2017 - Kevin Ryan Signature Series Nightingale Grand Soloist - German Spruce & Brazilian Rosewood

The 2017 Kevin Ryan Signature Series Nightingale Grand Soloist is a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship, designed to enchant both the eyes and ears. At its heart lies a Signature Grade German Spruce top, whose exceptional tonal clarity and responsiveness sing with warmth and precision. Paired with the breathtaking allure of Signature Grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, the guitar produces a symphony of harmonics and depth, resonating with the richness only the finest materials can achieve.

Its Venetian cutaway flows gracefully, allowing effortless access to higher frets while maintaining a soft, elegant silhouette. The Ebony binding theme offers a striking contrast to the natural hues of the wood, further elevated by the exquisite Black Tahitian Pearl purfling that adorns the top, back, and sides. The Brazilian Rosewood and Black Tahitian Pearl rosette, detailed with complementary purfling, creates a visual centerpiece as mesmerizing as its sound.

The Ebony headstock veneer, adorned with a shimmering Black Tahitian Pearl "R" logo and delicate Mother of Pearl MicroPearl, speaks to the guitar’s sophisticated design language. Black Tahitian Pearl purfling accents the headstock and truss rod cover, while the vine inlay on the Ebony fretboard weaves a story of timeless elegance. The Ebony bridge and Gotoh Super 510 black chrome tuners with ebonoid buttons and embossed "R" logo are testaments to the balance of beauty and functionality.

Beneath its surface, the Nightingale Grand Soloist boasts Kevin Ryan’s innovative engineering suite: the Ryan Ergonomic Bevel with Flutes for player comfort, EO Bracing for unparalleled tonal balance, Acoustic Honeycomb construction for optimal sound projection, and a Micro Adjustable Truss Rod System for precise setup. Titanium bridge pins and A5 "Racing Stripe" kerfed liners complete this blend of artistry and innovation.

Outfitted with a McIntyre Feather Pickup for pristine amplification and housed in a custom Calton flight case, this guitar is as suited for the stage as it is for the studio. With a 1 3/4" nut width, 2 1/4" bridge spacing, and a 25.7" scale length, it offers a playing experience as effortless as its sound is magnificent. At a mere 4 lb 14 oz, the Nightingale Grand Soloist is a feather-light companion, but its presence is nothing short of profound—a true testament to the heights of luthiery.

Other specifications include:

• Signature Grade German Spruce Top
• Signature Grade Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
• Venetian (Soft) Cutaway
• Ebony Binding Theme
• Black Tahitian Pearl Top Purfling
• Black Tahitian Pearl Back & Sides Purfling
• Brazilian Rosewood & Black Tahitian Pearl Rosette with Black Tahitian Pearl Purfling
• Ebony Headstock Veneer
• Black Tahitian Pearl "R" Logo with MOP Micro Pearl
• Black Tahitian Pearl Headstock Purfling
• Ebony Truss Rod Cover with Black Tahitian Pearl Purfling
• Black Tahitian Pearl Vine Fretboard Inlay
• Ebony Bridge
• Gotoh Super 510 Black Chrome Machine 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)
• McIntyre Feather Pickup
• Custom Calton Flight Case
• 1 3/4" Nut Width
• 2 1/4" Bridge Spacing
• 25.7" Scale Length
• 4 lb 14 oz
• 912

For more information about the Kevin Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist, please contact us.

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