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2000 Santa Cruz 12-fret NAMM Slope D, Cocobolo Rosewood/German Spruce
Richard Hoover and Santa Cruz Guitar Company have been pioneering some of the finest Dreadnoughts available on the market these days, and this Slope Shoulder with a 12-fret neck has got to be one of the finest examples of their work we’ve seen. To play this guitar, you’d hardly believe it was a Dreadnought, so rich and balanced is the voice, and how comfortable and intimate the instrument feels in your hands, thanks to the 12-fret neck and slinky low action.
With even a soft touch, this Santa Cruz lights up all across the fingerboard. These trebles are crystalline in their clearness, and offer a delicate panoply of overtones to your fingerstyle arrangements. Bass notes are full and resounding as they roll out of the Slope Shoulder body, but they retain a well-defined edge that keeps them balanced and distinct from the other registers. Despite its Dreadnought size, this guitar feels smaller, more inviting, and excellently set up for fingerpicking. Santa Cruz decided to pair a dark-grained set of Cocobolo Rosewood for the back and sides with a tight-grained German Spruce top, and what an excellent match! Like a good cabernet paired with fontina cheese, these woods give a rich and dynamic fundamental to the guitar’s voice. This Slope Shoulder is the first of five such Dreadnoughts that Santa Cruz built for the 2000 NAMM show, and you can tell: they pulled out all the stops, and spared no expense.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.38 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Cocobolo 2010 Santa Cruz Style 1, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian Spruce
These days, parlor guitars are starting to experience the same degree of popularity they enjoyed in their heyday during the early 1900s, thanks to advancements in modern amplification technology and a folk and traditional music revival. Naturally, builders are also expanding their lineups to include smaller-bodied guitars for their rich tonality and comfortable playability. The Santa Cruz Guitar Company has been making parlor-size guitars for some time now, and this 2010 Style 1 Custom is an excellent example of their work. Featuring a seductively figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Italian Spruce top, sparkling Abalone flowerpot inlay and MOP snowflakes, and Brazilian Rosewood bindings, you’d be hard-pressed to find another parlor in this price range that looks (and sounds) so beautiful. All that Brazilian lends this guitar a rich and dynamic range, and when paired with the Italian Spruce’s drive, creates a voice with big-bodied sustain. Santa Cruz has given this Style 1 a soft-V neck for vintage appeal and easy fretting, and the 12-fret design makes the strings expressive but not overly tight. Whether it’s for American Traditional fingerpicking or Open D Blues, this Style 1 is a powerful instrument that’s hard to put down.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.84 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 2007 Santa Cruz RS Mahogany/Sitka
Here we have a mint condition Santa Cruz RS model slope shoulder dread based on the old Gibson Roy Smeck design. This is a 12 fret dread with wider nut and saddle spacings so it has the ability to go fingerstyle or flatpick. This is a very versatile design that is perfect for strumming, solo work and fingerstyle pieces. It really does it all. The body is full of energy and power and the sunburst is gorgeous.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany 2008 Schoenberg/Russell 000, Cocobolo/Red Spruce
A 2008 collaboration between Eric Schoenberg and James Russell brought about this 000 with Cocobolo and Red Spruce that is an absolte gem. Wide dynamic response, great string energy, and dressed up with colorful Abalone top trim (a detail Eric swears by for tone). 1 25/32″ nut offers a touch more room for your left hand, and the 25.4″ scale keeps strings crisp and punchy. Other details include a pyramid bridge, Ebony bindings, and open back Waverly tuners.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, ooo, fingerpicking, 12-fret
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.406 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Cocobolo 2013 Schoenberg Stella, Madagascar Rosewood/Carpathian Spruce
Boy, this little number is a livewire. We don’t know what kind of magic James Russell and Eric Schoenberg worked on this Schoenberg Stella model from 2013, but it must have been a heady brew. Loud, energetic, crisp and defined! Are the words that first come to mind. It’s a fantastic fingerpicking guitar, hands down. Carpathian Spruce on top with Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, 12 frets to the neck and a venetian cutaway, and a slick setup for easy playability. Part of what’s going on here is a build that takes a nod from a 1920s Oscar Schmidt Stella: the sides are more shallow than you’d expect, and that creates a fast response. Take this Stella model down into Open G, and it maintains that quickness and crunchy clarity. This guitar has us impressed, very impressed.
Other keywords: 12-fret, 00, parlor guitar, fingerstyle, waverly, pyramid bridge
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Rosewood - Madagascar 2004 Schoenberg 00-40C Brazilian/Adirondack (Red)
Schoenberg 00-40C features gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce in a timeless 00 cutaway design. The lightly-built body is extremely responsive; reminiscent of an early 1900’s Martin. With a wider fingerboard (1 7/8″ nut) and 12-fret neck, this guitar is the fingerpicker’s dream machine, perfect for Rags, Old Time, Doc Watson tunes or Appalachian ballads, and you can rely on the included K&K Pure Mini pickup to translate those tunes to the stage!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.38 in Nut Width 1.88 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 2012 Sexauer FT-0 JB2 Companion, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Bruce Sexauer’s Companion flattops manage to coax 1.5 guitars worth of presence out of 0.8 guitars worth of real estate! This single 0 FT-0 JB2 is fantastic, dressed up with added Abalone trim on top and interweaving rosette, plus Brazilian Rosewood body and Adirondack Spruce top. A subtle 25.7-25.4″ multiscale fingerboard and soundport are additional creature comforts; ditto for EVO frets and a custom Hoffee flight case.
Other keywords: lutherie, sexauer guitars, fingersyle, fan fret, multi-scale, multi scale, fanned fret, 2270912
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in - 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 2014 Sexauer Companion FT-0, Black Limba/Engelmann Spruce
Petite powerhouse! We love Bruce’s work; each piece is unique, and this Sexauer Companion is no exception: exceptional. Black Limba body paired with Engelmann Spruce on top and an easy-playing multiscale setup makes for a crisp, even voice that holds up as well for Standard as Altered Tunings. EVO frets will be holding up for a looong time before you’ll ever have to worry about a dress, and the incredibly slim weight of this FT-0 (a little over three pounds, really) means it’ll be a long time before you want to put it down.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, sexauer guitars, fan fret, fanned fret, multi scale, travel guitar, mini guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.125 in - 25.375 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Limba - Black (Korina) 2017 Sifel Creek 000-12 Fret Cocobolo/Tunnel 13 Redwood
Mike Byle, veteran of the guitar building world, has implemented decades of practice and experimentation in his new line of personal instruments under the label Sifel Creek Guitars, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! This 000-12 Fret has an easy richness across all the registers which translates into lush arrangements for fingerstyle and fat, juicy solos with a flatpick.
Cocobolo is always gorgeous, but the set for this back and sides is another order of magnitude, and is offset by curly Koa bindings and a celtic knot inlaid into the heel cap. For the Tunnel 13 Redwood top, Mike added an ultra-thin lamination of Spruce to strengthen the Redwood and allow the braces to be measureably lighter–the result is a Redwood top which approaches Spruce in its projection! Add to that a 12-fret neck for even more warmth, and you’re looking at an instrument which plays effortlessly and with a knack for dynamic, full technicolor arrangements.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood - Tunnel 13, Rosewood - Cocobolo 2018 Somogyi Duo: 000 Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
This 000 from the one and only Ervin Somogyi is the first in a sequential set of two. Incredibly balanced and rich, this mid-sized monster has a lot going on. Just as with its Classical sibling, this 000 has Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides along with Sitka Spruce on top. This body size showcases yet another dimension to Ervin’s prowess as a luthier, sweet mids, and powerful bass.
Please note this is being sold as apart of a duo set. Here’s a link to the Classical: https://www.dreamguitars.com/shop/instruments/guitars/2018-somogyi-classical-brazilian-rosewood-spruce-484/.
Other keywords/misspellings: Lutherie, hoffee, bespoke, 483, fingerstyle,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 2018 Somogyi Duo, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
This exceptional collection showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of master luthier Ervin Somogyi, featuring two instruments that exemplify his dedication to tone, playability, and aesthetics. Each guitar is a testament to Somogyi’s expertise, a Classical, and a 000 model, all crafted from Sitka spruce and sequential sets of Brazilian rosewood. The result is a harmonious convergence of rich, resonant tones and visual elegance.
This duo of guitars represents the pinnacle of Somogyi’s lutherie skills, showcasing his mastery of form, function, and sound. They stand as a testament to his reputation as one of the world’s premier guitar makers, and a tribute to the enduring beauty and musicality of fine handcrafted instruments.
Other keywords and misspellings: hoffee, bespoke, 483,484, brazilain, lutherie, lutheir, guitarbuilding, fingerstyle, finger style
1974 Somogyi “The First Ever” Jumbo Maple/Sitka Spruce
Here we have the genesis of Modern Lutherie, Ervin Somogyi’s #1. It is with delight and great honor for us to have this in the shop. It’s safe to say that this instrument is the catalyst that led to the development of the world of the modern fingerstlye string guitar. Recently restored by the master himself, this Jumbo from 1974 is reinvigorated are and ready to be played. Ervin tediously revoiced, refinished, and updated his #1. An updated neck profile, reshaped headstock, enlarged soundhole–essentially everything but the label was improved by Ervin. To have one of the most important steel string guitars revitalized and restored by the grandfather of modern lutherie himself is a magical thing. This Flamed Maple back and sides, and the Sitka Spruce top are original to the 1974 build. You can sense in this instrument that Ervin was developing something new, exploring uncharted territory and here marrying that with the best of his modern voicing techniques and aesthetics. This is where dream started.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, fingerstyle, bespoke, hoffee, boutique, historical, investment, stika, french polish
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.125 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 1.875 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple - Flame 2016 Somogyi Jumbo, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Here at Dream Guitars we hold Ervin Somogyi, the grandfather of modern fingerstyle lutherie, in the highest esteem. How could we not? His designs and techniques have helped pave the way for an entirely new style of responsive guitar. So it comes as a special honor to have this 2016 Jumbo in our hands today. This is the third of a trio of bespoke builds Ervin crafted for a client, each featuring a unique patio stone headplate with Rodgers tuners, carved rosette, and sail boat inlaid at the heel. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides pairs with Sitka Spruce on top, plus a 26-25″ multiscale setup and 12 fret neck. The carved rosette is an incredibly intricate series of celtic hounds backed with red washi paper.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 2016 Somogyi 000 Cutaway, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Here at Dream Guitars we hold Ervin Somogyi, the grandfather of modern fingerstyle lutherie, in the highest esteem. How could we not? His designs and techniques have helped pave the way for an entirely new style of responsive guitar. So it comes as a special honor to have this 2016 000 Cutaway in our hands today. This is the first of a trio of bespoke builds Ervin crafted for a client, each featuring a unique patio stone headplate with Rodgers tuners, carved rosette, and sail boat inlaid at the heel. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides pairs with Sitka Spruce on top, plus a 26-25″ multiscale setup and 12 fret neck. The carved rosette is an incredibly intricate series of knots backed with red washi paper.
Other keywords: lutherie, contemporary guitar, fan fret, fanned fret, 463, brazilain, hoffee, cutaway
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 2007 Somogyi 000-12, Brazilian Rosewood/Bearclaw Sitka
It’s a sincere pleasure to meet guitars again after they’ve seen a bit of the world. Paul couldn’t agree more, when this Somogyi 000 came strolling in the door. He commissioned this very guitar from Ervin in 2007, and he pulled out every. single. stop to make sure it was the perfect instrument. Brazilian Rosewood to make your grandpa cry, a Bearclaw Sitka set on top, tight-grained and amber, custom Rodgers tuners, hand-carved rosette and end graft with a celtic flair—the list goes on. Paul ordered a 12-fret neck for this 000 to maximize the sweetness and warmth of the tone, and added a multiscale board (26” bass to 25” treble) to keep that sweetness and clarity across the myriad of tunings he employs. Right down to the asymmetrical neck carve (borrowed from Al Beardsell’s necks), laminated saddle, and scalloped nut, this Somogyi stands apart from the already rarified crowd that makes up Ervin’s body of work. Back at Dream Guitars for a reprised role as coolest guitar in the shop, this beauty is available for the next lucky owner to claim it!
Here are some samples of Paul playing this Somogyi in G Tuning, C9 Tuning, and Standard Tuning.
Here’s an additional video Paul recorded to thank Ervin for the guitar when it was first delivered: https://youtu.be/45Gcw7gkQLY
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian