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Brand New Spohn OM-C 12-Fret, Swiss Cherry/Swiss Moon Spruce
Where to begin? This instrument is vibrant, in every sense of the word. The choice of woods, the color of those woods, the pink appointments, and the clarity and immediate response from this are unparalleled. Not many folks do deconstructed rosettes, and absolutely no one does them like Max Spohn. It comes with Evo frets, Scheller tuners, the whole shebang. This creature also sports a Manzer-style wedge, laminated sides, and a gorgeously executed fingerboard extension. We love every detail about this guitar. If you need a guitar to cut through the mix, sonically and visually, look no further; we have what you seek.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, germany, fingerstyle, alternative woods, swiss moonspruce, swiss cherry
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Cherry - Swiss 
Brand New Spohn 00 12-Fret, Birdseye Maple/Swiss Moonspruce
We just love Max Spohn’s contemporary flair, his expressive voicing, and great eye for tonewood. Even more, we love collaborating with Max on custom builds for our clients like this bespoke 00 12-Fret. Lovely figuring across the Birdseye Maple back and sides (matching up with the headstock veneers); Swiss Moonspruce on top with an offset geometric rosette and Ebony bindings—plus a sweet cardinal inlaid at the heelcap. Brass Scheller tuners round it out.
The voice is a delight. Small body roundness to the trebles, and there’s a meaty midrange (much more than we usually find on smaller bodies) that really fills it out. Note definition is crisp and smooth, with great balance across the registers. In short, it’s a helluva lot of tone from a petite package. It’s headed to its eager new home now! Give us a shout when you’re ready to commission your own.other keywords: fingerstyle, 2021, handmade, lutherie, rosette, spohn guitars, mainstage, 34, 12 fret, fingerstyle, luthier, guitarbuilding, custom guitar, bespoke guitar.
1993 Sobell Double Decker, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
One of the guys here had to stop playing this guitar when his hands started shaking: the response of this Double Decker is siesmic. Stefan Sobell makes an incredible guitar these days, and it’s obvious from guitars like this big boy from 1993 that he’s had his master’s touch for an incredibly long time.
This is the sort of guitar which, when played, can reduce a player to monosyllabic sentences. It’s hard to say anything more complex than, “Woah,” after you’ve experienced the sheer complexity of this guitar’s voice. The Mahogany neck features Sobell’s flattened C profile (slim and slick) and meets the body at the 12th fret, increasing the warmth of the mids and moving the bridge further down from the soundhole in order to better active the German Spruce top. The Brazilian Rosewood back and sides feature dramatic, twisting grain patterns and are still stable and crack free after 25 years of music.
The setup threads the needle for both fingerstyle and flatpicking, especially if you like going into dropped tunings. Just strum an open chord, and you’ll be amazed at the sheer volume of this Double Decker. The velvet-rich bass response pairs with sweet, fat trebles—and even when you dig in with aggressive attack the voice remains articulate and defined.
The Double Decker is a force of nature, plain and simple.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2013 TJ Thompson 00-30, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
A piece of heaven from one of American lutherie’s greatest: this 2013 00-30 from T.J. Thompson. Brick-red Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with Adirondack Spruce top, a gorgeous tobacco sunburst, colorful marquetry trim and 12-fret neck; bespoke “flag” bridge and banjo tuners–a work of functional art. In true T.J. fashion, the unbound fingerboard utlizes bar frets, and the overall weight comes in right at four pounds. The finish has been removed from the back of the neck for an instantly familiar feel. This T.J. Thompson 00-30 is an heirloom instrument, the centerpiece of your lifetime collection.
Check out this additional video with the wonderful Mary Flower playing this TJ Thompson 00-30!: https://youtu.be/53wX0oWgUO8
Other keyword: lutherie, tj thompson, brazilain, adriondack
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2013 Taylor Custom TF, Quilted Maple/Sitka Spruce
This Taylor Custom TF comes to us from 2013 with Quilted Maple back and sides, Sitka Spruce top, striking Koa bindings and arm bevel, plus rose and leaf inlays for a gorgeous aesthetic. 12 fret neck; extra Abalone trim; Taylor Expression II pickup system.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, bob taylor, 1108053154
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Maple - Quilted 
2021 Taylor 912ce 12-Fret, Indian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
The Grand Concert model from the 900 Series boasts all-solid tonewoods, V-Class bracing and a rich appointment package that makes it an inspiration in both sound and visuals. The 912ce’s compact body shape lends it an inviting, intimate feel while playing, made even more comfortable by the ebony radius-style armrest and slender Taylor neck. The interior bracing scheme adds more volume and sustain to complement the warmth and articulation of the rosewood/spruce tonewoods, resulting in a balanced sound with clear definition between notes that will especially please fingerstyle players. Appointments such as ebony binding and Ascension inlays in paua and pearl elevate this model’s visual character. It ships with ES2 electronics and a hardshell case.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.875 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
2020 Taylor Custom GC 12-Fret, Queen’s Walnut/Sinker Redwood
Here’s a special treat from the fine folks at Taylor Guitars! Under the guidance of Andy Powers, they’ve moved in some pretty awesome directions, including this 2020 Custom GC 12-Fret with Queen’s Walnut and Sinker Redwood! The pairing of those two makes for a warm midrange and crisp trebles, plus an even note decay across the registers, made possible with Andy’s new V Class bracing system. Visually, the rich reds on top complement the dramatic and colorful figuring on the back, and Taylor finished this beauty in satin to let them both pop. Abalone top trim ties into the rosette for a tasteful touch of sparkle. 12 frets to the body plus a short scale setup make for an effortless playing experience—another hallmark of Taylor guitars. This one also features a slotted headstock to further set it apart.
Other keywords: bob taylor, fingerstyle, 12-fret, v-class, 1203180099
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.875 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Sinker Redwood, Walnut 
2010 Taylor Guitars 12-FRET Grand Concert Indian/Sitka
This is a great playing, great looking, and most importantly great sounding Taylor 12-fret in East Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce. Simply put, this guitar is a joy to pick or strum. The short scale twelve fret neck makes for a nice, easy playability, while the cutaway opens up the higher frets for excellent access to the upper register. Tonally, this is right in the Taylor ballpark: a strong mid range and trebles section accompanied by a controlled but present bass section. This will undoubtedly make someone a great “go to” guitar for recording or playing out.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.88 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
2006 Tippin DST, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Here we have a 2006 Tippin DST in Sitka Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood. This is a rare body size for Bill, usually we see smaller fingerstyle sized guitars from him. Seeing a bold slope shoulder dread come out of the Tippin workshop is a real treat. This is the most sophisticated slope shoulder dread you are ever likely to see, the appointments are nothing short of perfection and exactly what we expect from Bill. Tonally this is one of the loudest Tippins we have had in the shop in some time, and that’s while excelling at both fingerpicking and flatpicking. The voice is lush and articulate with a controlled presence on every string.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.281 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2007 Tippin Staccato Pink Lady, Pink Ivory/Italian Spruce
In 2007, this Tippin Pink Lady was inspired when we happened upon some rare Pink Ivory wood. This wood grows in southeast Africa and is rarely found in sizes suitable for guitars. Its beautiful vibrant color and amazing tone set us on a course to build this unique guitar. The body shape is Bill’s Staccato, which is an updated 0 sized small guitar. We worked closely with Bill Tippin on the tonal and cosmetic details. We chose premium Italian Spruce for the top, a Flame Maple neck and Bois de Rose for the fingerboard and matching bridge. Bill Tippin and Glenn Nichols created a stunning headstock hibiscus inlay with carefully selected materials to bring it to life. They even included the water droplets that formed while initially photographing the flower, and there is one corresponding pedal on the back of the guitar.
The fine folks at Tippin Guitars didn’t stop there. They added very fine Mother of Pearl sparkle trim bordering the fingerboard and the entire top. It is very subtle and beautiful with fine Bloodwood lines framing. The backstrip echoes this treatment and the entire guitar is bound in Flame Maple. The tuners are adorned with Ivoroid buttons. Our favorite feature is the gem quality Opal necklace rosette. But what we and Bill and are most proud of is the tone of this guitar. It is simply bewitching, complete in every register with fullness and wonderful sparkle.
Now the guitar has come back to us, and we’re more than excited to offer it to you!
Here’s the original demo with Al Petteway from 2007: https://youtu.be/mLFsPdkjCoM
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bill tippin guitars, al pettaway, fingerpicking, dadgad, 0307002
SOLD Read moreScale Length 4.25 in - 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Pink Ivory 
2003 Tippin 000T12-C, Brazilian Rosewood/Alpine Spruce
The only thing better than a Tippin? A Tippin that’s had a few years and a few thousand notes under its belt—this 2003 000T12-C is a petite-proportioned powerhouse. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides here to add malty warmth and overtones to the voice (with some lovely figure to boot), and an Alpine Spruce top for smooth projection and balance. Bill’s 000 is a natural fingerstyle guitar, here with a 25.4” scale + 12-fret neck (and cutaway) for a sweet mixture of power and warmth. Long scale meant we were able to tune down to DADGAD and keep the power and clarity, and we honestly didn’t want to put this one down afterwards. Slotted headstock with gold Waverly tuners, V neck; understated aesthetics with Abalone side dots and Ivoroid bindings. This Tippin has been well cared for and is in stellar condition.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bill tippin guitars, al pettaway, fingerpicking, 0903140, ooo, tkl
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2015 Traphagen BRS 000, Brazilian Rosewood/Carpathian Spruce
Playing this one is an exercise in joy. Dake Traphagen brings the sensitivity of classical guitars to bear with his steel string builds—marrying responsiveness with power and clarity. This 2015 BRS 000 is a marvel. The treble strings have a sweet blooming overtone quality that’s engrossing, and pairs perfectly with a warm midrange and powerful bottom end. We love this Traphagen for fingerstyle in Open G, as much as we loved flatpicking jazz progressions back in Standard. It’s exceptionally versatile, and has a myriad of flavors depending on your attack. When we play this BRS 000, we’re reminded of the concept of a do-it-all guitar: so many builders strive to build guitars which can handle whatever the player throws at it, but only a handful like Dake Traphagen manage to pull it off. With this beauty in your hands, that’s exactly what you get. And we haven’t even talked specs! This one is upgraded with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Carpathian Spruce on top for added power; French Polished for maximum resonance. 12 frets to the body and decked out with gorgeous Abalone trim, position markers, and rosette. The slotted headstock is outfitted with gold Waverly tuners, and the fretboard is rocking gold EVO frets for longevity.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, finger style, brazilain, capathian, varnished, enass
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.375 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2011 Traphagen 000-BRS 12 Fret Brazilian/Adirondack
This is a Traphagen 000-BRS 12 Fret in Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce. This small body guitar has a huge voice, big warm bass well beyond what you might expect from the smaller body. The only thing better are the strong and beautiful trebles that really make melodies sing with ease. This guitar is very balanced in a powerful way. You can emote gentle passages and drive it for blues and rags. If you are after an easy to hold small body that has near dread like volume and power, this Traphagen guitar is for you.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
1996 Traugott RT 12-Fret, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
A rare and special treat, even among such unique pieces we’ve come to expect from Jeff Traugott: our 1996 Traugott RT 12-fret in Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce. Originally built for Martin Simpson, this RT combines a long 25 1/2” scale with a 12-fret neck for clarity and projection, and has sides which are slightly narrower than a regular R to sweeten up the bass response, to say nothing of keeping the guitar lightweight and easy to play. There’s a certain kind of intimacy to the tone that we haven’t found in many of Jeff’s 14-fret models, one that lends itself handsomely to open tunings and a wide range of fingerstyle approaches. In 2002, Jeff installed a new neck with double graphite rods. Wrapped up in a Calton flight case, this gorgeous RT is safe and sound. It’s ready for action at the drop of a hat.
Check out our original demo of this beauty the last time it came through the shop here: https://youtu.be/bh7r1vxG-jU.
Other keywords: traugot, traugett, traguett, model r, lutherie, luthier, brazilain, paua abalone, cutaway, venetian cutaway
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Brand New Turnstone TM, Indian Rosewood/German Spruce
We met Rosie Heydenrych of Turnstone Guitars at the 2023 Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase, in upstate New York. The entire Dream Guitars team was blown away by the quality of craftsmanship. This 12 fret TM which is reminiscent of the OM body style has charming tone and musical clarity. Gold Evo Fretwire, ensuring a long lasting fret life. The elegant fit and finish of this instrument really summarizes the total quality of the workshop of Turnstone Guitars. From the fingerboard extension to the carved headstock, this guitar is stunning. Also worth noting the bracing of the Reserve Grade Indian Rosewood back and sides has cleating along the centerstrip made of mahogany, this is a unique and cutting edge design to both reinforce the structure and enhance the tone of this instrument. While we’re on the subject of woods the top is a stunning set of Master Grade German Spruce. No matter what style of play you’re after, whether it be the most traditional flatpicking or modern fingerstyle–anywhere in between–This guitar can and will deliver.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, england,uk, hiscox, 1523
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Indian