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2023 Halland DC-H Ebony/Alpine Moon Spruce
It is no secret that we are huge fans of Gage Halland here at Dream Guitars. This was a custom build for a client of ours and what a joy it is to see the finished product. This instrument is sure to bring years of happiness to it’s new owner. Ebony and Alpine Moonspruce are the main ingredients here. Dressed in classic Halland appointments, with a few exciting additions. For one an elevated fingerboard which makes the already incredibly accessible treble notes even more a breeze to reach and get under the fingers. a multiscale so there are no tunings this instrument cannot explore, Give this a listen for yourself. It is absolute magic.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, hoffee, bespoke, 028-23, evo frets.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Ebony Add to CompareBrand New Halland DC-H African Blackwood/Lost Tunnel Redwood
This DC-H from Gage Halland is in the upper echelon of modern lutherie. Without a doubt one of the finest guitars we’ve had in the shop, Lost Tunnel Redwood on top and African Blackwood for the back and sides. This combination is one of ultimate tonal qualities, richness, warmth and idyllic clarity. Each individual note on this instrument has the viscosity of a full chord. Everyone here at Dream Guitars has been blown away by this guitar, and there is no higher praise our shop can offer. Aside from how it sounds it’s a sight for sore eyes — the natural beauty of the material that Gage uses so masterfully tells its own story. There is no need for additional ornation. As I write this I fight the urge to pick it up and play all day.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, hoffee, evo frets, multiscale, gotoh, cutaway, beveled, 033-23
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Redwood, Blackwood - African Add to CompareBrand New Halland D-H, Cocobolo/Moonspruce
If this isn’t heaven, we don’t want to pass through the pearly gates. Gage Halland is one of the finest builders on the scene, and this our latest D-H model is resounding proof. A cool, balanced, articulate voice that the player can mold howsoever they choose, with focused trebles, round midrange, and expansive bass regiser. An exquisite modern fingerstyle instrument. The D-H body is Gage’s take on the Modified Dreadnought design, adding more air to the body and more complexity, volume, and headroom for expression. The back and sides are brick-red Cocobolo, one of only a few sets of Gage’s that he describes as “magic,” and on top we have a set of Moonspruce, plus arm and rib bevels. There’s even a palm bevel in lieu of a cutaway. Add to that a multiscale setup of 26.25-25.5″, as well as EVO frets and a Spalted rosette, and you’re looking at an heirloom instrument–at the beginning of its long life, and already so much guitar.
Other keywords: halland guitars, hoffee, fingerpicking, fan fret, multi-scale, multi scale, fanned fret, 025-22
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Cocobolo Add to CompareBrand New Halland DC-H, Wenge/Moonspruce
Here’s a custom client build that we wish we’d commissioned for ourselves to keep! We worked with Gage Halland to spec out this DC-H to handle a range of tunings (thanks, multiscale) with the same powerful attack and crisp definition (thanks, Wenge & Moonspruce). Twin arm and rib bevels for creature comfort, plus the ubiquitous florentine cutaway. Brand new, and already such a monster. The voice is wide, wide open.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerstyle, holland guitars, 2021, gotoh, hoffee, 015-21
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Wenge Add to Compare2019 Halland DC-H, African Blackwood/European Spruce
Here we go! This fantastic example of modern lutherie from Gage Halland is his DC-H model from 2019, here in African Blackwood and European Spruce, and dressed to the nines with EVO frets, a multiscale fingerboard, twinned arm and rib bevels (featuring his hallmark lamb’s tongue detail work), and pinless bridge in the style of Michael Greenfield (with whom Gage apprenticed for several years before striking out on his own). This is a beast of a guitar, replete with a resounding bass register and smooth trebles. It’s a powerhouse for just. about. anything you can throw at it.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, abw, fingerstyle, holland guitars, 2019, gotoh, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Blackwood - African Add to CompareBrand New Halland DC-H, African Blackwood/Swiss Moonspruce
Gage Halland once again knocks our socks off. This DC-H decked out in African Blackwood & Swiss Moonspruce is debonair and sophisticated both in presentation and sound. We have come to expect excellence from the workshop of Gage Halland, and this Cutaway Dreadnought does not disappoint.
Other keywords/misspellings: luthier, lutherie, evo, hoffee, fingerstyle, bespoke, gotoh, multiscale
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Blackwood - African Add to Compare2019 Jang OM Multiscale, Amazon Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
The fruits are sweet, borne from this 2019 Jang OM Multiscale. Amazon Rosewood back and sides with a pale Adirondack Spruce top, Brazilian Rosewood bindings and rosette, for starters. This beauty features Jang’s Uchida-inspired “Bendaway” cutaway, a subtle body wedge, and multiscale fretboard with a 26.25-25” spread. This is a fabulous fingerstyle instrument that really soaks up DADGAD, and plays like hot melted butter. Flawless, glossy nitro finish throughout, Gotoh 510 HAPA tuners, and a K&K Trinity pickup system.
Here’s an additional demo with Paul: https://youtu.be/aFympYlUlho
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, custom guitar, commissioned guitar, fingerpicking, open tuning, alternate tuning
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Amazon Add to CompareBrand New Keystone SJ, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
Keisuke Nishi of Keystone Guitars, you can send us a guitar any day! This SJ is unreal. Expressive, articulate, powerful yet clean—perfect for modern fingerstyle. Multiscale setup at 26.25-25.5 inches makes for effortless playability in Standard and all the way down to CGCGCD territory, and the upgraded Brazilian Rosewood and bearclaw German Spruce make sure that the voice remains consistent, clear, and dynamic no matter what tuning you’re in. A dramatically scooped rib bevel (also in Brazilian Rosewood) adds creature comfort; ditto for a soundport at the upper bout and a florentine cutaway. Additionally, Takayuki Ogawa of Ogawa Inlay Craft in Niigata prefecture inlaid a gorgeous scene of maple leaves and Mt. Fuji at the headstock and fretboard that perfectly complements the gold Alessi tuners—and the 3D Amboyna Burl rosette at the other end of the fretboard.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerpicking, modern guitar, 0124, brazilain, bear claw spruce, fan fret, fanned fret, multi scale, multi-scale
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in - 16.15 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to CompareBrand New Keystone SJ, Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce
So good, and so gone. We couldn’t manage to hold onto this brand new Keystone SJ for a second before a lucky client snatched it up! This is our latest spec build from Keisuke Nishi, which Paul based off his personal specs. Thus, premium Brazilian Rosewood back and sides (as well as bindings, bridge, fretboard, headpalate—and neck!) with German Spruce on top, multiscale setup at 26.25-25.5”, and an exquisitely executed inlay sprawling along frets 4-10.
This one-piece BRW neck is a real gem, and part of what gives this Keystone its very clean, very dynamic sustain and projection. What a voice, this one has. The bass response is thunderous, yet paired perfectly with a present midrange and smooth trebles. It’s practically perfect.Other keywords: keystone guitars, lutherie, spec guitar, custom guitar, japanese guitar, ales, soundport, sound port
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to CompareBrand New Klein & Kauffman 426, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
What could be better than working with a great client and one of our favorite builders for a custom project? This Klein & Kauffman 426 was the result of one such collaboration, and it couldn’t have turned out better. We decided on a dramatically figured Brazilian Rosewood body with European Spruce on top, plus a multiscale setup to allow for a range of altered tunings. The result is the trademark Klein bass response, plus punchy mids and a clean top end with some sweet overtones. Riches abound! Additionally, Steve dressed this up a soundport, custom Hoffee case and cover, and we even got Larry Robinson to inlay a vibrant, iridescent lotus at the headstock. Along the fretboard are correspondingly colorful Abalone block position markers.
Ready to start your build? We’re here!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, steve klein, fingerstyle, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.125 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.18 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to CompareBrand New Klein 457, Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce
Custom Klein, we’ll take every time. This beautiful client commission comes dressed to the nines with power and poise to spare. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce on top, multiscale fretboard and a James May Ultra Tonic pickup installed so it’s ready to waltz right up to the stage. We love bringing together our clients and our favorite builders for custom projects like these; we can’t think of a better way to land exactly 100% what you as a musician need from their instrument than by dialing every detail in with us. Want one for yourself? Give us a shout! We’re more than excited to help.
Other keywords: custom guitar, custom build, lutherie, luthier, steve kauffman, steve klein, ameritage, klein & kauffmam, steve kaufman
SOLD Read moreAdd to CompareBrand New Klein Big Pink 457, Pink Ivory/Bearclaw Sitka
Honestly, does this thing have a ceiling? Cuz we can’t find it. We laid into it with a multitude of tunings, attacks, nails and picks, and “Big Pink” kept coming back for more. Well, we did learn one thing: this Klein’s got bottom end to spare. Our teeth are still chattering at the memory of playing it. Steve Klein and Steve Kauffman have pulled off an incredible feat here with this 457 model. Jaw dropping Pink Ivory for the back and sides are matched with a Pink Ivory fretboard, bridge, and headstock veneer—and they pulled out a gorgeously bearclaw figured Sitka Spruce top (at a fearsome 17” lower bout, we wonder where they found these sets?). And Larry Robinson flowers and vines round out the package at the headstock.
The voice is exactly what you’d expect from Klein & Kauffman: huge, expansive, voluminous, and at the same time precise, clear, defined. We don’t know how they manage to strike that razor edge balance, but the proof is in the Big Pink-flavored pudding.Other keywords: custom guitar, custom build, lutherie, luthier, steve kauffman, steve klein, big guitar, bass response, gotoh, ameritage
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Pink Ivory Add to Compare2018 Klein 396 Multiscale, Flamed Koa/Sitka Spruce
Perfectly in tune, right on down to D and C tunings: our 2018 Klein & Kaufman 396, and yes, it comes in multiscale. 26.25” on the bass on down to 25.125” on the trebles, the spread is a pinch over an inch and makes for easy playability and reliable string tension and intonation in altered tunings. Sitka Spruce top, Flamed Koa back and sides, Maple bindings and gold EVO frets for longevity. This Klein is built for the long haul.
There’s excellent string definition, especially between the A and D strings, that helps render notes in crisp detail. There’s clarity to the treble overtones, and a lively response across the board. There’s a lot, frankly, going on. We love how easily this one plays, and at only 4lbs 1oz, this Klein 396 is featherlight in your hands. Try this one on for size, and we promise it’ll fit snug as a glove, if gloves came in such gorgeous colors as this Flamed Koa and Sitka Spruce.Other keywords: steve klein, multi scale, fan fret, fanned fret, steve kaufman, lutherie, luthier
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.125 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.6875 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Koa - Flamed Add to CompareNew Klein 457 Custom, Flame Maple/Sitka Spruce
Meet Mr. Klein 457. Coming to you with Figured Maple back and sides, tinted Sitka Spruce top, adorned with Pink Ivory, and bedecked with EV frets in a multiscale format (26.25-25.125”). Mr. Klein enjoys lengthy sessions, altered tunings, pairs well with picks and fingertips. Mr. Klein 457 is a custom commission for one of our clients, and comes equipped with frightening projection and clarity, as well as punchy bass and cutting trebles. We’ve installed a James May Ultra Tonic to take Mr. Klein on stage, and can confirm that Mr. Klein 457 is more than ready for the opportunity.
Want one for yourself? We’d love to find you a Mr. or Mrs. Klein for yourself, just shout!Other keywords: custom guitar, custom build, lutherie, luthier, steve kauffman, steve klein, big guitar, bass response, gotoh, ameritage
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.125 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple - Figured Add to Compare2014 Kraut Modified Dreadnought, Walnut/German Spruce
Agile in your hands, and equal parts dry response and sustain—this 2014 Mod D from Ray Kraut stole our hearts at first glance. The back and sides are a light-brown set of Walnut, with German Spruce on top and one of Ray’s purfling-and-burl rosettes terminating toward the Florentine Cutaway. This Mod D has a thin body that’s intimate to hold, and further there’s a body wedge that makes it even gentler on the right shoulder when you play. Black Alessi tuners seal the deal.
We love multiscale fretboards for how they allow for better intonation, and keeps the bass strings crisp and responsive in lowered tunings. Ray engineered a slight slant here that’s quick and easy to pick up, from the short-scale 24.9” treble strings to a standard long-scale 25.4” on the bass. An L.R. Baggs Lyric has been installed with the volume knob recessed beneath the soundhole, and the amplified tone is wonderfully clean. This Kraut has a truly impressive projection for a thin-bodied acoustic which competes with guitars much larger. Note separation is crisp without being harsh, from the bass to the trebles. Play with picks? This MD loves it when you dig in. For fingers, it’s articulate and balanced in a way that lends extra clarity to your arrangements.
How a single guitar can work so well, for so many applications? Ray’s got the touch.
This very Kraut belongs to California Guitar Trio’s own Bert Lams! You can see Bert performing with it here: https://youtu.be/6JTL3uxSYhI. And here: https://youtu.be/q5MIrHbZLOI.
Other keywords: Somogyi, apprentice, raymond kraut, md, modified dread, modified dreadnought
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in - 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Walnut