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SOLD - Jason Simpson Guitars, 2008 Simpson Dream Series Grand Auditorium, Last in the Series!: Well the end has finally come for the amazing Dream Series guitars that Jason Simpson created for us. He continues to astound us with the tonal and visual beauty of his guitars. What we are most proud of hear is the powerful and moving voice that Jason achieves by pairing the African Mahogany (Sapele) with Carpathian Spruce on the GA sized body. The result is extreme versatility in a guitar that can easily move between style and genres. You can achieve big strummed sounds and the most delicate fingerpicked passages. Jason's armrest bevel is extremely original and beautiful. On close inspection you'll find laminated braces, bound soundhole and many other elegant touches that other builders don't typically offer. This truly is a Dream Guitar... This instrument features:
  • Builder: Jason Simpson
  • Model: Dream Series, Grand Auditorium Cutaway
  • Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
    [recorded naturally, close pair, no EQ]
  • View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
  • Year: 2008
  • Serial #: 032-4, 5 of 5, The last of the series!
  • Back/Sides Wood: Sapelle, Quilted African Mahogany
  • Top Wood: Carpathian Spruce (Similar to Adirondack/European)
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Headplate: Ebony
  • Backplate: Sapelle
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Frets to body: 14
  • Cutaway: Venetian
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Pickguard: None
  • Bindings: Bloodwood with Armrest Bevel
  • Top Trim: Paua Abalone
  • Backstrip: Bloodwood
  • Rosette: Paua Abalone, Bloodwood Soundhole insert
  • Tuners: Gold Gotoh 510s with Ebony Buttons
  • Case: Ameritage
  • Pickup: n/a
  • Condition: New
  • Body Length: 20 1/8 ”
  • Upper Bout: 11 3/8 ”
  • Lower Bout: 15 7/8 ”
  • Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 5/8”
  • Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 5/8 ”
  • Scale Length: 25.4”
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4 "
  • Strings Spacing: 2 1/4”
  • Comments: “This Dream Series from Jason Simpson Guitars has been a very special project for us. The previous 4 buyers all love their guitars and have told us how much joy they have brought them. This guitar is among the most beautiful we've ever seen in our shop and the tone is magical. This is the series that debuted Jason stunning armrest bevel and among the first to pair Sapelle with Bloodwood bindings. Each of the 5 guitars in the series has had tremendous power and project coupled with a lush, complex sound that is mesmerizing. This one can easily move between fingerstyle and strumming, something that's not easy to do. We are a bit sad that this is the last in the series but we are extremely proud of this particular guitar. It's wonderful to be a part of bringing something like the Simpson Dream Series to the guitar world.” – Paul


Paua Rosette with Bloodwood Soundhole Insert
Look close even the braces are laminated with Bloodwood.


Bloodwood Truss Cover on Ebony Headstock


Gold Gotoh 510s with Ebony Buttons
On Sapelle Backplate



Rounded Heel Design and Bloodwood Trim


Ebony Belly Bridge

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Simpson Dream Series, The Last One!
Grand Auditorium


Rare Figured African Sapele Back and Sides
It Just Doesn't Come With Better Figure


Unique Bevel Design Crafted in Bloodwood


Amazing Figuring And Rich Color


Carpathian Spruce Top
Fresh Lines


Bloodwood Tailwedge


Custom Ameritage Case
Includes Humidity Control
SOLD

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