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Add to Compare2017 Maingard OM, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
Our 2017 Maingard OM has a smooth, enveloping voice that you usually only find in older, opened up guitars. Marc fit this one with a striking set of Brazilian Rosewood plucked as the pick of his dwindling supply of primo-grade Braz. That’s paired with one of the finest Italian Spruce tops Marc had, and a Venetian Cutaway, added both his arm and rib bevels to the mix, and capped it all with a 12-fret neck. Moving the bridge further down the top helps activate it for that extra oomph of richness, and the standard 25.4” long scale board keeps the bass crisp and responsive.
We found this Maingard to respond handsomely to a fingerstyle approach, especially in dropped tunings, and the setup is easy on the hands. If you let the trebles ring out, you’ll pick up a second wave of overtones that rise up once the initial attack decays—an asset when you want slower pieces to hang in the air. With a guitar like this, it’s easy to lose track of time.
Other keywords: south africa, marc maingard, lutherie, sapwood, 12 fret, OM-12, 000
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2005 Maingard OM, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
Built in 2005 and played in since then! Wide awake and raring to go. Ready for this Maingard OM? You’d better be. Dramatically figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides (a classic Maingard move) pairs with Italian Spruce on top, a 25.4” scale, and slim build weight of four pounds for a lightweight, responsive, agile fingerstyle machine. The OM proportions also hold up well under a flatpick, but we had the most fun taking this one into fingerstyle territory with dropped tunings—hardly surprising, given the responsiveness across the range with this Maingard. Soundhole is ringed in with a zigzag rosette and at the headstock we have gold Waverly tuners plus another spot of dramatic BRW with the headplate veneer.
All told, this 2005 Maingard OM is a well-oiled machine. We’d recommend this one to, frankly, anyone.Other keywords: south africa, lutherie, hiscox, brazilain, euro spruce, 195, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2009 Maingard GC, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
Marc Maingard‘s instruments are long standing favorites here at the Dream Guitars shop due to their breathtaking looks and tone. Marc’s native environs of Scarborough, South Africa clearly influenced his work as here where the stunning landscape manifests in this lovely Grand Concert model. Built from rosy-cheeked European Spruce and a colorful and vibrant set of Brazilian Rosewood, this guitar has excellent focus from string to string, with a shimmer that adds a wonderful complexity to the sound. Marc has been a performer for many years and knows precisely how a guitar should play and feel; This GC is one of the easiest playing instruments we have ever had in the shop, no matter where you play up or down the fingerboard. And with the sleek arm bevel and rib rest, this is a guitar that anyone can feel comfortable playing, even those with shoulder issues. This is an incredible guitar from a master craftsman and it deserves a place in your home!
Here’s an additional demo from our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/DjFX6X5AVGg
Other keywords: south africa, lutherie, ooo, hiscox, brazilain, euro spruce, 303, Casimiro, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2007 Maingard 000, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
This one practically moves on its own. So much energy under the hood! We simply love how alive and vibrant Marc Maingard’s 000s are, and this one’s one of the most electric we’ve seen. Opening up since 2007, it’s fantastically awake and raring to go. Dramatically figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides match up with a lovely, creamy European Spruce top, 12 fret neck join, and arm & rib bevels for creature comfort. Aesthetically, Marc’s distinctive headplate design is set off with custom tuners and the rosette pops in turquoise (echoed with similar purflings along the top, back, and heelcap).
The voice is quick, immediate, vigorous. The registers mix up nicely, with a crisp bottom end that feels like it’s leaping out of the soundhole. Playability is gossamer to boot, and the 12-fret neck makes the 25.4” scale feel extra easy in hand.
This Maingard is a powerhouse’s powerhouse, the guitar that a guitar would play if a guitar could play.Other keywords: south africa, lutherie, ooo, hiscox, brazilain, euro spruce, 251
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2017 Maingard Nylon Crossover, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Cedar
Crossover guitars span a wide range, from nearly traditional classicals to very contemporary designs which borrow heavily from the steel string world. We’ve got a 2017 Crossover from Marc Maingard that errs on the side of the latter, with a C-shaped neck, radiused fretboard, Florentine Cutaway, arm and rib bevels, and a relatively slim nut (48.4mm). As such, this gorgeous Crossover is exceptionally easy to play, and the combination of Brazilian Rosewood and Italian Cedar makes for a warm, enveloping voice.
The body itself is slim, and with the cutaway and bevels this Maingard is refreshingly accessible to a variety of players. We’re talking about a guitar that weighs 4lbs soaking wet; rich and easy is the name of the game.
Other keywords: africa, african luthier, mark maingard, xover, nylon string guitar, crossover classical
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26 in Nut Width 1.906 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Cedar - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2017 Maingard 000, African Blackwood/Italian Spruce
Marc Maingard’s guitars feel like instant classics in your hands. We’ve got a lovely 000 12-fret of his in right now that’s got all the familiarity of an old friend, but in a practically new package. Fresh out of 2017 with looks to spare and a lovely combination of African Blackwood and Italian Spruce, this Maingard is an effortless player, and the short 24.75” scale makes short work of Open G and Open D. Fingerstylists, step right up!
Gorgeously appointed in a multitude of geometric shapes, with dual arm and rib bevels for player comfort, and a Florentine Cutaway for all-board access, this Maingard 000 is a powerhouse itching to be played.
Other keywords: south africa, african lutherie, luthier, mark maingard, ooo, ooo-12 fret, 12 fret
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2005 Maingard Grand Concert Brazilian/European
Here we have an astounding 2005 Maingard GC with some tremendous wood and lovely appointments. It was custom built for a friend of Marc Maingard’s family and is quite special. For starters, there is a stunning set of Brazilian Rosewood with beautiful color and just enough sapwood to add some drama to the back. The top is extremely silky European Spruce which brings its power and beauty to the voice.
It is replete with a cutaway and front and back bevels for ultimate comfort and playability. The rosette is a highly customized Abalone Triangles design that really sets off this guitar. Acoustically, this Grand Concert is explosive. Maingard’s voicing gives each string an incredible pop, so played fingerstyle or with flatpicks the guitar can fill an entire house, let alone a room. We’re not convinced that this guitar actually has a ceiling, so we’ll just have to keep playing it for a few more hours (or days) to find out.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2007 Maingard OM African Blackwood/European
Here we have a Beautiful 2007 Maingard OM built from African Blackwood and European Spruce. Marc builds his beautiful guitars in the stunning environs of Scarborough South Africa. From the picturesque surroundings to his quaint little shop, it would be hard to think of a better suited place to build guitars. One thing is for sure, Marcs love for his home and building permeate his instruments, they are full of passion and love. This OM sings sweetly on every string, perfectly suited to fingerstyle pieces. Marc chose turquoise dyed wood for the rosette and purflings, it adds a refreshing touch and mimics the warm and cheerful tones of the guitar.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2008 Maingard OM Left Handed Brazilian/Alpine
We have a rare gem here for our left-handed players: a Maingard OM in Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Alpine Spruce top. Marc Maingard is one of the finest builders you can find today, with his unparalleled construction and tone. Every guitar we have had of his has pleased us to no end. Marc’s signature tone is full here, with bright trebles, complex mids, and controlled bass. This is a fingerpicker’s dream come true. It isn’t often that we get a left handed guitar of this caliber in the shop, so if you play left-handed and want the best of the best, look no further.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 24.88 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2008 Maingard OM Pink Ivory/European RARE TONE WOOD
We originally custom ordered this Maingard OM as soon as Marc Maingard told us he had located some rare Pink Ivory Wood. We’ve used this wood in the past and it always sounds wonderfully rich, complex and unique. Its beautiful color gives this guitar a distinct beauty that matches its tone. It is paired here with a perfect European Spruce top for clarity, power and beauty. For comfort there are both an Armrest and Ribrest bevel. A gorgeous Wave rosette, red perfling lines everywhere and a striped heel cap complete this striking instrument.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.34 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Pink Ivory 
Add to Compare2008 Maingard Grand Concert Brazilian/Red Cedar
We originally custom ordered this guitar to our specifications. We are delighted to have the chance to offer it again here. Builder Marc Maingard has a wonderful stash of perfect Cedar tops that he got from classical maker Jose Oribe of Spain. Knowing this we custom ordered this alluring Florentine cutaway Grand Concert. We requested a wonderful set of Marc’s dynamic Brazilian Rosewood and the special fingerboard crafted of bookmatched Brazilian Rosewood with wonderful colors. In fact, the same piece of Brazilian extends from the headstock down the fingerboard in lush harmony. This really is a breathtaking guitar, but you have to play to find it’s true beauty.
The voice is simply magical. For starters it’s very loud and responsive and it is also very clear and balanced, with a powerful bass and articulate and strong trebles. We are thrilled with this custom built Maingard.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2006 Maingard GC Brazilian/European
Marc Maingard has been building his amazing instruments for over 30 years. Players such as Earl Klugh have chosen his guitars to express their music. It’s no wonder as everytime we play one we are captivated by their responsive and open voice. They go beyond being just a guitar, they are the embodiment of music in wood. This one crafted in Marc’s usual dramatic Brazilian Rosewood and European Spruce feature front and back BEVELS for ultra comfort as well. An exquisite instrument to join you on your musical journey.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2008 Maingard OM Brazilian/German
Here’s a stunning Maingard OM in Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce, a combination that is sure to please. This guitar has a clear and strong voice, with the articulation fingerstyle players demand and a great strummed sound as well. The appointments include an Armrest Bevel, Brazilian Fingerboard and Rosette. This one is outfitted with a K&K pickup as well.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.34 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2006 Maingard Grand Concert Brazilian/European
This is one of the prettiest and best sounding Maingard guitars we’ve had the pleasure to offer our clients. The dramatic Brazilian Rosewood, bookmatched Brazilian Fingerboard, Brazilian Bridge, Green perflings, Armrest Bevel, Bird of Paradise Inlay and custom Pearl Diamond Side Markers, all make it special. The voice is incredible. Strummed chords shimmer and shine with brilliance but also deep body. Fingerstyle play reveals it’s other side where it’s capable of deep emotion and beauty. An extremely versatile and astonishing Maingard GC from Capetown, South Africa!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian