2022 - Kevin Ryan Signature Series Paradiso Grand Concert - Dragonfly Engelmann Spruce & Brazilian Rosewood

The 2022 Kevin Ryan Signature Series Paradiso Grand Concert is an extraordinary work of luthiery, combining state-of-the-art innovation with heirloom-quality materials and masterful artistry. Kevin Ryan is one of the most transformative figures in modern acoustic guitar building. Over the past few decades, he has redefined what a steel-string guitar can be, fusing advanced engineering with luxurious aesthetics and creating instruments that are as inspiring to play as they are to behold. His unique innovations have changed the way players interact with their instruments, and the Paradiso model represents the pinnacle of this pursuit.

This particular Paradiso, crafted in 2022, features a Signature Grade Dragonfly Flamed Engelmann Spruce top paired with Signature Grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. The Engelmann is breathtaking in its visual depth and tonal sophistication, offering a refined, responsive voice with shimmering highs and a broad dynamic range. The Brazilian Rosewood, with its dark complexity and powerful low-end clarity, adds unmistakable richness and depth, forming one of the most coveted wood combinations in high-end guitar making.

Designed with a Florentine cutaway, the guitar invites access to the upper register while maintaining an elegant, sculpted silhouette. Every inch of the instrument showcases the Ebony binding theme, flawlessly executed with intense precision. Blue Paua purfling frames the top, back, sides, headstock, fingerboard, neck shaft, and bridge, creating a stunning interplay of color and contrast. The headstock features a Brazilian Rosewood veneer and a Macassar Ebony backstrap, presenting a perfect balance of texture and tonewood artistry.

The rosette, crafted from Brazilian Rosewood and inlaid with Blue Paua and a delicate outer circlet, serves as a visual centerpiece. The fingerboard boasts Ryan’s Art Deco Tree of Life inlay, an intricate design that elevates the instrument into the realm of fine art. The headstock carries the iconic Blue Paua "R" logo with a MicroPearl inlay, accompanied by an ebony truss rod cover adorned with a mother-of-pearl Corona, Blue Paua MicroPearl, and additional purfling detail. Even the bridge is outlined in Blue Paua, completing the instrument’s exquisite visual language.

The hardware is equally premium, with Gotoh Super 510 machine heads in black chrome, featuring ebonoid buttons and the embossed "R" logo. Inside, Ryan’s Innovation Suite delivers unparalleled performance. This includes the ergonomic bevel with flutes for player comfort, EO bracing for optimal soundboard response, an acoustic honeycomb structure for weight reduction and strength, the Ryan Micro Adjustable Truss Rod System, titanium bridge pins, and the distinctive A5 "Racing Stripe" kerfed liner.

With a 25.7" scale length, 1.75" nut width, and 2.25" bridge spacing, the guitar offers a perfect setup for both fingerstyle and articulate picking. Weighing just 4 pounds 13 ounces, it feels effortless in the hands, and its voice is nothing short of majestic—rich, balanced, and endlessly expressive.

This Paradiso has been lightly played and remains in excellent condition, with only the most minimal signs of handling. It is housed in a custom Calton flight case, ensuring its safety wherever it travels.

For the discerning player or collector, this 2022 Kevin Ryan Signature Series Paradiso Grand Concert represents the absolute height of modern acoustic guitar craftsmanship. It is a masterpiece of tone, design, and innovation, crafted by one of the true visionaries of the instrument’s evolution.

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