Occasionially, we will have a guitar or two for sale. These are usually trade-ups, prototypes, or "spec" guitars built just for fun.

Unless noted otherwise, previously owned instruments purchased directly from McAlister Guitars carry the same limited lifetime warranty as a new instrument.

Just Listed! - 2009 Jumbo Cutaway - This is virtually new Jumbo cutaway available immediately. This was a custom order that was barely played and is in new condition. It is built with beautifully striking figured Northwest Myrtle back and sides with a master grade European spruce top. It has a 25.4” scale, 1 3/4” nut width with 2 3/16 string spacing at the bridge. Binding, headstock overlay and rosette are Brazilian rosewood. There is a small custom Celtic knot inlay at the 12th fret and this guitar is equipped with a K&K pickup. This is a very crisp, articulate guitar that is very responsive and balanced. Full warranty extended to the buyer. See pics...please inquire for further information. $6000
Photos: Body-Front, Body-Rear, Detail, Rosette, Tail, Whole

2001 McAlister D-18 - This previously owned Dreadnought model is in mint condition. Beautifully figured Honduran mahogany back and sides with bearclaw figured Adirondack spruce top. Macassar ebony binding with BWB purfling, abalone rosette, slotted square fretboard inlays and MOP fretboard trim. Ebony fretboard and bridge. Fossilized ivory bridge pins and saddle. Waverly tuners with grained ivoroid buttons. This guitar is loud, balanced, and stunning to look at. $6000 with Cedar Creek case and limited lifetime warranty.
Photos: Front, Rear, Top, Back

2008 McAlister Vintage Series 000-28 Cutaway - A rare opportunity to purchase immediately this very nice interpretation of a prewar Martin 12 fret 000-28 with custom features. The body is deeper than standard and the neck and slothead are both bound with ivoroid to match the body. Old growth, quartersawn Brazilian rosewood with master grade Adirondack spruce top. Herringbone purfling and abalone rosette with "long pattern" diamond & square inlays on the fretboard. Pyramid bridge, ivory nut and saddle with polished bone pins. The tone of this guitar is amazing! It is very very responsive and articulate. $7500 with Ameritage hard shell case and limited lifetime warranty. Please email with questions and/or for photos.

SOLD - 2010 Vintage Series 000 12-fret - This is a rare opportunity to purchase a new 12 fret 000 that is scheduled for completion the first week in February. It is built with antique Honduran mahogany back and sides and a master grade Adirondack spruce top. It features 28 style appointments, ivoroid binding, herringbone purfling, traditional slot head, and pyramid bridge. Nut width is 1-13/16" with 2-5/16" string spacing at the bridge. Inlays include the traditional 28-style diamond and square pattern. Nut and saddle are both ivory.

This is a very special pre-war style guitar built with exceptional woods. Please inquire for more information. Pics will be added when guitar is completed. $6500

SOLD - 2005 McAlister Vintage Series J-45 Replica - This is a previously owned J-45 replica that was used by a respected New Orleans guitarist who recorded and toured with this guitar. It shows signs of wear and use, but in my opinion, this adds to the character and cherished aesthetic of a well loved guitar. It is made with antique Honduran mahogany back and sides and an Adirondack spruce top and has a vintage early 40's style Gibson sunburst. It deviates from the original Gibson specs with an ebony fretboard and bridge. It also has a long 25.4" Martin scale in lieu of the traditional Gibson 24.625" scale. 1 3/4" nut and 2 5/16" string spacing at the bridge. The tuners are vintage open back Waverly's with ivoroid buttons that have been aged. This guitar works very well for many styles, but would be an outstanding flatpicker due to the choice of tone woods, vintage aesthetic and longer scale. It is equipped with a stereo B-band pick-up system. Extended warranty is limited to workmanship, structural integrity and hardware, but does not include existing cosmetic 'patina'. Please request photos and further information. $3800

SOLD - 2008 McAlister Custom Signature Series D-42 - This is a very special recently completed custom Dreadnought built with master/exhibition grade Brazilian rosewood (beautiful spider-webbing!) and a master+ grade Adirondack top. It is a one-off Dreadnought model of my signature series. This guitar is built with traditional pre-war Martin 42 style appointments and inlays, and features a custom ‘Roy McAlister’ signature at the 12th fret in mother-of-pearl. Bridge and fretboard are Brazilian rosewood. It is also equipped with a K&K pickup system. This is an outstanding one-of-a-kind Dreadnought that is available for immediate delivery. Comes in a custom leather Cedar Creek case. Photos upon request. $10,500

SOLD - 2008 McAlister Lucas - 13-fret model with highly figured quilted mahogany back and sides, and Adirondack spruce top. 24.9" scale length, 1-25/32" nut width, and 2-5/16" string spacing at the bridge. Waverly tuners. Ebony fretboard and pyramid bridge. Brazilian rosewood binding with BWB purfling. Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay. Ameritage hard shell case. Limited lifetime warranty.

This will be an exceptional fingerstyle guitar that will also have the headroom to withstand the heavier attack of a flatpick. The mahogany is rare older Honduran mahogany with very heavy exhibition grade quilting.

This guitar was a custom order which was cancelled due to severe financial hardship. It has a current retail value of $7200. Priced now at $6500.

SOLD - 2007 McAlister Concert Cutaway - A show-quality beauty with master grade, quarter-sawn Brazilian rosewood back and sides with beautiful figuring; and outrageous master grade+ Adirondack spruce top. 25.4" scale length. 1-3/4" nut width. Gold Schaller tuners with ebony buttons. Ebony fretboard and bridge. Brazilian rosewood binding, bwb purfling, and custom abalone/wood rosette. Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay. Hard shell case and limited lifetime warranty.

Available for purchase immediately. Delivery in August after the 2007 Healdsburg Guitar Festival. $10,500

SOLD - 2005 McAlister Lucas [12-fret cutaway] - Excellent condition. Highly figured Oregon claro walnut back and sides, and master grade cedar top [very, very nice top!]. 25.4" scale length. 1-13/16" nut width. Slotted headstock. 3 on-a plate Waverly tuners with ebony buttons. Ebony fretboard and pyramid bridge. Ebony binding, bwb purfling, and paua abalone rosette. Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay. Highly colored fossil ivory bridge pins. K&K pickup. Hard shell case.

This is an exceptional fingerstyle guitar with very light use. This guitar has been gone over and buffed for immediate delivery and will be offered with full original warranty to purchaser.

SOLD - 2006 McAlister Vintage Series Dreadnought [12-fret Martin style] - NEW spec guitar inspired by the original Martin D-28. Gorgeous East Indian rosewood back and sides and old-growth Sitka spruce top. 25.4" scale length. 1-13/16" nut width. Slotted headstock. Nickel Waverly tuners with grained ivoroid buttons. Ebony fretboard and bridge. Grained ivoroid binding, herringbone purfling and rosette. Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay. Hard shell case and limited lifetime warranty.

SOLD - 1998 McAlister Lucas - Near mint condition. 14 frets to the body. Exquisite straight-grain, quartersawn Brazilian rosewood back and sides and German spruce top. 25.4" scale length. 1-3/4" nut width. Gold Schaller tuners with ebony buttons. Ebony fretboard and bridge. Ebony binding with abalone top border and rosette. Custom abalone 12th fret inlay. Ebony headstock overlay. Hard shell case and limited lifetime warranty.