2023 Kevin Ryan Paradiso Grand Concert - Flamed Engelmann Spruce & African Blackwood

The 2023 Kevin Ryan Paradiso Grand Concert is a sublime marriage of elegance, innovation, and masterful craftsmanship—an instrument that exists at the pinnacle of luthiery. Its voice is shaped by the rare and powerful combination of African Blackwood back and sides, known for its deep, piano-like bass response and shimmering highs, and a Flamed Engelmann Spruce soundboard, whose luminous grain and supple resonance lend a breathtaking balance of warmth and articulation. With a Venetian cutaway sculpted for effortless access to the higher registers, the Paradiso is designed for those who seek both sonic brilliance and supreme playability.

Every inch of this guitar is adorned with meticulous detail, enveloped in an ebony binding theme that provides a striking contrast to the rich hues of its tonewoods. Blue Paua purfling, iridescent and mesmerizing, dances along the soundboard, back, sides, headstock, fingerboard, and bridge, its celestial glow framing the instrument in a luminous embrace. The Art Deco rosette, with its Blue Paua purfling, is an intricate masterpiece, seamlessly mirrored in the Art Deco Tree of Life fingerboard inlay, the graceful fountain motif adorning the headstock, and the delicate wing inlays at the bridge. The Paradiso's signature Blue Paua "R" logo, edged with MOP micro-purfling, crowns the headstock, while the Blue Paua Corona truss rod cover, accented with Black Pearl micro-purfling, serves as a final flourish of opulence.

Beyond its breathtaking aesthetic, the Paradiso Grand Concert is an engineering marvel. With Ryan’s Innovation Suite—including the ergonomic bevel with flutes, EO bracing, Acoustic Honeycomb construction, a micro-adjustable truss rod system, titanium bridge pins, and the A5 "Racing Stripe" kerfed liner—this instrument responds with unrivaled clarity, sustain, and projection. A 25.7” scale length, 1.75” nut width, and 2.25” bridge spacing ensure a playing experience that is as effortless as it is expressive. Gold Gotoh Super 510 machine heads, embossed with the Ryan "R" logo, provide smooth precision, rounding out a masterpiece of sonic and structural perfection.

Though lightly used, this Paradiso remains in excellent condition, with only a minor finish blemish near the headstock—a mere whisper of its journey, a mark that does nothing to diminish its beauty or performance. Weighing 5 lb 2 oz and housed in a Calton flight case, this extraordinary guitar was showcased at NAMM 2023, standing as a testament to Kevin Ryan’s legacy of excellence. More than an instrument, the Paradiso is an experience—a breathtaking fusion of art and sound, created for the most discerning of musicians who seek not just a guitar, but a masterpiece.

Other specifications include:

African Blackwood Back and Sides
Flamed Engelmann Spruce Spruce Soundboard
Venetian (Soft) Cutaway
Ebony Binding Theme
Blue Paua Soundboard Purfling
Blue Paua Back & Side Purfling
Blue Paua Headstock Purfling
Blue Paua Fingerboard Purfling
Art Deco Rosette with Blue Paua Purfling
Art Deco Tree of Life Fingerboard Inlay
Blue Paua Bridge Purfling
Art Deco Bridge Wing Inlay
Art Deco Fountain Headstock Inlay
Blue Paua "R" Logo with MOP Micro Purfling
Blue Paua Corona Truss Rod Cover with Black Pearl Micro-Pearl
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)
1.75" Nut Width
2.25" Bridge Spacing
25.7" Scale Length
Calton Flight Case
Showcased at NAMM 2023
5 lb 2 oz
1169

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