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Add to Compare1978 Henderson 000-28, Indian Rosewood/Spruce
What could be finer than quality time with a Wayne Henderson guitar? Answer: quality time with 000-28 #51, the guitar Wayne built before his personal guitar, D-18 #52. Indian Rosewood and Spruce, Wayne’s name emblazoned across the thistle headstock inlay, and his curving bridge pin layout, match up smooth as you please with the traditional Martin-style herringbone appointments, Grained Ivoroid binding, and MOP diamonds across the fingerboard.
Around the block a time or two, this Hendo beau from 1978 is in excellent shape—all that time has not been wasted, either. The kind of quick response you’d expect from vintage, played-in guitars? We’re happy to say that yes, this 000 has more than opened up, and the 25.4” scale and soft-V neck is a delight for picks or fingertips.
We all love a good Henderson Dreadnought for volume and projection, but this lil 000-28 has a bit of the “little dog, big bark” complex, which is to say it’s as comfy as a lapdog but prone to frequent bouts of rather loud howling when you dig in for a bluesy solo.
We’d love to keep this beauty for ourselves, but that would hardly be fair to all you loyal Henderson lovers! Give us a ring for an in-hand description of the 000 Wayne built just before his personal D-18!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2011 Henderson D-42 Brazilian/Adirondack (Red)
We have had the immense good fortune to have had quite a few Henderson guitars come through our shop, they don’t hang around long, but we sure enjoy them while they are here. Each Henderson that comes along is a gem and has something special to say about Wayne and his passion for the craft, but this one in particular has a little something extra special built in to it, and we love it. This is a D-42 model in highly figured Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack (Red) Spruce. Wayne added a few special appointments to this guitar like abalone purfling on the fingerboard, floral headstock inlay and etched gold Waverly tuners. True to form this dread has power and headroom to spare, plenty of bass and round trebles to be had here. Another fine guitar from the Wizard of Rugby.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2017 Lowden S50 African Blackwood/Adirondack
This 2017 Lowden S50 wears its six strings like pearls around your neck, and a rich voice to match. With silk-smooth response and svelte satin finish to boot—here’s a small-bodied wonder fit for the opera. Accordingly, Lowden paired a dark set of African Blackwood with Adirondack Spruce and threw in an arm bevel for good measure, and the total effect is one of balance and easy clarity.
The ear candies of this S50 are best brought out under a fingerstylist’s touch, especially if you’re prone to dip your toe (or fingers, come to think of it) into altered tuning depths. The nut is a touch wider to accommodate left-hand fingerings, and that subtle arm bevel seals the deal for easy playability.
While technically preowned, you’d have to pick one up straight from Lowden’s shop to find a guitar in finer condition—this S50 is the Webster definition of “gorgeous.”
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.875 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.15 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2016 Bourgeois OM-DB Signature Mahogany/Adirondack
Dana Bourgeois and his team have brought their considerable talents to bear on this particular build. A 2016 OM-DB Signature with dark Mahogany back and sides and an Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top, it’s practically brand new but already loud as July 4 and about as exciting. Bourgeois deepened the sides of this OM and enlarged the soundhole to 4 1/2 inches to increase the projection and bass; big ‘ole soundhole makes for a big ‘ole voice. To spice up the appointments they added Snakewood buttons to the Waverly tuners and Figured Koa bindings to the headstock, fretboard, and body.
Of course this deep-body beauty sounds great in standard tuning, but it also belts out some serious rich basses in Drop D or DADGAD. If you’re looking for a stick of dynamite for fingerstyle, flatpicking, solo work and group jamming, this cracklin’ thunderball of an OM from Bourgeois is just what the doctor ordered. Give us a ring for an in-hand description!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.32 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
Add to Compare2017 Sakurai PC South American Rosewood/Spruce
Such a lovely voice! This 2017 Sakurai PC (Paris Competion) model is already amazing and it’s practically brand new. CSA Rosewood and Spruce with Sakurai’s cashew finish make for a resonant package that responds beautifully to a range of attacks and styles. Everything about this guitar speaks of smooth, efficient operation, from the tuners and the neck feel to the excellent string-to-string and note-to-note balance.
The bass is characterized by a clean, transparent response and is mated to an equally clear upper register. With enough sustain to make you look around for the hidden speaker that’s playing on repeat, and a glass-smooth setup, this 2017 Sakurai PC is a delight to play each time you pick it up. This model is based on Sakurai’s winning entry to the 1988 Paris International Guitar Luthiers Competition, and hasn’t changed much since then–evidence that Sakurai has perfected his craft in spectacular fashion.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - South American 
Add to Compare1999 Ryan Mission Grand Concert, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
Easy on the eyes, ears, and hands–this ’99 Ryan Mission Grand Concert feels as familiar as an old friend. Even in 1999 Kevin Ryan was doing Indian Rosewood and Cedar right, giving this GC a combination of breathy trebles, balanced registers, and a warmly articulate bass response. The neck profile is slim and fast, perfect for the nimble fingerstylist who needs a guitar which can keep up.
We found the voice to be equally present and expressive, regardless if you were in first position or sprinting around the 14th fret and into the Venetian Cutaway’s territory. Something about playing in DADF#AD really let this Ryan sing, but the GC body and 25.7″ scale handled standard and even C tunings just as easily. With the use of a K&K passive pickup, this Mission transitions beautifully into amplified territory for gigging or recording (it fits nicely with a Henriksen Bud or AER Compact 60/3, for instance). You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better all-around guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2001 McConnell Hauser Segovia Classical, Indian Rosewood/Engelmann
We’ve happily bought and sold many of Jordan McConnell’s guitars over the years in addition to being his exclusive dealer, but this is the first time we’ve laid hands on a nylon string guitar from his shop. Naturally, Jordan didn’t disappoint. This is his 2001 interpretation of the Segovia Hauser guitar, and is his first Classical build. Jordan employed a set of extra light-grained Indian Rosewood for the back and sides and topped the body with Engelmann Spruce (note the Cocobolo headstock veneer, rosette, and bridge), then added gold Schaller tuners and a bone nut and saddle to complete the package.
The sensitivity to voicing and tone that has made McConnell’s steel strings so resonant and desirable translates faithfully to nylon strings as well: the voice is equal parts breathiness, smoothness, and balance. With just under two decades under its belt, this McConnell Classical has opened up sweetly, especially in the bass register where the notes are well-defined and quick. Playability, this guitar has in spades with a 650mm scale and 53mm nut. For a fresh take on one of the Classical guitar world’s most iconic models from one of Canada’s finest luthiers, look no further: the McConnell Hauser Segovia.
Other keywords: joran mcconnell, fingerstyle, dadgad, exclusive
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2.07 in String Spacing 2.302 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2008 Olson SJ Clone of JT Signature Brazilian/Cedar
This guitar is a clone of the James Taylor Signature Model Special Edition which is no longer available through James Olson‘s shop, complete with all of the same features, including a jaw-dropping set of Brazilian Rosewood. We absolutely adore this Olson SJ, because it has the voice that has made Olson famous: brilliant, rich, simultaneously sensitive and powerful. Truly, this is a world-class instrument in every way. From the double inlaid doves of Mother-of-Pearl surrounding Abalone, to the warm, responsively voiced Cedar top, this is as close to a James Taylor Model as you can get without Taylor’s signature on the heelblock. We’ve been fortunate enough to have played dozens of Olsons as they pass through our shop, and SJ #1256 is easily one of the best of Olson’s best work.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2007 Petros GC Brazilian Rosewood/Italian
Fingerstyle perfection: a 2007 Petros Grand Concert in Malaysian Ebony and Italian Spruce. Standard, DADGAD, and beyond, this Petros plays like a well-oiled machine. Petros Guitars can often be characterized by their balanced voice and flawless fit and finish, and this GC is no exception. Almost no effort is required; the playability as finely tuned as the string-to-string separation. The Italian Spruce top offers a creamy emphasis to the trebles, and this gorgeous set of Malaysian Ebony for the back and sides adds to the already impressive sustain.
There’s a smattering of mellow overtones in the upper-middle register which help flesh out the voice and create a lush response and bloom. If this Petros were headed out for a night on the town, it’d be dressed in the finest jet black tuxedo. It won’t take much more than a handful of notes before you lose all track of time and the whole afternoon disappears in a fit of velvet tones!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Ebony - Malaysian 
Add to Compare2015 Sakurai PC South American Rosewood/Spruce
Masaki Sakurai has been at the forefront of Japanese lutherie for many decades, claiming many accolades not the least of which was winning first prize at the 4th International Guitar Making Contest in Paris. So powerful was the guitar he built for that contest, he decided to add it to his lineup of models: the PC was born. South American Rosewood for the back and sides is paired with a Spruce top and finished with Cashew Oil–the woods shine, remain quite resonant, and are solidly protected. The 650mm scale and 52mm nut make for glassy playability, and the overall lightweight build (3lb 12oz) guarantees that you can play this 2015 Sakurai PC for hours without tiring. The voice is just as smooth, with trebles that are big and focused but don’t dominate (so those sweet, warm lower and middle registers can flesh out the tone). This guitar plays and sings like a much older instrument, but is really only a few years old! If you’re at all familiar with Sakurai’s work, you know just how lovely is the experience of playing this fine instrument.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - South American 
Add to Compare2004 Beardsell 4G #74 Quilted Maple/Adirondack
Dynamic as the day is long. We’re talking about a Beardsell flattop guitar that’s equally at home for celtic DADGAD fingerstyle one afternoon, chunky gypsy jazz that evening, and strummed folk songs the next morning. All the while with an oil-slick quick assymetrical neck, dual soundports for music straight to you ear and an extra dose of breathiness, and some gorgeous Quilted Maple and Adirondack Spruce to admire between sets
Beardsell voiced this 2004 4G for excellent balance, and brother did he succeed. The trebles cut well in the mix, sandwiching some punchy mids with a transparent bass response that remains crisp and responsive all the way into C tunings. This 4G has the makings to be a fine studio guitar, but it also makes for a great one for gigs, especially with the L.R. Baggs Lyric pickup.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.16 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple - Quilted 
Add to Compare2017 DT Modified Dreadnought, Honduran Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
David Taylor’s first Modified Dreadnought, and he knocks it out of the park! The body size first popularized by Ervin Somogyi fits naturally in Taylor’s voicing style–the setup is slinky and fast, but the larger body cavity keeps projection, sustain, and bass response at an optimal balance. Like to play in DADGAD or more exotic tunings? This DT Mod D handles handsomely.
We found that flatpicks, fingertips, and even thumbpicks felt natural and easy on the strings, and Taylor’s balanced voicing allowed us to acentuate different registers as needed without the other strings falling quiet. The Schertler tuners have the sort of smoothness that is the envy of most other open-geared tuners, and the Florentine Cutaway and ornate bridge lend an air of elegance to this Honduran–Rosewood-and-Sitka–Spruce beauty.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Honduran 
Add to CompareNew Thomas Rodriguez 20th Anniversary Classical Brazilian/Sitka
Thomas Rodriguez has been in the business long enough to recognize great opportunities to acquire unique materials when they arise. Twenty years later and he’s amassed a collection of impressive woods, ivories, and pearl–the perfect treasure house from which to build his 20th Anniversary Guitar. The sheer historicity of this guitar’s constituent parts is staggering: woods range from 40-year-old Sitka Spruce to 1800s Brazilian Rosewood salvaged from an old tabletop, or 1800s Honduran Mahogany for the neck from an old four-post bed. Right down to the braces, Sitka harvested from a 1925 Cable piano, or the Ivory tieblock on the bridge (formerly a key from an 1860s square piano), or even the position marker on the fingerboard which Thomas fashioned out of the Mother-Of-Pearl from an 1850s Martin bridge pin encased in a thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish.
The voice of this guitar is at once elegant and exciting, with a mesmerizing clarity that’s colored by a sweet bouquet of overtones from the treble strings. Each string sings like a guitar unto itself, and there’s an almost meditational quality to the smoothness of the voice and the glassy play feel. Just breathing on the strings can excite sustain for days. The bass register appears to defy geometry: how can so much depth come from a regular-sized guitar? Exploring those depths is akin to deep sea diving, while the profound richness is warm and enveloping like blankets of heat from a fireplace whose fire has subsided into the quiet intensity of yellow-red embers.
This is one of Rodriguez’s crowning achievements as a luthier.
Check out our blog post where we go into more detail about the materials that went into this 20th Anniversary Guitar here: http://blog.dreamguitars.com/tom-rodriguez-guitars-20th-anniversary-guitar/
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods xx, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2004 Taylor 510-CE-19 Short Scale Mahogany/Sitka
Taylor guitars are known for their surgically-precise fit and finish, they’re clear tone, and effortless playability–and this 2004 Dreadnought is here to prove it! Decked out in Mahogany and Sitka Spruce, this Taylor 510-CE-19 isn’t your run-of-the-mill Taylor Dread: featuring a short scale (at 24 7/8″) and 14-fret neck, this guitar has an extra dose of sweetness poured over the dry Mahogany projection, and is even easier to play than a regular Taylor. We ran this guitar through its Bluegrass paces to great effect with a flatpick, but we found that with a thumbpick and some gravel in your voice, this Taylor made an excellent Blues guitar, with a punchy tone and crisp low end that sounds delicious with some palm damping and medium attack. Warm, punchy, and loud, this Taylor 510-CE-19 is a dynamic Dreadnought that’s equally equipped for fingerstyle or flatpicking styles.
Add to CompareApplegate C 7-String Nylon Cocobolo/Yellow Cedar
We know why you visit our site and our showroom at Dream Guitars: because we have the best, most unique, original guitars anywhere. Because we are good friends with many of the amazing builders we represent, and connect players with their favorite luthiers to achieve something beautiful together, like this guitar. Brian Applegate and Paul Heumiller have known each other for some time, so when Paul approached Brian with a unique request from a customer, Brian was unfazed. In fact, Mr. Applegate dove headfirst into the challenge of building this fan-fretted nylon string guitar with a low C string and an elongated scale of 26 7/8″ on the low E and 25 5/8″ on the high. As if that wasn’t enough to make a lesser luthier run away in fear, Brian decided to add an arm bevel to the lower bout, a soundport to the upper, and a five-piece neck of Mahogany, Rosewood, and Maple to the already herculean task presented to him. This is his first seven-string nylon string guitar–and folks, it’s a success.
Applegate’s attention to detail is preponderous: observe how smoothly the Rosewood bindings hug the curve of the arm bevel, fading into a thin line before returning to their regular width for the rest of the body. Follow the interlocking lines of his rosette, a series of geometrical shapes traced around the soundhole in perfect symmetry, or the elegant grace of the Yellow Cedar top as the upper bout and Venetian Cutaway tuck in toward that dark rosette, before sweeping outward across the lower bout and Applegate’s understated Brazilian Rosewood bridge, offset to accomodate that great low C string. And the Cocobolo back and sides! Can you find another set so brilliantly figured? Applegate is a master of the craft–and we’d expect no less from a former pupil of luthier legend James Olson.
Of course, all these beautiful examples of fine woodworking are heart-stirring, but they pale in comparison to the grand, orchestral, absorbing tone of this guitar. The multiscale design allows for an amazingly articulate low-end (that low C string sings a somber and resonant song), and articulation across all the registers is crystal clear. The middle and upper registers exhibit smooth separation, and there’s more sustain than a room of slack-jawed onlookers will know what to do with–and trust us, wherever this guitar goes, people will stare. Applegate’s maestro techniques have yielded a guitar which, surrounded by unique and irreplacable guitars such as only Dream Guitars has, still manages to stand alone, a truly singular instrument.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in - 26.875 in Nut Width 2.25 in String Spacing 2.63 in Woods Cedar - Yellow, Rosewood - Cocobolo