Ryan Guitars

Ryan Guitars Fine, steel string, acoustic guitars handmade in Southern California for over 35 years. Beloved for their comfort, performance, and design innovation.

Kevin Ryan’s award-winning and influential guitar designs are beloved for their comfort, refinement, and performance. Described by Acoustic Guitar magazine as “a blueprint for scores of other builders…a modern classic”, Ryan Guitars have been handcrafted in Southern California for over thirty years.

Once again, Larry Robinson has blown us away with this tropical inlay. There are still details to be added, but we could...
02/09/2024

Once again, Larry Robinson has blown us away with this tropical inlay. There are still details to be added, but we couldn't wait to show you the progress!

This Koa Abbey Grand Parlor is just about ready for the finish department. It has been a joy to work on!
29/08/2024

This Koa Abbey Grand Parlor is just about ready for the finish department. It has been a joy to work on!

Our longtime friend Eric Lugosch is picking up his new Paradiso on Wednesday, October 2. That evening, he’ll put on a wo...
26/08/2024

Our longtime friend Eric Lugosch is picking up his new Paradiso on Wednesday, October 2. That evening, he’ll put on a workshop and concert at the home of Kevin and Barb Ryan in Westminster, CA. To register for the event, please go to www.ryanguitars.com/lugosch.

For more details, check out Eric Lugosch’s blog: https://www.ericlugosch.com/blog/2024/8/10/kevin-ryan-workshopshow-and-tell-gathering-wednesday-october-2-400

We hope to see you there!

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My buddy Eric 'n me reocrdet this beautiful duet-version of that classic during a video session we did at the studio of our best friend and partner-in-crime ...

23/08/2024
21/08/2024
This Amazon Rosewood Nightingale will be on its way to our new friends at  very soon!
14/06/2024

This Amazon Rosewood Nightingale will be on its way to our new friends at very soon!

Katalox… This is a new building material for us and we couldn’t be more excited about how it’s coming along!
29/05/2024

Katalox… This is a new building material for us and we couldn’t be more excited about how it’s coming along!

This Nightingale is almost ready to be strung up for the first time. It’s always a pleasure to get to work with Larry Ro...
20/05/2024

This Nightingale is almost ready to be strung up for the first time. It’s always a pleasure to get to work with Larry Robinson’s stunning inlays!

This is an Engelmann Spruce soundboard.Engelmann is a wonderful soundboard material. But after we apply our proprietary ...
10/05/2024

This is an Engelmann Spruce soundboard.

Engelmann is a wonderful soundboard material. But after we apply our proprietary Cellar Door finish treatment, the soundboard looks like something entirely unique.

Cocobolo.
29/04/2024

Cocobolo.

Our latest Signature Series Nightingale. The Tree Mahogany, Moon Glow Redwood, and a full treatment of inlays by our dea...
23/04/2024

Our latest Signature Series Nightingale. The Tree Mahogany, Moon Glow Redwood, and a full treatment of inlays by our dear friend, Larry Robinson.

We are almost finished with this Sinker Redwood Nightingale. Excited to see it complete!
22/04/2024

We are almost finished with this Sinker Redwood Nightingale. Excited to see it complete!

Sitka and East Indian Rosewood Abbey Grand Parlor.
20/04/2024

Sitka and East Indian Rosewood Abbey Grand Parlor.

Happy Friday! Here is one of our older Abbey Grand Parlor models. It has been great working on this guitar!
19/04/2024

Happy Friday! Here is one of our older Abbey Grand Parlor models. It has been great working on this guitar!

This Nightingale features Pale Moon Ebony back and sides and an Engelmann Soundboard. We transformed the soundboard into...
18/04/2024

This Nightingale features Pale Moon Ebony back and sides and an Engelmann Soundboard. We transformed the soundboard into something unique with our new Cellar Door finish technology.

It’s bittersweet to send this guitar away to its new owner. We have so enjoyed creating it. Without a doubt, this is one of our favorite builds to date! We hope its owner loves it as much as we do.

Deco Vine fretboard inlay design.
17/04/2024

Deco Vine fretboard inlay design.

This Ziricote Nightingale is prepped for pore filler. It’s always exciting to begin the finish process!
15/04/2024

This Ziricote Nightingale is prepped for pore filler. It’s always exciting to begin the finish process!

Nightingale with Sinker Redwood top and Cocobolo back and sides. We have been in love with working on this guitar. Excit...
13/04/2024

Nightingale with Sinker Redwood top and Cocobolo back and sides. We have been in love with working on this guitar. Excited to see it finished!

Happy Friday! Here is our Mayfly fretboard inlay design made from blue paua abalone shell and mother of pearl.          ...
12/04/2024

Happy Friday! Here is our Mayfly fretboard inlay design made from blue paua abalone shell and mother of pearl.

Our dear friends, Bob and Luisa, stopped by for a surprise visit yesterday. We could not have been happier to spend the ...
11/04/2024

Our dear friends, Bob and Luisa, stopped by for a surprise visit yesterday. We could not have been happier to spend the afternoon with them!

We are preparing this Sinker Redwood soundboard for a new Nightingale guitar.
08/04/2024

We are preparing this Sinker Redwood soundboard for a new Nightingale guitar.

We are doing repairs on some of our classic Mission models. They are bringing back wonderful memories.
06/04/2024

We are doing repairs on some of our classic Mission models. They are bringing back wonderful memories.

Happy Friday! Here is our latest Nightingale in the Cellar Door Collection.
05/04/2024

Happy Friday! Here is our latest Nightingale in the Cellar Door Collection.

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