These items are not yet on our Classical Lists or Guitar Lists 1 through 8. They are sneak previews of new handmade guitars, basses, and amps being shipped in the near (or not so near) future. They are commissioned for FGC and they are available for advance purchase. Call us at 1-800 394-4747 outside San Diego California, or (619) 265-5900 inside California.

Feel free to call Richard, as always, to discuss whether these instruments match up with your playing style and will be a comfortable fit for your body and hand dimensions. Have fun--Good Luck--and may the right player get the right gear (That is always our mission).

Remember: There is no financial penalty for ordering custom guitars, basses, or amps through FGC. Our prices are the same you would get directly from an individual maker. We are here to help you choose which makers are likely to be the best choices for you and your music. That personal match-up process is what we do best. We are the only consultants that are here to watch out for the Players' needs. There is no charge for the consulting time. Our sellers pay our fee out of their pockets. Also, resale guitars are usually priced less than the cost of ordering a new one today. (By the way, check our Studio/Theater section for top handmade stereo speakers and audiophile products at reasonable pricing that is considerably less than what you'll find in audiophile stores.)

Special Note: When you see "FGC Special," this means that Richard personally specified and/or supplied some of the materials to the luthier and also put together the ornamentation package that gives this guitar its distinctive look and/or sound. Says Richard, "As a consultant, I am in the design process to capture the player/collector's needs. On these "FGC Specials," I design for my own taste; I trust that there will be players that will agree with my design ideas--and still it is important that the instrument match well with the player. That strong chemistry is paramount." --Richard

2003 Tony Vines Artisan Grand Concert Cutaway (used) $4,100 (!)
2005 Tony Vines "Lucky 12 FGC Special" Artisan Grand Concert
2004 Stephen Marchione "FGC Special" SolidBodyNeck TM electric $6,500, Just In
2004 Petros GC Grand Concert acoustic Coming after Thanksgiving
2005 Steve Kauffman guitar (model TBA)
2005 Diego Huerga "Lucky 12 FGC Special" Belleza Jumbo $14,000
2005 Michael Bashkin "Lucky 12 FGC Special" "Placencia" OM steel string
2005 Joe Gallacher "Lucky 12 FGC Special" 12 fret cutaway OM steel string
2005 Jack Spira "Lucky 12 FGC Special" steel string
2004 Michael Lewis Mandolin
2004 Roger Sadowsky Jim Hall Signature archtop, Just In
2004 FRAME Works Modern Classic with MIDI, Just In
2005 Michael Bashkin Placencia "Lucky 12 FGC Special" steel string
2005 Michael Lewis "D'Angelico New Yorker Supreme DeLuxe" commemorative one-off (in conjunction with D'Angelico book by Frank Green)
2004 David Enke 5 string fretless bass coming 11/12/2025
2005 David Enke Baritone electric
2005 Mark Geiger "Lucky 12 FGC Special" steel string 12 fret cutaway
2004 David Myka "Dragonfly DeLuxe" Hollowbody Electric, Just In
2005 David Myka solid body electric with MIDI
2005 David Myka "Lucky 12 FGC Special" 12 fret cutaway (Cocobolo back & sides)
2005 Ervin Somogyi "Lucky 12 FGC Special" Modified Dreadnought non-cut
2006-9? Jeffrey Elliott Classical (Alpine Spruce)
2006-9? Jeffrey Elliott "Lucky 12 FGC Special" steel string
2007 Bob Benedetto "Lucky 12 FGC Special" original one-off archtop
2005 Baxendale and Baxendale "Lucky 12 FGC Special" Superlative Model 12 fret cutaway
2005 Jim English "Model 1" laminated hollowbody electric (consecutive twin to the guitar bought by Tommy Emmanuel)

Check this list daily for changes