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Bresnan Guitars

Dan Bresnan fell in love with the guitar as a young child, and it has since been a continual, central source of joy, comfort, and solace. He is trained in music, audio engineering, and guitar construction theory and techniques. Dan spent a number of years first as a performer, and later as a recording engineer. Over the past several years he has worked to integrate these experiences into his work as a luthier.

Dan’s approach to lutherie is dominated by his perspective as a guitar player, providing him with a particular awareness and sensitivity to the “feel” and comfort of an instrument. The physical experience of the instrument and the ease with which the instrument provides access to the tonal range helps define the relationship between the player and the guitar. It is the mystique of a successful connection of this sort which is behind Dan’s love for the art of lutherie.

Dan brings a love for music and a fascination with sound to his craft. He pursues a cohesive balance of natural elements by joining a study of acoustics and guitar construction theory, with more than 40 years as a guitarist, all with the ultimate hope of providing an avenue for musical inspiration to fellow musicians.

Guitars for sale by Bresnan Guitars

Dan Bresnan Guitar
2019 Bresnan OM Short Scale - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Soundboard
Curly Maple and Walnut top purfling
Boxwood body purflings
Ebony bindings
Brazilian Rosewood & African Satinwood Mosaic Rosette
Fossilized Walrus Ivory nut, saddle, & bridge pins
Alessi tuning machines w/Ebony Buttons.
Brazilian Rosewood Headstock overlay
Headstock bound in Ebony w/side & top Boxwood purflings
24.9″ Scale Length
1 3/4″ @ Nut
2 1/4″ @ Bridge

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Dan Bresnan Guitar
2019 Bresnan GS - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood back & sides
Adirondack Soundboard
Curly mahogany and walnut top purfling
Mahogany body purflings
Ebony bindings
Brazilian Rosewood & Koa Mosaic Rosette
Fossilized Walrus Ivory nut, saddle, & bridge pins
Alessi tuning machines w/Ebony Buttons.
Brazilian Rosewood Headstock overlay
Headstock bound in ebony w/side & top mahogany purflings
25.4″ Scale Length
1 3/4″ @ Nut
2 1/4″ @ Bridge

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Dan Bresnan Guitar
2007 Bresnan OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Soundboard
Wood Mosaic Rosette of African Satinwood & Honduran Rosewood
Ebony bindings on body, fretboard, and headstock
Snakewood and Boxwood purfling on soundboard
Boxwood purfling on headstock
Fossilized Walrus Ivory nut & saddle
Bridge pins of Fossilized Walrus Ivory with Pau dots
Brass Alessi tuners w/ Ebony buttons

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Dan Bresnan Guitar
2008 Bresnan OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Soundboard
Wood Mosaic Rosette of African Satinwood & Honduran Rosewood
Ebony bindings on body, fretboard, and headstock
Snakewood and Boxwood purfling on soundboard
Boxwood purfling on headstock
Fossilized Walrus Ivory nut & saddle
Bridge pins of Fossilized Walrus Ivory with Pau dots
Brass Alessi tuners w/ Ebony buttons

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Dan Bresnan Guitar
2008 Bresnan GS - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Soundboard
Wood Mosaic Rosette of African Satinwood & Honduran Rosewood
Ebony bindings on body, fretboard, and headstock
Snakewood and Boxwood purfling on soundboard
Boxwood purfling on headstock
Fossilized Walrus Ivory nut & saddle
Bridge pins of Fossilized Walrus Ivory with Pau dots
Brass Alessi tuners w/ Ebony buttons

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Dan Bresnan Guitar
2011 Bresnan GS - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
German Spruce Soundboard
Snakewood & Boxwood Purfling on Soundboard
Ebony Bindings on Body, Fretboard, & Bridge
Mosaic Rosette
Fossilized Walrus Ivory Nut, Saddle, and Bridge Pins
BRW Headstock Veener
Brass Alessi Tuners with Ebony Buttons
25.4″ Scale Length
1 25/32″ Nutt Width
2 1/4″ Spacing at the Saddle

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Dan Bresnan Guitar
2007 Bresnan OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood back and sides
German Spruce soundboard
Wood mosaic rosette of African Satinwood and Honduran Rosewood
Ebony bindings on body, fretboard, and headstock
Snakewood and Boxwood purfling on soundboard
Boxwood purfling on headstock
Fossilized Walrus Ivory nut and saddle
Bridge pins of Fossilized Walrus Ivory with Pau dots
Brass Alessi tuners with Ebony buttons

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Dan Bresnan Guitar
2009 Bresnan 000-12 Fret - SOLD

25.4″ scale
Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
Adirondack Spruce Soundboard
Brazilian Rosewood Bridge
Curly Mahogany and Walnut Top Purfling
Ebony Bindings on Body, Fretboard, and Headstock
Mosaic Rosette of Bees Wing Narra and Walnut
Fossilized Walrus Ivory Nut, Saddle, and Bridge Pins
Brass Alessi Tuners with Ebony Buttons

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Luthier Dan Bresnan Guitar
2007 Bresnan GS - SOLD

7-String Guitar
Brazilian Rosewood back and sides
German Spruce soundboard
Wood mosaic rosette of African Satinwood and Honduran Rosewood
Ebony bindings on body, fretboard, and headstock
Snakewood and Boxwood purfling on soundboard
Boxwood purfling on headstock
Fossilized Walrus Ivory nut and saddle
Bridge pins of Fossilized Walrus Ivory with Pau dots
Brass Alessi tuners with Ebony buttons

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Dan Bresnan Guitar
2011 Bresnan OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
Adirondack Spruce Soundboard
Brazilian Rosewood Bridge
Mahogany Body & Top Purfling
Ebony Bindings on Body, Fretboard, and Headstock
Mosaic Rosette of BRW & Yellow Narra
Fossilized Walrus Ivory Nut, Saddle, and Bridge Pins
Brass Alessi Tuners with Ebony Buttons
Hoffee Case
24.9″ Scale Length
1 13/16″ Nutt Width
2 1/4″ Spacing at the Saddle

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Luthier Dan Bresnan Guitar
2005 Bresnan OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Soundboard
Wood Mosaic Rosette of African Satinwood & Honduran Rosewood
Ebony bindings on body, fretboard, and headstock
Snakewood and Boxwood purfling on soundboard
Boxwood purfling on Headstock
Fossilized Walrus Ivory nut & saddle
Bridge pins of Fossilized Walrus Ivory with Ebony Dots
Brass Alessi Tuners w/ Ebony buttons

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Dan Bresnan Guitar
2006 Bresnan OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Soundboard
Wood Mosaic Rosette of African Satinwood & Honduran Rosewood
Ebony bindings on body, fretboard, and headstock
Snakewood and Boxwood purfling on soundboard
Boxwood purfling on headstock
Fossilized Walrus Ivory nut & saddle
Bridge pins of Fossilized Walrus Ivory with Pau dots
Brass Alessi tuners w/ Ebony buttons
25.4″ Scale Length
1 25/32″ Nutt Width
2 3/8″ Saddle Spacing

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Dan Bresnan Guitar
2005 Bresnan OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Soundboard
Wood Mosaic Rosette of African Satinwood & Honduran Rosewood
Ebony bindings on body, fretboard, and headstock
Snakewood and Boxwood purfling on soundboard
Boxwood purfling on headstock
Fossilized Walrus Ivory nut & saddle
Bridge pins of Fossilized Walrus Ivory with Pau dots
Brass Alessi tuners w/ Ebony buttons
1 11/16″ Nut Width
25″ Scale Length

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Dan Bresnan Guitar
2009 Bresnan OM - SOLD

24.9″ Scale
Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
Adirondack Soundboard
Body, Neck and Headstock Bound in Ebony
Wood Mosaic Rosette of Brazilian and Koa
Curly Mahogany and Walnut Soundboard Purflings
Brazilian Rosewood Bridge
Fossilized Walrus Ivory Nut, Saddle, and Bridge Pins
Brass Alessi Tuners with Ebony Buttons

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Dan Bresnan Guitar
AVAILABLE: 2006 Bresnan 00-14 Fret - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood back and sides
German Spruce soundboard
Wood mosaic rosette of African Satinwood and Honduran Rosewood
Ebony bindings on body, fretboard, and headstock
Snakewood and Boxwood purfling on soundboard
Boxwood purfling on headstock
Fossilized Walrus Ivory nut and saddle
Bridge pins of Fossilized Walrus Ivory with Pau dots
Brass Alessi tuners with Ebony buttons

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