Kevin Ryan Signature Series Paradiso Grand Concert - Sinker Redwood & The Tree Mahogany

The Paradiso Grand Concert from the Kevin Ryan Signature Series arrives with a sense of presence that feels immediate and unmistakable, shaped by a maker whose ideas have transformed the language of modern lutherie. Kevin Ryan has long approached guitar building as both science and poetry, refining structure, resonance and playability with the mind of an innovator and the heart of an artist. His team of highly skilled builders carries out this vision with precision and reverence, bringing to life instruments that stand among the most advanced acoustic designs of our time.

This Paradiso begins with a signature grade striped sinker redwood top, a tonewood enriched over decades in riverbeds where mineral laden water deepened its color and density. The result is a top that responds with remarkable sensitivity and depth, offering a spectrum of tone that seems to bloom outward with every note. Paired with signature grade The Tree mahogany for the back and sides, the guitar enters truly rare territory. The Tree is one of the most famous tonewoods ever discovered, its grain twisting into dramatic, three dimensional patterns that appear almost woven. Its acoustic properties are as extraordinary as its appearance, with remarkable clarity and power. Its extreme scarcity elevates this Paradiso into a class nearly without peers.

The appointments move with a sense of artistry and intention. An ebony binding theme grounds the aesthetic, while blue paua purfling traces the soundboard, back, sides, headstock and fingerboard with luminous color. The Diamante rosette glows with blue paua accents, and the complete Diamante fingerboard inlay rises elegantly across the frets. The Arts and Crafts rose inlay on the headstock adds a graceful nod to timeless design. Diamante wings accent the bridge, the ebony truss rod cover is bordered in blue paua and crowned with a blue paua corona set around a Black Tahitian Pearl MicroPearl, and the Ryan R appears in blue paua with a Mother of Pearl MicroPearl that catches the light.

The hardware and internal structure continue this theme of refined engineering. Gotoh Super 510 gold tuners with ebonoid buttons and the embossed Ryan logo offer smooth, precise tuning. Beneath the surface lies Ryan’s celebrated Innovation Suite. The ergonomic bevel with flutes enhances comfort and encourages extended playing. EO bracing and the Acoustic Honeycomb bring balance, strength and resonance into perfect alignment. The micro adjustable truss rod system offers uncommon control, while titanium bridge pins and the A5 racing stripe kerfed liner contribute stability and responsiveness without adding weight.

With a nut width of 1.75 inches, bridge spacing of 2.25 inches and a 25.7 inch scale length, the Paradiso strikes an ideal balance between fluid playability and commanding tone. At four pounds nine ounces, it feels resonant and alive in the hands. Housed in its Calton flight case, this Paradiso Grand Concert stands as a testament to rare materials, forward thinking design and the collective mastery of the Ryan shop. It is an instrument created for players who seek the extraordinary, where tone, craftsmanship and innovation converge into something unforgettable.

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