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2018 Serracini Grand Auditorium, Indian Rosewood/Italian Red Spruce
This is the first guitar we’ve seen from Rome’s Davide Serracini, and we hope it’s not the last! Powerhouse voice for fingerstyle with lots of projection and great note definition. We’ve got the Grand Auditorium body to thank for that, as well as the multiscale setup (26 inches to 25.4 inches). That’s a sweet range for DADGAD, and we found it help up all the way down into C9. Gorgeous green Abalone appointments set off the Italian Red Spruce top and Indian Rosewood body, as well as the headstock.
Serracini has garnered international acclaim for his instruments and their players, among them CandyRat Record’s own Luca Stricagnoli. This beauty was built in 2018 and is raring for more action.Other keywords: italian, fingerstyle, fingerpicking, modern guitar, venetian cutaway, gator, 207618
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Indian SoldAdd to CompareBrand New Serracini Baritone, Madagascar Rosewood/Italian Spruce
Yes, it’s that good. This is our first Multiscale Baritone from Davide Serracini–but it won’t be the last! A great mix of power, clarity, and note separation sets this one apart from the bari crowd, and the playability is as glassy and smooth as a regular flattop. The multiscale setup extends from a 28″ low B to 27″ at the first string, enough spread to enhance power on the bottom end and pair it with easy playing and singing trebles. An essential part of any fingerstylist’s collection, this Serracini Baritone makes for an exquisite playing experience to expand your horizons. Madagascar Rosewood body with Italian Spruce on top, gold EVO frets, Mahogany neck, and we asked Davide to dress this one up a bit, which he’s managed in high style. Geometric designs tie the headstock, rosette, and endgraft together.
Ready to experience real power? Step up, buckle in, and hold on.
Other keywords: lutherie, luca stricagnoli, fingerpicking, modern guitar, fan fret, fanned fret, 209822
SOLD Read moreScale Length 27 in - 28 in Nut Width 1.8125 in String Spacing 2.3125 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Madagascar SoldAdd to Compare2014 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) SoldAdd to CompareBrand New Sexauer FT-16-C “Penngrove,” Panama Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Bruce Sexauer’s touch brings tonewood to life in a way only Bruce can. This brand new FT-16-C “Penngrove” model is in its own category of flattop, outfitted with a wedge body, multiscale fretboard, oil varnish finish, and gorgeous woods to boot. Panama Rosewood (D. tucurensis) back and sides with Adirondack Spruce on top, and a Honduran Mahogany neck. The Penngrove weighs in at a trim 3lbs 14oz, and plays like grass-fed butter; it’s a dream machine for a wide range of tunings and attacks. We really appreciate the even response and note separation between the registers, which lets big chords ring out with clarity and definition.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, sexauer guitars, evo frets, fan fret, fanned fret, schaller, cutaway, multi scale
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in - 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Panama SoldAdd to CompareNew Sexauer JB-15 Dream Series, Brazilian Rosewood/Italian
Bruce Sexauer has carved out a distinct name for himself in this modern era of lutherie. In building incredibly light, resonant, and gorgeously composed guitars, Sexauer has a lot to offer for the fingerstylist looking for an all-in-one guitar. This latest Dream Series comes in Bruce’s JB-15 package with an assymetrical body, subtle 1/2 inch multiscale fretboard, our very own Brazilian Rosewood and a creamy set of Italian Spruce from Bruce’s private stash. The voice balances between clarity in the bass and juicy overtones in the trebles, and the slight multiscale makes for great play feel and intonation in lowered tunings–playing in DADGAD and beyond is an exercise in ease. Even though it’s brand new, this beauty already boasts an airy and opened up tone to rival an older, played-in instrument.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.125 in - 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian SoldAdd to Compare2008 Sexauer Companion O Cocobolo Negro/Carpathian
Want a guitar which is small enough to travel with, but as loud, rich, and dynamic as a full-sized guitar? Enter: the Sexauer Companion 0. If you close your eyes while playing it (and trust us, that’s going to happen), you’d think a much larger instrument was making music in your lap than this little gem! Featuring Cocobolo Negro back and sides (a rare and desirable tonewood similar to Brazilian Rosewood) and a Carpathian Spruce top, the Companion 0 has amazing depth and projection, with a warm, expressive bass and trebles with an electric shimmer.And, as if Bruce’s excellent construction methods and tonewood selection weren’t enough, this guitar aso has a multiscale design with 25 3/4″ bass and 25 1/4″ on the treble to allow this smaller-scale guitar to handle lowered tunings like DADGAD without sounding cheap and tubby, and is easy on the hands. Lastly, the strange and beautiful Cocobolo Negro is a rarity in the back and sides department: Bruce himself claims to have only seen one or two such sets, and this one’s coloration probably comes from a submerged log, so you could even call this “Sinker” Cocobolo Negro, and features a clean, bright tap tone.Protected by its Cedar Creek hardshell case, the Companion 0 is ready for the car, the bus, the train, the airplane–and will give you amazing tone and playability wherever your travels take you.
SoldAdd to Compare2007 Sexauer Dream Series #5 JB-15 Fan Fret Brazilian/German
Bruce Sexauer is known for tone. His guitars have an unmistakable energy and liveness that is very reminiscent of prewar guitars. He is also one of the few builders we’ve invited to make a Dream Series for us and it is a truly special design. Based on his Sexauer JB-15, this is a multiscale 000 14 fret body that is asymmetrical and crafted from the finest old Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce. The finish is a very thin varnish that insures all the tone comes out. It includes snakewood bindings, handmade Rogers Tuners and a Calton case to keep this treasure safe.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian SoldAdd to CompareBrand New Skytop GC, Spalted Tamarind/Teredo Sitka Spruce
At long last, Eric Weigeshoff has finished our custom build for Yasmin Williams! This Skytop GC is what fine lutherie is all about: Teredo-hole Sitka Spruce, Spalted Tamarind back and sides, multiscale fretboard, twin soundports and Bloodwood appointments—James May Ultra Tonic pickup, Visesnut flight case, and more percussive fingerstyle fun than you can shake a pocketful of acrylic nails at. We’d say the only thing missing is a player to warm it up, but we’re sure Yasmin will keep this Skytop in hand and lap to make music for many years to come.
Other keywords: luthier, custom guitar, bespoke guitar, guitar tapping, percussive guitar, lap style, gotoh
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in - 25.4 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Teredo Sitka, Tamarind - Spalted SoldAdd to Compare2016 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 SoldAdd to Compare2016 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 Scroll to topSoldAdd to Compare1996 Somogyi Thin Modified Dreadnought, Indian Rosewood/European Spruce
Take the legendary California Guitar Trio, pair them with Ervin Somogyi, and the results are stunning. Hideyo Moriya of CGT worked with Ervin in 1996 to build this Thin Modified Dreadnought as the ultimate performing guitar, rigged out with a 26-25.125” multiscale fretboard, florentine cutaway, and a thin body design that was further enhanced with a Manzer-style body wedge. The result is a featherweight Somogyi that is equally at home for picks, fingertips, standard tuning, NST, DADGAD, you name it. Straight-grain Indian Rosewood body pairs with European Spruce top and one of Ervin’s famous segmented rosette. Recently, Hideyo had Ray Kraut (appropriate as one of Ervin’s former apprentices) refinish this beauty and remove the original pickup system, making it all acoustic. Hideyo put so much time into this guitar, a refinish was very due! Now it looks gorgeous and ready for more action. Additionally, Ray also converted the previous pickup’s side-mounted preamp into a squared up soundport, giving the player a little more “me in the monitor.” Wrapped up in the original Calton case, itself very familiar with the road but in perfect working order, this 1996 Somogyi Thin Modified Dreadnought is safe and sound. Interested? Give us a shout!
Other keywords: 172, fingerstyle, new standard tuning, fan fret, multi-scale, multi scale, flight case, fingerpicking, lutherie
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.125 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Indian SoldAdd to Compare2007 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 SoldAdd to CompareBrand New Tippin Staccato, Madagascar Rosewood/”Salmon Crate” Sitka
This client commission was an honor to work with Bill Tippin on. Bill’s small-bodied Staccato model paired with a 25.7-24.9″ multiscale setup, Madagascar Rosewood body and “Salmon Crate” Sitka Spruce top, African Blackwood bindings with a Koa rosette, and one of Bill’s trademark soundports at the upper bout.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in - 25.7 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Madagascar SoldAdd to Compare2014 Tippin Custom Crescendo Fan Fret Brazilian/Moonspruce
This amazing Custom Tippin Crescendo Multiscale was originally custom built for us by Master Luthier Bill Tippin. Old Growth Brazilian, Moon Spruce and a 25.5-26.25 multiscale were chosen to make this a super versatile guitar, this one can do it all! The multiscale insures that the Bass will never get weak and the Trebles will always sing! Bill added an Armrest Bevel and stunning Flamed Koa Bindings along with his elegant Sparkle MOP top trim and exquisite Yin-Yang inlay at the 12th fret. This guitar is inspiring in everyway and that’s what it’s all about. Here’s a great video of Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb that features this Tippin guitar.
We loved this one so much that we teamed up with Al Petteway and recorded it on our latest album: Dream Guitars Volume II Hand Picked. It is Track #16 – The South Wind.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian SoldAdd to CompareNew Tippin Crescendo Brazilian/Moonspruce Fan Fret
Bill Tippin has done it again! This latest custom build, a multiscale with a 26.25 – 25.4 scale (for a lucky customer of ours), embodies all of Bill’s latest bracing ideas and has simply blown us all away. This guitar and the last have been among the very best sounding guitars that Paul and Al have ever heard, period. The pictures will show you its subtle beauty and elegance, but be sure to listen to the audio sample as this is something special.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Brazilian Find Your Dream Guitar
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