by David Mathis | Apr 2, 2026 | Guitars
Custom G-70 M (Modified) Handcrafted archtop · Florentine cutaway · Ready to play This exceptional Custom G-70 M is a rare find for the discerning player or collector. Built in 2003, it features the elegant Florentine cutaway. The neck joins the body at the 12th fret...
by David Mathis | Mar 26, 2026 | Guitars
Founders GC-50 – 4424 This beautiful Founders GC-50 was recently completed and is now available. It features our Grand Concert body size with gorgeous private collection Cherry back and sides… and a yellow cedar top. The mahogany neck is joined at the 12th...
by David Mathis | Feb 27, 2026 | Guitars
Custom Bluegrass Bell Modified Slotted Mahogany This custom Bluegrass Bell Modified Slotted Mahogany was recently traded back in for a smaller body model and is now looking for a new home. Thus the reduced price of $5,100. It is in pristine condition. Built in a...
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—led by Lead Luthier Austin Derryberry and Owner David Mathis—set out to honor the Shelby...
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—led by Lead Luthier Austin Derryberry and Owner David Mathis—set out to honor the Shelby...
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...
by David Mathis | Feb 10, 2026 | Guitars
GA-Bluegrass Bell This Bluegrass Bell is build with the Grand Auditorium body (similar to OM) with some great Honduran mahogany and with a Torrefied Red Spruce top. Price: $5,200 Honduran mahogany back and sides Torrefied Adirondack spruce top Tortoise binding...
by David Mathis | Feb 10, 2026 | Guitars
October 23, 2024, we marked the 40th anniversary of the passing of Merle Watson — a gifted guitarist, the beloved son of Doc Watson, and a true voice of acoustic roots music. His legacy continues to resonate across generations and instrument makers alike. Merle’s...
by David Mathis | Dec 11, 2025 | Guitars
2001 Gallagher 72-Special, $3,400 This Gallagher 72-Special features: • Rosewood back and sides• Sitka spruce top• Flame Maple bound body and neck, and headstock• Herringbone purfling• Mother of Pearl Bellflower with snowflake inlay• 1 11/16″ width at the nut•...
