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Add to Compare2010 Keller Grand Concert, Brazilian Rosewood/Red Cedar
Originally sold by us back in 2010, this Grand Concert from Michael Keller has come full circle, returning to the shop 15 years later. Crafted from a lush set of Brazilian Rosewood and paired with a Red Cedar top, this guitar has opened up beautifully with time and play. The voice is wide open, articulate, and rich with overtones—everything we love about Cedar and Brazilian in concert together.
It comes equipped with a McIntyre Feather pickup system and travels in an Ameritage hardshell case. This Keller is ready for its next chapter with a new player.
From the late, great Al Petteway, who reviewed the guitar when we first listed it in 2010.
“Beautifully balanced and beautiful to look at as well, this guitar is a winner. The combination of a Cedar top with the Brazilian Rosewood back and sides gives this guitar a rich, clear tone that will appeal to most fingerstyle players.” https://youtu.be/DF2RdjN-hBk
$7,280 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2009 Keller Jumbo, African Blackwood/Engelmann Spruce
Michael Keller left behind an impressive body of work, just like this 2009 Jumbo. Offset soundholes and dual soundports make for a powerful bass response and responsiveness, and that coupled with over a decade of music under its belt makes for a wide awake and vivid voice. African Blackwood back and sides against Engelmann Spruce top; multi-laminated Mahogany neck with a slender profile; striking red purflings and MOP/Abalone throughout. This Keller Jumbo has been upfitted with a Fishman Matrix pickup as well.
Other keywords/misspellings – fingerstyle, keller guitars, abw, englemann, sound port
$8,320 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2014 Keller Dreadnought, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
We recently lost Michael Keller, and the luthier community feels that loss keenly. So we’re delighted to have this 2014 Dreadnought in the shop to honor his memory and find a new home for it. Eight years old and waking up very nicely, the voice is open and expressive with great note separation. As a result, it’s at home with fingerpicking as well as of course flatpicking. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides pair with Adirondack Spruce on top, Abalone trim and snowflakes/diamonds position markers–and Michael upgraded this Dread with a soundport in the upper bout side. This has the effect of giving the player a bit more “me in the monitor,” making it easier to hear your tone when playing with those pesky other musicians in the group. When you want to go electric, the installed Fishman Matrix Natural pickup will take you there.
Other keywords: luthier, keller guitars, dreadnaught, allen sadd, brazilain, adriondack
$7,800 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2001 Michael Keller 25th Anniversary, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
Michael Keller’s guitars have a rich legacy, and this 25th Anniversary Model exemplifies why–(which at time of publication is 22 years old!) This Grand Concert style instrument delivers all the sweetness, depth and warmth one could expect from an instrument made of Brazilian Rosewood and Cedar. Also adorned with an incredibly inlay done by none other than Larry Robinson– If you’re looking for a classic and versatile guitar that has already had the tone played in, look no further!
Other keywords/misspellings: Lutheir, lutherie, crossrock, fingerstyle,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2012 Michael Keller 12-String, Indian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
From longtime luthier Michael Keller, we’ve got a dynamite 12-String guitar in the shop from 2012 in Indian Rosewood and Spruce. This beauty takes the cake for clarity and dynamism on the 12-string front; here there’s none of the tinny jangle that’s given them a bad rep, just meaty, powerful tone. Additionally, Michael added an arm bevel for creature comfort, and a soundport to the upper bout to keep the player dialed in to their sound, plus a sharp florentine cutaway for getting to those pesky uppermost frets. The neck-to-body weight ratio is excellent by normal standards, even better so for a 12-string. We found playing this Keller 12 was very easy, and we didn’t have to waste precious left hand energy holding up the neck.
Other keywords: finger style, fingerpicking, tkl case, purfling, lutherie, luthier, 12 string, double course, gotoh, mop
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood 
Add to CompareNew Keller Rose, Dream Series Brazilian/Adirondack (Red)
Brand spankin’ new but already explosively loud and rich, this 2016 SJ from Michael Keller is the new kid on the block at DG, and everyone wants to be his friend. One of our Dream Series guitars, this “Rose“ was made with one of Paul’s personal sets of Brazilian Rosewood (and what a set it is, chocolate-dark and straight-grained) and an Adirondack Spruce top–a deadly combination in Keller’s SJ body. With the added soundport, all the Brazilian richness is broadcasted straight to the player’s ear, while the balanced and crisp trebles help round out the guitar’s voice, itself even and articulate.
The setup is glass-smooth and low for fingerstylists, and this Keller SJ handles D tunings like a champ, and as it continues to open up it’s going to sound even better (if you could believe it)!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2005 Keller Jumbo Koa/Engelmann
2005 must have been a good year for Michael Keller, because this 2005 Jumbo with flamed Koa and Engelmann Spruce is a firecracker (or should we say mortar shell?) of a guitar! The bass is pronounced, but with a well-defined edge that keeps this Jumbo from sounding muddy, and the trebles are strong without being shrill, which allow this guitar to work well for both fingerstyle and flatpicking approaches, and performs best with a medium to aggressive attack to really set the Engelmann Spruce top singing.
With the added soundport on the upper bout, this Keller’s huge voice is also directed straight to your ear to make this a great choice for loud venues or sessions–not to mention the pride you’ll feel as you show off the well-executed Abalone inlay across the body and neck. For a player seeking a slim nut, this Jumbo offers that in combination with a low/medium C profile neck for comfortable fretting work, and the setup is glass-smooth. Michael Keller’s one of the greats when it comes to Jumbos; do yourself a favor and try this big boy on for size.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Koa 
Add to Compare2010 Keller Jumbo Indian/Engelmann
With the deadly combination of striking aesthetics and exceedingly well-balanced tone, Michael Keller gives us this gorgeous 2010 Jumbo with an offset soundhole and two soundports for an acoustic experience unlike any other. Not only do the sizable soundports provide unprecedented access to the interior workings of Keller’s bracing techniques, they also project a hearty blast of music right at the player, so there’s never going to be a time when you can’t hear yourself, no matter how loud the session at your local ale house.
Between the gorgeous, straight-grained Indian Rosewood of the back and sides, and the Engelmann Spruce, there’s more eye candy than you’ll know what to do with: precision-cut MOP across the fretboard, thin bands of Abalone and dyed wood trim across the top and headstock, and a five-piece Mahogany neck with Maple and Rosewood laminations. Well-adapted for both fingerstyle arrangements and flatpicking, you may find that your other guitars will quickly start gathering dust once this Keller Jumbo enters your collection. It has heaps of rich, colorful tone to offer, and a clean projection that can cut through the mix with ease. Handled with care by its previous owner, this Keller bears only the faintest play wear, but is itching to get grooving.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.38 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare1990 Keller 6 String Jumbo Indian/Sitka
Michael Keller is one of the most experienced, and in our opinion, talented luthiers on the planet. He is great friends with James Olson, both living in the same area. This is rare gem from 1990 that has been virtually unplayed for 20 years. As if in a time capsule it’s a perfect example of Michael Keller’s early work, it’s historic really. Indian Rosewood and Sitka, this is a large body guitar with a big, warm voice. It has lovely top end and a big bottom as well. It’s versatile and can easily move from strumming to fingerpicking or live in either world. If you are a Keller fan or just a fan of great guitars, this is a rare find.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare1995 Keller Jumbo Brazilian/Sitka
This is a 1995 Keller Jumbo in Brazilian Rosewood and Cedar. The voice of this lovely guitar is huge! Big and open sounding with a warm, rich tone. This is a great dread for fingerstyle play. Keller guitars now command a higher price but this one has one perfect repair that allows us to offer it at a discount. So here’s a chance at a Brazilian Rosewood guitar from Luthier Michael Keller.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2000 Keller Parlor Indian/Cedar
Michael Keller has been building guitars for a long time. Through the decades his instruments have continued to evolve, into something very special indeed. His guitars are sophisticated and complex, with strong fundamental tones and sparking overtones. We are very proud to offer his wonderful guitars at Dream Guitars. This little Keller Parlor Guitar is a gem of an instrument. Its small Indian/Cedar body is extremely comfortable to hold and the playability is sublime. This is a very fine guitar built by the Luthier who introduces James Olson to Cedar tops. A perfect ‘companion’ guitar that you’ll want to keep close at home or the office, so you can always have the joy of music at arm’s reach.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian
As a guitarist with a deep love for the acoustic guitar, Michael Keller began building in 1975 under the guidance of Jeffrey Elliot. He became immersed in the active luthiery scene in Portland, Oregon in 1976 and got to meet many master builders, including Richard Schneider, Jimmy D’Aquisto, Michael Gurian and Robert Lundberg. The impact of these makers on his career was enormous as they exposed him to the highest levels of guitar craftmanship. His focus as a builder has been to create guitars that players really enjoy. His approach is fluid and experimental, and his instruments have constantly evolved. He strives to build guitars that are brilliant in tone, rich in sustain and overtones, and fun to play.
Michael regrets to announce the closing of his shop. He offers his deepest gratitude to the many customers and friends who have played his instruments over the years.