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Add to Compare1989 Franklin OM Brazilian/German
Here we have a wonderful OM in Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood from Nick Kuckich at Franklin Guitars. Folks, this is an OM designed with great tunes in mind, across a variety of genres: Bluegrass licks are sharp and hang in the air, just as a delicate fingerstyle waltz opens up across all the registers. Responding equally easily to flatpicks as fingertips, the C profile neck is smooth like butter, and the narrower nut makes fretting effortless. Beautifully balanced with a quick response and plenty of midrange punch, this one is fully opened up and ready for the next generation to enjoy it’s musical gifts. Additionally, the Brazilian used is absolutely outstanding–the kind we just don’t see much anymore, with straight grain and stunning spider webbing. When we think of the definitive OM guitar, it’s clear this Franklin doesn’t fall far from the tree, and we fell in love with it within minutes.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1987 Franklin Prairie State Koa/Sitka
Here we have a guitar from one of the shop favorites, Franklin Guitars. This is a1987 Prairie state model in Curly Koa back and side and a Sitka Spruce top. One of the defining features of the Prairie state model is the wide upper and lower bouts, providing the guitar with a large sonorous sound. The Curly Koa used on this guitar is of a super high quality with intense figuring running the entire length of the back and sides. We find that apart from being beautiful, the Koa wood lends a great midrange punch, evening out the tonal response of what could have been a bass heavy guitar. Another great instrument fro the Franklin Guitar company.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Koa 
Add to Compare1979 Franklin OM Indian/Sitka
Nick Kukich of Franklin Guitars is a master luthier with an incredible ear. Every Franklin that finds it’s way to Dream Guitars seems to embody that “Holy Grail” Prewar Martin voice, and this awesome OM in super-silky Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood follows that trend. In fantastic condition for its age, the voice is clear, brilliant, and open, with that distinctive vintage flavor that makes it a great instrument for recording. With the addition of a pickup, this would also make an excellent gigging guitar. Dramatic ink lines in the sides look very much like Brazilian.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.38 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.34 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare1995 Franklin Stella 12-string Mahogany/Engelmann
This Franklin twelve string built by Nick Kukich may just be the most exciting twelve string you will ever play. Modeled after the old Stella twelve strings, this Franklin is meant to be tuned down low to a D standard tuning which makes for a great string feel. We have always found a good twelve string to be rejuvenating to a weary six string player, this one will pick you right up and have you writing new songs in a heartbeat. The combination of Mahogany and Sitka Spruce make for a lively tone with plenty of sparkle on those octave and unison strings.
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill 12-string, either: thanks to the metal tailpiece aned floating bridge, this guitar has a more dynamic, mellow voice than its fixed-bridge relatives, because the string tension is distributed more evenly across the top. The result is a 12-string that doesn’t have the bell-like sparkle of a Taylor 12, but instead has a more fully formed fundamental that is easy on the ears and the hands.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.5 in Nut Width 1.88 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Mahogany 
Add to Compare1980 Franklin OM #3 Brazilian/German
Nick kukich has always impressed us with these Franklin guitars, they are superbly voiced with a wide open sound that just envelopes the player. Franklins are in high demand, as soon as we get one in you can count on them heading back out again in no time. This OM in German Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood, has aged beautifully and will almost vibrate off of your lap. It is just that responsive and ready to make music! Once Again Nick Kukich proves why his guitars are so sought after, this is a killer guitar that needs a great home!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.38 in Nut Width 1.63 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2003 Franklin Jumbo Indian/Engelmann
There’s a very good reason why players keep an eye out for Franklin guitars built by Nick Kukich. These things have got some serious tone in ’em! This beautiful Franklin Jumbo was built in 2003, and it has all the characteristics of a standout instrument. Great tone, wide dynamic range, and easy playability. It’s hard to imagine a situation where this guitar wouldn’t shine. Whether you’re a fingerstylist or singer/songwriter, this guitar will be a great fit.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare1978 Franklin OM Brazilian/German
We are happy whenever we get in a Franklin guitar. There’s a great reason why John Renbourn, Woody Mann and so many other top fingerstylist own Franklin guitars. Nick Kuckich has an uncanny ability to create the ‘old’ sound we all yearn for in every guitar he makes. This Franklin OM features German Spruce and old and straight Brazilian Rosewood, the kind we wish we still had to build with. It’s #123, which has to mean something! It sure has a lot of mojo! We are all hoping someone buys it before Paul or Al does!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2011 Franklin OMC Mahogany/Adirondack
Here we have another outstanding guitar from Nick Kuckich and company at Franklin Guitars. This one is a slightly oversized OMC model in Adirondack Spruce and stunning Quilted Mahogany. Words hardly do this guitar justice, but the tone is nothing short of heavenly. The voice is masterfully balanced — notes seem to dance from the soundboard then take flight, lingering in the air before slowly fading. Highs are sweet and crisp, and the lows are punchy and strong, benefitting from the slightly larger lower bout. An excellent mid-sized instrument from a veteran American builder.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
Add to Compare2007 Franklin Jumbo Brazilian/German
Franklin Guitars, built by Nick Kukich, are very highly regarded. They only come up for resale occasionally and this one is a gem. Here we have a Jumbo from 2007 in premium Brazilian Rosewood and Old Master Grade German Spruce built from the ground up for tone. The Brazilian is perfectly well-quartered again for ultimate tone. Nick told us the German Spruce is very old and comes from the stash of famed maker Jeffery Elliott. The Jumbo body is very alive and makes this a very fun guitar to play. You get a lot of output with very little effort, and you can also conjure up some serious volume when you wish. The Venetian cutaway combined with a square heel make playing this guitar very comfortable in the higher registers.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1982 Franklin OM Koa/Engelmann
Here’s a wonderfully preserved 1982 Franklin OM from Nick Kukich and company. Crafted from stunning figured Koa that is perfectly paired with an Engelmann top. This combination makes for a quick response and a warm, rich voice with lovely sparkle on top. It’s a great pairing. A beautiful Koa headplate and Ivoroid bindings complete an elegant vintage instrument that is in wonderful condition for being nearly 30 years old.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Koa 
Add to Compare1978 Franklin OM Brazilian/German
Nick Kukich has been building Franklin guitars since the early 70’s. We have been consistently impressed with the tone of his instruments, and the high build quality. His instruments have big, clear authentic voices and are always inspiring to play. This 1978 Franklin OM guitar, crafted from Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce, has a terrific prewar tone and power to spare.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2007 Fraulini Erma Mahogany/Sitka Parlor
This Fraulini guitar was custom made for a local pro player here in Asheville. This guitar is a blues hound with vintage vibe and small body honk that’s perfect for blues, rags, etc. Todd Cambio makes Fraulini guitars based on the classic designs of the early Twentieth Century makers like Oscar Schmidt, Lyon & Healy, Larson Brothers, Regal, Tonk Brothers, etc. His guitars are used by Paul Geremia, Alvin Youngblood Hart and Ari Eisinger. This one is a short 24.5″ scale with wide 1 7/8″ nut and will surely appeal to any lover of Parlor guitars.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.5 in Nut Width 1.88 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany 
Add to Compare2013 Fredell M, Higuerilla/Bearclaw Sitka Spruce
The late Gustav Fredell, former apprentice of Ervin Somogyi, was a gifted luthier who we lost too soon. We don’t often get to see his instruments on the used market, so we’re proud to be able to offer this M model in Higuerilla Rosewood and Bearclaw Spruce. This trim 00 is a little over three pound light, and boasts a heady bass response to belt it out. Laminated nut and saddle, Gustav’s uniquely hollowed out headstock design, and sturdy EVO frets. This 2013 Fredell has an impressive projection by any measure, especially so with a smaller body air cavity.
Other keywords: lutherie, modern guitar, fingerstyle, sacha, custom guitar, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Higuerilla 
Add to Compare2005 Daniel Friederich Concert Classical, Indian Rosewood/Cedar
Famed French builder Daniel Friderich requires no introduction here. This particular example of his work comes to us from his late period in 2005 with Cedar top over Indian Rosewood back and sides, 650mm scale, and an orchestrally pianisitic voice. This Concert Classical weighs in under four pounds, in part from the thin and resonant french polish finish throughout. Fifth and seventh fret side dot position markers are a nod to modernity, but elsewhere this Friederich is a classic Classical, including a full neck profile with U-shaped carve, fan bracing, and Rodgers tuners. Comes in a custom carbon fiber flight case.
Other keywords: lutherie, andy jurik, fingerstyle, 799
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2.063 in String Spacing 2.344 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare1971 Friederich Concert Classical, Indian Rosewood/French Spruce
A gorgeous example of Daniel Friederich’s Concert model from 1971, this Classical is adorned with French Spruce on top from the Juras Mountains (the first log that Friederich purchased for himself) and Indian Rosewood back and sides. A shorter scale setup of 640mm scale adds warmth and color; Spanish Cedar neck keeps the build weight down at 3lbs 9oz. French Polish throughout.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bouchet, hiscox, andy jurik
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.98 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian