GILLANDER GUITARS
AVAILABLE GUITARS
Please scroll down and enjoy the videos, images, and specs for my currently available guitars. Contact me directly regarding any instrument that not listed with a dealer.
My Guitars are now represented by Acoustic Music Works in Pittsburgh, PA.
All currently available guitars come with a TKL case and an a case Humidifier.
If you are interested in having an instrument made with specific woods or specifications, please email me any time. Prices will vary depending on your particular instrument.
Gillander Model 1
Inspired by a standard dreadnought, this model boasts the same body length and lower bout width as a dread, but with a more rounded lower bout, and tighter waist and upper bout. The body also incorporates a Manzer Wedge with its deepest point matching that of a standard dreadnought. It has the powerful voice of a Dread with a more balanced voice and improved playing comfort.
Hiroya Tsukamoto is heard hear playing this Model 1 at the Remsen Performing Arts Center. These videos were recorded with an iPhone from the front row of the venue. If you have not listened to his music, you should! He is an incredible performer that is able to build stunning compositions through complex interwoven layers. Look out for him in your area as he tours the country.
Style/ Size – 14 Fret Model 1 with Manzer Wedge
Top – Sitka Spruce
Bracing –Sitka Spruce (5/16” X)
Pattern – Shifted forward scalloped
Back and Sides –Black Walnut with Structured Walnut and maple sides
Bracing – Honduran Mahogany
Pattern - Ladder
Fingerboard – Ebony With ebony binding
Fret markers – none
Side markers –green Abalone
Fret material – Stewmac Gold
Neck – Mahogany with Bound Ebony headplate Front and back
Neck joint – Bolt on
Reinforcement – Dual Action Trussrod with parallel carbon rods both sides of trussed
Bridge – Gillander
Bridge/Endpin –Ebony
Nut/Saddle – Bone with compensated saddle
Nut width 1 ¾
Bridge spacing 2 5/16
Neck profile – standard
Scale length 25
Toneport - none
Tuners - Gold Schaller Grandtunes
Pickup – none
Purfling style – Black and white
Binding – Ebony
Rosette – Mosaic with walnut, ebony, zirecote, and rosewood
Backstrip – rosewood and ebony ladder and block
Volute – Round scoop
Finish – Polyester with oil neck
Case – TKL
Concert Model
Hiroya Tsukamoto is heard hear playing this Concert Model at the Remsen Performing Arts Center. These videos were recorded with an iPhone from the front row of the venue. As I said above, if you have not listened to his music, you should! Look out for him in your area as he tours the country.
Style/ Size – 12 Fret Concert Model
Top – Engelmann Spruce
Bracing –Sitka Spruce (1/4” X)
Pattern – Shifted forward scalloped
Back and Sides –Wenge with Structured Wenge with maple core sides
Bracing – Honduran Mahogany
Pattern - Ladder
Fingerboard – Ebony With ebony binding
Fret markers – Green Abalone Dots
Side markers –Piano wire
Fret material – Stewmac Gold
Neck – Mahogany with Bound Ebony headplate Front and back
Neck joint – Bolt on
Reinforcement – Dual Action Trussrod with parallel carbon rods both sides of trussed
Bridge – Gillander
Bridge/Endpin –Ebony with green abalone
Nut/Saddle – Bone with compensated saddle
Nut width 1 ¾
Bridge spacing 2 5/16
Neck profile – standard
Scale length 25"
Toneport - none
Tuners - Waverly with Ebony Buttons
Pickup – none
Purfling style – Green abalone front and back with abalone backstrip and Deco back inlay
Binding – Ebony
Rosette – Wenge with Green AbaloneBackstrip – Abalone
Volute – Round scoop
Finish – Polyester with oil neck
Case – TKL
GRAND CONCERT 00
Available at Acoustic Music Works
Zirecote Grand Concert 00
Kinloch Nelson Plays Danny Boy
Style/ Size – 14 fret 00 Grand Concert
Top – German Spruce
Bracing –Sitka Spruce (1/4” X)
Pattern – Standard placement scalloped
Back and Sides –Zirecote
Bracing – Mahogany
Pattern - Ladder
Fingerboard – Zirecote
Fret markers – None
Side markers –Abalone Dots
Fret material – EVO Gold
Neck – Mahogany with Zirecote headplate Front and Back
Neck joint – Traditional Dovetail
Reinforcement – Dual Action Trussrod With Carbon Fiber Rods parallel to TR
Bridge – Handcarved Zirecote Pyramid
Bridge/Endpin – Ivoroid with abalone dots
Nut/Saddle – Bone with compensated saddle
Nut width 1 ¾
Bridge spacing 2 5/16
Neck profile – standard
Scale length 25.4”
Toneport - Teardrop
Tuners - Waverly Ebony with Ivoroid buttons
Pickup – none
Purfling style – w/b/w/b/w
Binding – Holly
Rosette – Pearl ring with 3 dots
Backstrip - herringbone
Volute – yes
Finish – Hand Rubbed Linseed Oil
Case – TKL
Cocobolo Orchestra Model
Now available at
Acoustic Music Works
Cocobolo Orchestra Model
Kinloch Nelson plays
You Only Live Twice
Cocobolo Orchestra Model
Kinloch Nelson plays
Poncho and Lefty
Style/ Size – 14 fret Orchestra
Top – European Spruce
Bracing –Sitka Spruce (1/4” X)
Pattern – Standard placement scalloped
Back and Sides –Cocobolo
Bracing – Mahogany
Pattern - Ladder
Fingerboard – Ebony
Fret markers – Abalone Dots
Side markers –Abalone Dots
Fret material – EVO Gold
Neck – Mahogany with Ebony headplate Front and Back (Gold Foil and Abalone)
Neck joint – Traditional Dovetail
Reinforcement – Dual Action Trussrod With Carbon Fiber Rods parallel to TR
Bridge – Handcarved Ebony Belly
Bridge/Endpin –Ebony with abalone dots
Nut/Saddle – Bone with compensated saddle
Nut width 1 ¾
Bridge spacing 2 5/16
Neck profile – standard
Scale length 25.4”
Toneport - None
Tuners - Waverly Gold with Ebony buttons
Pickup – none
Purfling style – w/b
Binding – Cocobolo
Rosette – Cocobolo/Spalted Maple Radiant with Green Abalone Double Ring, Gold Foil, and Abalone Dots
Backstrip – Spalted Maple
Volute – yes
Finish – Hand Rubbed Linseed Oil
Case – TKL
Cocobolo Concert 12 Fret
Bruce Molsky Plays
Brothers and Sisters
Cocobolo Concert 12 Fret
Brian Dooley Plays
Sí bheag, Sí mhór
Cocobolo 12 Fret Concert
Kinloch Nelson plays
Harvest Moon
Cocobolo 12 Fret Concert
Kinloch Nelson plays
In My Room
Style/ Size – 12 Fret Concert Size 0
Top – Torrified Adirondack Spruce
Bracing –Sitka Spruce (1/4” X)
Pattern – Standard placement scalloped
Back and Sides –Cocobolo
Bracing – Mahogany
Pattern - Ladder
Fingerboard – Ebony
Fret markers – Abalone Diamond and Square Pattern
Side markers –Abalone Dots
Fret material – EVO Gold
Neck – Mahogany with Cocobolo headplate Front and Back
Neck joint – Traditional Dovetail
Reinforcement – Dual Action Trussrod With Carbon Fiber Rods parallel to TR
Bridge – Handcarved Ebony Pyramid
Bridge/Endpin –Ebony with abalone dots
Nut/Saddle – Bone with compensated saddle
Nut width 1 ¾
Bridge spacing 2 5/16
Neck profile – standard
Scale length 24.9”
Toneport - None
Tuners - Waverly Gold with Koa buttons
Pickup – none
Purfling style – w/b
Binding – Koa
Rosette – Abalone with Black Purfling
Backstrip – Colored
Volute – yes
Finish – Hand Rubbed Linseed Oil
Case – TKL
Dreadnought With Adjustable Toneport
Now Available At
Acoustic Music Works
-Sold-
Back and Sides – Flamed Honduran Mahogany
Top – Torrified Adirondack Spruce
Neck – Hand-carved Mahogany
Dual Action Trussrod with
Parallel Carbon Reinforcements
Toneport- Herringbone Sliding Door
Fingerboard – Ebony
Abalone Diamonds and Squares
Frets – EVO Gold
Tuners – Waverly butterbean Open
Bracing – Top - Sitka Scalloped and Forward-shifted
Back-Honduran Mahogany
Nut and Saddle – Bone
Nut width - 1 ¾
Bridge Spacing - 2 5/16
Bridge and End Pins – Ebony w/Abalone Dots
Finish – Oil
Glue – Mostly Hide-glue construction
Neck Joint – Dovetail
Bolivian Rosewood Orchestra Model
Back and Sides – Pau Ferro
Top – Adirondack Spruce
Neck – Hand-carved Mahogany
Dual Action Trussrod With
Parallel Carbon Reinforcements
Toneport- Oval with Purfling
Fingerboard – Ebony
Abalone Diamond and Squares
Frets – EVO Gold
Tuners – Waverly Ebony Button Open Back.
Bracing –
Top -Sitka Spruce Scalloped
Back – Honduran Mahogany
Nut and Saddle – Bone
Nut width - 1 ¾
Bridge Spacing - 2 5/32
Bridge and End Pins – Ebony w/Abalone Dots
Finish – Oil
Glue – All hide-glue construction
Neck Joint – Dovetail
GRAND CONCERT OO (SOLD)
Back and Sides – Zirecote
Top – Adirondack Spruce
Neck – Hand-carved Mahogany
Dual Action Trussrod With
Parallel Carbon Fiber Reinforcements
Toneport- Oval Matched to Rosette
Fingerboard – Mun Ebony
Abalone Side Dots
Frets – EVO Gold
Tuners – Schaller Grandtune 18:1
Bracing –
Top-Sitka Scalloped
Back – Honduran Mahogany
Nut and Saddle – Bone
Nut width - 1 ¾
Bridge Spacing - 2 5/16
Bridge and End Pins – Ivoroid w/Abalone Dots
Finish – Oil
Glue – All hide-glue construction
Neck Joint – Dovetail
Walnut Dreadnought (Sold)
This dreadnought features a nicely figured Bearclaw Adirondack Spruce top with Walnut sides and back. The neck is mahogany with ebony head plates front and back. It has forward shifted torrified spruce bracing that is nicely scalloped. The fingerboard and bridge are ebony, and it has EVO Gold Frets. The Tuners are made by Waverly with Ebony buttons that match the bridge pins and strap button. The bindings are ivoriod.
Finally, it’s finished with French polished shellac. Though not a finish traditionally found on steel string guitars, it is a finish that classical guitarists value for its aesthetic and tonal qualities. It is extremely thin, so that it doesn’t restrict the resonance of the guitar, and will not check or crack like lacquer. It is not quite as durable as a traditional lacquer finish, it is, however, easily repaired as the new finish will bond with the old. I also value its natural ingredients because I can apply the shellac without ruining my health.
Please feel free to contact me with more specific questions.
Video of this guitar in action can be found under the galleries section. Scroll down for a video overview of this guitar, as well as a video with clear audio.
Rosewood Dreadnought (sold)
This is a 14-fret dreadnought with Indian Rosewood back and sides and a sitka spruce top. It is finished in a beautiful sunburst nitrocellulous lacquer. Here is a rundown of the specs:
Waverly ebony button open-back tuners
Handcarved diamond volute
Bone Nut and saddle
Ebony faceplate on the head
Ebony Fingerboard
Evo Gold Frets
Carbon fiber rods on both sides of the dual action trussrod
Diamond and square inlays in abalone
Abalone side fret markers
Mahogany Handcarved neck
Dovetail neck joint
Handcarved Ebony Bridge
Ivoriod Bindings with Black and white accent lines mitered at the end graft
1 ¾ nut width
2 5/16 string spacing at the saddle
Ebony bridge pins and end pin with abalone dots to match fret side markers
Forward shifted scalloped and torrified x brace
All hide glue construction
Please let me know if you have any other questions, or would like more details.
available guitar
Zirecote/ADK Grand Concert OO
Sliding door toneport
