Bob Gramann is a respected luthier throughout the midatlantic region. He has been building guitars since 1992 and has been a player for over 40 years.

Built with the fingerpicker in mind, each of these instruments sings louder than than its size. The top braces on all are scalloped and the bridges are carved to be light to allow the top to respond quickly to both high and low notes. The saddles are tall allowing easy picking and a strong response to a soft touch. The models are named after rivers in Virginia.

Bob says "Most important is achieving such a rich, full sound that it is loud enough for performances without amplification. Amazingly, even tiny adjustments can enhance both tone and volume, producing a responsive instrument that feels good to play. Building these "live" guitars has become almost an obsession. Any idea for a new feature or an improvement means I have to build a guitar to try it out. I build only a few instruments each year, so I have always tried to build something I would want to play. So far, I feel successful. And, I feel honored by the great players that have bought my instruments."

For more information, visit www.bobgramann.com

Currently in Stock for Consignment Sale:

 

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#25 Hazel Run model, East Indian Rosewood -- $1,500.00

The Hazel Run has a very small body (12-inch lower bout) but a normal length (25.4-inch scale) neck. It was designed to be an easy-to-transport guitar that plays and sounds like a full-size guitar. It sounds a lot bigger than it is.

Top: Engelmann Spruce
Back: EI Rosewood
Sides: EI Rosewood
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: EI Rosewood
Trim: Maple
Neck: Mahogany
25.4-inch scale, 20 frets
1.75-inch nut, 2.25-inch string spacing at bridge
Case: Hardshell

#27 Maury model, Honduran Rosewood -- $3,000.00

The Maury is the size of a Martin Dreadnought except the waist is pulled in to make the notes sound more clearly. The guitar has a rich, bright tone and a fast neck.

Top: Englemann Spruce
Back: Honduran Rosewood
Sides: Honduran Rosewood
Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
Bridge: EI Rosewood
Trim: EI Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany (conversion varnish finish)
25.4-inch scale, 21 frets
1.75-inch nut, 16-inch radius fingerboard, 2.25-inch string spacing at bridge
Case: Hardshell
Hear it in this demo video!

For some time, there has been a buzz among luthiers that Osage Orange (and its South American relative Fustic) is a sound-alike replacement for Brazilian Rosewood. Gramann, after building a few guitars with this wood claims that it sounds even better. These guitars have a well-balanced and rich tone. And this sound is available without any upcharge for exotic wood.

Top: Cedar, French Polish finish
Back: Fustic (water-based lacquer finish)
Sides: Fustic
Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
Bridge: EI Rosewood
Trim: Maple
Neck: Mahogany (conversion varnish finish)
652 mm scale, 20 frets
2-inch nut, 16-inch radius fingerboard, 2 3/8-inch string spacing at bridge
Case: Hardshell