Kevin Ryan Signature Series Nightingale Grand Soloist - Engelmann Spruce & Brazilian Rosewood - NAMM

The Kevin Ryan Signature Series Nightingale Grand Soloist - Engelmann Spruce & Brazilian Rosewood, unveiled at NAMM 2025, is a guitar that transcends mere craftsmanship—it is a work of art, a pinnacle of luthiery, and a testament to Kevin Ryan’s legendary influence in the world of acoustic guitars. For decades, Ryan has revolutionized the way guitars are built and played, crafting instruments that merge technical innovation with breathtaking tonal depth. This Nightingale embodies his dedication to sonic perfection, utilizing the most coveted tonewoods and cutting-edge design elements to create a voice that is nothing short of mesmerizing.

At its core, this guitar features a Signature Grade Engelmann Spruce top, a tonewood revered for its extraordinary balance of warmth, responsiveness, and dynamic range. Engelmann’s ability to translate the most delicate touch into shimmering highs, articulate mids, and rich, blooming overtones makes it the perfect top for this instrument. Paired with Signature Grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, the Nightingale reaches an unprecedented level of tonal complexity—its bass response is deep and powerful yet refined, its midrange sings with lush overtones, and its high end carries an angelic chime that seems to hang in the air long after the strings have been touched. The result is a voice that is vast, orchestral, and endlessly inspiring.

The Innovation Suite, a hallmark of Kevin Ryan’s designs, takes this Nightingale beyond traditional craftsmanship. With EO Bracing, Acoustic Honeycomb, and Titanium Bridge Pins, every note is infused with infinite sustain, allowing melodies to linger with a haunting resonance. The Ryan Ergonomic Bevel with Flutes ensures a playing experience of supreme comfort, while the A5 "Racing Stripe" Kerfed Liner enhances both structural integrity and acoustic liveliness, allowing the guitar’s full tonal potential to unfold effortlessly.

Visually, this Nightingale is as breathtaking as its sound. The Florentine Cutaway lends it an elegant sharpness, while the Ebony Binding Theme, adorned with Blue Paua purfling, enhances its regal presence. Every detail is a celebration of artistic mastery, from the Blue Paua Basketweave Rosette to the Dragonfly Fingerboard Inlay with Gingko Leaves Position Markers, a motif that echoes nature’s grace and movement. The Dragonfly Headstock Inlay and Blue Paua "R" Logo with MOP MicroPearl serve as the final flourishes, adding to the instrument’s unmistakable prestige.

Equipped with Gotoh Super 510 Gold Machine Heads, featuring Ebonoid Buttons and an embossed "R" logo, this Nightingale ensures unparalleled tuning stability and smooth precision. Encased in a Calton Flight Case, it is protected with the same level of meticulous care that went into its creation.

With a 25.7” scale length, 1 ¾” nut width, and 2 ¼” bridge spacing, this Nightingale is built for both expressive nuance and technical mastery. At 5 lb 1 oz, it carries a sense of substance and refinement, perfectly balanced for any style of play.

This Kevin Ryan Signature Series Nightingale Grand Soloist is not just an instrument—it is a statement of excellence, a masterpiece born from the hands of a visionary. It stands as one of the finest guitars ever crafted, a guitar that will resonate in the hearts of players and listeners for generations to come.

Other specifications include:

Signature Grade Engelmann Spruce 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
Dragonfly Fingerboard Inlay with Gingko Leaves Position Markers
Dragonfly Headstock Inlay
Blue Paua Basketweave Rosette with Blue Paua Purfling
Blue Paua R Logo with MOP MicroPearl
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 2024
25.7" Scale Length
1 3/4" Nut Width
2 1/4" Bridge spacing
5 lb 1 oz
1255

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