 4 lb 4 oz
- #ISP092565
For more information about the Irvin Guitars SP, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Irvin
- Actual Weight
- 4.4
- Body Style
- Parlor
- Model
- SP
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
- Pickup
- No
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