Kevin Ryan Signature Series Paradiso Grand Concert - Lucky Strike Redwood & Brazilian Rosewood #1311

The Kevin Ryan Signature Series Paradiso Grand Concert in Lucky Strike Redwood and Brazilian Rosewood stands as a masterwork of modern luthiery, where rare materials and decades of refinement converge in perfect balance. This is not simply an instrument, it is a culmination of vision, history, and relentless craftsmanship shaped by Kevin Ryan’s long tenure behind the bench as the founder of Ryan Guitars.

At the heart of this guitar is its extraordinary Signature Grade “Lucky Strike” Redwood soundboard. This legendary tonewood traces its origin to a long-forgotten felled redwood discovered by Craig and Alicia Carter, its timber preserved for generations before finding its way into the hands of the world’s finest builders. The result is a top that delivers breathtaking responsiveness, warmth, and depth, with an immediacy of tone that feels alive beneath the player’s touch.

Paired with Signature Grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, the voice of this Paradiso Grand Concert is nothing short of expansive. The Brazilian imparts a rich harmonic complexity, deep piano-like lows, and shimmering trebles that bloom with clarity and sustain. Together, these woods create a tonal palette that is both powerful and nuanced, equally suited for delicate fingerstyle and dynamic, expressive playing.

Visually, the guitar is a study in refined elegance. The ebony binding theme frames the instrument with understated sophistication, while vibrant blue paua purfling traces the top, back, and sides in luminous color. The rosette is a true focal point, blending blue paua with black Tahitian pearl purfling and a blue paua outer circlet for a striking, oceanic depth. The headstock continues the motif with blue paua purfling and a radiant “R” logo inlaid with mother of pearl MicroPearl.

The Diamante inlay suite graces both the fingerboard and headstock, adding a modern, architectural brilliance that complements the guitar’s flowing lines. Every detail is deliberate, every element in harmony.

Beneath the surface lies Ryan’s renowned Innovation Suite, a collection of forward-thinking design elements that elevate both tone and playability. The ergonomic bevel with flutes ensures comfort over long sessions, while EO bracing and the acoustic honeycomb structure enhance resonance and projection. The micro adjustable truss rod system offers precise control, and titanium bridge pins contribute to clarity and sustain. The A5 “Racing Stripe” kerfed liner adds structural integrity while subtly reinforcing the guitar’s visual identity.

The Venetian cutaway provides effortless access to the upper register, and the 25.7 inch scale length, paired with a 1.75 inch nut width and 2.25 inch bridge spacing, offers a spacious, articulate playing experience. Gotoh Super 510 gold machine heads with ebonoid buttons and embossed “R” logo ensure smooth, precise tuning stability.

Weighing just 4 pounds 8 ounces, this Paradiso Grand Concert feels as responsive as it sounds, alive in the hands and resonant against the body. It arrives housed in a custom Calton flight case, ready for a lifetime of performance and preservation.

This is a rare and compelling expression of Kevin Ryan’s philosophy, where innovation serves tradition, and every note carries the voice of both the player and the wood’s remarkable journey.

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