Sale Pending - Kevin Ryan "Musashi" Nightingale Grand Soloist - Flamed Swiss Spruce & Spalted Tamarind - NAMM 2025

Unveiled at the 2025 NAMM Show, the Kevin Ryan "Musashi" Nightingale Grand Soloist is an instrument that transcends mere craftsmanship—it is a meditation in artistry, an instrument as poetic as it is profound. Inspired by the timeless ink wash drawings of the legendary Miyamoto Musashi, this one-of-a-kind creation is a masterwork of lutherie, its aesthetic and sonic presence echoing the spirit of the warrior-artist himself.

At its heart, the guitar sings with the resonance of a Master Grade Flamed Swiss Spruce top, its delicate yet dynamic grain glowing with an ethereal warmth. The back and sides, crafted from Signature Grade Spalted Tamarind, are nothing short of breathtaking—a canvas of natural calligraphy, where the wood’s intricate, inky patterns mimic the flowing, spontaneous brushstrokes of Musashi’s own hand. Each swirling line in the tamarind tells a story, evoking the disciplined yet fluid motion of a master swordsman’s blade in motion.

Framed in an Ebony binding theme, the guitar’s elegance is further heightened by the depth of Black Tahitian Pearl purfling, its rich iridescence subtly shifting in the light. This dark, lustrous trim graces the top, back, and sides, accentuated by Blue Paua Heart fretboard purfling with Mother of Pearl MicroPearl—a delicate interplay of shadow and brilliance. At the heart of the instrument lies the Larry Robinson "Musashi" rosette, an exquisite mosaic of Blue Paua, reflecting both the precision and artistry of its namesake.

The Larry Robinson "Musashi" fretboard and headstock inlays, painstakingly cut and inlaid by hand, transform the instrument into a gallery of motion and meaning. With each note played, the spirit of Musashi—the warrior, the philosopher, the artist—breathes through the delicate strokes immortalized in shell and pearl. The Blue Paua "R" logo, gleaming with MOP MicroPearl, sits proudly atop the headstock, an emblem of both legacy and innovation.

Beyond its mesmerizing beauty, the Musashi Nightingale is engineered for unparalleled performance. The Gotoh Super 510 gold machine heads, with Ebonoid buttons and an embossed "R" logo, provide impeccable tuning stability, while Kevin Ryan’s Innovation Suite—including the Ergonomic Bevel with Flutes, EO Bracing, Acoustic Honeycomb, Micro Adjustable Truss Rod System, Titanium Bridge Pins, and A5 "Racing Stripe" Kerfed Liner—ensures that every note rings with extraordinary clarity and depth.

With a 25.7" scale length, 1 3/4" nut width, and 2 1/4" bridge spacing, the guitar is exquisitely balanced for both comfort and tonal precision. Weighing a mere 4 lbs 13 oz, it is an instrument that feels as effortless to hold as it is inspiring to play. Housed in a Calton Flight Case, this extraordinary guitar is not merely a musical instrument—it is a philosophy in wood and wire, a meditation on balance, movement, and the eternal pursuit of mastery.

Other specifications include:

• Master Grade Flamed Swiss Spruce Top
• Signature Grade Spalted Tamarind Back & Sides
• Florentine (Sharp) Cutaway
• Ebony Binding Theme
• Black Tahitian Pearl Top Purfling
• Black Tahitian Pearl Back & Sides Purfling
• Blue Paua Heart Fretboard Purfling with MOP MicroPearl
• Black Tahitian Pearl Headstock Purfling with MOP MicroPearl
• Larry Robinson Musashi Rosette with Blue Paua Purfling
• Larry Robinson Musashi Fretboard Inlay
• Larry Robinson Musashi Headstock Inlay
• Blue Paua R Logo with MOP MicroPearl
• Truss Rod Cover
• Gotoh Super 510 Gold 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)
• Calton Flight Case
• Showcased at NAMM 2025
• 25.7" Scale Length
• 1 3/4" Nut Width
• 2 1/4" Bridge spacing
• 4 lb 13 oz
• 1264

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

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