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2009 Otto Rauch Mumbo Jumbo Madagascar/Italian Spruce
From German luthier Otto Rauch we have a powerful example of the kind of richness and clarity a nylon string instrument can achieve. This 2009 “Mumbo Jumbo” Concert Classical is built from a beautiful set of Madagascar Rosewood for the back and sides and an Italian Spruce top–and the latter gives this Classical its fierce projection. Designed with a smaller player in mind, this Classical features a narrow neck (1 3/4″ at the nut) and an elevated fingerboard extension for easy playability–if you’re interested in a Classical with a more accessible neck, this Rauch is the ticket!
We couldn’t find any wolf tones lurking within the fretboard, we’re happy to report, and while we we’re checking we discovered that the trebles have some angelic, haunting overtones that gave us goosebumps. Add to that a killer Fishman Matrix Infinity pickup/preamp, and you’ve got a powerhouse of a Classical!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.4375 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Madagascar 
2006 Ovation 1187-247 Lyracord/Unidirectional Carbon Graphite
Thirty years after the introduction of Adamas Guitars, the company released 4 new American-made commemorative models for 2005. Each was released in limited quantities and is sure to be prized in any guitar collection. #47 has been regarded throughout Ovation’s history as being one of the best Adamas guitars ever made, and this 1187-247 reissue is an extremely accurate replica of Charlie Kaman’s personal favorite. It’s not hard to see why he liked it: With an Autumnal aesthetic and tasteful relief carvings, it’s hard not to stop and admire. Add to that a unique, responsive voice, full of pop and big low end thanks to the Unidirectional Carbon Graphite construction and you’ve got an inspirational instrument that will have you discovering new and exciting forms of musical expression.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Carbon Graphite - Unidirectional, Lyrachord 
1965 Ovation Josh White Fiber composite/Spruce Owned by Legend Josh White
This Ovation guitar belonged to legendary Folk Artist Josh White. In fact it was built to his specifications early in the Ovation company’s history. Josh White was a historic figure in music from the 1920s-60s and was a prominent player in this country’s race struggles. This very guitar is part of that history, for it was with his guitar that he did so much to help us all. We are honored to have this one of a kind instrument with an extremely collectable provenance. Comes complete with a video of Josh White performing on this guitar.
From Wikipedia.com: White grew up in the Jim Crow South. He later became a 1920s and 1930s star of race records, with a prolific output of recordings in genres including Piedmont blues, country blues, gospel, and social protest songs. He was billed in concert as “The Sensation of the South”.[citation needed] In 1931, White moved to New York and within a decade his fame had spread widely, and his repertoire expanded to include urban blues, jazz, Tin Pan Alley, cabaret, folk songs from around the world, and hard-hitting political protest songs. He soon was in demand as an actor on radio, Broadway, and film. However, his pioneering guitar playing never altered or diminished, while some would even argue it broadened with the expansion of his musical repertoire. White unarguably inspired several generations of guitarists with his new and unique stylings and techniques, and is cited as a major musical and social influence by dozens of future stars, including Blind Boy Fuller, Brownie McGhee, Pete Seeger, Lena Horne, Nat King Cole, Harry Belafonte, Lonnie Donegan, Eartha Kitt, Alexis Korner, Odetta, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, the Kingston Trio, the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, Merle Travis, Dave Van Ronk, Peter, Paul and Mary, Bob Dylan, Eric Weissberg, Judy Collins, Mike Bloomfield, Danny Kalb, Roger McGuinn, David Crosby, Richie Havens, Don McLean, Roy Harper, Ry Cooder, John Fogerty, and Eva Cassidy. Read more about the Legendary Josh White at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_White.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods xx, Carbon/Graphite Composite 
2004 Ovation 1769-ADII, Al Dimeola Composite/Spruce
Al Dimeola was a very influential player for many modern guitarist. He pushed the limits of guitar playing both technically and stylistically. The Ovation model bearing his name was designed for his style with a slender, fast neck and configured with a pickup system ready for the stage. This one is absolutely mint and not only is the label signed by Al Dimeola but the back of this guitar is signed by him as well. A true collectible Ovation Guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce, Carbon Fiber 
2007 Overton Dreadnought, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Built in 2007 and ready for action! We’ve landed a gorgeous example of Dennis Overton’s work with this Dreadnought dressed up in Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce and bespoke candle inlay at the headstock. Overton worked with the one and only John Arnold for years, and it’s easy to so the influence of John’s traditional methods on Overton’s builds. Here the Brazilian is a surprisingly light colored set, and is set off with Ivoroid bindings that pair up nicely with the tight-grain Ady top. We’ve gone over this one tuners to tail and are happy to give it a clean bill of health. And we’ll be even happier to give it a new home! Give us a shout.
Other keywords: dreadnaught, bluegrass, blue grass, cannon, flatpick, adriondack, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
New Oxwood Handmade 00 Brazilian/Lutz
The point at which contemporary design meets traditional shapes, that is where this brand new 2016 Oxwood Handmade 00 resides. The Wenge-over-Bloodwood rosette and assymetrical headstock attest to Brad Daniels’ fresh taste, lending this guitar an exciting flavor which complements the curves of the 00 body of Brazilian Rosewood and Lutz Spruce without dominating the otherall aesthetic.
Everything about this guitar works together in a smooth, harmonious flow; from looks to tone, this Oxwood is a well-oiled machine. The voice has exactly what you’d expect from a 00–a warm and buttery midrange, articulate bass, easy playability–but the treble strings set it apart from the 00 crowd. The B and E strings are crisp but not tinny, fat but not floppy, bubbling with overtones and sustain. Lesser 00s run the risk of sounding plunky and small, but this Oxwood 00 has the full-figured presense of a much larger guitar. Interested? Act fast: instruments of Daniels‘ calibre seldom linger for long.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.88 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods xx, Rosewood - Brazilian 
New Oxwood Handmade Carmen Cocobolo/Engelmann
“Carmen,” fresh from Bradley Daniels‘ shop, sings like she’s got something to prove. We were taken aback when we first opened the case and tuned her up: how could so much voice project out of a body this size? Needless to say, Oxwood Handmade is setting the bar pretty high for competition. This multi-scale beauty comes to us with Cocobolo Rosewood back and sides and an Engelmann Spruce top in a curvaceous package teeming with energy.With Gold Evo frets adorning the fan-fret Ebony fingerboard at 25″ on the Low E and 24″ on the high E, Carmen is a shorter overall scale than folks are used to with multi-scale fingerboards, but the impact on the guitar’s tone is palpable. That Low E has a giant, round tone that perfectly complements the shimmers of the high E, and the warm, expressive strings between.Blessed with haunting sustain and excelling at lower tunings, Daniels‘ Carmen feels and plays like a smaller guitar, but sounds like a much bigger instrument. With understated and tasteful appointments like the Wenge rosette and backplate or the magnetic truss rod cover, the guitars from Oxwood Handmade make a powerful, poised statement.
SOLD Sale! Read moreNut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
1985 Marin Flamenco Brazilian/Spruce
Straight out of 1985, this Flamenco from Paco Santiago Marin is dangerous stuff, capable of reducing other Flamenco guitars to smoldering piles of Cypress and Spruce. The tone which comes belting out of this gorgeous mosaic-adorned soundhole is ferocious–and how could it not, with such a fine-grained set of Brazilian Rosewood for its backs and sides! With trebles that are crisp and present, and a low-end replete with thunderous sustain, it’s hard to imagine playing a wrong note across the 650mm scale. The balance across the registers is superb, and the setup (sweet and low for agile technique) lends a muscularity to Flamenco pieces that you just can’t find in an Cypress guitar. Marin’s skills are legendary, and rightly so: this guitar looks as crisp as the day the French Polish was applied in 1985 (and plays as crisply, too). Moreover, since the voice’s richness is amplified by such fetching Brazilian Rosewood, this guitar also performs flawlessly for other styles of music, making this more than simply a Flamenco instrument.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Pagelli Spatial Radiation Parlor de Luxe Tobaco, Ziricote/Swiss Moonspruce
The workshop of Claudio and Claudia Pagelli produce some of the most out of the ordinary guitars that we see here at Dream Guitars. This Spatial Radiation Parlor de Luxe is no exception, donning a pinless bridge and fingerboard extention that travels on top the finished top are merely two features that makes this creature avant-garde. Oh and did we mention the soundhole(s)? A stunning Ziricote set for the back and sides fit to be a rorschach test, as well as Swiss Moonspruce top; Geared friction pegs, top off this instruments unique qualities.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, tobacco, brand new, ameritage,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Ziricote 
Brand New Pagelli 40th Anniversary, Ovangkol/Moonspruce
Powerhouse lutherie duo Claudio and Claudia Pagelli have been pushing the bleeding edge of guitarbuilding for decades now, yielding a fiercely independent and inventive body of work that completely stands apart from the crowd. We are so excited to be officially partnering up with them to bring you their latest and greatest!
Here we’ve got one of their 40th Anniversary models outfitted with Ovangkol back and sides, Moonspruce top, and some really incredible soundhole and soundport design work. Note the twin offset soundholes at the upper bout of the top? Flip around back for a soundport that’s integrated below the neck, and head over to the bass side lower bout for a rectangular soundport to round it all out. Additionally, the top is braced with continuous brace stock that spreads out at the ends in a vinelike fan that we’ve never seen before. The result is a very energetic and chirpy voice, with treble strings that absolutely kill, very clean and crisp. Wenge neck with a satin finish? Makes for a gossamer lefthand experience. Throw in a unique pinless bridge design and negative space headstock, and you’ve got a whole new kind of beast in your hands.
Other keywords: luthier, guitarbuilding, anniversary guitar, fingerstyle, swiss, ameritage
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Ovangkol 
Brand New Pagelli Gringobeat, Okoume/Swiss Moonspruce
Powerhouse lutherie duo Claudia and Claudio Pagelli have been pushing the bleeding edge of guitarbuilding for decades now, yielding a fiercely independent and inventive body of work that completely stands apart from the crowd. We are so excited to be officially partnering up with them to bring you their latest and greatest!
This Gringobeat is a semihollow archtop with reimagined curves to maximize ergonomics without compromising an ounce of tone. Note the asymetrical bouts, which help position the guitar perfectly for your right hand; the silky setup and satin-finished Okoume neck; the aluminum arm rest and nickel hardware. The body is also Okoume, aged at least 25 years before use, and the top is a set of carved Swiss Alpine Moonspruce that is finished in the Pagellis’ 3D technique, which yields unique and different results each time. On this Gringobeat, the finish rises and falls across the surface, with lower layers letting the Spruce grain telegraph through. Running your hands over it is a delight. On the electronics front, we’re outfitted with triple Lollar Gold Foils plus a six-way switch for a wide, wide palette of tones (the first position towards the bridge actives the two outer pickups). Additionally, a KMS bridge plus Bigsby tailpiece, and Hipshot knobs, complete the package.
Other keywords: luthier, pagelli guitars, gringo beat, duane simpson, goldo,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.625 in String Spacing 2.03 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Okoume 
2015 Pagelli The Massari Quilted Maple/Moonspruce
2015 is a very good year for the guitar world. Why? Because this is the year that the Massari was made by Pagelli, a monster of a jazz guitar dyed in blue that sings like gold. Only the choicest of woods were used in this build, from the Canadian Quilted Maple back and sides to the super rare Swiss Alpine “Moon” Spruce, so called because it’s only harvested according to a specific calender which follows lunar cycles to ensure the Spruce is lighter, and stronger, than its other brethren. So, acoustically, the Massari is filled to the brim with a sweet, fat voice–but when amplified, the custom-wound Haussel Humbucker transforms the guitar into a surgeon’s knife: immaculately clean, unerringly precise, aggressively responsive. The secret behind Haussel’s technique involves his use of poles in the middle, not unlike a single coil, so the pickup catches string vibrations at one defined point, creating an articulate single coil tone with none of the hum. Take it anywhere, throw any genre at it, and the Massari will keep up. You’ll want to practice more, just to play it. This guitar comes with the original Ameritage hardshell case.
Follow this link to see Al Petteway’s take on this gorgeous instrument: youtu.be/eCTVYzqWtjc
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.81 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Maple - Quilted 
2016 Paldacci OM Malaysian Blackwood/Carpathian Spruce
This OM from 2016 has an incredible set of Malaysian Blackwood back and sides paired with a Carpathian Spruce top. Every detail, from the smooth contour of the neck to the graceful sweep of the lower bout, showcases thoughtful design and expert execution. But of course, a guitar’s true essence lies in its sound—and this one does not disappoint. The tone is vibrant and full of presence.
From the first note, whether fingerpicked or strummed, the guitar responds immediately with clarity and power. The treble strings are bright and energetic, perfectly balanced with a dynamic midrange and a robust, resonant bass. Whether played in standard or DADGAD tuning, this OM maintains exceptional definition, depth, and harmonic richness. In a word: angelic.
Notes from Al Petteway back in 2016 when we first had this instrument – “This is an amazing guitar and is incredibly well-built and designed. I instantly fell in love with it. It gives back more than you give it, which is what I always look for in a good guitar.”
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, visesnut, canada, 7
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Blackwood - Malaysian 
2000 Palen Archtop Flamed Maple/Sitka
Here we have a gorgeous Palen Archtop in Sitka Spruce and Flamed Maple. This Palen immediately draws the eye as soon as you walk into the room, the sunburst has been beautifully executed over the whole instrument. The tone of this archtop can easily keep up with its looks. We played it unplugged first and were surprised by the richness of tone we achieved, Then we plugged it in, and that is the game changer. The stereo pickup combines magnetic and piezo for a wonderful acoustic tone and incredible versatility.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.16 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple