Ken LeVan hand builds one-of-a-kind guitars and banjos from his home in the woods of Northern Appalachia! Often utilizing not just domestic woods but trees from very close to home, his tone and aesthetic has a clear wood-focused appeal. We had the honor of trying his guitars at the 2023 Artisan Guitar Show, and we're delighted to feature them on CVE!

This OM-size M model is deeper than most standard OMs at 4-3/8", giving it a bit more heft and growl than a typical OM. Loose and responsive, it has a warm voice with a nice, strong bass, perfect for Americana strumming and fingerpicking. In his mission to use sustainable, local wood sources, this is one of several ghost ambrosia maple guitars Ken has built. Stunning enough in figure on its own, he's also filled the wormholes on the back with pearl, giving it a constellation effect. In keeping with that, he put a moon inlay theme on the fretboard. Alaskan Sitka spruce tops it, while the maple neck has a chunkier feel (but not quite on par with an old Gibson), with a short scale for relaxed and easy strumming. Ships in a hardshell case.

This guitar is currently located with the luthier in Pennsylvania, USA. Shipping times will vary by buyer location.