Pure Poetry for the Heart
   I just have a few minutes (tomorrow I'm flying, again, to Spain) but I want to send you some thoughts related to my beloved Ryan Mission.
As I told you some while ago, I have three fine instruments (before yours), so I have, let's say, some high standards to judge a guitar, but Kevin, after I play for the first time my new Mission Grand Concert, I felt as if everything experienced before with so many guitars that I have owned in my 20 years of career was washed out. This is like a new beginning, when I heard my new guitar's voice, I got wise that a complete new form of listening or way to process the sound of any acoustic instrument was appearing, right there, with this beautiful and marvelous crafted guitar. The balance is just impressive, it's like a Steinway Grand Piano, beefy, with mids and highs in astonishing harmony giving to the senses the meaning of perfection. With this start, what this guitar will sound like in the years to come? Wow!
    The cosmetics, small details, inner features, quality of woods, hardware, morphology, again, that balance, the colors of the guitar's voice, everything, it's just pure poetry for the heart. I hope to write with my Mission Ryan the best songs of my life.
I have to reach the level of excellency that this instrument is bringing to my creativity. Thanks Kevin Ryan for letting me share your talents and inspiration. It's a pity that my first language is not English, I would love to have more ways to express what I'm feeling now. From my soul, thanks my friend. Best regards and God's blessings.
— Hernaldo Z., from Mexico

 It Is Beyond Words
   Well, I must say I am beyond impressed with the Mission I picked up on Friday. It is beyond words. This Mission is the easiest guitar I have ever played, the best fit and finish I have seen, and the tone is the best I have heard. Once I played this one for five minutes I was hooked. Thanks again, you have impressed and overwhelmed a guitar nut who has seen it all.
— Andrew B.

 Truly a Visual Feast
    I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for the wonderful Mission you built for me. Your craftsmanship is second to none. I have seen a lot of guitars over the years and the instrument you built for me is a work of art, a genuine masterpiece. The instrument is very stunning with all the blue Paua shell that was used in its construction; it is truly a visual feast. The sound of the instrument is clear with strong projection, very well balanced string to string, very sweet and seductive.
The sound is so addicting it is hard to put it down.
I really love the sweet inviting texture of the instrument. Whether playing single notes or chords aggressively, the instrument responds quickly and accurately and ever so sweetly. It has a great singing voice like none I have heard before. If this musical instrument sounds this good now, just imagine what it will sound like in a few years after being played.
— Larry W.

 It Sounds Incredible
    I wanted to drop you a short note to tell you how nice this Mission is. It simply sounds incredible, especially in all these wacky alternate tunings where it will spend most of its life. I think you are aware of what guitar I traded it for, so I can tell you with no hesitation that this was the right choice!
— J. B. D.

 Finest I Have Ever Played
    I cannot thank you enough for my guitar! It is, quite simply, the finest instrument I have ever played; truly an exquisite work of art. It rings with an uncommon resonance, and it is a joy to play.
I still have to get used to the fact that it's mine!
I appreciate your patience in accommodating my request. It was probably more than I deserved, but I am very pleased with the outcome. I also want to thank you for the special details you added to my order. Your generosity was gracious, to say the least, and meant a lot to me. Thanks again for the opportunity to visit your shop and for taking the time to advise me in the selection of materials and design for this Mission. That was a day that I will always remember.
— Alfred P.

 Notes Lay Magically at Ease
    What a beautifully balanced instrument! Visually delightful, tuneful and toneful, and kinesthetically intoxicating. All the notes seem to lay magically at ease under the fingers on my Mission. You have somehow managed to maintain balanced tone throughout the entire range of the fingerboard, with projection of voices that are at once bright and warm from bass to highest treble. What is this wizardry? Do you have a vat of feel good/ sound good/ look good/ elixir into which you dip these fabulous guitars?
— Norman C.

 Best Acoustic Steel String Guitar
   My Kevin Ryan Mission has the warmest tone and is very easy to play. It is the best acoustic steel string guitar I have ever owned or even played!! I can't wait to play it every day.
— Jeff Richman (LA Studio Musician)

 Second Fantastic Instrument
   I just wanted to thank you for the second fantastic instrument. It is a different sound than the Nightingale, but only in the most positive way. I've been enjoying going back and forth between them and savoring the differences. Your craftsmanship and dedication to your art really show in these two pieces. Thanks again.
— Drew P.