Kevin Ryan Mojave Series Paradiso Grand Concert - Engelmann Spruce & Spalted Maple - NAMM 2026 #1301

Few modern luthiers have influenced the direction of contemporary acoustic guitar building as profoundly as Kevin Ryan. Over decades at the workbench, Ryan has become synonymous with innovation, precision, and tonal excellence, continually pushing the boundaries of what a handcrafted acoustic instrument can be. The Mojave Series Paradiso Grand Concert stands as a vivid expression of that legacy, uniting Ryan’s forward-thinking engineering with a visual aesthetic that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

At the heart of this extraordinary instrument is a limited Engelmann spruce top, chosen for its responsiveness and expressive dynamic range. Light under the touch yet capable of remarkable projection, Engelmann spruce gives the Paradiso Grand Concert a voice that feels immediate and alive. Paired with limited spalted maple back and sides, the guitar reveals a striking natural canvas of dramatic figuring and organic patterning. The result is an instrument that is visually mesmerizing while delivering a tone that is articulate, balanced, and richly harmonic.

The Mojave Series aesthetic draws inspiration from Southwestern Arts & Crafts design, woven throughout the instrument with breathtaking detail. Turquoise and black Tahitian pearl form the striking Arts & Crafts rosette, while the fingerboard features Ryan’s Southwest Arches inlay rendered in turquoise and black Tahitian pearl. The headstock continues the theme with Arts & Crafts squares inlay work and a distinctive turquoise “R” logo framed in micro-pearl. Binate black Tahitian pearl purfling traces the soundboard, back, sides, and headstock, complemented by an elegant ebony binding theme that ties the entire design together with quiet sophistication.

Beyond its beauty, the Mojave Paradiso Grand Concert is a masterclass in modern acoustic design through Ryan’s renowned Innovation Suite. His ergonomic bevel with sculpted flutes enhances playing comfort, while EO bracing and the Acoustic Honeycomb system optimize structural efficiency and tonal response. The Ryan micro-adjustable truss rod system ensures precise setup control, and titanium bridge pins increase clarity and sustain. Inside, the A5 “Racing Stripe” kerfed liner contributes additional structural refinement, underscoring Ryan’s relentless pursuit of performance and stability.

The guitar’s playing experience is equally refined. A 25.7-inch scale length provides exceptional clarity and headroom, while the 1.75-inch nut width and 2.25-inch bridge spacing offer a comfortable platform for both intricate fingerstyle and articulate flatpicking. Gotoh Super 510 black chrome machine heads with Cosmo Black buttons and an embossed “R” logo deliver smooth, reliable tuning performance that matches the instrument’s sophisticated aesthetic.

Showcased at NAMM Show 2026, the Mojave Series Paradiso Grand Concert is not simply a guitar. It is a statement piece that reflects decades of visionary craftsmanship from Kevin Ryan, blending rare materials, artistic expression, and groundbreaking engineering into a single breathtaking instrument.

Weighing a remarkably light 4 lb 11 oz and housed in a Calton flight case, this Mojave Series creation stands as both a collector’s treasure and a world-class musical tool, ready to inspire for generations.

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