Barlow Guitars Eagle | Master Grade Quilted Maple Natural

Every so often, a piece emerges from the boutique world that reminds us just how high the bar can go. This is one of those instruments — rarely seen on the pre-owned market, and even less often in brand new, unplayed condition.

Hand-built by luthier Ricky Barlow, this Eagle is a testament to what’s possible when one person sees the entire process through — from wood selection to final polish. The master grade quilted maple top is nothing short of mesmerizing, with a deep, dimensional figure that shifts with the light. Paired with a 1-piece swamp ash body, Brazilian rosewood fretboard, and Honduran mahogany neck, every element has been chosen for both tone and aesthetic impact. This is luthiery without compromise — the kind of instrument that almost never surfaces for sale in brand new, unplayed condition

This Eagle arrived to us directly from Ricky just last week and remains in brand new, unplayed condition. No waitlists, no build times — it’s in stock now at our Chicago location and ready for its first home. Featuring a Brazilian rosewood fretboard, this one is available to U.S. buyers only (no CITES paperwork). The original build cost was $10,000 USD — a rare chance to own one of the finest boutique builds on the market today for just $8,950 USD.

Scale Length: 25.5 Scale
Frets: 22
Fret Wire: Gold Evo
Radius: 12”
Neck Shape: Slim C Neck
Construction: Bolt-On
Top Wood: Mastergrade Quilt Maple | Honduran Mahogany Pinstripe 
Body Wood: 1 Piece Swamp Ash
Neck Wood: Honduran Mahogany
Fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood
Inlay: Abalone
Pickups: Lollar Blondes
Bridge: Gotoh Tremolo 
Tuners: Gotoh Locking
Strap Locks: Schaller
Nut: Brass 
Electronics: CTS 5 Way Switch, 1 Dunlop Super Pot Volume, 1 Dunlop Super Pot Tone, .047 Emerson Cap
Jack: Switchcraft Flush Mount
Case: SKB Deluxe