It is with a deep sadness that we report the passing of our friend Rob Ehlers in November, 2011. He was a superb guitar builder and a great friend. His humor and his down to earth approach to life will be missed by all.
Rob made exquisite guitars, well known for their bell-like tone and smooth response.
BUFFALO BROS. HAS THE LARGEST STOCK OF EHLERS GUITARS IN THE ENTIRE WORLD!
New! Ehlers 15QMA: WOW! One glance at this 15" Ehlers with the master grade Quilted Mahogany back and sides and you'll immediately stop to pick her up. As you grasp the neck and begin to play, you'll notice the Adirondack Spruce top. And as you listen you'll hear that warm tone from the Mahogany and the purity of the Adirondack. There is something about Rob Ehlers' instruments that have a strong allure to the musician and performer. And is is not surprising as when you create music you already know in your head what it should sound like. And thus the search goes on for an instrument to stir the soul, bring the music to life, and fill your dreams to become reality. And that my friends, is exactly what an Ehlers does. And while we can write many words extolling the superb qualities, it truly is something that needs to be experienced first hand. So stop by the shop, walk upstairs, have a seat and begin to play. It won't take long for you to realize your dream was just fulfilled. With hard case. LIST: $5,750. BuffaloBros. price: $3950. Stock #NGB20062 photo
New! Ehlers 15CR: An outstanding sounding instrument from Rob Ehlers. Tightly focused with some of the purest tone you'll ever hear. A Western Red Cedar top matched to Master Grade Rosewood back & sides. 1/2 herringbone top border and bound in curly Koa outfitted with gold Schallers tuners. . It looks as good as it sounds! With hard case. $3800 Our Price: $2950 Stock#NGB5210 PHOTO
1989 Ehlers 15SS Custom: Rob Ehlers created this one-of-a-kind beauty specifically adorned according to the wishes of his customer over 2 decades ago. The guitar has aged to perfection. The tone is both loud and rich. Crafted from a German Spruce top ans highly figured European maple back & sides, the visual appointments are stunning. Starting at the peghead, that is hand inlaid with an abalone border, the main feature is a mother of pearl cross with an overlaid abalone shell Ixthus. the peghead is surrounded by Ebony buttoned, gold plated Schaller tuners. Beautiful mother of pearl clouds in ascending sizes are hand inlaid into the Ebony fret board. The body is bordered in half herringbone trim with Ebony binding, an abalone back strip, and abalone end cap border. An exceptional previously owned Ehlers small jumbo. With hard case. $2950 Stock#UGB32263 photo
2004 Ehlers 16CK: Fingerstyle guitarists have been said to be among the most discriminating players in the world. And many such players come to our shop because we have a wide selection of instruments that meet their criteria. For many years we've carried Rob Ehlers fine instruments and this example surely speaks volumes for his work. A cedar top is used to give a sweet tone to the guitar with multi-colored 1/2 herringbone binding. Attractive koa back and sides enhance the sound as well as add beauty to the instrument. The peg head has a premium paua border inlay. While beauty isn't a requirement to an exceptional instrument ~ it's hard not to appreciate the brown diagonal purfling or the Brazilian Rosewood binding and peghead veneer. Once your hand grasps the neck and you begin to play ~ the guitar seems to come to life. Resonating every note almost effortlessly. There's some finish checking on the top, but who cares? The tone is the thing. With hard case $2950. Stock #UGB17868 photo
New! Ehlers 16CR: This beautiful 16" lower bout Ehlers is as terrific sounding as it is lovely to look at. The top is smooth grained Western Red Cedar with an Indian Rosewood back & sides, all bound in flame Koa. Rob has created a "tweener" neck which is 1 13/16" wide at the nut. This is a 'best of both worlds" situation where those who prefer the 1 3/4" neck will still feel comfortable and those who like the 1 11/16" neck will still be able to play with ease. The Ehler neck shape itself also helps in the comfort and ease of playing. Notes are sweet and pure and have ear pleasing, rich warm, overtones. A true delight. With hard case. LIST: $4200 BuffaloBros price: $2999 Stock#NGB5178
New! Ehlers 16 SB: Tone lovers look here! This ultra desirable tone machine was hand crafted by Rob from his small workshop near Vera Cruz, Mexico. Mr. Ehlers has the luxury of having a shop in Oregon as well as his vacation paradise in Vera Cruz. Being totally dedicated to his art, he just can't help but create world class guitars no matter where he is. This beauty features a German Spruce top and a three piece back of some of the nicest dark hued Brazilian Rosewood, the type that hasn't been seen on a new guitar for several decades. The tone is amazing! Rich and full at every point in the audio spectrum! The visual appointments, once you stop staring at the Brazilian Rosewood are stunning as well. Paua shell rosette augmented by a delicate herringbone top border. The peghead overlay is trimmed in green heart abalone surrounded by gold Schallers with Ebony buttons. Just flat out beautiful! With hard case. BufaloBros. price: $6450 Stock#NGB10860 PHOTO
Used Ehlers SM: Among the most hallowed of acoustic guitars are the 1950s Gibson J-185 model. This is the Ehlers guitar that quite frankly blows the J-185 away. The main difference between this German Spruce top, Maple back & sides 16" small jumbo and the mass-produced Gibson is quite simple: the Ehlers has TONE! And the appointments are head and shoulders above all seemingly similar guitars as well. Herringbone purfling with Ivoroid binding on the body. Mother of Pearl rosette. Ivoroid bound fretboard. Gold Schaller tuning machines with Ebony buttons. With hard case. $2950Stock#UGB33961 PHOTO
New! Ehlers 16SRC: A custom instrument made specifically for BuffaloBros. by Rob Ehlers. This small jumbo (16" lower bout) is finely crafted from an Adirondack Spruce top and Rosewood back & sides. Extremely curly Koa binding top and back. Hand select abalone rosette and the Ehlers signature abalone dot with silver border fretboard markers. The Deluxe style peg head features a Brazilian Rosewood overlay that is matched to the hand made rosewood buttons on the Schaller tuning machines. Very, very special. With hard case. LIST: $5200 BuffaloBros. price: $4500 Stock#NGB25763 PHOTO
New! Ehlers 17CK "demo": Folks that visit our shop immediately gravitate towards this attractive beauty. They all pick it up and play it. The result is, that although it is new, it has acquired a few "handling marks" in the form of tiny surface scratches and miniature dings. People fall in love with this instrument even before they hear the amazingly pure tone it produces. Hand select AAA Cedar top combined with AAA Koa back & sides. A beautiful finishing touch is the abalone headstock border. An exquisitely beautiful work of art that sounds every bit as good as it looks. With hard case. BuffaloBros. heavily discounted price: $3250 Stock#NGB33786 PHOTO
New! Ehlers DRC: Rob Ehlers reaches back into his over 40 years of fine guitar making to pull out a favorite. The cutaway dreadnought used to be the most popular guitar Rob made, some purchased by the leading Rock Stars of the 60s & 70s. Then the world turned to 15" and 16" fingerstyle instruments. Once again Rob made some of the finest examples of that style instrument. Due to an increasing demand for cutaway dreadnoughts, one again we find that the master has turned out a magnificent creation. Adirondack Spruce top, exotic Bolivian Rosewood back & sides with herringbone trim, and the richest tone of any instrument you will ever play. With hard case. $2950 Stock#NGB29653 photo