by David Mathis | Feb 18, 2026 | Guitars
G-50 The G-50 has the honor of being J.W. Gallagher’s first Gallagher guitar. J.W. was 50 years old so naturally it became the G-50. This was also the first Gallagher guitar that Doc Watson owned. His G-50 became known as “Old Hoss” and was played on the Nitty...
by David Mathis | Feb 18, 2026 | Guitars
Shelby Western Mahogany The Shelby story remains a foundational part of Gallagher’s identity. Inspired by that origin and guided by a spirit of innovation, the Gallagher team set out to honor the Shelby legacy by creating a new line that echoes the past while offering...
by David Mathis | Feb 17, 2026 | Guitars
GA Bluegrass Bell The Bluegrass Bell hearkens back to the prewar days of vintage guitars. We achieve that goal with forward shifted x-brace that was patterned after a 1937 D-18. We added torrefied Adirondack spruce top with natural (non-torrefied) spruce bracing. We...
by David Mathis | Feb 17, 2026 | Guitars
GA Bluegrass Bell The Bluegrass Bell hearkens back to the prewar days of vintage guitars. We achieve that goal with forward shifted x-brace that was patterned after a 1937 D-18. We added torrefied Adirondack spruce top with natural (non-torrefied) spruce bracing. We...
by David Mathis | Feb 13, 2026 | Guitars
Gallagher G-65 Fresh off the bench… a beautiful G-65 built to be played. Sitka top with East Indian Rosewood back and sides for warmth and depth of rosewood and with a strong punch. The G-65 is the same wood combination as the G-70 but with simplier...
