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Add to CompareAsher Ultratone SC Koa Top/Ash Body
We’ve long admired the work Bill Asher has done for Ben Harper and other top players. This is a custom one-off UltraTone SC Deluxe Edition with a highly figured Flamed Koa top stained to a beautiful golden brown patina. Bill outfitted it with his Steel-Bucker pickups for a strong voice and gave it versatile wiring with a 16 position Vari-Tone swtich. This guitar can move from sparkling clean to mid crunch to full out screaming, whatever your heart desires. The maple neck and Madagascar Rosewood board have a wonderful feel as well. This is a top notch, custom electric from Asher Guitars of California.
Add to CompareAsher ElectroSonic Mahogany/Koa
Bill Asher is a California builder famous for his clientelle that includes Ben Harper, Bonnie Raitt, Ry Cooder, Black Crows and so many more. With a roster like that you know this Asher ElectroSonic is an amazing instrument. We custom ordered this one in 2007 with a breathtaking Flamed Koa top, neck through Mahogany body, dual Humbuckers and a rotary passive boost switch. This Asher ElectroSonic is ready to play!
Add to Compare2007 Victor Baker 16″ Archtop #200, Flamed Maple/Sitka Spruce
Number 200 is a milestone, indeed, so why not celebrate it? Enter: Victor Baker’s archtop #200. Pulling out all the stops in 2007, baker carved 25-year-old Sitka Spruce for the top, pairing with tightly flamed Maple for the back and sides, as well as neck and bindings. The number 200 is inlaid at the top and back, and the fretboard is stamped no.200 at the bottom corner of the extension. Floating Kent Armstrong humbucker with volume and tone knobs, Ebony tailpiece reinforced with brass, and gold Gotoh tuners at the headstock. This 16” archtop weighs in at a little over six pounds, and plays very smoothly with a quick and lively response. The Armstrong bucker is rich and fat for plugging in, but this one holds its own when played acoustically as well.
Check out this additional video featuring Duane Simpson: https://youtu.be/HMO13OH-4_g
Other keywords: vb, duane simpson, flamed maple, tkl, mop, f holes
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple - Flamed 
Add to Compare2007 Baker Bop Maple/Sitka
With just a few moments on this Victor Baker “Bop” Archtop guitar you can tell it was made by a player. Only a builder that is also a great player can achieve this level of feel in an instrument. The neck profile is wonderful, the fretwork is great and everything about the way it fits in your arms is right. This 17″ “Bop” Archtop from Victor Baker has a big acoustic voice that is deep and alive, plugged in you get an accurate recreation thanks to the Kent Armstrong handmade humbucker. Volume and tone as well a Delta Series Gotoh tuners with a 21:1 ratio make this a sincere musician’s tool for gigging or woodshedding.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.06 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple 
Add to Compare2017 Beardsell 7G-3PU
More fun than we can shake a pick at! This killer 2017 hollowbody 7G-3PU from Al Beardsell is a livewire originally owned by Paul Heumiller himself, who snagged it after seeing it at a show with Al. Mahogany body with a Maple top that boasts striping figure and a cool, mineralized-esque color, and Al whipped up some killer Rickenbacker-style toaster pickups and a trem bridge to round it all out. Gotoh tuners, Cocobolo Rosewood fingerboard, and the volume knob has a blower switch to instantly kick on all pickups, regardless of what position the selector is in—great for when you need a big, juicy blast. Al’s neck carve shaves a bit extra off the bass side to better mate your left hand to the neck, and the result is an effortless playing experience.
Other keywords: electric guitar hollow body, duane simpson, tremolo, tone, tortoloid
Add to Compare2008-2011 Beauregard MB Nylon, East Indian Rosewood/Spruce
Mario Beauregard’s crossover guitars are perfect, if you’re looking for a lightweight, responsive, stage ready instrument that practically plays itself. This beauty was built between 2008 and 2011 with a carved Indian Rosewood back, Spruce top, and a dual source K&K pickup system (combining a Pure Classic with a FanTaStick UST). This Beauregard MB Nylon Jazz weighs in right at four pounds, has a slightly radiused fingerboard and semi-hemispherical fret ends (plus side dots) for ergonomics, and a smart venetian cutaway to maximize fretboard access to the highest notes. This guitar is for the serious gigging musician, or frankly anyone who just wants an effortless nylon string playing experience.
Other keywords: lutherie, beauregard guitars, fingerstyle, andy jurik
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.9 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2008 Beauregard MB, Maple/Spruce
Racecar curves, glassy setup, and butter-rich depths—the Beauregard MB is in a class of its own. Flame Maple body with Spruce top, Armstrong humbucker, and tasty Koa appointments throughout. The über curvy sides make for an incredibly comfortable playing experience, all while looking very attractive. A carved bridge and tailpiece complete the portrait. This gorgeous model MB comes to us from 2008, and is oh so ready for more action.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, canada, duane simpson, semihollow, gotoh, boblen
Add to Compare2008 Beauregard MB, Flamed Maple
Mario Beauregard’s MB model semi-hollow guitar set the guitar world on fire a few years back. Everyone who lays eyes on one just falls in love. But when you play one you really understand. What a feel! The neck shape seems just perfect and the setup is immaculate. Mario’s build quality is second to none and the MB design incorporates rounded sides that not only look amazing but make this guitar a joy to hold. The P90 pickups scream but also know how to behave, so from blues to rock to jazz you can do it all in style on this Beauregard MB from 2008.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/d2una6tsVAg
Add to Compare2008 Beauregard MB Flamed Maple/Spruce
Let the good times roll! With an MB like this one from Mr. Beauregard in your hands, the world becomes a much more exciting place. Featuring gorgeous Flamed Maple for the back, sides, and neck, and a Spruce top, this MB’s voice has generous warmth, and excellent responsiveness. Observe how Mario completely carves the Maple sides, and backs the F-holes with black-dyed Maple baffles to moderate the air flow, reduce feedback, and maximize the MB’s warm Jazz Box tone–yielding a svelte, attractive design.
The contours are delectably smooth, and feel perfectly natural while playing–this is a guitar which fits securely in your arms, with an excellent balance that keeps it easily and comfortably in optimal playing position, thanks to its lightweight construction. The trebles are particularly quick and responsive with the single Humbucker pickup, and man! to hear this baby with an Overdrive pedal. Be it Jazz or Rock or something else entirely, you’ve got an extra ace up your sleeve with this 2008 Beauregard MB in your hands.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.88 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2 in Woods Spruce, Maple - Figured 
Add to Compare2008 Beauregard MB Semi-Hollow Maple/Spruce
At Dream Guitars, we often have players visit of such calibre that we’re struck dumb when they take a guitar down to play. Not nearly as often are we reduced to silence simply at the sight of a guitar–but this 2008 Beauregard MB is just such an instrument. Whoa! Beauregard has outfitted this beauty with two powerhouse P90 pickups which can scream for Blues while at the same time remaining fat and warm for Jazz. Versatile, in a word. This is as dynamic as they come, with a glossy finish that is feather-smooth to the touch. With arcing curves like a drop of water sliding along the face of a wineglass, this Beauregard MB in Maple and Spruce might be the most beautiful Semi-Hollow or Archtop guitar we’ve seen. Its previous owner has been incredibly careful, too: this is a gem with no discernible marks to mar the surface of the Spruce or the Ebony bridge and tailpiece.
Add to CompareBeauregard MB Flamed Maple/Spruce
Here is one of the coveted Maria Beauregard MB hollow body models. This one in stunning Flamed Maple and Spruce with a absolutely gorgeous honeyburst finish. The deeply rounded edges make the MB one of the most comfortable guitars we’ve ever held. Mario added black & white perflings everywhere, the top, fingerboard and headplate, which really add a touch of elegance to an the natural beauty of the woods. This MB has a single Kent Armstrong pickup making it a great choice for jazz, but it’s also quite versatile. Lastly there are a hand carved bridge and tailpiece with Mario’s signature tailpiece post design. Mario no longer makes the MB so this is a rare chance to acquire one for yourself.
Add to Compare1988 Benedetto 17″ Fratello Archtop, Maple/European Spruce
Widely considered to be the successor to D’Angelico and D’Aquisto, Bob Benedetto is today’s leading Archtop luthier. This Fratello 17″ model from 1988 is a testament as to why. Gorgeous Maple, and European Spruce — tonewoods in this case that speak for themselves. MOP block inlays, Benedetto humbucker; the list of amazing appointments goes on! If you’re looking to get into an incredible guitar made by one of the most profound builders of our time, look no further.
Other keywords/misspellings: Lutherie, jazz, hollowbody, schaller, 14888
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.125 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - European, Maple 
Add to Compare2008 Benedetto Bambino Maple, Espresso Finish
Here we have a post-Fender Bob Benedetto “Bambino.” Don’t let its small stature fool you — it’s got a voice big enough to fill a room. Designed with the gigging musician in mind, this guitar is lightweight and compact. Its laminated maple top and back and maple neck are designed for comfort. The two nickel plated Benedetto A6 pickups are all you’ll need. If you’re looking for a huge sound in a compact package, the Bambino was designed by The Master himself with you in mind.
Add to CompareBrand New Blue Arch Big Bang Archtop, African Padauk/Western Red Cedar
Our own Paul Heumiller said, “Dreaming on a guitar like this is easy.” What more is there to say? Gorgeous aesthetic, powerful sound and a fit and finish that screams pristine. This instrument is powerful and inspirational. Dressed in African Padauk and Western Red Cedar, this ain’t your grandpa’s archtop, but it sounds like it would have been. It’s no coincidence this instrument has been dubbed “Big Bang.” That is as much of a descriptor as it is a title, both unplugged and amplified it’s resonance is prominent. From the carbon fiber bracing, to its custom humbucker this guitar seems to have neverending features that draw the player in. Listen and see for yourself.
Other keywords/mispellings:Luthier, lutherie, archtop, jazz, tric,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Cedar - Western Red, Padauk 
Add to CompareBrand New Tim Bram Archtop, The Tribute, Mahogany/Spruce
Made for the 2024 Artisan Guitar Show, this Bram “The Tribute” archtop guitar features Mahogany for the back and sides, and Sitka Spruce for the top. The Tribute embodies all the DNA and makings of a classic archtop guitar, shaped into the profile of a Telecaster. With its “T-Style” cutaway, F-holes, adjustable ebony bridge, floating ebony pickguard, and a Kent Armstrong pickup, this is a very unique piece. The carved top has steep ridges along the cutaway and smooth doming on the bass side of the upper bout. Truly a beautiful and unique guitar to behold.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, jazz, tele, hipshot,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany