2024 Kevin Ryan Signature Series Nightingale Grand Soloist - Sinker Redwood & Brazilian Rosewood - N

Unveiled at NAMM 2024, the Kevin Ryan Signature Series Nightingale Grand Soloist in Sinker Redwood and Brazilian Rosewood represents the pinnacle of lutherie, where masterful craftsmanship meets an unrivaled tonal presence. This instrument is a celebration of both the rarest tonewoods and Kevin Ryan’s unwavering pursuit of sonic perfection, resulting in a guitar that is as breathtaking to hear as it is to behold.

At its core lies a Master Grade Sinker Redwood top, a wood that has spent centuries submerged in riverbeds, its grain slowly compressed and enriched by the passing of time. This natural aging process yields an unrivaled responsiveness, where every note shimmers with warmth and vibrancy, producing a voice that is both deeply resonant and impossibly articulate. The basses roll out with a velvety depth, the mids sing with rich overtones, and the trebles ring with crystalline clarity, all carried by a sustain that seems to defy time itself. Paired with Signature Grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides—the most coveted tonewood in existence—this guitar projects with a full-bodied authority, layering harmonic complexity with an almost orchestral depth.

The Florentine cutaway, carved to sharp, elegant perfection, allows effortless access to the upper register, making this instrument as inviting to play as it is sonically captivating. The meticulous Ebony Binding Theme frames the guitar’s exquisite form, providing a bold contrast to the Blue Paua Purfling that adorns nearly every surface—the top, back, sides, fretboard, headstock, and even the neck—all shimmering with an iridescent glow. The Art Deco Rosette, inlaid with Blue Paua Purfling, stands as a testament to the instrument’s elegance, mirroring the architectural sophistication found throughout its intricate detailing.

An absolute visual masterpiece, this Nightingale is adorned with the Art Deco Tree of Life Fretboard Inlay, an intricate and flowing design that guides the player’s hands with effortless grace. The Art Deco Fountain Headstock Inlay and Art Deco Bridge Wing Inlay further refine the aesthetic, merging classic elegance with modern precision. Anchoring the instrument in both stability and style, the Gotoh Super 510 Black Chrome Machine Heads, fitted with Ebonoid Buttons and the embossed Ryan "R" Logo, ensure a tuning experience that is both smooth and precise.

Beyond its beauty, the Nightingale Grand Soloist is engineered for peak performance. It boasts the full Innovation Suite, including the Ryan Ergonomic Bevel with Flutes for supreme comfort, EO Bracing and Acoustic Honeycomb for maximum resonance, the Ryan Micro Adjustable Truss Rod System for impeccable neck stability, Titanium Bridge Pins for enhanced sustain, and the A5 "Racing Stripe" Kerfed Liner, optimizing every ounce of sonic energy. With a 25.7" scale length, 1 3/4" nut width, and 2 1/4" bridge spacing, this instrument provides an unparalleled playing experience, inviting expressive nuance at every touch. Weighing 5 lb 1 oz, it balances substance with supreme resonance, housed securely in a custom Calton Flight Case to ensure its legacy endures.

At NAMM 2024, this Nightingale stood as a crown jewel of the exhibition, drawing musicians, collectors, and luthiers into its gravitational pull. It is not just an instrument—it is an heirloom, a masterpiece of rare materials, breathtaking aesthetics, and otherworldly tone. To play it is to experience an unparalleled depth of emotion, where every note becomes part of something timeless, something truly extraordinary.

Other specifications include:

Master Grade Sinker Redwood Top
Signature Grade Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Florentine (Sharp) Cutaway
Ebony Binding Theme
Blue Paua Top Purfling
Blue Paua Back & Sides Purfling
Blue Paua Fretboard Purfling
Blue Paua Headstock Purfling
Blue Paua Neck and Headstock Side Purfling
Art Deco Rosette with Blue Paua Purfling
Blue Paua R Logo with MOP MicroPearl
Art Deco Tree of Life Fretboard Inlay
Art Deco Fountain Headstock Inlay
Art Deco Bridge Wing Inlay
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)
Calton Flight Case
Showcased at NAMM 2024
25.7" Scale Length
1 3/4" Nut Width
2 1/4" Bridge spacing
5 lb 1 oz
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