Kevin Ryan Abbey Grand Parlor - Sinker Redwood & Honduran Rosewood #1309

The Abbey Grand Parlor from Kevin Ryan is not simply a guitar, it is a masterwork of vision, patience, and uncompromising craft. Built in small numbers by Ryan and his tight-knit crew of highly trained artisans in Southern California, each instrument reflects decades of refinement from one of the most forward-thinking luthiers in modern acoustic guitar making. Ryan’s journey from cabinetmaker to pioneering builder is evident in every detail here, where traditional elegance meets quietly radical innovation.

At its core, this Abbey Grand Parlor is driven by a Master Grade sinker redwood top, an extraordinarily rare tonewood reclaimed from old-growth logs long submerged in riverbeds. The result is a voice that feels both ancient and immediate, with a responsiveness that blooms under even the lightest touch. Paired with Honduran rosewood back and sides, the tonal palette expands into deep, piano-like lows, articulate mids, and shimmering highs that seem to hang effortlessly in the air.

Visually, the instrument is breathtaking. An ebony binding theme frames the body with crisp authority, while blue paua heart purfling traces the top, back, and sides in vivid, oceanic color. The wide blue paua heart rosette, accented with black Tahitian pearl, draws the eye inward, while the headstock continues the story with matching purfling and an Arts and Crafts rose inlay rendered in azure and black Tahitian pearl. The “R” logo, set in blue paua heart with Mother of Pearl MicroPearl, is a subtle but unmistakable signature.

The fingerboard is transformed into a living canvas by legendary inlay artist Larry Robinson, whose custom aquatic scene flows with remarkable depth and motion. It is not decoration for decoration’s sake, it is narrative, executed with a level of detail that rewards a lifetime of close inspection.

Beneath its beauty lies Ryan’s celebrated Innovation Suite, a collection of engineering breakthroughs that elevate the instrument’s performance. The ergonomic bevel with flutes enhances comfort without sacrificing resonance. EO bracing and the acoustic honeycomb structure optimize strength and responsiveness, while the micro-adjustable truss rod system offers precise control. Titanium bridge pins and the A5 “racing stripe” kerfed liner further refine clarity, projection, and structural integrity.

A Venetian cutaway allows effortless access to the upper register, while Gotoh Super 510 gold tuners with ebonoid buttons and the embossed “R” logo provide smooth, reliable tuning with a refined aesthetic touch. Even at a remarkably light 4 pounds 8 ounces, the guitar feels alive in the hands, resonant before a single note is played.

Housed in a custom Calton flight case, this Abbey Grand Parlor is as protected as it is extraordinary. It stands as a testament not only to Kevin Ryan’s legacy, but to what is possible when a small, dedicated team commits fully to the pursuit of tone, beauty, and enduring artistry.

Other specifications include:

• Master Grade Sinker Redwood Top
• Honduran Rosewood Back & Sides
• Ebony Binding Theme
• Blue Paua Heart Top, Back & Sides Purfling
• Blue Paua Hear Headstock Purfling
• Larry Robinson Custom Aquatic Scene Fingerboard Inlay
• Arts & Crafts Rose Headstock Inlay - Azure & Black Tahitian Pearl
• Wide Blue Paua Heart Rosette with Black Tahitian Pearl Purfling
• Blue Paua Heart "R" Logo with Mother of Pearl MicroPearl
• Gotoh Super 510 Gold Machines Heads with Ebonoid Buttons and Embossed "R" Logo
• Innovation Suite (Ryan Ergonomic Bevel with Flutes, EO Bracing, Acoustic Honeycomb, Ryan Micro Adjustable Truss Rod System, Titanium Bridge Pins and A5 "Racing Stripe" Kerfed Liner)
• Venetian (Soft) Cutaway
• Custom Calton Flight Case
• 4 lb 8 oz
• #1309

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